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HyperX

HyperX SoloCast (1st Gen)

Name: HyperX SoloCast (1st Gen)
Brand: HyperX
SKU: B08KFL3SFV
Price: 74.94 USD

The HyperX SoloCast brings high quality sound to a lower price range. Does it strip out too many features, or strike a nice balance?

Current price · Amazon US

$74.94

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Overall Rating & value for money

7.9/ 10

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At 7.9, its overall rating beats 40% of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 20 of the 136 we've cataloged.

8/ 10

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At 8, its value for money beats 35% of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 20 of the 136 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Connection Type

USB-C

Xlr34%Wired-usb-c32%Wired-3.5mm11%2.4GHZ10%

Wired-usb-c appears on 32% of the 152 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Polar Pattern

CardioidMost common

Cardioid43%Omnidirectional27%Bidirectional11%Supercardioid10%

Cardioid is the most common — on 43% of the 180 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Form Factor

Most common

Usb desktop podcast31%Large-diaphragm condenser17%Lavalier wireless17%Dynamic handheld vocal10%

Usb desktop podcast is the most common — on 31% of the 115 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Frequency Response

20-20000 Hz

Connectivity

Connection Type: USB-C
USB Charging: Yes

Microphone

Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Form Factor: USB desktop podcast
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Bit Depth: 24 bit
Capsule Type: Condenser
Count: 1
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz
Sample Rate: 48 kHz
Self Noise: 74 dBA
Sensitivity: -6 dBV/Pa

Battery

Battery: No

Design

Dimensions Depth: 50 mm
Dimensions Height: 120 mm
Dimensions Width: 97 mm
Built In Stand: No
Includes Pop Filter: Yes
Includes Stand: Yes
Mount Thread: 3/8"-16, 5/8"-27
Weight: 260 g

Features

Gain Knob: No
Headphone Monitor: No
Mute Button: Yes
Rgb Lighting: No

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.9/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byRiley BallantyneWriterReviewed July 2023

Design8.5

Portability8.5

Features7.0

Value8.0

The verdict

The HyperX SoloCast is a very well made, if a little barebones recording microphone. It's perfect for Zoom-bound workers, though recording artist might want to spring for something a little more substantial.

✓What we like

✓Sound quality

✓Compact

✓Mute switch

✓Price

✕What could be better

✕Few features

✕Flimsy, short stand

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