HyperX Quadcast S vs EPOS B20 - features over quality?
133This is a video to compare the HyperX Quadcast S with the EPOS B20 streaming mic
Be sure to watch the reviews to hear the mic capture sounds and the tweaks you can make to them in the software and with hardware:
HyperX Quadcast S review https://youtu.be/DH-G6nLiS2U
EPOS B20 review https://youtu.be/wFRbTiO-sHg
The HyperX Quadcast 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
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
Amazon CA - https://amzn.to/36Sskga
Amazon DE - https://amzn.to/3pIE4ud
Amazon FR - https://amzn.to/2UEbfkB
Amazon IT - https://amzn.to/3lPLYj6
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
Ngenuity software https://www.hyperxgaming.com/unitedkingdom/us/ngenuity
EPOS B20 streaming microphone, a USB mic that's designed for streamers. Alas, as standard it needs some tweaks to stop it picking up background noise, but as you can hear from this video it's got great capture quality.
Features of the EPOS B20 include:
Studio broadcast quality microphone
Hassle free USB connection
Integrated audio controls
High-quality build with a sleek design
Choice of four pickup patterns
See deals on the EPOS B20*:
Amazon US - https://amzn.to/3Ci1qgL
Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3jslSCN
Amazon CA - https://amzn.to/3fSsVUH
Amazon DE - https://amzn.to/3lB347k
Amazon FR - https://amzn.to/3fActbk
Amazon IT - https://amzn.to/37mocpr
Best Buy - https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/15DgqD
Highlights of the EPOS B20 microphone:
- Fits easily on standard boom arms
- Great looks and build quality
- Fantastic capture quality with the right tweaks
- Software allows for nice adjustment and noise cancellation
Lowlights:
- Picks up a lot of background noise as standard
- EPOS Gaming Suite only works if mic is selected as both input and output device
- Needs a boom arm to sound good.
Specs of the EPOS B20:
Controls Gain, Volume knob, Mute button & Pickup pattern switch
Cable length 2.9 m
Connector plugs USB-C & built in 3.5 mm headphone jack
Compatibility PC, Mac, PS4TM
Warranty 2 years, international
Microphone Frequency response 50-20,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern Cardioid, Bidirectional, Omnidirectional, Stereo
Sensitivity -37 dBV/PA
Microphone Sensitivity Tolerance (dB) +/- 3dB
Microphone technology Condenser Microphone (3 condenser capsules)
Type Side-address Microphone
Thread size 3/8"
Recording sample and bit rate 24bit - 48kHz
SPL 112dB, 2,5% THD
Speaker
Frequency response 20-20,000 Hz
Impedance 15 Ω
THD 0.5%
Power output 20 mW/16 Ω
Signal to Noise 90 dB
Playback sample and bit rate 24bit - 96kHz
Packaging
Dimension of product packaging
(L x W x H)
180 x 104 x 275 mm
Package weight
(incl. complete product and packaging)
1,200 g
Dimension of master carton
(L x W x H)
442 x 315 x 192 mm
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