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HyperX QuadCast Microphone Now Available – Best for Streamers and Casters

Kingston’s HyperX recently released a new eye-catching desktop PC microphone geared towards online gamers / streamers and (pod) casters – meet the HyperX QuadCast microphone. The HyperX QuadCast is a studio-quality microphone that features four polar patterns and anti-vibration shock mount. It doesn’t have any RGB lighting, but it does have a red glow indicating that the microphone is turned on. Based on paper and initial reviews, the HyperX QuadCast does look like a good microphone for streamers, but it will cost you $139.99 MSRP. You can order one from Amazon.com here. Quality do come with a price and it’s on par with other high quality microphones available in the market. Check out more details and where to buy below.

HyperX QuadCast Micrphone Features

HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the release of the HyperX QuadCastTM microphone for streaming and audio recording. HyperX QuadCast features a built-in anti-vibration shock mount and offers four polar pattern choices, gain control, a built-in pop filter, and a tap-to-mute feature that indicates the mute status by turning off the red LED lighting.

Capturing clear and consistent audio via USB, HyperX Quadcast offers four polar patterns: stereo, omnidirectional, cardioid, and bidirectional for flexibility in audio capture, and utilizes a built-in internal pop filter designed to reduce noise for clearer voice quality.

The QuadCast comes with a stand featuring a built-in anti-vibration shock mount, quick gain control and a 3.5mm headphone output for live mic monitoring. The QuadCast microphone offers multi-device chat program compatibility and is certified by Discord and TeamSpeak. The included mount adapter fits both 3/8” and 5/8” thread sizes and is compatible with most stands and boom arms. The QuadCast microphone is designed to meet the exacting demands of PC, PlayStation 4, and Mac for professional or aspiring streamers.

“Over the years, HyperX has become synonymous with gaming. Our continued efforts have created a range of high-performing peripherals for gamers,” said Tyler Needles, global audio business manager, HyperX. “With the introduction of the HyperX QuadCast microphone, our team is showing its continued dedication to gamers, streamers and casters alike.”

Price and Availability

The HyperX QuadCast microphone is now available and comes with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $139.99 MSRP through HyperX’s network of retail and e-tail outlets. Check out the link below for latest pricing and availability.

HyperX QuadCast Microphone available on Amazon.com here

HyperX QuadCast Specifications

Microphone

  • Power consumption: 5V 125mA
  • 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
  • Microphone weight: 254g
  • Shock mount and stand weight: 364g
  • Total with USB cable weight: 710g

Headphone Output

  • Impedance: 32 Ω
  • Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
  • Maximum power output: 7mW
  • THD: ≤ 0.05% (1kHz/0dBFS)
  • SNR: ≥ 90dB (1kHZ, RL=∞)
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