HyperXQuadCast - USB Condenser Gaming Microphone, for PC, PS4, PS5 and Mac, Anti-Vibration Shock Mount, Four Polar Patterns, Pop Filter, Gain Control, Podcasts, Twitch, YouTube, Discord, Red LED

I've had this microphone since June of 2021, so its been over a year now and its still going strong as one of the best desktop microphones I have ever owned if not, the best. Sure there's the upgraded model, The HyperX Quadcast S, however for me at the time it was a tad out of my comfortable price range I was willing to spend on a microphone but the standard Quadcast is perfect for everything ranging from just chatting with friends to streaming with actually decent, dare I say, professional audio quality without any sort of troubleshooting out of the box. I'm not sure if the upgraded model would have suited me better but the standard model had already blown me away from both its sound and build quality. Its decently built and can withstand some abuse (my delivery person threw the microphone across my front porch to my door without care and it was perfectly fine). The stand it comes with is fine by itself and if you have the room on your desk is definitely a good option for holding the Quadcast however it can be mounted onto most microphone arms if you need to do so. I personally have my quadcast on a super cheap mounting arm and I have found it doesn't affect the overall noticeable sound quality. The only thing I can really say is a negative about this microphone is that after over a year of constant everyday use, the red lights do seem to be dimming in some spots of the microphone but it does have to be dark in the room to really notice it, besides its just cosmetic anyway so its really not an issue.I have found that a pop filter isn't entirely necessary for this microphone as the noise cancelation of most software combined with this microphone is more than enough to negate that annoying popping sound. For example, programs like Discord will completely negate not only popping but pretty much all background sounds with this microphone if you have it setup correctly, but things that use raw input like OBS, Voicemod, ect. would definitely benefit for having at least a pop filter of some sort but it doesn't need to be any high end filter by any means.Overall I would give the HyperX Quadcast a 9.7/10 for build quality, sound quality, ease of use, and the really cool looking aesthetic.

This is a very good mic for discord/online voice communication and possibly for content creation however you would need to use outside programs to adjust any further because there is no software for this, which is pretty much the biggest complaintUsing OBS alone (which is free) you can make it sound pretty good but requires trial and error or watching a guide for settings.Other than that, straight out of the box it is a great quality mic with a dial for adjusting gain and mic direction and is very simple and easy to set up and use.Very lightweight and is easily fitted to an applicable mic arm and as long as you are willing to go without or use different softwares for adjustments it is an excellent buy.

I got this for the wife recently, she had been using a camera mic forever, and I got tired of trying to understand her in discord when were gaming lol. I'm like say that again, huh, what was that?I saw this on a few reviews, and it looked cool, didn't need a interface or full get up to get it going. Plugged it in, and she was so much more crisp and clear in discord.Setup was easy, not much to do really. We have several cats, and they haven't knocked the mic over once on its standard stand it comes with, its very sturdy. The red color is nice, and the mute button on it works fine for us, although others have said it was a issue.Great purchase, and working as intended. No packaging or setup issues.

Pros:-Incredibly easy to use; literally plug and play, with the mute being very visible-High Reliability; Had zero performance issues. Friend who got it had some issues with audio out of the box, but got it replaced in a week by HyperX. Since then, no issues (popping, robot, static, drops, etc.)-Superior Performance to virtually all other USB Condenser Mics; This may change in the future, but as of right now, you can't get a better USB Microphone on the market.Cons:-Expensive; No way to beat around the bush, this will likely be your most expensive purchase on a mic unless your an audiophile and/or professional (in either case, you wouldn't be here reading this review.)-Better Alternative Options; I'm referring to traditional XLR Condenser Mics, which are more price competitive, but require more setup (Phantom Power, Pre-Amp, USB converter or Sound Card, etc.) and audio knowledge. Part of what you're paying for here is convenience. Considering my last several mics were XLR Condenser, having the complexity and issues associated I decided this is more my speed.-Single Color Scheme; This may bother some or none, but having a red mic that literally glowing red when in use mayb clash with some peoples' setups. Maybe you don't like the color red? Maybe you have an all green battlestation? Either way, I know HyperX is all about their red, but having different color options would've been nice.Overall, if you're in the market for a great sounding easy to use USB Microphone, look no further. Everything about this is quality (metal chassis, metal stand, soft touch mute) and it looks the part. You are paying a small premium for quality AND convenience, but for me it was/is well worth it.