Customer Ratings & Reviews

I love my mic, it’s definitely the best bang for your buck mic you can get. I’m always looking for the best performance for the least amount of money and this definitely hit that mark

Awesome very explanatory on how to use and what it does.

I've been using the HyperX QuadCast 2 S microphone for a few weeks now, and it has impressed me with its performance and user-friendly features. Below are some of the pros and cons Design and Build The QuadCast 2 S stands out with its sleek design and customizable RGB lighting. The lights might be too much but looks cool. The build feels sturdy, and the included shock mount does an excellent job minimizing vibrations from desk movements. I am not professional podcaster or recording artist but the HyperX QuadCast 2 feels pretty solid. The touch-sensitive mute button at the top is both intuitive and responsive. No need to load in software to get it to work. Just plug in and it works. However, to customize the lights and feature you need to download the software. Audio Quality The sound quality is exceptional for a USB microphone. From the calls and meetings ive been in the audio comes through clear and natural (from what the others tell me). They say I sound a lot clearer. Features & Functionality • Multi-Pattern Pickup: The ability to switch between cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional, and stereo polar patterns makes it versatile for various use cases. Basically works directionally • Compatibility: Plug-and-play functionality with both PC and consoles is seamless. It works perfectly with streaming platforms and video conferencing apps. • Gain Control: The gain knob at the base of the mic is handy for on-the-fly adjustments. What Could Be Better • Price: It’s slightly on the higher end compared to other USB mics, though the features and quality justify it. • RGB Lighting Customization: While it’s customizable, the software interface could be more intuitive for tweaking the lighting effects. I wish there was a switch or button just to turn off the lights it can get distracting. Overall Verdict The HyperX QuadCast 2 S is an excellent choice for streamers, gamers, and content creators who want a high-quality mic. Its combination of great sound quality, versatile features, and attractive design makes it worth considering if you’re in the market for a premium USB microphone. Would highly recommend it to anyone serious about audio quality without stepping into a complex setup.

Great quality mic for everyday used, just wish the software was a little better

Bought this, was intrigued and it exceeded my expectations! This is a MUST buy for gamers.

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Good product, lets see how long it last for the price so far its good

Must have for gaming !!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!

Its a greta product its very clear and makes sure my friends hear me

The touch sensitive mute button doesn't hardly work. I have to push it multiple times to get it to activate. I ended up switching back to the QuadCast S.

Great mic in general was hoping it would work with Mac OS to adjust settings like Rgb color The mic works well with Mac just no adjustments from Mac OS it’s a windows version

The HyperX QuadCast 2S is a fantastic mic geared toward gamers and content creators, but full featured enough for almost anybody. This is a USB-C mic that captures audio in 32-bit/192 khz, features 4 selectable polar patterns, and comes with a shock mount/stand. It also features a customizable array of rgb lights that can be customized in the HyperX app. In my experience, this mic captures fantastic audio. I use it mostly for Teams/Skype calls, and I have gotten more than a few compliments on my audio quality. You can select between 4 different polar patterns depending on what you will be using the mic for. They are cardioid, omni directional, bi-directional, and stereo. Switching between modes is relatively easy using the multi-function knob at the front of the mic. This knob is also used for increasing gain or monitor/headphone volume. The mic also features an easy to use tap-to-mute button at the top. This is very convenient and much quicker than hitting the mute button in Teams for me. Overall I am super satisfied with this mic. It offers great sound quality, ease of use, and great customization options with the RGB lights. I highly recommend this mic for anyone in the market for a mic, especially gamers and content creators.

This review is on a HyperX - QuadCast 2 S Wired Multi-Pattern USB Condenser Microphone. The build quality is solid. Nothing feels cheap or that it could be damaged. I love the design. It has a nice studio quality look. It has a shock mount to help absorb some of those thumps that normal mics could get. It has everthing I need in a mic. Just tap it once on the top and it will mute the mic. When it is muted the lights turn off. Tap again to unmute it and the lights turn back on. It has a dial on the front to easily control the volume. The mic picks up really well. It can be changed to listen from all around, front and back, side to side or what's called Cardioid that is meant for podcasts, streaming, voiceovers and instruments. I had an issue with the mic on my laptop. My boss said he couldn't hear me when using Microsoft Teams. Once I got this, he said I was coming in loud and clear. The software is easy to use and controls all of its features. The app has a nice multicolor active picture just like you are looking at the mic with the colors. There are 8 built in light patterns to choose from. The default is wave that you can control the angle and speed of the colors. I would buy this again.

Was a great microphone for the first month and a half. Then suddenly, it just started to produce very loud static today while I was playing Counter Strike. At first I thought it was a CS bug but then after testing the mic, I saw that the issue was persisting across all applications. I tried reinstalling Ingenuity and firmware, updated Windows, tried the mic with another laptop, I put my phone on airplane mode, unplugged devices from my computer and turned off all other devices in the room, tried smacking the mic, nothing worked, issue persisted. Will be returning this, thankfully I still have enough time to do that thanks to the holiday return policy.

After slightly over 90 days it started producing a static hiss that makes it unusable. HyperX's customer support tried to blame it on the computer even though it persisted on multiple machines and the best they could do was have me send it while they made sure they could replicate the issue and if they could replace it

Mic didn’t work properly couldn’t connect kept having issues from the start

Have had the mic for about a month and half now and it is just a paperweight now. only thing being picked up is deafening static. stay clear from hyper x poorly made products and even worse customer support. no fix to this issue which seems to be a recurring problem for the past 5 years with their quadcast line.

Whether you're a streamer, gamer or just need a good method to communicate over Zoom, there's always a need for a good microphone. Packaging: Comes in a white and red HyperX liveried box, well packaged and with all of everything you'd need to get rolling, the mic, stand and cable as well as an adapter for USB A to C if needed Installation and Use: The mic is recognized instantly by my PC, but to control the lighting and some of the advanced effects are managed by the HyperX NGENUITY app, which allows you to modify profiles for different needs. The mic itself has capabilities to be omnidirectional, cardioid, stereo, and bidirectional based on your needs and the sound profile you want to accomplish. The top of the mic can be tapped to mute it, and the dial on the front is multifunctional, allowing you to manage gain, mix, volume and act as a VU meter. The mic has a shock mount so anything that may occur to your desk wont translate into noise into the microphone. Finally, it can be mounted to a microphone arm as well so it doesn't need to sit on your desk in front of you, though as a streamer, if having the lighting effects in view, it may be a worthwhile consideration rather than having it above, to the side or out of view. There's many things that lend to the superb audio quality, not the least of which is the capability of the mic itself, but they thought of the little things when it came to this mic as well. It has all the advanced features someone would need while not being complicated to use or set up. Overall: It has a ton of uses and the audio quality is superb, it's great for all forms of voice communication and I highly recommend it.

I've been a fan of the Yeti series of microphones since I started my first podcast in 2008. In terms of plug-and-play usability and portability, Yeti couldn't be beat. Enter HyperX with the QuadCast series; because I'm a regular with a Yeti and not so much with HyperX, I'll be doing a bit of compare-and-contrast in this review. Both are around the same price points with similar features. The QuadCast 2 S is certainly flashy with over 100 customizable aRGB LEDs that are customizable on a Windows machine by using the NGENUITY software. You can also use that software to fine-tune the specific recording pattern settings and such. If you're on a Mac, you're out of luck (or at least, stuck with the default but very pretty rainbow pattern and default settings -- although another reviewer did mention you can save the lighting profile to the mic's internal memory). You won't find decorative LEDs on a Yeti Pro X. Both designs are attractive in their own right, but the LEDs certainly make for a very fun setup if it's on brand for you (or just fun for fun's sake!) I will say that the color capabilities and brightness are very, very pretty. If you are new to gaming and streaming mics, you'll want to take a lot of time to find the right settings and customizations to match your use case and voice. Out of the box I noticed the included external shock mount and stand that was purpose-built to be removable and swappable for a boom stand (a long-arm adjustable pole for your mic to over with). While I don't use that kind of setup for myself, the attention to detail here was very much appreciated. Compare and contrast with the Yeti Pro X, which has an internal shock mount around the condensers themselves, and occasionally I've noted transfer between bumping the table and noise in the mic, whereas I did not notice the same on the HyperX QuadCast 2 S. Speaking of condensers, the Yeti Pro X has 4 condensers to assist with audio capture; the HyperX QuadCast 2 S has 3. Both have very similar specifications when it comes to audio capture, and my experiments on default settings yielded very similar results in terms of just general voiceover and presence. The capture and sound profile settings are identical as well (Cardioid - heart shaped for a podcaster or streamer speaking right at the mic, Omnidirectional - great for music recording in all directions around a space, Stereo - great for capturing directional audio aimed at a focal point, and Bidirectional - aimed at making interviews easier without having to have multiple mics). The touch-button top to mute is at a stark contrast to the front-facing twist-knob/push-button combo control. To change the recording pattern, you have to press the knob in for 2 seconds before it switches with an LED indicator on the of the microphone to tell you which pattern is currently active. They put a LOT of effort into the touch button and display at the top, and because most folks don't change this setting very often, it's not a big deal, but any parent will tell you that the first thing kids go for is shiny, colorful things with buttons. And I've certainly been caught off guard when the kids have "optimized" my settings on similar devices. To be honest, this is the primary reason for the 4 out of 5 rating - the user interface is almost always the thing that causes the most problems for streamers. Speaking of which: the UX specifically showcases that the mic is muted or not on the front-facing monitor LEDs, as well as (in default mode) shutting off the mic's colorful LEDs. The LONG USB-C cable with the included USB-A adapter is pretty helpful, but I do have to say my favorite part of this mic is the cord management for desktop purposes. The cord exits out the BACK of the mic, making it super easy to route your cords without worry of looking junky. Unfortunately this is the exact opposite for the headphone jack, which should be located on or near the front or the bottom of the mic because most headphone cords are too short to begin with before being routed around your keyboard and everything else. This is more of an ergonomic consideration than anything else. So... all told: is this a gaming mic I'd be happy with? Heck yes. Would I use it on my business podcast? Probably not... but I'd use it on something more fun. Overall, great audio quality, great noise reduction on default settings, the audio patterns behave exactly like you expect them to, and the responsiveness of the mic is exactly what you'd hope for out of a gaming mic. Could it be better? Sure - no device is perfectly optimized for every use case and every setup, but this one is REALLY good out of the box and fun to boot.

I purchased the HyperX QuadCast 2 S to replace my WOW Blue microphone. The RGB lighting is great and setup was quick and easy. The build quality is great and the price was great too being on sale (sale price was $143.99 versus regular price at $199.99). I highly recommend this product if you're looking for a high quality microphone with RGB!