HyperX Releases QuadCast S USB Microphone With Dynamic RGB Lighting Effects That Can Be Personalized With Custom Settings

Ideal for Streamers and those Working from Home, RGB Microphone Features Four Polar Patterns and Built-in Anti-Vibration Shock Mount

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Underscoring an unwavering commitment to streamers, casters and work from home professionals, HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today expanded its standalone microphone line with the HyperX QuadCast S. The new QuadCast S is a USB microphone featuring stunning RGB lighting effects1 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 aims to equip streamers, educators, students, and business professionals with easy-to-use gear as people continue to work, school and game from home,” said Nate Almond, audio business manager, HyperX. “Building on the success of our first QuadCast USB microphone, the release of QuadCast S brings a feature users have been asking for – dynamic RGB lighting effects – that adds another layer of customization to enhance streaming and home office and classroom setups.”

The QuadCast S microphone offers multi-device chat program compatibility and is certified by Discord and TeamSpeak. The included versatile adapter fits both 3/8-inch and 5/8-inch thread sizes and is compatible with most stands and boom arms. The QuadCast S microphone is designed to deliver quality sound on PC, PS4 or Mac®.

Availability

The HyperX QuadCast S USB microphone is available for $159.99 MSRP through HyperX’s Online Shop. For more information on the HyperX QuadCast S USB microphone global availability, please visit the HyperX QuadCast S USB microphone product page.

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.

HyperX QuadCast S USB Microphone Specifications:

Part Number

HMIQ1S-XX-RG/G

Microphone

 

Power consumption:

5V 220mA (white light)

Sample/bit rate:

48kHz/16-bit

Element:

Electret condenser microphone

Condenser type:

Three 14mm condensers

Polar patterns:

Stereo, Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Bidirectional

Frequency response:

20Hz–20kHz

Sensitivity:

-36dB (1V/Pa at 1kHz)

Cable length:

3m

Weight:

Microphone: 254g

 

Shock mount and stand: 360g

 

Total with USB cable: 710g

Lighting:

RGB (16,777,216 colors)

Light effects:

2 zones2

 

 

Connection type:

USB-C to USB-A

 

Headphone Output

Impedance:

32 Ω

Frequency response:

20Hz – 20kHz

Maximum power output:

7mW

THD:

≤ 0.05% (1kHz/0dBFS)

SNR:

≥ 90dB (1kHZ, RL=∞)

1 Available features vary per model and country. Please check your local retailer/etailer for availability.

2 2 zone RGB lighting customizable with HyperX NGENUITY software

About HyperX

HyperX is the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world’s largest independent memory manufacturer, with the goal of providing gamers, PC builders, PC, console and mobile power users with high-performance components. For 16 years, the HyperX mission has been to develop gaming products for all types of gamers – high-speed memory, solid state drives, headsets, keyboards, mice, charging accessories for console players, USB flash drives, and mousepads – to the gaming community and beyond. The award-winning HyperX brand is known for consistently delivering products that deliver superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. HyperX gear is the choice of celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and over-clockers worldwide because it meets the most stringent product specifications and is built with best-in-class components. HyperX has shipped over 70 million memory modules, 10 million gaming headsets and one million keyboards worldwide.

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Editor’s Note: For additional information or executive interviews, please contact Mark Tekunoff, Kingston Technology Company, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA USA 92708, 714-438-2791(Voice). Press images can be found in Kingston’s press room here.

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Contacts

Mark Tekunoff

HyperX

714-438-2791

mark_tekunoff@hyperxgaming.com

Gurpreet Bhoot

Walt & Company for HyperX

408-369-7200 x1056

gbhoot@walt.com

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