The HyperX QuadCast S is a sleek USB gaming microphone that sounds clear and has a beautiful light show. It is a very good microphone that comes with a two-year warranty if it breaks. First of all, the microphone has a touch-sensitive pad on top that can be used to turn it off. This is one of the most useful features, especially if you’re livestreaming and need to cut your audio quickly. When you turn off the microphone, the LEDs turn off as well, so you know right away that it’s safe to talk.
Specifications
- RGB USB Condenser Microphone for PC, PS4, PS5 and Mac
- Anti-Vibration Shock Mount
- 4 Polar Patterns
- Pop Filter, Gain Control, Gaming, Streaming, Podcasts, Twitch, YouTube, Discord
Where to get HyperX QuadCast S Microphone?
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]On the bottom of the microphone, on the other side, there is a gain knob. This made it easy to change the level of the input on the spot. The only small problem I have with this is that there is no input level indicator on the microphone or in HyperX’s software to help set the gain. The USB cable lets you connect the microphone to your computer. This is great for people who are just getting started with recording and streaming or who don’t know much about setting up audio equipment.
The QuadCast S is pretty much plug-and-play, like most USB microphones. This means that once you connect it to your computer, you don’t have to install any software to use it. Once the drivers are installed, all you need to do is go to your computer’s audio settings and make sure that the QuadCast S is set as the input source and your monitor or headset is set as the output source.
It comes with both a stand for putting it on a desk and a boom arm adapter for more precise positioning. The boom adapter is a little tricky to set up at first because it uses tiny, easy-to-lose plastic washers to hold the microphone in place. However, switching from the stand base only takes a few seconds. The USB-C port and headphone jack are a little awkwardly placed behind where the adapter for the boom arm or the connection piece for the base is.