HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today revealed the expansion of its microphone family with three new additions – the HyperX DuoCastTM USB microphone and white colorways in the HyperX SoloCastTM and QuadCastTM USB microphone lineup. HyperX also announced SoloCast now supports hi-res 24-bit/96 kHz audio recording via updates using the HyperX NGENUITY software for enhanced studio audio editing.
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“HyperX is proud to offer a wide range of high-quality gear tailored to meet the unique needs of the vibrant and growing community of content creators, influencers, gamers, and more,” said Ana Hidalgo, streaming business manager, HyperX. “Our continued efforts to meet the needs of today’s microphone users has resulted in our extensive microphone lineup, all delivering clear and consistent sound along with different design styles to fit into the setups of gamers, streamers, casters, students, and business professionals alike.”
The latest HyperX line of products offer new levels of comfort, performance and control and are designed to improve the user experience. More information on the new microphones includes:
- HyperX DuoCast USB Microphone: DuoCast USB microphone is designed to meet the demands of PC, PS5TM, PS4TM, and Mac professional or aspiring streamers. The DuoCast utilizes Hi-Res 24-bit bit-depth and up to 96kHz sampling rate to provide high quality and crystal-clear voice capturing. The microphone also utilizes an internal pop filter to provide cleaner audio capture. The DuoCast features a low-profile shock mount, an easily-accessible gain control adjustment, two selectable polar patterns – cardioid and omnidirectional – and tap-to-mute functionality with convenient LED lighting to indicate broadcast status. DuoCast also offers an RGB light ring that is customizable via HyperX NGENUITY software.
- HyperX QuadCast S Microphone: Now available in a white colorway, QuadCast S is a USB microphone featuring stunning RGB lighting effects, customizable with HyperX NGENUITY software. Equipped with a built-in anti-vibration shock mount, built-in pop filter, and a tap-to-mute sensor with an LED status indicator, QuadCast S delivers clear and consistent sound during streams and video conference calls. The QuadCast S microphone offers four polar patterns – stereo, omnidirectional, cardioid, and bidirectional – to optimize broadcast and work from home setups. In addition to an internal pop filter designed to reduce plosive sounds for clearer audio quality, QuadCast S comes with a stand featuring a built-in anti-vibration shock mount, quick gain control and a 3.5mm headphone output for live mic monitoring.
- HyperX SoloCast Microphone: SoloCast offers a USB microphone with an easy plug-n-play setup. With a new white colorway to align with different styles, the microphone utilizes a cardioid polar pattern that is more sensitive to sound sources directly in front of the microphone, making it ideal for in-game voice chat, streaming voice audio and audio recordings for content creation. The microphone offers a tap-to-mute feature that indicates mute status when the status LED is flashing, and a stand that swivels to fit a variety of setups for ease of use. Also, new to the SoloCast is Hi-Res 24-bit bit depth and up to 96kHz sampling rate for high-quality and accurate recordings. This upgrade is accessible through a HyperX NGENUITY firmware update.
A DuoCast microphone video can be seen here.
Availability
The new products will be available through HyperX online and the HyperX U.S. network of retail and e-tail outlets as follows:
- HyperX DuoCast USB Microphone – Available exclusively at Target for a limited time for $99.99
- HyperX QuadCast S USB Microphone – pricing and expected availability in Amazon and Best Buy at $159.99
- HyperX SoloCast USB Microphone – pricing and expected availability in Amazon at $59.99
Pricing on HyperX.com is subject to change without notice. Retailers’ pricing may vary.
Due to the current COVID-19 situation, HyperX may experience some product and shipping delays. HyperX is taking every possible measure to work with partners to minimize the impact on its customers and ensure product availability and timely delivery.
| HyperX DuoCast USB Microphone Specifications | ||
| Part Number | 4P5E2AA | |
| Microphone Specifications | ||
| Element | Two electret condenser capsules | |
| Polar patterns | Cardioid, omnidirectional | |
| Frequency response | 20Hz–20kHz | |
| Sensitivity | -6dBFS (1V/Pa at 1kHz) | |
| Noise (RMS) | ≤-70dBFS (A-weighted) | |
| Headphone Output | ||
| Impedance | 32 Ω | |
| Frequency response | 20Hz – 20kHz | |
| Maximum power output | 7mW | |
| Total harmonic distortion | ≤ 0.05% (1kHz/0dBFS) | |
| Noise (RMS) | ≤-110dBFS (A-weighted) | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | ≥ 100dB (1kHz/0dBFS, A-weighted) | |
| Connections and Features | ||
| Connection type | USB-C, 3.5mm headphone output | |
| USB Specification | USB 2.0 (full speed) | |
| Sampling rates | 96 kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz | |
| Bit-depth | 24-bit | |
| Power consumption | 5V 200mA (white light) | |
| Shock mount | Included | |
| Pop filter | Built-in | |
| Controls | Microphone gain, tap-to-mute, multifunction button | |
| Lighting | RGB (16,777,216 colors) | |
| Light effects | 2 zones1 | |
| Software support | HyperX NGENUITY | |
| Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight (Microphone) | 243.2g | |
| Weight (Shock mount and stand) | 190.5g | |
| Weight (Mount adapter) | 31.3g | |
| Total Weight (w/ USB cable) | 502.9g | |
| Cable length(s) and type(s) | 2m USB-C to USB-A |
| HyperX QuadCast S USB Microphone Specifications | ||
| Part Number | 519P0AA (White) | |
| Microphone Specifications | ||
| Element | Three 14mm electret condenser capsules | |
| Polar patterns | Stereo, Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Bidirectional | |
| Frequency response | 20Hz–20kHz | |
| Sensitivity | -36dB (1V/Pa at 1kHz) | |
| Noise (RMS) | ≤-95dBFS (A-weighted) | |
| Headphone Output | ||
| Impedance | 32 Ω | |
| Frequency response | 20Hz – 20kHz | |
| Maximum power output | 7mW | |
| THD | ≤ 0.05% (1kHz/0dBFS) | |
| Noise (RMS) | ≤-95dBFS (A-weighted) | |
| SNR | ≥ 90dB (1kHZ, RL=∞) | |
| Connections and Features | ||
| Connection type | USB-C, 3.5mm headphone output | |
| USB Specification | USB 2.0 (full speed) | |
| Sampling rates | 48kHz, 44.1kHz, 32kHz, 16kHz, 8kHz | |
| Bit-depth | 16-bit | |
| Power consumption | 5V 245mA (white light) | |
| Shock mount | Built-in | |
| Pop filter | Built-in | |
| Controls | Microphone gain, tap-to-mute, polar pattern | |
| Lighting | RGB (16,777,216 colors) | |
| Light effects | 2 zones1 | |
| Software support | HyperX NGENUITY | |
| Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight (Microphone) | 255g | |
| Weight (Shock mount and stand) | 335g | |
| Weight (Mount adapter) | 33g | |
| Total Weight (w/ USB cable) | 700g | |
| Cable length(s) and type(s) | 3m USB-C to USB-A |
| HyperX SoloCast USB Microphone Specifications | ||
| Part Number | 519T2AA (White) | |
| Microphone Specifications | ||
| Element | 14mm electret condenser capsule | |
| Polar pattern(s) | Cardioid | |
| Frequency response | 20Hz–20kHz | |
| Sensitivity | -6dB (1V/Pa at 1kHz) | |
| Noise (RMS) | ≤-74dBFS (A-weighted) | |
| Connections and Features | ||
| Connection type | USB-C | |
| USB Specification | USB 2.0 (full speed) | |
| Sampling rates | 96kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz | |
| Bit-depth | 24-bit, 16-bit | |
| Power consumption | 5V 47mA | |
| Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight (Microphone) | Black: 261g, White: 268.5g | |
| Weight (Microphone stand) | Black: 125g, White: 125g | |
| Total Weight (w/ USB cable) | Black: 429.9g, White: 432.4g | |
| Cable length(s) and type(s) | 2m USB-C to USB-A |
| 12 zone RGB lighting customizable with HyperX NGENUITY software. |
About HyperX
For 19 years, HyperX’s mission has been to develop gaming solutions for every type of gamer and the company is consistently recognized for delivering products that provide superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. Under the tagline of “WE’RE ALL GAMERS,” HyperX gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, USB microphones, and console accessories are the choice of everyday gamers as well as celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because they meet the most stringent product specifications and are built with best-in-class components. For more information, please go to www.hyperx.com.
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