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Today, HyperX has announced their new QuadCast S USB microphone which has built-in RGB that can be controlled via the HyperX NGENUITY software.
If you go all-in with HyperX that means you could control the RGB of your microphone, keyboard, RAM, Mouse and even your mousepad!
Microphone Features
It is not just about looking good either, the microphone has a built-in anti-vibration shock mount, built-in pop filter, and a tap-to-mute sensor with an LED status indicator, QuadCast S delivers clear and consistent sound during streams and video conference calls.
It then has four polar patterns – stereo, omnidirectional, cardioid, and bidirectional – to optimize broadcast and work from home setups
In addition to an internal pop filter designed to reduce plosive sounds for clearer audio quality, QuadCast S 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 S microphone offers multi-device chat program compatibility and is certified by Discord and TeamSpeak™. The included versatile adapter fits both 3/8-inch and 5/8-inch thread sizes and is compatible with most stands and boom arms. The QuadCast S microphone is designed to deliver quality sound on PC, PS4™ or Mac
Price and Availability
The HyperX QuadCast S USB microphone is available for €179.99/£159.99 MSRP through HX SHOP
Full Specification
| HMIQ1S-XX-RG/G Microphone | |
| 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: Lighting: Light effects: Connection type: | Microphone: 254g Shock mount and stand: 360g Total with USB cable: 710g RGB (16,777,216 colours) 2 zones 2 USB-C to USB-A |
| Headphone Output | |
| Impedance: | 32Ω |
| Frequency response: | 20Hz – 20kHz |
| Maximum power output: | 7mW |
| THD: | ≤ 0.05% (1kHz/0dBFS) |
| SNR: | ≥ 90dB (1kHZ,RL=∞) |
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