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HyperX QuadCast S
The premier choice for gaming streamers who value visual aesthetics as much as professional-grade USB audio clarity.
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The premier choice for gaming streamers who value visual aesthetics as much as professional-grade USB audio clarity.
The premier choice for gaming streamers who value visual aesthetics as much as professional-grade USB audio clarity.
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HyperX QuadCast S review summary
The HyperX QuadCast S is a high-performance USB condenser microphone featuring RGB lighting and a four-pattern polar pickup design.
Recurring strengths
- Stunning customizable RGB lighting
- Intuitive tap-to-mute sensor
- Versatile four polar patterns
- Excellent vibration isolation
Recurring concerns
- RGB software is Windows-only
- Heavier than minimalist competitors
Approved source reviews
Editorial review scores remain separate from Amazon and other customer ratings.
Gaming PC Guru
The QuadCast S remains a top-tier aesthetic choice for streamers, offering clean cardioid isolation and seamless software integration.
Read original reviewLaptop Mag
Delivers excellent audio quality in a beautiful, tactile form factor that is highly pleasing to the eye.
Read original reviewZDNET
The QuadCast S provides an excellent intersection of ease-of-use and professional audio, complemented by non-distracting RGB lighting and helpful onboard controls.
Read original reviewMicroPicked
The QuadCast S is the best-looking gaming mic available, featuring excellent recording flexibility with four polar patterns. However, its software reliance for RGB can be buggy and it lacks companion EQ processing.
Read original reviewLaptop Mag
Offers excellent audio reproduction and a solid, eye-pleasing design. It is slightly pricey compared to competitors but remains a top-tier choice for streamers.
Read original reviewIGN
The QuadCast S offers excellent audio quality and a user-friendly design that makes it a top choice for streamers.
Read original reviewTom's Hardware
The QuadCast S offers great out-of-the-box sound and excellent build quality with a useful shock mount, though the RGB lighting is the primary upgrade over the original model.
Read original reviewTheSixthAxis
An outstanding microphone for general speech with pleasant RGB customization and highly intuitive controls, making it a top tier choice for gamers.
Read original reviewIGN
Offers professional-grade audio with streamer-friendly aesthetic controls.
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Customer scores can reflect ownership experience, but are never presented as professional testing.
Product specifications
- Type
- Condenser USB
- Pickup Pattern
- Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional, Stereo
- Notable Feature
- Customizable RGB Lighting
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