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HyperX

HyperX QuadCast S

Name: HyperX QuadCast S
Brand: HyperX
SKU: B08G8WH435
Price: 139.99 USD

The mic for streaming in style.

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$139.99

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Overall Rating & value for money

8.6/ 10

8.6

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A 8.6 puts its overall rating in the top third of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 19 of the 134 we've cataloged.

6.5/ 10

6.5

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A 6.5 puts its value for money in the bottom 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-c

Xlr37%Wired-usb-c33%Wired-3.5mm9%2.4GHZ8%

Wired-usb-c appears on 33% 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-c
USB Charging: No

Microphone

Polar Pattern: Cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, stereo
Form Factor: USB desktop podcast
Use Case: Podcasting, streaming, content creation
Bit Depth: 16 bit
Capsule Type: Condenser
Count: 3
Diaphragm Category: Large-diaphragm
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz
Power Required: USB bus
Sample Rate: 48 kHz
Sensitivity: -36 dBV/Pa

Build

Water Resistance: No
Material Chassis Primary: Aluminum, plastic

Design

Dimensions Depth: 100 mm
Dimensions Height: 130 mm
Dimensions Width: 250 mm
Built In Stand: Yes
Includes Pop Filter: Yes
Includes Shock Mount: Yes
Includes Stand: Yes
Mount Thread: 3/8"-16, 5/8"-27
Weight: 254 g

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Gain Knob: Yes
Headphone Monitor: Yes
Mute Button: Yes
Rgb Lighting: Yes

Identity

Model Number: HMIQ1S-XX-RG/G

Release

Date: 2020-09-28
Msrp Usd: 159 USD
Year: 2020

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

8.6/ 10

Highly recommended

Reviewed bySara CarboneWriterReviewed October 2022

Design8.9

Portability4.8

Features8.7

Value6.5

The verdict

The HyperX QuadCast S is a sleek, clear-sounding USB gaming microphone with a mesmerizing light show. While its lack of portability and subpar internal pop filter detract a bit from its value, it is overall a very good microphone that comes with a two-year defective warranty.

✓Liked: Sound quality, RGB adjustable color scheme, Mute button, Four polar patterns

✕Could be better: Not portable, Can't be removed from shock mount, Ngenuity only available to PC

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