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Series

QuadCast1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026The page text calls it the refresh of the original QuadCast.

QuadCast1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The page and the store title name the QuadCast S, a model of the QuadCast line.

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

872V1AA, AN1D9AA1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026SKU AN1D9AA is Frost and SKU 872V1AA is Black in the product data of the US store.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Product number 872V1AA.

4P5P7AA, 519P0AA, HMIQ1S-XX-RG/G1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026SKU 4P5P7AA, Black. The store product data shows the same SKU.3Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/quadcast_sRead 14 October 2026Japanese spec table: product number black 4P5P7AA, white 519P0AA. Both colours are marked sold out on the page.11Reviewsoundguys.com/hyper-x-quadcast-s-review-41067Read 14 October 2026Spec box model number HMIQ1S-XX-RG/G.

GTIN / EAN

197497651058, 1987013661711Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026Barcodes in the US store product data: 198701366171 for AN1D9AA Frost and 197497651058 for 872V1AA Black.

196188049488, 1961887360361Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Barcode 196188049488 in the product data of the HyperX US store for SKU 4P5P7AA.4Maker product pageau.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Store product data of the HyperX Australia store: White SKU 519P0AA barcode 196188736036, Black SKU 4P5P7AA barcode 196188049488.

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

20 August 20244Press articletomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-finally-updates-its-quadcast-gaming-mic-for-real-quadcast-2-and-2-s-get-boost-in-recording-qualityRead 20 October 2026Published 2024-08-20: the QuadCast 2 and QuadCast 2 S are announced today.

28 September 20206Press articlegamerevolution.comRead 14 October 2026Article of 2020-09-28 reporting the HyperX QuadCast S announcement.7Press articleshacknews.com/article/120586/quadcast-s-is-hyperxs-latest-standalone-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Published 2020-09-28.

Status

Available1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026Both colours are listed in stock at the US store.

Available1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The US store lists the QuadCast S in stock at 99.99 USD, with an MSRP of 119.99 USD.

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

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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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HyperX QuadCast 2 S10Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review names the QuadCast S as the predecessor of the QuadCast 2 S.

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

$149.991Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026US store price $149.99 for both colours. LEDinside and Tom's Hardware gave the same figure at the announcement.4Press articletomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-finally-updates-its-quadcast-gaming-mic-for-real-quadcast-2-and-2-s-get-boost-in-recording-qualityRead 20 October 2026Available now for $149.99. LEDinside gives the same price for the QuadCast 2.5Press articleledinside.com/news/2024/8/2024_08_21_04Read 20 October 2026LEDinside, 2024-08-21: the QuadCast 2 is $149.99, up from $139.99 for the original.

$159.997Press articleshacknews.com/article/120586/quadcast-s-is-hyperxs-latest-standalone-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The QuadCast S will retail for 159.99 USD through the HyperX online store.8Reviewpcper.com/2021/02/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphone-review-rgb-infusionRead 14 October 2026Pricing: 159.99 USD in the spec box. The review calls the QuadCast S 159.99 USD against 119.99 USD for the standard QuadCast.11Reviewsoundguys.com/hyper-x-quadcast-s-review-41067Read 14 October 2026Spec box: original price 159 USD, rounded. The press coverage of 2020-09-28 gives 159.99 USD.

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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€179.996Press articlegamerevolution.comRead 14 October 2026Available now for 179.99 EUR, 159.99 GBP and a US price to be confirmed. The HyperX EMEA release names no country and no VAT treatment.

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

Black, Frost1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026Colour options Frost and Black.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Product primary color: Black.

Black, White1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The US store offers Color: Black. The image alt text says Black-Grey. The white model is on the Australian store and in the 2022 announcement.3Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/quadcast_sRead 14 October 2026The page lists a black and a white model.4Maker product pageau.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The store offers White and Black.5Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/hyperx-announces-new-duocast-microphone-white-colourways-for-quadcast-s-and-solocast-microphones-and-moreRead 14 October 2026August 2022 HyperX announcement: the QuadCast S is now available in a white colourway.

Microphone typeiElectret condensers count as condenser.

Condenser1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026Element: three 14mm electret condenser capsules. An electret condenser is stored as condenser.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Element: three 14mm electret condenser capsules.

Condenser1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Element: three 14mm electret condenser capsules. An electret condenser is stored as condenser.2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 14 October 2026Page 4: Element: electret condenser microphone.

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-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026Element: three 14mm electret condenser capsules.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Element: three 14mm electret condenser capsules.4Press articletomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-finally-updates-its-quadcast-gaming-mic-for-real-quadcast-2-and-2-s-get-boost-in-recording-qualityRead 20 October 2026Three 14mm electret condenser capsules, from the specs.

14mm1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Element: three 14mm electret condenser capsules.2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 14 October 2026Page 4: Condenser type: three 14mm condensers.

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

31Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026Element: three 14mm electret condenser capsules.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Element: three 14mm electret condenser capsules.4Press articletomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-finally-updates-its-quadcast-gaming-mic-for-real-quadcast-2-and-2-s-get-boost-in-recording-qualityRead 20 October 2026Three 14mm electret condenser capsules, from the specs.

31Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Element: three 14mm electret condenser capsules.2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 14 October 2026Page 4: Condenser type: three 14mm condensers.

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-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026Four selectable patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, bi-directional, stereo.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Polar pattern: cardioid, omnidirectional, stereo, bidirectional.4Press articletomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-finally-updates-its-quadcast-gaming-mic-for-real-quadcast-2-and-2-s-get-boost-in-recording-qualityRead 20 October 2026Four polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional, stereo.

Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional, Stereo1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Four selectable patterns: stereo, omnidirectional, cardioid, bidirectional.2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 14 October 2026Page 4: Stereo, Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Bidirectional. Page 5: a polar pattern knob selects one of the four.

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

Side address6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/hyperx-quadcast-2-review-great-audio-with-zero-hassleRead 20 October 2026The pattern glow on top shows the front quarter for cardioid. The reviewer advises talking slightly over the top of the angled microphone to avoid plosives, so the microphone is spoken into from the front side. No source names the address type in words.

Side address9Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-quadcast-s-review-blinded-by-the-lightRead 14 October 2026The review puts the polar pattern dial at the back of the upright cylinder, with the gain dial at the base and the touch mute on top, so the front faces the speaker. No source names the address type in words.

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-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz, no tolerance given.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Frequency response (microphone): 20Hz - 20kHz.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz, no tolerance given.2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 14 October 2026Page 4: Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz, under Microphone.

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.

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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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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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-95dBFS1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Printed as Self-noise (RMS) of at most -95 dBFS, A-weighted, in the microphone specifications. The stored value is the printed bound. The weighting band is not stated.

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.

100dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026Printed as at least 100 dB at 1kHz and 0dBFS, A-weighted. The stored value is the stated minimum. The page also prints a sensitivity of -7.5 dB (1V/Pa at 1kHz) and self-noise of at most -77 dBV (A-weighted). The sensitivity has no USB output reference and the self-noise is in dBV, so neither is stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Signal-to-noise ratio at least 100 dB, 1kHz and 0dBFS, A-weighted. The sheet also prints THD of at most 0.05 % at 1kHz and 0dBFS, 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-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026Connection type: USB-C and a 3.5mm headphone output. The headphone output does not carry the microphone signal to a computer.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Connection type: USB-C, 3.5mm headphone output.

USB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Connection type: USB-C and a 3.5mm headphone output. The headphone output does not carry the microphone signal to a computer.

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-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026Connection type: USB-C.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Connection type: USB-C, 3.5mm headphone output. USB specification: USB 2.0 (full speed).5Press articleledinside.com/news/2024/8/2024_08_21_04Read 20 October 2026USB-C port, where the original used micro-USB.

USB-C1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Connection type: USB-C. The manual calls the socket a USB-C port.2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 14 October 2026Page 3: E. USB-C port.

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

USB-C2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Cable type: USB-C to USB-C with USB-A adapter. The cable has a USB-C plug on the computer end.

USB-A3Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/quadcast_sRead 14 October 2026Connection: USB-A on the device side, USB-C on the QuadCast side, 3 m cable included.6Press articlegamerevolution.comRead 14 October 2026Connection type: USB-C to USB-A.

Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

3m2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Cable length (metric): 3 m.

3m2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 14 October 2026Page 4: Cable length 3m.3Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/quadcast_sRead 14 October 2026Connection: 3 m cable included.

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.

24bits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Bit-depth: 16-bit, 24-bit. Sampling rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz.

16bits2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 14 October 2026Page 4: Sample/bit rate 48kHz/16-bit.9Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-quadcast-s-review-blinded-by-the-lightRead 14 October 2026The review says the microphone is limited to 48 kHz and 16-bit recording.

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

96kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Sampling rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz.

48kHz2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 14 October 2026Page 4: Sample/bit rate 48kHz/16-bit.9Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-quadcast-s-review-blinded-by-the-lightRead 14 October 2026The review says the microphone is limited to 48 kHz and 16-bit recording.

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

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026The complete bit-depth list is 16-bit and 24-bit, so there is no 32-bit float mode.

No2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 14 October 2026The only recording format the manual names is 48kHz/16-bit, so there is no 32-bit float mode.

Monitoring

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Headphone outputiA headphone jack on the microphone.

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026Connection type: USB-C, 3.5mm headphone output.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Connection type: USB-C, 3.5mm headphone output. Frequency response (headphone) 20Hz - 20kHz.

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Connection type: USB-C, 3.5mm headphone output.2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 14 October 2026Page 3: D. Headphone jack. Page 13: connect headphones for microphone monitoring and playback audio.

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

Yes3Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/quadcast_2Read 20 October 2026The text says the new multifunction rotary knob sets gain, volume, latency-free monitoring and the polar pattern without software.4Press articletomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-finally-updates-its-quadcast-gaming-mic-for-real-quadcast-2-and-2-s-get-boost-in-recording-qualityRead 20 October 2026Both mics have 3.5mm audio jacks for direct, zero-latency monitoring.

Yes11Reviewsoundguys.com/hyper-x-quadcast-s-review-41067Read 14 October 2026The review says the 3.5mm headphone jack above the USB-C input lets you directly monitor your recording or livestream. The maker calls it live mic monitoring and the PC Perspective review says the jack mixes system audio and live monitoring. No source prints the words zero latency.

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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-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026The multifunction knob adjusts microphone gain, playback volume and monitoring volume, and switches the polar pattern. Tap the top of the microphone to mute.3Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/quadcast_2Read 20 October 2026Gain, volume, monitoring and polar pattern are set with the knob and its centre button, no software needed. Tap-to-mute switches the microphone off.

Gain, Mute, Polar pattern1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Gain dial at the bottom of the microphone and a tap-to-mute sensor. The polar pattern is set with a knob, shown in the manual.2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 14 October 2026Page 3: tap-to-mute sensor, gain control knob and polar pattern knob. Page 6: tap the top to mute.9Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-quadcast-s-review-blinded-by-the-lightRead 14 October 2026Everything but the lighting can be set with physical dials on the unit, including muting and the polar pattern. Gain is a dial at the base.

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-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026The shock mount joint is compatible with 3/8 in and 5/8 in threading.4Press articletomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-finally-updates-its-quadcast-gaming-mic-for-real-quadcast-2-and-2-s-get-boost-in-recording-qualityRead 20 October 2026The detachable shock mount attaches to the desktop stand or a boom arm via 3/8 and 5/8 inch threading.7Reviewandroid.com.pl/tech/832524-recenzja-hyperx-quadcast-2-test-opiniaRead 20 October 2026Reviewer names 3/8 inch and 5/8 inch mount threads.

5/8 inch, 3/8 inch1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The included mount adapter fits 3/8 and 5/8 inch thread sizes.2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 14 October 2026Page 3 and page 16: the mount adapter supports 3/8 and 5/8 inch thread sizes.3Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/quadcast_sRead 14 October 2026Arm connection: 3/8 inch and 5/8 inch.

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-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026Pre-attached, detachable vibration-dampening shock mount. The overview names an included shock mount and desktop stand.3Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/quadcast_2Read 20 October 2026Shock mount included and detachable, with elastic rope suspension and spring pins.

Included1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Built-in anti-vibration shock mount with elastic rope suspension. The manual lists the shock mount and stand together as 360 g, apart from the 254 g microphone, so it is a separate part in the box.3Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/quadcast_sRead 14 October 2026Shock mount: yes.

Pop filteriPop protection built in or in the box.

Internal6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/hyperx-quadcast-2-review-great-audio-with-zero-hassleRead 20 October 2026A little foam-like material inside the black honeycomb frame. The reviewer says it provides little pop protection. Android.com.pl calls the pop filter built in.7Reviewandroid.com.pl/tech/832524-recenzja-hyperx-quadcast-2-test-opiniaRead 20 October 2026Polish review dated 2024-10-23: built-in pop filter.

Internal1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The internal pop filter helps block plosive sounds.3Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/quadcast_sRead 14 October 2026Pop filter: built in.

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-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026The overview names an included shock mount and desktop stand, and the weight line lists a microphone stand.

Yes8Reviewpcper.com/2021/02/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphone-review-rgb-infusionRead 14 October 2026The QuadCast S arrives with a shock mount, a metal stand and a mount adapter to use it with a boom.9Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-quadcast-s-review-blinded-by-the-lightRead 14 October 2026Spec table extras: removable stand, shock mount, RGB lighting, headphone monitoring.

Design and build

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Housing material

Full aluminum1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026Overview: a new sleek, full aluminum silhouette.

All-metal11Reviewsoundguys.com/hyper-x-quadcast-s-review-41067Read 14 October 2026The review says the microphone is long and cylindrical with a durable all-metal casing.

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-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026Overview: HyperX red lighting that can be customized when live or muted in NGENUITY. The lighting is a single colour (red). It is stored as decorative lighting. A separate mic status LED exists.3Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/quadcast_2Read 20 October 2026Six lighting effects: solid, blinking, cycling, lightning, wave and VU meter. LED colour HyperX Red.5Press articleledinside.com/news/2024/8/2024_08_21_04Read 20 October 2026The QuadCast 2 has red LEDs only, which turn off when the mic is muted.6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/hyperx-quadcast-2-review-great-audio-with-zero-hassleRead 20 October 2026The RGB lighting is only red and shows the selected pattern and whether the microphone is live.

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026RGB lighting with dynamic effects, customizable with NGENUITY. A separate LED status indicator exists, but the RGB lighting is decorative.

Lighting zonesiIndependently controllable lighting areas.

162Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Light effects: 16 zones. Lighting: Red.3Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/quadcast_2Read 20 October 2026Japanese spec table: lighting zones (microphone body) 16.

21Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Footnote 1: 2 zone RGB lighting customizable with HyperX NGENUITY software.6Press articlegamerevolution.comRead 14 October 2026Light effects: 2 zones, customizable using NGENUITY software.8Reviewpcper.com/2021/02/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphone-review-rgb-infusionRead 14 October 2026Spec box: light effects 2 zones.9Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-quadcast-s-review-blinded-by-the-lightRead 14 October 2026Two lighting zones, top and bottom, customized in NGENUITY.

Software

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SoftwareiThe maker's app for the microphone.

HyperX NGENUITY1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026Customizable in HyperX NGENUITY.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Software compatibility: HyperX NGENUITY.

HyperX NGENUITY1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Customizable via HyperX NGENUITY Software.2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 14 October 2026Page 17: download the HyperX NGENUITY software to customize lighting.

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

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Compatibility

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

Windows, macOS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Compatibility statement: PC, Mac, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck. Software compatibility: HyperX NGENUITY. No operating system version is named.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Compatibility: PC, PS5, PS4, Mac. The manual gives setup steps for Windows and macOS. No other operating system is listed.2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 14 October 2026Pages 7 to 11: setup steps for Windows and macOS.

ConsolesiConsoles the maker lists for USB audio.

PlayStation, Nintendo Switch2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Compatibility statement lists PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. The Steam Deck is a PC and is not an option of the field.

PlayStation1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Compatibility: PC, PS5, PS4, Mac. No Xbox or Switch is listed.2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 14 October 2026Page 12: setup steps for PS4. The maker page adds PS5.

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.

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Width53.98Height212.73Depth53.98mm(2.1 × 8.4 × 2.1 in)10Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-reviewRead 14 October 2026The QuadCast 2 S review says the 2 S is the same size as its predecessor, the QuadCast / QuadCast S, measuring 8.375 in (212.73 mm) tall by 2.125 in (53.98 mm) in diameter. The microphone stands upright and is spoken into from its side, so the length is the height and the diameter is used for width and depth. The size is for the microphone without the stand. The ratio of body width to height and to the stand base in the HyperX product photo fits these numbers. No QuadCast S document prints a microphone-only size.

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

335g(11.8 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Weight (Microphone) 335 g; (Shock mount and stand) 137 g; (Microphone stand) 273 g; Total Weight (with cable) 819 g. No weight with the stand attached and without the cable is printed, so weight_with_stand_g is left out.

254g(9 oz)2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 14 October 2026Page 4: Microphone 254g, shock mount and stand 360g, total with USB cable 710g. The HyperX US page prints 0.55 lb for the microphone, which is about 249 g. The manual is used. The 360 g and 710 g figures are not a printed weight with the stand and without the cable, so weight_with_stand_g is left out.9Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-quadcast-s-review-blinded-by-the-lightRead 14 October 2026Spec table: weight, microphone only, 0.6 lb (254 g). The table dimensions of 4 x 4 x 9.5 inches are the microphone extended in its stand and are not used.11Reviewsoundguys.com/hyper-x-quadcast-s-review-41067Read 14 October 2026Spec box: 254 g for the microphone and 360 g for the shock mount and stand. The review says the microphone cannot be removed from its shock mount.

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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Discord certified, TeamSpeak certified1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Certified by Discord and TeamSpeak.

In the box

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In the box

HyperX QuadCast 2 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-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026Box list as printed: HyperX QuadCast 2 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.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026What is in the box: HyperX QuadCast 2 USB Microphone, 3m USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, Quick Start Guide.

Gaming Microphone, USB Cable, Mount Adapter, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-s-usb-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Box list as printed: Gaming Microphone, USB Cable, Mount Adapter, Quick Start Guide. The shock mount and the stand are part of the product and are not named in the list.

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Product page

hyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-usb-microphone1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026HyperX datasheet for product number 872V1AA (Black), dated July 2024, hosted by the distributor TD Baltic. The Frost datasheet AN1D9AA was not found.

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Manual

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elmir.ua/response/product-instruction.php2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 14 October 2026HyperX QuadCast S installation guide, document 480HX-HMIQ1S.A01, part number HMIQ1S-XX-RG/G. The PDF is hosted by the retailer elmir.ua. The HyperX support site was not reachable for a direct link.

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-usb-microphoneRead 20 October 2026Warranty tab: 2 year, on the US store.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/872V1AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manufacturer warranty 2 year.3Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/quadcast_2Read 20 October 2026Standard warranty 2 years in Japan.

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

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