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HyperX QuadCast 2 S vs Shure MV7i

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General

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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.

MOTIV1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026

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

MV7i, MV7i-J, MV7i-CHN1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026MV7i-J and MV7i-CHN are in the SKU list on the US product page. The page also lists MV7i-BL, MV7i-GR and MV7i-RD, which no source explains, so they are not stored.

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.

0424068054071Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026UPC 042406805407 in the page data for SKU MV7i, black.7Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/shure-mv7i-smart-microphone-plus-built-in-interfaceRead 14 October 2026

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.

6 January 20254Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-introduces-the-mv7i-smart-microphone-and-interfaceRead 14 October 2026

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.

Available4Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-introduces-the-mv7i-smart-microphone-and-interfaceRead 14 October 2026

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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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.

$3494Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-introduces-the-mv7i-smart-microphone-and-interfaceRead 14 October 2026US price $349. No euro price is in the release. The EU store shows 419 EUR today, which is a current price and is not stored.

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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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026Page data lists the colour of SKU MV7i as black.

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

Dynamic1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 20265Reviewsoundonsound.com/reviews/shure-mv7iRead 14 October 2026

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.

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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

11Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026Page says a directional dynamic element, singular. No capsule count is printed.

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

Cardioid1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026Page data lists cardioid. The user guide says unidirectional (cardioid).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 20265Reviewsoundonsound.com/reviews/shure-mv7iRead 14 October 2026

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.

End address1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026Page data form factor is end-address small diaphragm.

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.

Min50 HzMax16 kHz1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026Published as 50 Hz-16 kHz. No tolerance is given.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.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.

-33dBFS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Spec table on page 17 prints -33 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage with USB-C connection, 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL, at minimum gain (gain range 0 to +36 dB). The output is digital over USB, and Scan and Pronews print the same figure as dBFS/Pa. Stored as digital sensitivity.7Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/shure-mv7i-smart-microphone-plus-built-in-interfaceRead 14 October 2026Spec table prints -33 dBFS/Pa at 1 kHz, at minimum gain.

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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128dB SPL2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026128 dB SPL, USB-C output, at minimum gain. No THD level is given.

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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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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-118dBFS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 16: digital noise floor, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, A-weighted: -118 dBFS with Auto Level mode and the Real-Time Denoiser on.

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 pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026USB-C is the only output. The combo XLR and 1/4 inch socket is an input for a second microphone or instrument.

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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XLR, 1/4-inch TS or TRS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 16: input (XLR or 1/4 in.), supported types XLR, 1/4 in. TS and 1/4 in. TRS, on the rear combo connector. Gain 0 to +60 dB.

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

USB-C1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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.

USB-C2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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

3m2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026One 3 m USB-C to USB-C cable.7Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/shure-mv7i-smart-microphone-plus-built-in-interfaceRead 14 October 2026

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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Supplies 48 V to its input2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: phantom power yes (+48 V DC), for the XLR input only. The MV7i itself has no XLR output.

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.

24bits1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 202624-bit/48 kHz digital audio.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026A/D converter 24-bit, 48 kHz. 16-bit, 44.1 kHz for iOS.

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 pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.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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No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026The guide lists 24-bit and 16-bit only, so no 32-bit float format.

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 pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 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 pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026Page says real-time monitoring of the microphone and the input on the 3.5 mm jack.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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.

Mute1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026Tapping the LED touch panel mutes each channel. Gain, monitor mix and effects are set in MOTIV Mix.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Touch the LED strip to mute. Mute lock is set in MOTIV Mix.5Reviewsoundonsound.com/reviews/shure-mv7iRead 14 October 2026Tapping the LED strip mutes the microphone. No other physical control is described.6Reviewmusictech.com/reviews/studio-recording-gear/shure-mv7i-reviewRead 14 October 2026The LED touch strip is the only control on the body. Tap to mute or unmute.

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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Auto level, Compressor, Limiter, Noise reduction, EQ, High-pass filter, Plosive reduction1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026Page says onboard DSP. The user guide spec table lists the built-in DSP as Auto Level Mode with SmartGate, Digital Popper Stopper, Real-Time Denoiser, Tone slider, Reverb, Compressor, Limiter and High-Pass Filter. Settings are made in MOTIV Mix and the microphone keeps the last settings. Digital Popper Stopper and Reverb have no matching option and are not stored. EQ is the tone and EQ control per channel.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists the built-in DSP: Auto Level mode with SmartGate, Digital Popper Stopper, Real-Time Denoiser, Tone slider, Reverb, Compressor, Limiter, High-pass filter. High-pass filter is 75 Hz or 150 Hz. Compressor and limiter are available when Auto Level is off. Digital Popper Stopper is stored as plosive reduction. The microphone keeps its last settings. The guide is version 1.2 (2025-C), French, hosted by a retailer.5Reviewsoundonsound.com/reviews/shure-mv7iRead 14 October 2026

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.

5/8 inch2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Threaded mount, 5/8-27 inch. No adapter is mentioned.

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.

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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.

Foam windscreen5Reviewsoundonsound.com/reviews/shure-mv7iRead 14 October 2026Review: out of the box, a foam windshield conceals the wire mesh headbasket. MusicTech says a foam pop shield is included. Shure's box list does not name it separately.6Reviewmusictech.com/reviews/studio-recording-gear/shure-mv7i-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says a foam pop shield is included and the digital popper stopper can be used alongside it.

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.

No1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026Desktop Stand is a separate accessory on the page and not in the box list.

Design and build

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Housing material

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Diecast aluminum1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Diecast aluminum (aluminium moule in the French guide). Markertek prints the English wording.

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.

No1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026The colour-adjustable LED touch panel shows a live meter and the mute state. A meter is not decorative lighting.

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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Software

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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.

MOTIV Mix1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026MOTIV Mix desktop app and MOTIV Audio and MOTIV Video mobile apps.

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

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Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Firmware update procedure on page 14, run from MOTIV Mix or the MOTIV apps while the microphone stays connected.

Compatibility

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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, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026MOTIV Mix on Windows 10 and later and macOS 12 and later. MOTIV Audio and Video apps on select USB-C devices with iOS 16 and later or Android 12 and later. Not compatible with iOS devices with Lightning ports. iPadOS follows from MFi certification for iPad in the press release.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026macOS 12 and later, Windows 10 and later, iOS 16 and later on USB-C devices only, Android 12 and later.

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.

Width90Height164Depth207mm(3.5 × 6.5 × 8.1 in)1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026Page data: width 207, height 164, depth 90. The user guide prints 164 mm H x 207 mm L x 90 mm l, so 207 is the length front to back and 90 the width.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: 164 mm H x 207 mm L x 90 mm l (hauteur, longueur, largeur), with microphone and yoke at 90 degrees, measured from the surface to the top of the microphone. The microphone points along the 207 mm length, so width 90, height 164 and depth 207.

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.

567g(1.3 lb)1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026Page and user guide net weight. The yoke is part of the microphone.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.ldlc.com/nbo/produit/AR202510210147/1763548187-MV7i-user-guide-fr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Net weight 567 g (1.25 lb).

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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Other certifications

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MFi certified for iPhone and iPad1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026MFi certified for iPhone and iPad.4Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-introduces-the-mv7i-smart-microphone-and-interfaceRead 14 October 2026

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.

MV7i, USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 14 October 2026Box list on the page. No stand, no XLR cable.

Links

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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.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7i1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7iRead 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.

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Manual

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www.shure.com/en-US/docs/guide/MV7i3Owner's manualshure.com/en-US/docs/guide/MV7iRead 14 October 2026Shure online user guide for MV7i. The page builds its text with scripts, so the specs were read from the PDF edition.

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.

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