HyperX Quadcast S review, unboxing, setup (including problems, fun and mic samples)
3,955This is an unboxing and review of the HyperX Quadcast S. An upgrade to the HyperX Quadcast that now includes (drum roll please) RGB.
Note the voice over for this video was recorded using the microphone.
See the HyperX Quadcast S on Amazon:
Best Buy - https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/Ma1WY
Amazon US - https://amzn.to/3lO2HmT
Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3lKVK68
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This microphone includes a number of nice features that make it stand out from the usual microphones out there. This includes:
- A built in pop filter to help take the pops out of your speech
- A built in shock mount which reduces knock sounds
- A touch to mute mic button (no clicks)
- Easy access gain controls
- An included attachment for mounting on any standard boom arm (3/8-inch and 5/8-inch thread)
- Two zone RGB lighting adjustable in software
Highlights include:
Decent sound capture with upto 48Khz sample rate
Easy on the eye aesthetics
Nice features and great looks
Good build quality
RGB looks good on stream
Lowlights:
You can see the hotspots on the mic from the RGB lighting
Can capture a bit too much background audio
Green goes see-through with chroma filters
Specs of the HyperX Quadcast S include:
PC, PS4™, and Mac® compatible
Power consumption 5V 220mA (white light)
Sample/bit rate 48kHz/16-bit
Element Electret condenser microphone
Condenser type Three 14mm condensers
Polar patterns Stereo, Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Bidirectional
Frequency response 20Hz–20kHz
Sensitivity -36dB (1V/Pa at 1kHz)
Cable length 3m
Weight Microphone: 254g
Shock mount and stand: 360g
Total with USB cable: 710g
Lighting RGB (16,777,216 colors)
Light effects 2 zones2
Connection type USB-C to USB-A
Headphone Output
Impedance 32 Ω
Frequency response de 20Hz à 20kHz
Maximum power output 7mW
THD ≤ 0.05% (1kHz/0dBFS)
SNR ≥ 90dB (1kHZ, RL=∞)
Find out more on the official site https://www.hyperxgaming.com/unitedkingdom/us/microphone/quadcast-gaming-microphone
This is the boom arm - Blue Compass - https://amzn.to/2UHFRSa
Ngenuity software https://www.hyperxgaming.com/unitedkingdom/us/ngenuity
Other videos worth watching:
Shure MV7 microphone vs HyperX Quadcast mic https://youtu.be/7PtQXt6xDXM
Elgato Wave 3 vs HyperX Quadcast - battle of the awesome USB mics https://youtu.be/24DmBLqdI10
HyperX Quadcast microphone Unboxing and overview https://youtu.be/bJHLkboli0o
HyperX Quadcast review - highlights and features of an awesome microphone https://youtu.be/jBW5Pz4D92k
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