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Gearank High Notes

• 2022.02: Equal Highest Rated USB Microphone
  Tied With:
  HyperX QuadCast S
  Shure MV7
  

Overview

HyperX is more commonly associated with gaming peripherals like keyboards and mice. Recently, many of these companies have entered the audio scene as the demand for good audio during streams, recordings and podcasting increased over the past years.

The HyperX QuadCast is a multi-polar pattern USB condenser microphone designed to do more than what its gaming brand does.

With 4 selectable polar patterns (Stereo, Omni, Cardioid, Bidirectional), the Quadcast is ready to take on nearly any recording duty.

The built-in lighting makes it fit the aesthetic of your rig's color scheme.

Specifications

• Type: Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Stereo, Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Bidirectional
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sampling Rate: 48 kHz
• Bit Depth: 16 bits
• Maximum SPL: Not specified
• Power Requirements: 5V 125mA USB
• Applications: Best used for recording vocals/singing, podcasting and voice-over.

Polar Pattern