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General

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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.

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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.

NTUSBMINI1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026SKU NTUSBMINI in the product data of the page.

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.

06988130066879Retailer pagewrdtunes.com/de/products/rode-nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Structured data GTIN 0698813006687. Manco lists 698813006687 for the same model.

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.

10 February 20207Press articlenewsshooter.com/2020/02/11/rode-announces-nt-usb-mini-for-99-usdRead 15 October 2026Newsshooter, 11 February 2020, reports RØDE has just announced the NT-USB Mini. MusicTech dated its report 10 February 2020 and said it will be available that week.

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 pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The US page sells the NT-USB Mini at 109 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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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.

$997Press articlenewsshooter.com/2020/02/11/rode-announces-nt-usb-mini-for-99-usdRead 15 October 2026Headline and text: the NT-USB Mini is 99 USD. TechRadar also gives $99. US price excl. tax. No EUR launch price was found.

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

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.

Black1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Variant colour in the page data: Black. No other colour is offered.

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 pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026High-quality condenser capsule. The datasheet says electret condenser.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Active electronics: Electret condenser, A/D and USB interface.

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.

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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.

11Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The page names one condenser capsule in the singular. It prints no capsule count. Tom's Guide lists Condensers: 1.8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/rode-nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Spec box: Condensers 1, Directional patterns Cardioid.

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.

Cardioid1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Directional cardioid polar pattern.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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 address1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The user guide lists the condenser capsule on the front. The page says the pattern focuses on the subject in front of the upright microphone. No Rode document uses the words side-address.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Front feature list: High-quality Condenser Capsule. Rear feature list: in-built pop filter, swing mount, USB-C connector and headphone output.

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 kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz.

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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121dB SPL2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Max SPL: 121dB (1% THD). The launch datasheet (V03) and launch coverage print Input SPL @ 1%THD: 121dB (A-weighted, as per IEC651). The mic is USB only.

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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1%2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Max SPL: 121dB (1% THD).

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.

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 pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Class-compliant USB output that works with computers or tablets.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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 pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The user guide lists a USB-C connector on the rear.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Output Connection: USB-C.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026

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-A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included accessory 1 x SC20. The picture shows a cable with a USB-C plug and a USB-A plug.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Use the supplied USB-C to USB-A cable to connect the NT-USB Mini to your computer.

Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

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

0.508m5Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_mini.htmRead 15 October 2026Not stated on this page. See the AVLGEAR entry.6Retailer pageavlgear.com/products/rode-usb-a-to-usb-c-cableRead 15 October 2026The retailer lists the RØDE SC20 USB-A to USB-C cable as 20 inch, which is 0.508 m. RØDE's datasheet names the SC20 as the cable in the box. RØDE has no SC20 page.

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.

24bits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bit Depth: 24-bit.

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.

48kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sample Rate: 48 kHz.

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.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026The datasheet lists a single bit depth, 24-bit, so there is 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-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 pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Studio-quality headphone amplifier and 3.5mm headphone output.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Analog Output: 3.5mm headphone.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The headphone output on the back is a standard 3.5mm TRS connection.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Zero-latency headphone monitoring. The user guide says the mode sends the microphone audio directly to the headphones.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Key features: 3.5mm headphone output with zero-latency monitoring.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Zero-latency monitoring mode sends the microphone audio directly to the headphones, bypassing any computer processing. Click the headphone level control to switch it.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/page/77/modules/609/0927-0843-02-01_NT-USB%20Mini_QSG_FA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Step 6: press the knob to enable or disable zero-latency monitoring.

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-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.

Headphone volume1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Single front knob sets the headphone level. A click of the knob switches zero-latency monitoring. The page lists no gain control and no mute control.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The knob on the front is the headphone output level control.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/page/77/modules/609/0927-0843-02-01_NT-USB%20Mini_QSG_FA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Steps 5 and 6: turn the knob to set the headphone monitoring volume and press it for zero-latency monitoring.

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 inch2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026The thread mount adaptor is an included accessory. The user guide gives the threads.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The integrated swing mount features a standard 5/8 inch thread. The mic also comes with a 3/8 inch adaptor.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/page/77/modules/609/0927-0843-02-01_NT-USB%20Mini_QSG_FA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Step 1: remove the plug at the base of the swivel arm to reveal a mounting thread for desk stands, studio arms and tripods.

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.

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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 pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026In-built pop filter for reducing plosives.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Rear feature list: In-built Pop Filter.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Unique detachable magnetic desk stand.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Intro text: the included desk stand features a magnetic base that can be detached.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026

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.

Steel and reinforced nylon resin1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Steel and reinforced nylon resin construction.

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.

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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.

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

RØDE Central1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The page names RØDE Connect, which unlocks the in-built noise gate, compressor, APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom, and RØDE Central. The quick start guide names RØDE Central for processing, settings and firmware.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/page/77/modules/609/0927-0843-02-01_NT-USB%20Mini_QSG_FA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Download RØDE Central to apply processing, change settings and update your firmware.

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

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Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The page says RØDE Central updates compatible devices to the latest firmware. The quick start guide says to download RØDE Central to update your firmware.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/page/77/modules/609/0927-0843-02-01_NT-USB%20Mini_QSG_FA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Download RØDE Central to apply processing, change settings and update your firmware.

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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, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The page lists macOS 11 or later and Windows 10 version 1803 or later for the apps and iOS 14 or later and Android 9.0 or later for RØDE Central. The user guide says it works with any PC or Mac with class-compliant audio, some Android devices, the iPad Pro by USB-C and Lightning iOS devices with an Apple adaptor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Minimum OS Requirement: macOS 10.12, Windows 10.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Works with any PC or Mac that supports class-compliant audio. Some Android devices also support it. The SC17 USB-C to USB-C cable works with the iPad Pro. A Lightning iOS device needs an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adaptor.

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.

PlayStation10Maker product pagehelp.rode.com/hc/en-us/articles/11677679549455-R%C3%98DE-USB-Microphone-Compatibility-List-for-the-PlayStation-5Read 15 October 2026RØDE's PlayStation 5 USB microphone compatibility list. The help center blocks automated fetching with a browser check, so the entry was read from search result text: NT-USB Mini compatible, direct monitoring yes, may experience lower audio output. No Xbox or Switch statement was found.

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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Width54.5Height108.1Depth43.9mm(2.1 × 4.3 × 1.7 in)5Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_mini.htmRead 15 October 2026Thomann: Microphone dimensions (W x D x H) 54.5 x 43.9 x 108.1 mm and table base (D x H) 89.3 x 32.4 mm. The RØDE datasheet has the same width and depth, a 141.9 mm height with the base and a 89.3 mm base diameter. Stored as width 54.5, depth 43.9 and height 108.1 for the microphone with its swing mount and without the base. The height split is Thomann's, since RØDE prints the total only.

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.

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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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585g(1.3 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Weight (grams): 585. The sheet does not say what the weight covers. Its dimensions are measured with the desk stand, since the 141.9 mm height includes the base. Thomann lists 585 g with its table base and a USB cable included. The weight is read as microphone with stand and without cable.5Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_mini.htmRead 15 October 2026Thomann: Weight 585 g, with table base and USB cable included in the listing.

Certifications

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Other certifications

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CE, UKCA, FCC Part 15 Class B, CAN ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B), KC (South Korea)1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The page links an EC Certificate of Conformity (CE) and a UKCA Declaration of Conformity. FCC, Canada and Korea marks are from the quick start guide.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/page/77/modules/609/0927-0843-02-01_NT-USB%20Mini_QSG_FA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026North America text: complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and the limits for a Class B digital device. It also prints CAN ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B) and a South Korea ID R-R-R72-NTUSBMINI.

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.

NT-USB Mini, SC20 USB-C to USB-A cable, Thread Mount Adaptor, Magnetic desk stand2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included Accessories: 1 x NT-USB Mini, 1 x SC20, 1 x Thread Mount Adaptor. The SC20 is a USB-C to USB-A cable by the picture. The desk stand is added from the intro text and the box picture.

Links

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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

rode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-mini1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 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.

edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026RØDE datasheet of the NT-USB Mini, file NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06, made in January 2025.

Manual

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rode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-mini3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026RØDE online user guide of the NT-USB Mini.

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.

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