![]() That makes them significantly lighter than arguably the most recognizable and popular USB mic for gaming, the Blue Microphones Yeti ($109, reviewed here), which is a total of 3.5 pounds including microphone and stand and still a common sight on Twitch, with famous streamers like DrLupo and Myth using it. The HyperX QuadCast S and QuadCast are the same weight and dimensions: 9.84 inches by 5.08 inches by 4.06 inches while in their stands and only 1.57 pounds total including the microphone, stand, shock mount, and USB cable. ![]() In addition to the removable shock mount, both models include a lightweight but robust metal stand and a shock mount adapter to mount them to standard boom arms or microphone stands with both 3/8 inches and 5/8 inches thread size. You can customize the HyperX QuadCast S’s RGB lighting from the Windows Ngenuity software, whereas the QuadCast features a static red backlight emanating from the mic’s grill, as well as red threading through the included shock mount. So if you want a USB-C to USB-C connection for the QuadCast S, you’ll have to supply your own cable or adapter.īesides the USB port type, the two microphones differ only by the lighting and color scheme. Both come with longer-than-usual, 3-meter cables that end in USB-A connections for plugging into Windows and Mac computers or Playstation 4 and 5 game consoles. The USB-C QuadCast S updates the older, but still available, HyperX QuadCast micro-USB mic ($139.99). ![]() The QuadCast S rains down colors as you try to reign. While HyperX squarely focuses on the gaming world-it’s what the company, recently acquired by HP, has dedicated itself to since 2014-the HyperX QuadCast S operates just the same as other USB mics, so it’s just as good of a device for streaming, podcasting, and recording as it is for marathon “ Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War” sessions. This HyperX QuadCast mic’s rare style alone makes it a great consideration for a YouTube microphone. The QuadCast S’s eye-popping multicolor lights and minimalist cylindrical design give it a unique look in the market space of desktop mics for gaming, which includes a variety of distinctive products like the Elgato Wave:3 or the entry-level Razer Seiren Mini. ![]() A rainbow of RGB colors cascades down the microphone’s grille, helping it match similar lighting on some of HyperX’s other gaming-focused gear, such as the Alloy Elite 2 ($129.99) and Alloy FPS RGB ($109.99) keyboards, the Pulsefire Surge mouse ($54.99), and the Fury Ultra mouse pad ($54.99). The HyperX QuadCast S USB condenser microphone ($159.99) promises to help image-conscious players stand out-literally. But not everyone has a sponsorship and Shure SM7B kind of money. Online gaming has exploded as a broadcast medium, as well as an obsessive and interactive hobby, leading millions of Twitch streamers and MMORPG devotees in search of the best microphone for gaming. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. ![]()
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