HyperX Releases QuadCast S USB Microphone With Dynamic RGB Lighting Effects

[btarunr]

Underscoring an unwavering commitment to streamers, casters and work from home professionals, HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today expanded its standalone microphone line with the HyperX QuadCast S. The new QuadCast S is a USB microphone featuring stunning RGB lighting effects customizable with HyperX NGENUITY software. Equipped with 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.

The QuadCast S microphone offers 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 3.5 mm headphone output for live mic monitoring.



"HyperX aims to equip streamers, educators, students, and business professionals with easy-to-use gear as people continue to work, school and game from home," said Nate Almond, audio business manager, HyperX. "Building on the success of our first QuadCast USB microphone, the release of QuadCast S brings a feature users have been asking for - dynamic RGB lighting effects - that adds another layer of customization to enhance streaming and home office and classroom setups."

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.

Availability
The HyperX QuadCast S USB microphone is available for $159.99 MSRP through HyperX's Online Shop. For more information on the HyperX QuadCast S USB microphone global availability, please visit the HyperX QuadCast S USB microphone product page.

HyperX QuadCast S USB Microphone Specifications:

Part Number
HMIQ1S-XX-RG/G

Microphone

• Power consumption: 5 V 220 mA (white light)
• Sample/bit rate: 48 kHz/16-bit
• Element: Electret condenser microphone
• Condenser type: Three 14 mm condensers
• Polar patterns: Stereo, Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Bidirectional
• Frequency response: 20Hz-20 kHz
• Sensitivity: -36dB (1 V/Pa at 1 kHz)
• Cable length: 3 m
• Weight:
  • Microphone: 254 g
  • Shock mount and stand: 360 g
  • Total with USB cable: 710 g
• Lighting: RGB (16,777,216 colors)
• Light effects: 2 zones
• Connection type: USB-C to USB-A, Headphone Output
• Impedance: 32 Ω
• Frequency response: 20Hz - 20 kHz
• Maximum power output: 7 mW
• THD: ≤ 0.05% (1kHz/0dBFS)
• SNR: ≥ 90 dB (1kHZ, RL=∞)

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[FreedomEclipse]

RGB Mic... Oh lord..

 

[Kokotas]

I was contemplating buying the quadcast + headphones to replace my cloud II but I always felt I was missing something.... Hyperx you genius bastards, putting rgb on a mic...? Now I'm sold!

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

plosive

If this were coming outta yer butt it would then be EXPLOSIVE!

 

[Legacy-ZA]

 

[robot zombie]

Ooo... Thats cool, I guess. I just hope it doesnt color the sound too much.

 

[Sybaris_Caesar]

RGB Mic... Oh lord..

There's legitimate use cases for these tbh. Though not for general users like you and me. Mostly streamers.

 

[Valantar]

That RGB better be very well isolated from the mic's power delivery, unless you enjoy a background audio buzz matching the fluctuations of the lighting ...

 

[robot zombie]

That RGB better be very well isolated from the mic's power delivery, unless you enjoy a background audio buzz matching the fluctuations of the lighting ...

Haha good point. Anybody ever put thier ear up to an RGB board with lights cycling?

 

[bonehead123]

Dammit, they stole my idea, just yesterday I was thinking to myself, why don't I cash in on the lighting bling bling craze & produce a line of mikes with rgb, and bam, here we are hahahaha .......

 

[Deleted member 24505]

Only thing left now is RGB radiators

 

[bonehead123]

Only thing left now is RGB radiators

Ah, but let's not forget about the NEXT big thing, coming soon to a computer near you:

RGB'd transistors, caps and vrm's, hahaha...

 

[iNxls]

RGB is getting ridiculous

 

[Valantar]

Only thing left now is RGB radiators

Thermaltake has you covered.

 

[AsRock]

Not as if i would buy it tbh, just picked up a Blue Yeti and thinking it be way better than this.

 

[my_name_is_earl]

The mic is not bad at all. I've use it a few times, and it sounded good.

 

[mechtech]

RGB Mic... Oh lord..

lol just wait for it, RGB vehicle incoming

 

[toilet pepper]

Only thing left now is RGB radiators

Cooler master kinda has one.

 

[Deleted member 172048]

They upgraded the USB connection to USB C! I might actually get this one.

 

[AsRock]

The mic is not bad at all. I've use it a few times, and it sounded good.

Better than the Blue Yeti ? which is cheaper.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

JUST SAY NO! to RGB

 

[ExcuseMeWtf]

RGB. Not even once.

 

[Sybaris_Caesar]

lol just wait for it, RGB vehicle incoming

Don't latest model BMW, Mercs already come with RGB ambient lighting interiors? For a few years now I think.