Here's my review of the HyperX Quadcast S. I also compared it with the Blue Yeti and Rode NT-USB Mini! Let me know what you think. Timestamps and links below: 0:00 - HyperX Compatibility 0:29 - About & Disclosure 1:07 - What's in the Box & Setup 1:30 - Rode PSA-1 Boom Arm Test (link below) 2:03 - HyperX Quadcast S Features 2:33 - Tap to Mute Button 2:54 - Polar Patterns (Tested) 5:00 - Headphone and Gain Control 5:29 - Plosives 6:10 - Proximity Effect 6:42 - Off-Axis Rejection (Keyboard) 7:22 - Handling Noise 7:51 - Specifications 8:58 - HyperX vs Blue Yeti vs Rode NT-USB Mini 10:35 - Final Thoughts (pros and cons) Affiliate Links to Gear: ►Boom Arm Recommendation (USA) - bhpho.to/3B3MoK4 ►Amazon UK - amzn.to/2WfRi7C ►Amazon Canada - amzn.to/3kg6fit ►Amazon AU - amzn.to/3B32VxV

@bamm3967

2 жыл бұрын

Do a video, this one vs the mv7. I know the mv7 is more but is the money worth

I already ordered it from Amazon, I’m just binge watching reviews because I’m excited 🤣

@GeekyNerdyTechy

2 жыл бұрын

It's a great microphone, you'll love it. :)

@eliasomdal8855

2 жыл бұрын

Same lol 😂

@allyx2987

2 жыл бұрын

same here haha

@SpaceLegends

2 жыл бұрын

@@allyx2987 ive been loving mine, i hope you enjoy yours :D

@Enzo-xc6kl

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what im doing right now 😂 this video is the best one so far of the 6 others that i watched

Great review. You convinced me (and this is after me watching like 10 reviews prior to yours).

What a fantastic in-depth review man! You called me out, I love the Blue Yeti's sound, and think the software is superior, but it would look completely displaced from my modern rgb setup. :D I think Hyper X sounds very raw and natural without any post processing. Going to keep an eye out for boxing day sales :) !

Amazing Review! After a few too many hours of figuring out which to get, decision landed on this one. Sounds absolutely amazing and this review shows just how potent this mic is.

So much details thank you so much!

thanks dude, killer review! just picked one up.. feel pretty happy with my purchase after watching this!

Thank you so much! It's a lot larger than I thought it would be, but I love it so far :D I appreciate the thorough review.

amazing review!! I've been debating a few different mics, and this was by far the most thorough and educational review for a newbie like myself! thank you!!

Thank you for the review! You’ve sold it to me haha

Hey man! thx for the great review... I ran out and got one of these two days ago. Best Buy had it on sale for $30 off for 4th of July so it was like $130, not a bad deal, and I'm loving this mic so far. (I needed one badly.) Thank you

@RealGarrettLee

Жыл бұрын

Still enjoying it? Thinking about getting it myself!

@ballistik_coffee_boy

Жыл бұрын

@@RealGarrettLee yes I use it on all my videos pretty much

Huge sale right now, ordered too. Can't wait, so I'm watching these videos. I hope I won't have trouble knowing what is front, I want to put it on my stand.

Awesome review just bought this mic can’t wait to use!

@LifesHealthyRecipe

2 жыл бұрын

How do you like the mic?

Awesome video mate! Really detailed review and comparison, Blue Yeti here sounds surprisingly good

Loved this review... I just bought the HyperX... It was a bit more expensive that the US in Europe but I wanted something I could rely on, high quality and to use on my desk

Hi! Does this mic work plugged into a USB hub for a MacBook air m1 with no dedicated USB port?

I've had this mic since 2019 when they came out, they've gotten down to about $120 USD from the $200 they were at. I've definitely found that with a pop filter it sounds amazing without any further adjustments. I love this thing and they really are slept on nowadays. I'll also attest to the customizability with some software. If you really want to take your sound into your own hands then with it being so sensitive and recording such a large frequency range, the sky is basically the limit for customization. I've gotten mine to sound almost indistinguishable to an SM7B for less than half the price and some work.

@beefpancakez8097

Жыл бұрын

Hey would you mind telling me what adjustments you used, I’m getting mine soon so I’m a complete noobie

@MellyVilleYT

8 ай бұрын

hi we need your settings. you gatekeeping?

@warlight96

8 ай бұрын

Sorry, I didn't see the first reply asking for my settings. RIP. But if you're not looking to spend more money than on the mic, then there's lots of free EQ apps such as Equalizer APO. I used to use it but since have upgraded to a goxlr and dynamic mic setup. Settings are difficult. For most people, the "Cali smile" setup is usually fine, but if you want, the bass and broadcast sound crank up low and mid-tones. Around freq's of 900hz and lower. Make sure to listen to your voice while doing it so you don't over EQ your voice and sound muddy and gross.

@warlight96

8 ай бұрын

@MellyVilleYT EQ APO also has a plug-in for voice visualization so you can see exactly what frequencies your voice sits in the most. I never messed with that, so you'll need to look up a video on it.

@MellyVilleYT

8 ай бұрын

thankyou ! @@warlight96

Hi, I've just bought this it's great but only let down is when plugged into my Samsung galaxy s20fe I can't monitor my voice through the headphones, but it records my voice fine. What can I do to resolve this please?

hey i was wondering if the tonor mic arm can hold the hyperx quadcast s sideways like that little mic at the top

Just got mine yesterday and the only issue I have with this mic is that the cardioid setting feels reverted, meaning I'd much rather have the unidirectional on the back, not on the front where the logo is. Doing so, HyperX failed to promote itself since the viewer always looks at the backside of the mic which is kinda' stupid. I mean, I know what mic I have, I don't need to see the HyperX logo pointed at me all the time and I'd much rather have the settings knob towards me. Btw, is there any way to fix this so the cardioid option be activated at the mic's backside where the settings knob is located?

I’ve had my QuadCast now for 2 months, I use it on my PS5 & it sounds great

I would've like to see a comparison with better mic positioning. In my use case I want a smaller microphone and would be perfectly fine with lets say the NT mini in everyday use (meetings, gaming…) as long as I can properly position it when actually wanting to record something. But thank you for providing a high quality comparison nonetheless. IMO the hyper X sounds the best in this comparison after adding a deesser effect to my playback audio effects.

Great vid

I love your voice lol xD the reason I kept watching , imma order the hyperx one tho!

@haz1101

2 жыл бұрын

Good choice I’m enjoying mine so far

Can you compare this to the new Diety VO-7U UBS mic they released with RBG? Thank you if so! 🙏😃 Love your channel!

Watching this review because Im thinking about purchasing this and I kept saying to myself "I know this dude. I know this dude. But from where?". Then it hit me at about the six minute mark of this vid that he's the InTheBlues guy. I subscribe to, and have seen over a hundred of your vids there.

Did u use audio interface?

My yeti just broke! I wish they would fix the loose UBS port ugh 😭 now I’m looking for a new mic n staying away from blue bc they haven’t fixed it on the new X either

@GeekyNerdyTechy

2 жыл бұрын

This is a solid microphone. I also have their new Duocast here for a review as well. I'll be posting that next. :)

Great review great seeing it in comparison with other mics

Nice review thanks Shane. Is there any chance you will be the first to do a Tascam Mixcast4 vs R0DECaster comparison?

@GeekyNerdyTechy

2 жыл бұрын

I will check out the Mixcast I haven't seen it yet! :)

that transition from mic to mic was fire

What pop filter should i get ?

The best review about this mic

Any chance you know if it's possible to use this is an input while I use a wireless headset for the output? As soon as I plug my USB Bluetooth receiver into my PC for my headset the microphone shuts off

@Trashmastah666

2 жыл бұрын

You need to set the right recording device from the windows or discord settings and it should work.

getting mine next week. i just wanted a simple microphone with a decent enough good sound and i think this does the job very well. since i use a sennheiser headphone i did not want a gaming headset anymore

Ever since the best video I have watched.

@GeekyNerdyTechy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

can u wear headphones and use the mic

This may be a dumb question but: You said that you can use the headphone jack to either monitor what you sound like or listen to sounds on your computer. With that in mind, could I set my laptops main output device to be that, allowing me to hear my alerts etc on obs?

@GeekyNerdyTechy

2 жыл бұрын

You can set the computer to use the mic as an audio device, yep!

@SpaceLegends

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeekyNerdyTechy thank you so much!

Does it have side tone?

Hey, please do you have a video on how to set this up like you did to get best sound quality

One tip I have RØDE PSA1 and this mic, you can tighten some scrue on the RØDE and it will work. Or add some weight 🤷‍♂️

When using for zoom classes do you require an audio interface to use this mic?

@GeekyNerdyTechy

2 жыл бұрын

Nope, it's just a USB microphone. It will be the audio interface to the computer.

I’ve tired both mics and I liked the HyperX Quadcast S better than the blue yeti. 1st of all at the time when I bought it was only $120 ( now back at original as of today). 2nd blu software crashes constantly hyperx is stable 3. Sound quality is a little better on the hyperx to me 4. It comes with a shock mount and pop filter (an easy $60-70 upgrade on the blu mic assuming you buy from them the shock mount for $50 and pop filter $10-20 depending on price). Another tip is to add the Nvidia Broadcast software as it really shines more with this mic than the blue yeti.

LETS GOOOOO I AM GETTING T TODAY

The Blue Yeti clearly offers a higher quality sound profile. The noise floor is so much better and the low to mid range sounds more full on the Yeti over the Quadcast IMO. Good video though bro. 🤙

what mic would you recommend to reject a lot of noise?

@GeekyNerdyTechy

Жыл бұрын

Rode Podmic or Procaster.

Hi ,if I can get this HYPERX QuadCast for around 80 $ you think it's worth it?

@GeekyNerdyTechy

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried that model before sorry.

Quadcast and the Blue Yeti sounds so similar... I can't hear any difference really? Maybe the Quadcast make the pitch/voice brighter a tiny bit?

Can you pop this straight into an iPad with usb-c? Usb c to usb c basically

@GeekyNerdyTechy

Жыл бұрын

It should work in that scenario if you have the correct adapter.

hello ! how about the newer macs that only have usb type in built-in ? How to connect it with quadcast s sir?

@GeekyNerdyTechy

Жыл бұрын

Get a usb hub with some standard ports or a usb-a to usb-c adapter.

@Contentvb

Жыл бұрын

@@GeekyNerdyTechy oh cool I really appreciate that

Bought the Blue Yeti Nano and really happy with it because it got software on Logitech G Hub that I can tune the eq and got many filter such as noise suppresion, de-esser etc. Not sure about the HyperX.

The Quadcast S is so damn nice. Looks awesome and modern and the audio quality rivals some high end mics used in studios. 12/10 I love mine (got it in white instead of black)

the best review

@GeekyNerdyTechy

2 ай бұрын

Many thanks 😀

Nice

On sale right now on HP site

Have a blue yeti already and picked up the hyper for 35 dollars at pawnshop

So it's not a good choice to use HyperX Quadcast S for PSA1?

@mani_9472

2 жыл бұрын

Did you try it? Did it work?

@qihannnnn

2 жыл бұрын

@@mani_9472 it kinda works for me

@mani_9472

2 жыл бұрын

@@qihannnnn Yeah thank you, ended up getting it, it works okay-ish. You can try sticking something to the mic or to the end of the arm to act as a counterweight and it'll be perfect.

My quadcast doesn't sound nearly as good as every review I'm watching I tweaked obs/discord settings and all and still sounds like a cheap mic any idea why? I'm lost :|

@sexy70886

Жыл бұрын

Same here!

@SirTE0

8 ай бұрын

This is the Quadcast S, totally different from the standard and cheap Quadcast.

In your opinion, which is the best of the three?

@GeekyNerdyTechy

2 жыл бұрын

In what way? I covered my thoughts at the end :)

I’ve bought both the HyperX Quadcast S and the Blue Yeti X (the World of Warcraft version) and tried both to know which one I would like more. I prefer the HyperX so I am using that one I love the tap to mute, I prefer the look of it, I like that it has a built in shock mount, and I like that it has built in windscreen (I bought the PEMOTech for it which is an actual pop filter) I couldn’t tell the difference in sound quality. But I don’t find that comparison between the 2 to be too important for since they were bought for casual purposes like voice chat. Only comparison importance I find is the sound quality compared to headsets microphones

@toucanhatesfurrys

Жыл бұрын

the sound quality is way different the blue yeti takes it by storrrrrrrrm

@devincampbell5007

Жыл бұрын

@@toucanhatesfurrys Any suggestions on a proper fitting pop filter for the Blue Yeti X that is NOT a goose neck pop filter? I miss being able to use the World of Warcraft voices (which I wish the Quadcast S had)

@toucanhatesfurrys

Жыл бұрын

@@devincampbell5007 i dont use it with mine so nah

@devincampbell5007

Жыл бұрын

@@toucanhatesfurrys For me 🎙️ are incomplete without a windscreen or a pop filter. I have the furry windscreen for my Yeti but hated the gooseneck pop filter I bought for it (which those seem to be the only ones that work with it)

Do you think the hyper x pop filter is worth buying?

@GeekyNerdyTechy

8 ай бұрын

I haven't tried it but this mic works pretty well at controlling plosives, unless you're right up on it.

yes

What about the hyperx software program for this mic? I heard it's dogshit

Will it work with a xbox

@ady8897

2 жыл бұрын

yes

WTL? What the lights? The lights seem gimmicky but it sounds nice and that’s the important part. I guess for a streaming gamer that would be a cool addition to the visuals.

@angeltensey

2 жыл бұрын

Most of it's features are gimmicks. Sound is decent, not more. Watch for XLR setup instead, because USB mics is a dead end.

@aracali20

2 жыл бұрын

In the pc software u can turn the RGB off

What is better for asmr blue yeti or this baby?!

@lettuce2257

2 жыл бұрын

I've seen many asmr people use blue yeti so I suggest that, their videos are always so well made too

@alicechained210

2 жыл бұрын

@@lettuce2257 i eneded up getting the blue yeti and it’s amazing !

@lettuce2257

2 жыл бұрын

@@alicechained210 Yay I'm glad it's good!

After using my Lifecam 2000 for 10 years for microphone i ordered this thing

@TheSpiritedFendron

Жыл бұрын

How do you like it? :3

@mahmutyilmaz5355

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSpiritedFendron I must say the microphone quality is about the same level (yeah cringr but true) the only difference was, when i used microsoft lifecam you could hear everything in the house. It’s a good microphone the quadcast, but not that, what i thought it would be ..

@TheSpiritedFendron

Жыл бұрын

@@mahmutyilmaz5355 got mine yesterday and I think it's crisp af. Ig we just have different tastes ^^

@mahmutyilmaz5355

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSpiritedFendron nono the quality is good, but the sound quality of my microsoft cam (microphone) was really amazing, thats the problem

@TheSpiritedFendron

Жыл бұрын

@@mahmutyilmaz5355 lifecam 2000 was released in 2009 and hyperx quadcast s was released in 2020. I just listened to a few yt samples and I know that you're living on pure copium rn

7:17 I wish I heard this before getting it as a present...

@TheSpiritedFendron

Жыл бұрын

It's not the end of the world, x and a lot of other streamers have an earrape sound when typing and no one is crying about it

@Chasling_

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSpiritedFendron I fixed the background noises problems, but I just wish it sounded as compressed as some streamers mics.

@TheSpiritedFendron

Жыл бұрын

@@Chasling_ you want a compressed sound..? why?

@Chasling_

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSpiritedFendron nono. Idk how to explain it. Some people's hyperx quadrants sound like really good and mine sounds meh. Like hyperx review videos sound so good with them.

@TheSpiritedFendron

Жыл бұрын

@@Chasling_ I wonder if there are mic setup vids, I haven't searched yet for mine either

so doesn't help me with white noise

@GeekyNerdyTechy

2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

@UtopssAKAPJ

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeekyNerdyTechy doesn't reduce noise

Sounds better than the pro mic lol

There's a electric noise on high frequency.

@GeekyNerdyTechy

Жыл бұрын

on what?

My blue yeti bit the dust

is it just me or it sounds better than his professional mic?

@GeekyNerdyTechy

Жыл бұрын

My pro mic is worth $500 :)

@el_semir

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it does, price doesnt matter

@ERROR-je1wv

Жыл бұрын

@@GeekyNerdyTechy I don’t doubt that but tbh it do sound good and not whats expensive is always best id go for a technica mic i had quadcast s

Buddy said i sound like a tin can with quadcast s 🤷‍♂️

Anybody rap with this?

HyperX Quadcast S USB is horrible; you can't turn off that stupid red light without muting the mic; only useful for those childish gamers.

@FenderJaguar66

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can turn it off in the HyperX software.

@def-supreme5409

Жыл бұрын

no worries; returned back to Walmart

I love this mic it’s just beautiful looks so much better than the yeti to me at least

Let's be honest. Most of you in the comments want to be asked "What mic do you use" And be able to say "Blue YETI" ;)