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HyperX

HyperX QuadCast (1st Gen)

Name: HyperX QuadCast (1st Gen)
Brand: HyperX
SKU: B07NZZZ746
Price: 131.86 USD

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Overall Rating & value for money

8.8/ 10

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A 8.8 puts its overall rating in the top quarter of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 19 of the 134 we've cataloged.

9/ 10

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A 9 puts its value for money in the top 10% of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 19 of the 134 we've cataloged.

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Key specs

Connection Type

Wired-usb-a

Xlr37%Wired-usb-c33%Wired-3.5mm9%Wired-usb-a4%

Wired-usb-a appears on 4% of the 150 microphones we've cataloged (of 134).

Polar Pattern

Most common

Cardioid42%Omnidirectional26%Bidirectional11%Supercardioid11%

Bidirectional is the most common — on 11% of the 188 microphones we've cataloged (of 134).

Form Factor

Most common

Usb desktop podcast32%Large-diaphragm condenser16%Lavalier wireless14%Dynamic handheld vocal10%

Usb desktop podcast is the most common — on 32% of the 120 microphones we've cataloged (of 134).

Use Case

Most common

Streaming16%Podcasting16%Content creation14%Vocal recording14%

Content creation is the most common — on 14% of the 348 microphones we've cataloged (of 134).

Connectivity

Connection Type: Wired-usb-a
USB Charging: No

Microphone

Polar Pattern: Cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional, hypercardioid
Form Factor: USB desktop podcast
Use Case: Podcasting, streaming, content creation
Bit Depth: 16 bit
Capsule Type: Condenser
Count: 1
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz
Max Spl: 122 dB SPL
Sample Rate: 48 kHz
Signal To Noise Ratio: 90 dB

Battery

Battery: No

Design

Built In Stand: Yes
Includes Pop Filter: Yes
Includes Shock Mount: Yes
Mount Thread: 5/8"-27
Weight: 254 g

Features

Gain Knob: Yes
Headphone Monitor: Yes
Mute Button: Yes

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

8.8/ 10

Highly recommended

Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed August 2024

Design9.0

Value9.0

The verdict

The HyperX Quadcast is an ultra-credible USB mic that takes aim at other units in the sub-$200 price range. Despite its technical limitations, it can credibly record a podcast, stream, or other vocal-centric application short of professional recording. The red lights also make it abundantly clear when you're live, and when you're not.

✓Liked: Great response, Easy to use, Obvious when it's muted, Decent quality

✕Could be better: USB-only, Boosts sibilants, Adds light

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