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
Published: 2019-03-25, Author: Sebastian , review by: pcper.com
With its excellent audio quality and mix of features the QuadCast is an impressive first effort in the USB microphone space from HyperX. It offers a similar set of specs to the popular Blue Yeti (triple 14 mm condensers, four pickup patterns, etc), and wi...
Four polar patterns, Support for mounts and stands
Can't turn lighting off
The HyperX QuadCast is a great first attempt for the company. It's a solid microphone and has a lot going for it at this price point. The microphone sounds good, is well-made and can be used with aftermarket mounting options. There are only a few minor dr...
Published: 2019-03-25, Author: Christian , review by: soundguys.com
Great response, Easy to use, Obvious when it's muted, Decent quality
USBonly, Boosts sibilants, Adds light
The HyperX Quadcast is an ultra-credible USB mic that takes aim at other units in the sub-$200 price range. Despite its technical limitations, it can credibly record a podcast, stream, or other vocal-centric application short of professional recording. Th...
The HyperX Quadcast has received a lot of hype because of its looks and I think it is one of the better looking microphones to have come out from a gaming company. Even though it's not necessarily a gaming microphone, it is targeted toward streamers, so k...
Published: 2024-01-12, Author: Steven , review by: gamepro.com.au
Great Sound,Extremely Durable,Quality Shock Mount
Relatively Expensive,Finicky Sound Controls
Although close rival, the Blue Yeti, has been a staple for streamers and podcasters, the HyperX Quadcast lives up to the challenge. For the ultimate in flexibility, buy this stunning first entry from HyperX gaming into the standalone microphone realms...
Mic is sometimes a little sensitive, Limited RGB customisation
Sure, the HyperX QuadCast sounds about as good as you'd expect a Twitch-stream microphone to sound but it's packed with enough design smarts to win you over regardless...
Mic is sometimes a little sensitive, Limited RGB customisation
At the end of the day, the HyperX QuadCast is a tool. It's what you make of it. And, if you're the kind of newling content creator that it's pitched at, you'll probably have a good time with it.Yes, there are absolutely better microphones out there. But i...
Published: 2019-12-14, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
It's really well made, has great features, and a very impressive price tag. It's hard not to recommend this one. It's cheaper than many XLR setups, but still has all the features a gamer, streamer and content creator may need.HyperX QuadCast Microphone Re...
Published: 2019-01-13, Author: Guy , review by: stuff.tv
Abstract: Given the popularity of games like Fortnite and streamers like Ninja, more and more people want to show off their gameplay on Twitch, YouTube and Facebook. Luckily, it's easier than ever to get started, with the latest graphics cards from Nvidia and AMD a...
Abstract: HyperX which is Kingston's sub-brand is known for making high-end gaming gear. They have already announced many exciting products in CES 2020. However, there is one interesting thing that the company has launched recently and it is the HyperX QuadCast Gam...
