Testseek.com have collected 65 expert reviews of the Kingston HyperX Quadcast and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Kingston HyperX Quadcast.
May 2019
(89%)
65 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(96%)
856 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
89010065
The editors liked
The sound is warmer and fuller than comparably priced mics
Intelligent design – everything you need is easily accessible
The polar patterns gives the mic a wide range of applications – it isn't a “one trick pony”
Very Good Build Quality
Design
Audio Clarity
Available Polar Patterns (Stereo/omnidirectional/cardioid/bidirectional)
Headphone Output
Plug & Play
Internal Pop Filter
Arm Mount
Anti-Vibration shock mount
Tap-to-Mute sensor with LED indicator
Four selectable polar patterns – Stereo
Omnidirectional
Cardioid
Bidirectional
Mount adapter included
Convenient gain control adjustment
Internal pop filter
Built-in headphone jack
Four polar patterns
Support for mounts and stands
Easy controls
Great clarity
Shockmount and adapter for boom stands
Clear audio quality
Anti-vibration shock mount
Tap to mute w/ LED indicator
Great response
Easy to use
Obvious when it's muted
Decent quality
Looks Good
Solid Build Quality
Four Polar Patterns (Stereo
Bidirectional)
Built-in Anti-Shock Mount
Tap-to-Mute Sensor and LED Illumination
Microphone Arm Adapter Included
The editors didn't like
The pop filter should be higher-quality
You should be able to turn off the red glow – while you would lose the muted visual cue
The glow can be distracting to the eye
Price (For Some)
Detection Bugs (USB 3.0?)
Uses the older Mini-USB connecter (which is a little out-dated)
You can buy the HyperX Quadcast USB Condenser Gaming Microphone for around USD $139 from Amazon – Related Articles
Anti-Vibration shock mount, Tap-to-Mute sensor with LED indicator, Four selectable polar patterns – Stereo, Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Bidirectional, Mount adapter included, Convenient gain control adjustment, Internal pop filter, Built-in headphone jack,
Uses the older Mini-USB connecter (which is a little out-dated), You can buy the HyperX Quadcast USB Condenser Gaming Microphone for around USD $139 from Amazon – Related Articles, HyperX Cloud MIX Wired Gaming Headset with Blueto
The HyperX Quadcast is arguably one of the best USB condenser microphone available on the market for gamers and streamers alike. It comes with Anti-Vibration shock mount and offers four selectable polar patterns. It also features a Tap-to-Mute sensor...
Very Good Build Quality, Design, Audio Clarity, Available Polar Patterns (Stereo/omnidirectional/cardioid/bidirectional), Headphone Output, Plug & Play, Internal Pop Filter, Arm Mount,
As HyperX's entry into the standalone microphone market, I think the QuadCast is a winner. The only straightforward negative I can come with is that the shock mount does little to reduce vibrations. It picks up more background noise than some microphones...
Looks Good, Solid Build Quality, Four Polar Patterns (Stereo, Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Bidirectional), Built-in Anti-Shock Mount, Tap-to-Mute Sensor and LED Illumination, Microphone Arm Adapter Included
Gain Dial Not Accurately Marked
We had a good suspicion way back in January at CES that the QuadCast was going to be a great addition to the HyperX lineup, and now that we have spent some quality time with it, we can say that we were correct. The all-around solid build of the QuadCast e...
Published: 2019-05-25, Author: Phil , review by: tomshardware.com
Easy controls, Four polar patterns, Great clarity, Shockmount and adapter for boom stands,
USB interface limits audio to 48KHz / 16-bit, May lead to a mega-expensive headphone purchase
Kingston's unusual design incorporating three diaphragms produces great sound at a low price. The Quadcast's controls are also intuitive for any gamer or game streamer...
The sound is warmer and fuller than comparably priced mics, Intelligent design – everything you need is easily accessible, The polar patterns gives the mic a wide range of applications – it isn't a “one trick pony”
The pop filter should be higher-quality, You should be able to turn off the red glow – while you would lose the muted visual cue, the glow can be distracting to the eye
As a first standalone effort, the QuadCast comes off as remarkably polished and ready for (almost) any kind of use. The sound quality is at least as good and perhaps subjectively better than other mics in the same price range. While on paper the mic is...
Abstract: Kingston HyperX releases a great new microphone, the Quadcast, for podcasters, streamers, or anyone looking to record great quality soundWatch my full review here:As stated in my video review the HyperX Quadcast is a solid professional microphone that all...
Published: 2019-04-08, Author: Jeff , review by: venturebeat.com
With the QuadCast, HyperX has continued to show that it understands how to appeal to gaming fans. While it knows that great sound is crucial, it added multiple features that it knows will keep people happy long after they spend their money. On top of that...
Published: 2019-03-26, Author: James , review by: pocnetwork.net
Abstract: It looks like HyperX is stepping up both their game and their catalog by adding a totally new category of product with a new USB microphone centered around online streaming. Popular for their gaming headsets and memory more than anything else HyperX has a...
