HyperX Announces New DuoCast Microphone and White Colourways for QuadCast S and SoloCast Microphones
SoloCast USB Microphone 24-bit Audio Upgrade also Revealed
United Arab Emirates – 1st August 2022 – 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 colourways in the HyperX SoloCastTM and QuadCastTM USB microphone line-up. 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.
“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 Bianca Walter, audio business manager, HyperX EMEA. “Our continued efforts to meet the needs of today’s microphone users has resulted in our extensive microphone line-up, 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 colourway, 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 colourway 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 HyperX QuadCast S in white will be available for £159.99/€179.99 MSRP. The HyperX SoloCast in white will be available for £64.99/€74.99 MSRP. The HyperX DuoCast will be available for £99.99/€109.99. All the new products will be available through the HyperX network of retail and etail. For more information on the availability, please visit the HyperX product pages.
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.
Pricing on row.hyperx.com is subject to change without notice. Retailers’ pricing may vary.
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 colours)
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 colours)
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
