We’ve discussed the build, features, and accessories of the QuadCast, but let’s get down to brass tacks and see how it sounds. I was even able to perform a full switcheroo and mount my Podcaster onto the QuadCast stand, but the base of the stand wasn’t heavy enough to support the substantial weight of the Podcaster without tipping over. I had no problems removing the microphone from it’s stand and attaching it to a standard mic stand, as well as the boom arm I use for my Podcaster. HyperX also includes a mount adapter that fits mounts with thread sizes of 3/8″ and 5/8″. I actually found that I had to bundle up a bunch of excess cable underneath my desk so as to not make the space behind my computer a complete rat’s nest. The QuadCast comes with a 9.8 ft (3 m) braided micro-USB cable, which should be plenty of cable for most applications. ![]() The headphone jack does not automatically output microphone input, as some microphone jacks do it simply functions as an additional headphone jack for whatever device is connected to the QuadCast. However, if armed with the QuadCast, you can seamlessly switch from voiceover work to a round table podcast.Ī 3.5-mm headphone jack and mini-USB port can also be found on the back of the microphone. A great many standalone microphones, such as my Rode Podcaster, are built for specific use cases and thus have only one polar pattern. The ability to switch between these four patterns makes the microphone highly versatile. The back of the QuadCast is home to a knob used to select one of four polar patterns: stereo, omnidirectional, cardioid, and bidirectional. Five indicator dots mark the bottom of the microphone, but, oddly, the bottom can rotate well beyond these indicators. The bottom can be rotated to adjust gain, which is a handy and user-friendly feature. The bottom of the microphone, like the top, has an integrated function. The QuadCast won’t win any awards for subtlety, but the LED implementation is pretty slick. When the microphone is hot, the foam behind the hexagonal mesh glows red. The capacitive sensor requires only a light tap to register a press, making the mute button intuitive and convenient. The top of the microphone functions as a capacitive mute button. ![]() The strings are too tightly tensioned to adequately isolate the microphone from noise-inducing vibrations. Unfortunately, the shock mount is mostly just for show. The stand is also held in place by three beefy rubber feet on the underside of the base. The base of the stand is weighty enough to keep the microphone upright, but small enough to not hog desk space. The microphone is suspended in the air by a shock mount connected to a metal stand. The outer body of the microphone is primarily metal, but the top and bottom are composed of a soft, rubbery substance that feels pleasant to the touch. ![]() For now, though, it only comes as you see it here. HyperX has a history of running limited edition versions of its headsets with various color accents, so perhaps a QuadCast with a different color scheme will appear at some point. Those familiar with HyperX products won’t be surprised to see the QuadCast sporting the company’s signature black and red color scheme. Given it’s extensive lineup of gaming headsets, it seems like a natural next step for HyperX to introduce a standalone microphone targeted at streamers and podcasters. The weakness of early Cloud headsets was mediocre microphone quality, but the company largely remedied that issue with the Cloud Alpha, which was my daily driver before the Cloud Flight took over that position. ![]() I’ve been a fan of HyperX headsets since the first HyperX Cloud on account of their high build and sound quality, relatively clean design, and reasonable pricing.
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