HyperX Quadcast S vs HyperX Quadcast - what's the difference? RGB?
5,662This is a video to compare the original HyperX Quadcast with the newer (snazzier) HyperX Quadcast S.
Note the voice over for this video was recorded using the Hyperx Quadcast S microphone.
This is the boom arm https://www.bluemic.com/en-gb/products/compass/
HyperX Quadcast S review, unboxing, setup (including problems, fun and mic samples) https://youtu.be/DH-G6nLiS2U
HyperX Quadcast microphone Unboxing and overview https://youtu.be/bJHLkboli0o
HyperX Quadcast review - highlights and features of an awesome microphone https://youtu.be/jBW5Pz4D92k
See the HyperX Quadcast S here:
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
The HyperX Quadcast S 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=∞)
View deals on the HyperX Quadcast on Amazon:
Amazon US - https://amzn.to/2MFE7GY
Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/2KZKVgv
Amazon CA - https://amzn.to/36VdLHI
Amazon DE - https://amzn.to/30iPF76
Amazon FR - https://amzn.to/2spcQjJ
Amazon IT - https://amzn.to/35T7XNx
Specs of the HyperX Quadcast include:
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
The recording quality of this mic is similar to the Blue Yeti Nano (see here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InCSt8ihJbo) or the full sized Yeti mic and it has the same specs, but a really cool design.
Find out more about this microphone here:
https://www.hyperxgaming.com/en/microphone/quadcast-gaming-microphone
#HyperX #HyperXQuadcast #GamingMicrophones
So yeah, essentially the difference is minor aesthetic changes are RGB.
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Recorded with:
Panasonic Lumix GH4 - https://amzn.to/2ZE54B0
Panasonic Lumix GH5 - https://amzn.to/2OwgaAP
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32 mm Lens - https://amzn.to/2L9mm0O
Panasonic Lumix G Macro Lens - https://amzn.to/2ZCmTML
Shure SM7B and GoXLR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrIvGvSVKBc
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