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Condenser · USB-C · Cardioid
8.3
$135Nov 9
HyperX QuadCast 2 S
A polished RGB USB condenser with four polar patterns and easy onboard controls, if the 192 kHz spec is overkill.
- Condenser
- USB-C
- Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional, Stereo
PCPR score
8.4
Great
Best price we’ve seen
$150Nov 9
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The short version
The QuadCast 2 S is HyperX's flagship USB-C condenser, with four selectable polar patterns, tap-to-mute, a multifunction knob for gain and monitoring, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a 100-plus-LED display. Tom's Hardware gave it an Editor's Choice and praises the out-of-box sound while arguing the 32-bit/192 kHz capture is overkill, and Windows Central reports excellent recording quality from a refined design. It suits gamers and streamers who want a showy, software-light USB mic; current QuadCast owners have little reason to upgrade.
Pros
- Four selectable polar patterns on the mic
- Tap-to-mute sensor and a knob for gain, headphone volume and mix
- 32-bit/192 kHz capture and a 3.5 mm monitoring jack
- Easily removable shock mount, per Tom's Hardware
- Large RGB display customizable through NGENUITY
Cons
- 192 kHz/32-bit is overkill for a USB gaming mic, per Tom's Hardware
- NGENUITY software is mostly about lighting, Tom's Hardware notes
- Windows Central finds it large on the desk
Best for
- Gamers and streamers wanting a plug-in USB condenser
- Creators who use different polar patterns
- RGB-focused desk setups
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Full specifications
Core
- Type
- Condenser
Connectivity
- Connection
- USB-C
Performance
- Pickup patterns
- Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional, Stereo
- Max sample rate
- 192 kHz
- Bit depth
- 32 bit
Fit
- Needs interface
- No
Features
- Mute control
- Yes
- Headphone monitoring
- Yes
Compatibility notes
- Connects over USB-C; a USB-C to USB-A adapter is in the box, per Windows Central.
- A 3.5 mm headphone jack on the back handles monitoring.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
PositiveAn Editor's Choice praising its plug-and-play sound, tap-to-mute and on-mic controls, though it argues the 192 kHz/32-bit capture is excessive and that current QuadCast owners have little to gain.
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Read the sourceWindows Central
PositiveReports top-tier recording quality and a tidy, easy-to-use design with flashy lighting, and the reviewer adopted it as a daily mic despite its large size.
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Common questions
Does the QuadCast 2 S need software?
No. Tom's Hardware found it easy to use with onboard controls, and HyperX NGENUITY is mainly for customizing the lighting.
Is 32-bit/192 kHz worth having?
Tom's Hardware argues it is overkill for a USB gaming mic, so it should not be the main reason to buy.
Should existing QuadCast owners upgrade?
Tom's Hardware sees little reason to upgrade if you already own a QuadCast, since the core sound and features are similar.
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