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Series

QuadCast1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The page text names the QuadCast line.

Yeti1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026The page is titled Logitech Yeti and its model names are YETI.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

9A273AA1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026SKU 9A273AA, the only variant, Black.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 2026

988-000100, 988-000101, 988-000103, 988-000229, 988-000232, 988-000238, 988-000448, 988-000449, 988-0004501Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026US store page data lists YETI Blackout 988-000100, Midnight Blue 988-000101 and Silver 988-000103. The UK, German, Swiss, Australian and Indian stores list other numbers, which are in the next sources. The Aurora Collection Pink Dawn model 988-000530 has its own page and is not stored.3Maker product pagesecure.logitech.com/en-gb/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026UK store page data: Blackout 988-000229, Midnight Blue 988-000232, Silver 988-000238, with sale prices of 89.99 to 99.99 GBP.4Maker product pagelogitechg.com/de-de/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026German store page data: the same numbers 988-000229, 988-000232 and 988-000238, shown at 99.99 EUR for the sale price and 119.99 EUR crossed out. Current prices are not launch prices and are not stored.5Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-au/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Australian store page data: Blackout 988-000448 and Silver 988-000449. The Indian store lists the same two numbers and Midnight Blue 988-000450.6Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-in/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Indian store page data: Blackout 988-000448, Silver 988-000449 and Midnight Blue 988-000450.

GTIN / EAN

1979611867411Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Barcode 197961186741 in the product data of the HyperX US store for SKU 9A273AA. The Japanese retailer e-earphone prints the same code.

509920608407011Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2401583/logitech-blue-yeti--usb--condenser-microphone--blackoutRead 14 October 2026EAN 5099206084070 on the Finnish retailer page for the Blackout model, which the retailer data ties to 988-000229. No other GTIN was confirmed. The US UPCs were not confirmed on a readable page, so they are not stored.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

20 August 20245Press articletomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-finally-updates-its-quadcast-gaming-mic-for-real-quadcast-2-and-2-s-get-boost-in-recording-qualityRead 14 October 2026Published 2024-08-20: the QuadCast 2 and QuadCast 2 S are announced today.

16 November 20097Press articleloopinsight.com/2009/11/16/blue-unveils-yeti-thx-certified-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The Loop, 2009-11-16: Blue Microphones introduces Yeti.

Status

Available6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says both mics are available now.7Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/microphones/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-reviewRead 14 October 2026On sale at $199.99 at Best Buy, Amazon and HP.

Available1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026The US store page shows In stock, ready to ship, at 109.99 USD against a struck-through 139.99 USD.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

HyperX QuadCast S6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Tom's Hardware's review calls the QuadCast / QuadCast S the predecessor of the QuadCast 2 S.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Logitech G Yeti 214Press articlechannelnews.com.au/logitech-yeti-2-brings-ai-and-auto-adjustment-to-iconic-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Article of 2026-09-24: the new Logitech G Blue Yeti 2 is the successor to the original Blue Yeti. The original stays on sale.15Reviewtechradar.com/audio/a-legendary-streaming-microphone-is-back-after-17-years-the-yeti-2-has-new-ai-powered-features-and-a-built-in-screenRead 23 October 2026TechRadar says the Yeti 2 is a successor to the Blue Yeti and that the old model is still made.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$199.991Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026US store price $199.99 MSRP. Tom's Hardware gave the same figure at the announcement.5Press articletomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-finally-updates-its-quadcast-gaming-mic-for-real-quadcast-2-and-2-s-get-boost-in-recording-qualityRead 14 October 2026The QuadCast 2 S is expected to be available in November for $199.99.

$149.997Press articleloopinsight.com/2009/11/16/blue-unveils-yeti-thx-certified-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Will cost $149.99. The article gives no country. A US price is assumed from the dollar sign and the US company. The current store list price of 139.99 USD is not a launch price.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, EU, GB, CH, AU, IN1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026US from this page. The other markets are from the regional Logitech stores in the next sources.3Maker product pagesecure.logitech.com/en-gb/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026UK. The German and Swiss Logitech G stores list the same three numbers.4Maker product pagelogitechg.com/de-de/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 20265Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-au/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 20266Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-in/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026

Blackout, Midnight Blue, Silver1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026Maker colour names Blackout, Midnight Blue and Silver. The German store prints Silber for Silver.3Maker product pagesecure.logitech.com/en-gb/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 20264Maker product pagelogitechg.com/de-de/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Colours Blackout, Midnight Blue and Silber.5Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-au/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 20266Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-in/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026

Microphone typeiElectret condensers count as condenser.

Condenser1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Three 14 mm electret condenser capsules. An electret condenser is stored as condenser.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 20265Press articletomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-finally-updates-its-quadcast-gaming-mic-for-real-quadcast-2-and-2-s-get-boost-in-recording-qualityRead 14 October 2026

Condenser1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026Specification: 3 14 mm condenser capsules.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/14149787192087-Specifications-YetiRead 14 October 2026Capsules: 3 Blue-proprietary 14mm condenser capsules.

Capsule and pickup

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Capsule sizeiDiaphragm diameter of one capsule as published. A 1-inch capsule is 25.4 mm.

14mm1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Element: three 14 mm electret condenser capsules.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 20265Press articletomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-finally-updates-its-quadcast-gaming-mic-for-real-quadcast-2-and-2-s-get-boost-in-recording-qualityRead 14 October 2026Three 14 mm electret condenser capsules, from the specs.

14mm1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026Specification: 3 14 mm condenser capsules. The support specification calls them 3 Blue-proprietary 14mm condenser capsules. The size is the maker's figure and it is not stated whether it is the diaphragm diameter.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/14149787192087-Specifications-YetiRead 14 October 2026

CapsulesiNumber of capsules. Multi-pattern USB microphones often use three.

31Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Element: three 14 mm electret condenser capsules.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 20265Press articletomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-finally-updates-its-quadcast-gaming-mic-for-real-quadcast-2-and-2-s-get-boost-in-recording-qualityRead 14 October 2026

31Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026Specification: 3 capsules, and the page says an internal shockmount protects the 3-capsule array.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/14149787192087-Specifications-YetiRead 14 October 20268Owner's manualglencoelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/User-guide.pdfRead 14 October 2026Triple capsule array, three condenser capsules.

Polar patternsiEvery pattern the user can select. Unidirectional is used only when the maker names no exact pattern.

Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional, Stereo1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Four selectable patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, bi-directional, stereo.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional, Stereo1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026Specification: Cardioid, Bidirectional, Omnidirectional, Stereo.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/14149787192087-Specifications-YetiRead 14 October 20268Owner's manualglencoelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/User-guide.pdfRead 14 October 2026Four pattern settings: stereo, cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional.

Address typeiEnd address means you speak into the top of the microphone. Side address means you speak into its side.

Side address6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-reviewRead 14 October 2026The multifunction knob is on the front of the cylindrical microphone and tap-to-mute is on the top, so the microphone is spoken into from its side. The HyperX quick start guide of the QuadCast 2 says to place the front of the microphone toward the sound source. No source names the address type in words for the 2 S.

Side address8Owner's manualglencoelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/User-guide.pdfRead 14 October 2026Yeti is a side-address microphone, you speak into the side with the Blue logo facing you.

Sound specs

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic range of the microphone. A sample rate does not establish it.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz, no tolerance given.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 2026Frequency response (microphone): 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026Specification: 20 Hz - 20 kHz. The same page prints 15 Hz - 22 kHz for the headphone amplifier, which is not the microphone.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/14149787192087-Specifications-YetiRead 14 October 2026Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz under Microphone and Performance. The Headphone Amplifier block lists 15 Hz - 22 kHz separately.8Owner's manualglencoelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/User-guide.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Sensitivity (analog)iAnalog output level for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz, as published in dBV. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A value published only in mV/Pa is converted as 20 x log10(mV/Pa / 1000) and rounded to one decimal, so 1.6 mV/Pa is -55.9 dBV/Pa. The printed value goes in the source note. A sensitivity in plain dB with no reference, as many low-cost USB microphones print it, is left out.

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Sensitivity (digital)iDigital output level over USB for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz. The minimum gain value is used when several are given. The gain setting goes in the source note. On a USB-only microphone use this field only when the maker prints dBFS or ties a dBV value to the USB output, as Shure does for the MV7i. A dBV, dB re 1 V/Pa or mV/Pa value that names no USB output is left out. The printed unit and the gain go in the source note. A value printed for another reference level is converted by the level difference, so -40 dBFS at 80 dB SPL is -26 dBFS at 94 dB SPL. The printed value goes in the source note.

-8dBFS1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Printed as -8 dBFS +-4 dB at 94 dB SPL, 1 kHz, default volume. No minimum gain value is given. The output is digital over USB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 2026Sensitivity (microphone): -8 dBFS +-4 dB, 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz, default volume.

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Max SPLiHighest sound pressure level at the source's distortion limit. The THD level and output path go in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode such as Clipguard is used when both are given. The value with the pad off is used. When the maker lists several preamp loads, the highest load is used. The load goes in the source note. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for sensitivity.

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120dB SPL1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026Specification: 120 dB (THD: 0.5% 1 kHz). No gain setting is given.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/14149787192087-Specifications-YetiRead 14 October 2026Max SPL: 120dB (THD: 0.5% 1kHz).8Owner's manualglencoelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/User-guide.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Max SPL distortion limitiThe distortion level at which the maker states the max SPL, e.g. 1, 3 or 10 % THD. Left out when the maker names none. Max SPL figures compare only at the same limit.

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0.5%1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026Specification: 120 dB (THD: 0.5% 1 kHz).2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/14149787192087-Specifications-YetiRead 14 October 2026

Self-noiseiEquivalent noise level, A-weighted, in dB SPL. Lower is quieter. The analog value is used when analog and digital values are both given. A value in dBV or dBFS is left out. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for max SPL.

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Digital noise flooriDigital noise floor of a USB microphone as printed, usually A-weighted over 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Lower is quieter. Processing that was on during the test goes in the source note. It is not self-noise.

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Signal-to-noise ratioiAs published. Reference level and weighting go in the source note. The microphone's own figure, not the SNR of a built-in headphone amplifier.

90dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Printed as at least 90 dB at 1 kHz and 0 dBFS, A-weighted. The stored value is the stated minimum.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 2026Signal-to-noise ratio at least 90 dB, 1 kHz and 0 dBFS, A-weighted. The sheet also prints THD+N of at most 0.05 % at 1 kHz and 0 dBFS, which is not a max SPL limit and is not stored.

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Dynamic rangeiAs published. The distortion level goes in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode is used when both are given. Use the same pad setting, preamp load and gain as for max SPL.

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Output impedanceiRated impedance of the XLR output. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A USB-only microphone has no value here, even when the maker prints an impedance for the capsule. When the maker prints a rated and an actual impedance, as Shure does for the SM58, the rated value is stored and the actual one goes in the source note.

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Connectivity

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OutputsiOutputs that carry the microphone signal to a computer, interface or mixer. A headphone jack does not count. Wireless is a radio link to a receiver, such as 2.4 GHz.

USB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Connection type: USB-C and a 3.5 mm headphone output. The headphone output does not carry the microphone signal to a computer.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 2026

USB1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026The page says to plug the Yeti straight into a computer with the included USB cable.

Inputs for other sourcesiInputs on the microphone for another microphone or instrument, which it sends to the computer with its own signal.

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USB and XLR at onceiBoth outputs carry audio at the same time.

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USB portiUSB socket on the microphone. USB-B is the full-size square socket. A Micro-B socket is Micro-USB, even when the maker writes USB-B.

USB-C1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Connection type: USB-C.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Mini-USB9Reviewpopsci.com/reviews/blue-yeti-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Updated 2022-08-09 review: The Yeti includes a mini-USB port and a 3.5 mm audio jack for plugging in headphones.10Reviewgamesradar.com/blue-yeti-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Cons: uses outdated mini USB connection.

Cable host plugiPlug on the computer end of the included USB cable. An included adapter is listed in In the box.

USB-C1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Box list: 3m USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A adapter. The cable has a USB-C plug on the computer end. The adapter is for USB-A computers.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cable type: USB-C to USB-C with USB-A adapter.

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Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

3m1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Box list: 3m USB-C to USB-C cable.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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Phantom poweriPhantom power for the XLR output. Optional means some XLR modes work without it, for example a built-in preamp in bypass. Supplies means the microphone gives 48 V phantom power to a microphone on its XLR input.

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Digital audio

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Max bit depthiHighest recording bit depth over USB.

32bits1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 202632-bit/192kHz recording. The HP datasheet lists bit depths 16, 24 and 32 bit. Whether 32 bit is float or integer is not stated, so float_32_bit is left out.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bit-depth: 16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit. Sampling rates: 44.1, 48, 96 and 192 kHz.

16bits1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026Specification: Bit Rate 16-bit, Sample Rate 48 kHz.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/14149787192087-Specifications-YetiRead 14 October 2026Sample Rate 48 kHz and Bit Rate 16-bit.8Owner's manualglencoelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/User-guide.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Max sample rateiHighest recording sample rate over USB. This is not the frequency response.

192kHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 202632-bit/192kHz recording. The HP datasheet lists 44.1, 48, 96 and 192 kHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 2026

48kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/14149787192087-Specifications-YetiRead 14 October 20268Owner's manualglencoelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/User-guide.pdfRead 14 October 2026

32-bit float recordingiRecords over USB in 32-bit floating point. A 32-bit integer format does not count.

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No1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026The specification lists 16-bit only and no 32-bit float format.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/14149787192087-Specifications-YetiRead 14 October 2026Only 16-bit is listed.

Monitoring

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Headphone outputiA headphone jack on the microphone.

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Connection type: USB-C and a 3.5mm headphone output.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026Page: monitor your voice through the microphone, latency-free, with the headphone output.8Owner's manualglencoelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/User-guide.pdfRead 14 October 2026Standard 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) headphone jack for monitoring and playback.9Reviewpopsci.com/reviews/blue-yeti-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026

Zero-latency monitoringiThe headphone output plays the microphone signal directly, before it reaches the computer.

Yes3Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/quadcast_2_sRead 14 October 2026The text says the new multifunction knob sets gain, volume, latency-free monitoring and the polar pattern without software.6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-reviewRead 14 October 2026The 3.5 mm jack is a direct monitoring jack.7Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/microphones/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Lists a 3.5mm audio jack for zero-latency monitoring.

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026Page: monitor your voice through the microphone, latency-free, with the headphone output.8Owner's manualglencoelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/User-guide.pdfRead 14 October 2026Monitor your recording in real time, without latency delays.

Controls and processing

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Onboard controlsiFunctions you can change on the microphone itself, by knob, button, switch or touch. Settings that exist only in the app do not count. A switch that sets preamp gain steps, such as +18 or +28 dB, counts as gain. Echo is a knob or button for an echo or reverb effect.

Gain, Headphone volume, Monitor mix, Mute, Polar pattern1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The multifunction knob selects and adjusts microphone gain, headphone volume, monitor mix and the polar pattern. A tap-to-mute sensor mutes the microphone.3Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/quadcast_2_sRead 14 October 2026Gain, volume, monitoring and polar pattern are set with the knob and its button, no software needed. Tap-to-mute switches the microphone off.6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Knob on the front adjusts gain, monitor volume and monitor/playback mix. Press and hold the button to switch polar patterns. Tap-to-mute on top.

Gain, Headphone volume, Mute, Polar pattern1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026Page: gain control for the microphone's sensitivity, an instant mute button, and a pickup pattern selector shown in the feature images. The headphone volume knob is in the user guide and the reviews.8Owner's manualglencoelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/User-guide.pdfRead 14 October 2026Guide parts list: microphone gain knob, pattern selector knob, mute button with status light and headphone volume control.9Reviewpopsci.com/reviews/blue-yeti-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Front-facing volume knob for the headphone level, red-LED mute button, rear gain knob and a pattern switch.10Reviewgamesradar.com/blue-yeti-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Front: logo, mute button and a volume wheel for monitoring. Underside: gain dial and the four-way pickup pattern knob.

Onboard processingiProcessing inside the microphone, analog or digital, that works without the maker's app running. A maker statement that settings are saved in the microphone counts. Effects that run only in the app on the computer do not count. An expander counts as noise gate. Clip protection such as Clipguard is clip protection. Limiter is only for a limiter the maker lists as its own effect, never both for one feature. Brand names such as APHEX or Clipguard go in the source note. Attenuation pad is a switch that lowers the capsule output, such as -15 dB. Echo is an echo or reverb effect in the microphone. Exciter or bass enhancer covers effects that add harmonics or bass, such as APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom.

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Mounting and accessories

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Mount threadsiStand threads the microphone or its included mount accepts, also with an included adapter.

5/8 inch, 3/8 inch1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The shock mount joint is compatible with 3/8 in and 5/8 in threading.6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-reviewRead 14 October 2026The shock mount has a boom arm attachment for 3/8 in and 5/8 in threading.

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Shock mountiInternal is suspension inside the body. Included is a separate shock mount in the box. A cradle or ring mount that comes fitted to the microphone or its stand is included, even when the maker calls it built-in. A microphone with internal suspension and a separate shock mount in the box is included.

Included1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Pre-attached, detachable vibration-dampening shock mount. Included shock mount and stand.3Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/quadcast_2_sRead 14 October 2026Shock mount included and detachable, with elastic rope suspension and spring pins.6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-reviewRead 14 October 2026A built-in but removable shock mount, attached with two spring-loaded pins.

Internal1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026Page: Yeti's internal shockmount protects the 3-capsule array.

Pop filteriPop protection built in or in the box.

Internal6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-reviewRead 14 October 2026An internal mesh pop filter behind a metal honeycomb grille.

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Desk stand includediA desk stand or base in the box. A yoke alone does not count. A boom arm does not count either. In the box names it.

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The overview names an included shock mount and stand, and the weight line lists a microphone stand.6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-reviewRead 14 October 2026In the box: a built-in shock mount and a desktop microphone stand.

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026Box list: Yeti USB microphone (including desktop stand).

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Housing material

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Aluminum barrel and stand yoke1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026The Materials and Sustainability panel names the barrel and the upper and lower stand yoke as recycled aluminum parts, 65 percent recycled aluminum. Digital Camera World says a metal body and stand.

RGB lightingiDecorative lighting. Status and mute lights alone do not count. RGB lighting is lighting with no function. A level meter or mute indicator is not RGB lighting, even when its colour can be chosen. Lighting that changes colour on its own counts, even when it also turns off on mute.

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Over 100 individually customizable aRGB LEDs. A separate LED VU meter and status LEDs exist, but the aRGB lighting is decorative.

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Lighting zonesiIndependently controllable lighting areas.

1083Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/quadcast_2_sRead 14 October 2026Japanese spec table: lighting zones (microphone body) 108. The text says 108 ARGB LEDs. The US page says over 100 individually customizable aRGB LEDs.

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SoftwareiThe maker's app for the microphone.

HyperX NGENUITY1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Customizable in HyperX NGENUITY Software.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 2026Software compatibility: HyperX NGENUITY.

G HUB1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026Blue VO!CE filters and effects need the free G HUB software. The microphone itself works without it.

User firmware updatesiA public updater or a documented firmware update procedure exists for this exact model.

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Works withiOperating systems the maker lists for USB audio. App support can be narrower.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Compatibility: PC, Mac. Software compatibility: HyperX NGENUITY. The page lists no other operating system.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 2026Compatibility statement: PC, Mac. Software compatibility: HyperX NGENUITY.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026Windows 10 or later and macOS 10.14 or later, USB 1.1, 2.0 or 3.0.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/14149787192087-Specifications-YetiRead 14 October 2026Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 and macOS 10.10 or higher. The older list is replaced by the store page, which says Windows 10 and macOS 10.14 or later.9Reviewpopsci.com/reviews/blue-yeti-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Plug-and-play with Windows 10 or higher and macOS 10.13 or higher.

ConsolesiConsoles the maker lists for USB audio.

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Dimensions and weight

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Microphone dimensionsiMicrophone body without a stand or a detachable shock mount. A fixed yoke is included. Width is left to right as seen by the speaker, height is bottom to top in normal use and depth is front to back. Orient the microphone as in use on its yoke or stand. Depth is the direction it points at the speaker, height is up and width is across. An upright side-address microphone has its length as height. An end-address microphone has its length as depth, also when it is held in the hand. A round microphone with only a length and a diameter uses the diameter for the other two sides. The source note states the mapping.

Width53.98Height212.73Depth53.98mm(2.1 × 8.4 × 2.1 in)6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review prints 8.375 in (212.73 mm) tall by 2.125 in (53.98 mm) in diameter, without the stand. The microphone stands upright and is spoken into from its side, so the length is the height. The diameter is used for width and depth. The same review weighs the microphone at 344.7 g, which matches the maker. Retailer sizes such as Alza 134 x 256 x 102 mm describe the assembled unit with the stand and are not used.

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Microphone weightiWithout stand, detachable shock mount and cable. A fixed yoke is included.

345g(12.2 oz)1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The HyperX store product data and the HP datasheet give the microphone as 345 g. The page text prints .76 lb.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 2026Metric weight lines: Microphone 345 g. Shock mount and stand 142 g. Microphone stand 272 g. Total 836 g with USB cable. No weight with the stand attached and without the cable is printed, so weight_with_stand_g is left out.6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review weighs the microphone alone at 344.7 g, 488 g with the shock mount and 275 g for the stand.7Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/microphones/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Prints 345 g (0.76 lb) for the microphone only and 835 g assembled.

550g(1.2 lb)2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/14149787192087-Specifications-YetiRead 14 October 2026Weight (microphone): 1.2 lbs (.55 kg). The Logitech G store pages for the US, UK, Germany, Australia and India print 0.88 kg for the microphone only, 0.5 kg for the stand and 1.4 kg extended in the stand. The two maker sources conflict. The support figure of 0.55 kg is stored because the 2018 Blue guide, JB Hi-Fi, SHI and Home Studio Basics also give 0.55 kg or 1.2 lb for the microphone. The support page prints 2.2 lbs (1 kg) for the stand while JB Hi-Fi and Home Studio Basics print it as the weight with the stand, so weight_with_stand_g is left out.8Owner's manualglencoelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/User-guide.pdfRead 14 October 2026Blue Microphones Quick Start Guide, REV C, 2018, hosted by a public library because no Logitech-hosted copy was found. It prints Weight: 3.4lbs (.55kg) under Dimensions - mic with stand, so 0.55 kg is the microphone and 3.4 lb the whole unit. Tom's Guide also prints 3.4 pounds. A total in grams is not stored because the figure is rounded and the other sources print 1.4 kg and 1 kg.12Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/blue-yeti-usb-streaming-microphone-off-whiteRead 14 October 2026Specification: Weight (microphone) 0.55kg and Weight (with stand) 1kg. This is the Off White model 988-000537, an older colour. The weight comes from the Blue-era spec sheet.13Reviewhomestudiobasics.com/blue-microphones-yeti-review-extraordinaryRead 14 October 2026Specs section: Weight: 1.2 lb. 2.2 with the stand.

Weight with standiWith the included stand or mount attached, without the cable. An included shock mount between the microphone and the stand counts.

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Certifications

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In the box

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In the box

HyperX QuadCast 2 S USB Microphone, 3m USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Box list as printed: HyperX QuadCast 2 S USB Microphone, 3m USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, Quick Start Guide. The shock mount and the stand are part of the product and are not named in the list.

Yeti USB microphone (including desktop stand), USB cable, User documentation1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026Package contents as printed on the page.

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Product page

hyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphone1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026

www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-0001001Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/9A273AA.pdfRead 14 October 2026HyperX datasheet for product number 9A273AA, hosted by the distributor TD Baltic.

support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/14149787192087-Specifications-Yeti2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/14149787192087-Specifications-YetiRead 14 October 2026Logitech support Specifications - Yeti.

Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Warranty tab: 2 years, on the US store.3Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/quadcast_2_sRead 14 October 2026Standard warranty 2 years in Japan. The US page says the same.

2years1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.988-000100Read 14 October 20262-Year Limited Hardware Warranty on the US store page. The retailer Multitronic in Finland prints 1 year, which is a reseller term.

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