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HyperX SoloCast (1st Gen)1 / 7
HyperX

HyperX SoloCast (1st Gen)

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
$79.99
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Overall Rating & value for money
7.9/ 10
7.9
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At 7.9, its overall rating beats 42% of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 19 of the 137 we've cataloged.

8/ 10
8
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A 8 puts its value for money in the bottom third of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 19 of the 137 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Connection Type
USB-C
Xlr35%Wired-usb-c33%Wired-3.5mm10%2.4GHZ8%

Wired-usb-c appears on 33% of the 153 microphones we've cataloged (of 137).

Polar Pattern
CardioidMost common
Cardioid41%Omnidirectional27%Bidirectional11%Supercardioid10%

Cardioid is the most common — on 41% of the 192 microphones we've cataloged (of 137).

Form Factor
Most common
Usb desktop podcast32%Large-diaphragm condenser15%Lavalier wireless14%Dynamic handheld vocal10%

Usb desktop podcast is the most common — on 32% of the 121 microphones we've cataloged (of 137).

Connectivity

Connection Type
USB-C
USB Charging
Yes

Microphone

Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Form Factor
USB desktop podcast
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
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
5/8"-27, 3/8"-16
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
Riley Ballantyne
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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