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HyperX QuadCast SRecommended1 / 6
HyperX

HyperX QuadCast S

The mic for streaming in style.

Current price · Amazon US
$189
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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 139 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 139 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Connection Type
Wired-usb-c
Xlr35%Wired-usb-c34%Wired-3.5mm10%2.4GHZ8%

Wired-usb-c appears on 34% of the 155 microphones we've cataloged (of 139).

Polar Pattern
Most common
Cardioid42%Omnidirectional26%Bidirectional11%Supercardioid10%

Bidirectional is the most common — on 11% of the 195 microphones we've cataloged (of 139).

Form Factor
Most common
Usb desktop podcast33%Large-diaphragm condenser15%Lavalier wireless14%Dynamic handheld vocal10%

Usb desktop podcast is the most common — on 33% of the 123 microphones we've cataloged (of 139).

Use Case
Most common
Streaming16%Podcasting16%Content creation14%Vocal recording13%

Content creation is the most common — on 14% of the 355 microphones we've cataloged (of 139).

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

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SOUNDGUYS rating
8.6/ 10
Highly recommended
Sara Carbone
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.

✓What we like
✓Sound quality
✓RGB adjustable color scheme
✓Mute button
✓Four polar patterns
✕What could be better
✕Not portable
✕Can't be removed from shock mount
✕Ngenuity only available to PC
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