{"id":13400,"date":"2024-11-18T18:50:49","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T18:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=13400"},"modified":"2024-11-18T18:50:49","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T18:50:49","slug":"hyperx-quadcast-2-s-review-your-favorite-streamers-next-usb-mic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=13400","title":{"rendered":"HyperX QuadCast 2 S Review: Your Favorite Streamer\u2019s Next USB Mic"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Back in 2020,<\/span> the HyperX QuadCast S<\/a> was the<\/em> USB microphone<\/a> every Twitch streamer seemingly had on their streams. Now, the QuadCast 2 S is here to try to one-up its predecessor. And what does it bring to the table? A lot more LEDs, for starters.<\/p>\n

The original QuadCast only lit up in red, while the QuadCast S<\/a> brought full RGB support, and even supported gradients of colors from top to bottom. The QuadCast 2 S takes it even further with a twist, literally. The new mic has over 100 individually addressable LEDs laid out in an array around the mic, allowing for more complex patterns like a spiral gradient rainbow. It\u2019s a welcome addition, particularly for a microphone that\u2019s so likely to be seen.<\/p>\n

HyperX added a few less flashy features that make for a compelling upgrade too, though many of these were first introduced on the QuadCast 2. That includes a multifunction knob that controls the input gain and headphone volume and acts as a VU (volume unit) meter to keep you from peaking, plus a redesigned shock mount.<\/p>\n

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One of my favorite features on the original QuadCast S was the knob on the bottom for adjusting gain, which was both convenient and subtle. That\u2019s gone on the new model in favor of a more typical knob that juts out of the front. It might not be quite as stylish, but it\u2019s more useful.<\/p>\n

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