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HyperX SoloCast 2 vs JLab GO Talk USB Microphone

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General

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Series

SoloCast1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The SoloCast line, which also has the original SoloCast and the SoloCast 2 Pro. The store lists the Pro as a related product.

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

AR0A0AA, HXMI2421Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026SKU AR0A0AA in the page data.3Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/79/7995441/Instrukcja-obslugi-HYPERX-SoloCast-2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Regulatory model HXMI242 is printed on the guide.

MTALKGO2RBLK4, MTALKGO2RWHT42Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-black.jsonRead 15 October 2026Store product data: SKU MTALKGO2RBLK4 for Black. The White page has SKU MTALKGO2RWHT4. The older Talk GO has SKUs MTALKGORBLK4 and MTALKGORWHT4 and is a separate product.3Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-white.jsonRead 15 October 2026Store product data: SKU MTALKGO2RWHT4 for White.7Retailer pagecdw.com/product/jlab-go-talk-wired-microphone-black/7787856Read 15 October 2026Mfg # MTALKGO2RBLK4.

GTIN / EAN

198701525790, 49884819005441Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026UPC 198701525790 is the barcode of the Black variant in the page data.7Retailer pagee-earphone.jp/products/740229Read 14 October 2026JAN code 4988481900544 on the Japan listing of the SoloCast 2, listed as HXR-AR0A0AA.

0812887017558, 08128870195762Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-black.jsonRead 15 October 2026Store barcode 812887017558 for Black and 812887019576 for White, written here as 13-digit GTINs with a leading zero, as for the Epic Talk.3Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-white.jsonRead 15 October 2026Store barcode 812887019576 for White.

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

14 August 20255Press articletech.yahoo.com/audio/articles/hyperx-just-unveiled-sm7b-dynamic-170015425.htmlRead 14 October 2026How-To Geek article of 2025-08-14 on the SoloCast 2 and FlipCast.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The HyperX store shows it out of stock. Other shops still sell it.

Available1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026The JLab US store sells the GO Talk Black at 49.99 USD with an Add to cart button. The White page is also on sale.

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.

$59.991Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The page shows MSRP $59.99 and a sale price of $44.99. HP says the struck-through price is its MSRP. Coverage at the August 2025 launch also says about $60.5Press articletech.yahoo.com/audio/articles/hyperx-just-unveiled-sm7b-dynamic-170015425.htmlRead 14 October 2026Gives $60 for the SoloCast 2, which is the rounded $59.99 MSRP.6Reviewtech.yahoo.com/audio/articles/hyperx-solocast-2-review-210000364.htmlRead 14 October 2026CGMagazine review of 2025-11-07 gives $59.99 US.

$496Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220504135115/https://www.jlab.com/products/go-talk-microphone-1Read 15 October 2026Archived JLab US store page of 2022-05-04: price 49.00 USD for Black and White. US price excludes sales tax. This is the store price on the first archived page and not a statement labelled MSRP.

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-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026

Black, White1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026The store has one page per colour, GO Talk USB Microphone Black and White.3Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-white.jsonRead 15 October 2026Product title GO Talk USB Microphone White.

Microphone typeiElectret condensers count as condenser.

Condenser1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026

Condenser1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Total Microphone(s) 2 Condensers. The support Tech Specs article adds Condenser, Pressure Gradient with USB digital output.4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Transducer Type: Condenser, Pressure Gradient with USB digital output.

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-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026One 14 mm electret condenser capsule.2Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/solocast_2_sRead 14 October 2026

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

11Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026

21Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Total Microphone(s) 2 Condensers and Mic Size (1) 14mm / (1) 9mm.4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Condensers: 2. Capsules: 1 x 14mm, 1 x 9mm condenser capsules.

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

Cardioid1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/solocast_2_sRead 14 October 2026

Cardioid, Omnidirectional1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Direction Types Omnidirectional and Cardiod, Directional Options 2.4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Polar Patterns: Cardioid or Omnidirectional.5Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_GO_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page: Cardioid records the front and Omni records all surroundings.

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

Side address3Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/79/7995441/Instrukcja-obslugi-HYPERX-SoloCast-2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Position the front HyperX logo toward the sound source, 2 to 12 inches away. The microphone stands upright, so you speak into its front side.

Side address5Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_GO_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026In Use page: the correct position is speaking into the front face of the upright body, the incorrect position is the body laid back flat. The front face carries the controls. JLab does not use the words side address.

Sound specs

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

Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/solocast_2_sRead 14 October 2026Frequency 20 Hz-20 kHz.6Reviewtech.yahoo.com/audio/articles/hyperx-solocast-2-review-210000364.htmlRead 14 October 2026Review gives 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Min50 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Microphone Frequency Response 50Hz~20KHz. JLab's support Tech Specs article prints 20Hz - 20kHz. CDW also prints 50 Hz to 20 kHz. The store value is stored, as for the JLab Epic Talk.4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz. This conflicts with the 50Hz~20KHz of the store spec table and CDW. The store value is stored, as for the Epic Talk, whose support article shows the same conflict.7Retailer pagecdw.com/product/jlab-go-talk-wired-microphone-black/7787856Read 15 October 2026Quick tech specs: with a 50 Hz, 20 kHz frequency range.

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.

-7.8dBFS1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The US page prints -7.8 +/-3 dB (1 V/Pa at 1 kHz). HP Japan prints the same figure as dBFS for the USB output. No gain setting is given.2Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/solocast_2_sRead 14 October 2026Sensitivity (USB output) -7.8 +/-3 dBFS (1 V/Pa at 1 kHz). Ties the figure to the USB output and prints dBFS. No gain setting given.

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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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118dB SPL1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Max SPL 118 dB. No distortion limit is printed.4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Max SPL: 118DB.

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.

-79.5dBFS1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026US page labels it Self-noise (RMS) <= -79.5 dBFS, A-weighted. HP Japan prints it as noise (RMS, USB output) < -79.5 dBFS (A-weighted). Stored as the limit value. No processing is mentioned.2Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/solocast_2_sRead 14 October 2026Noise (RMS, USB output) < -79.5 dBFS (A-weighted).

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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.

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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-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Connection type USB Type-C. USB is the only output.

USB1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: connection USB. Page: Plug & Play with USB-C to USB Cable.

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

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

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

USB-C1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Connection type USB Type-C.2Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/solocast_2_sRead 14 October 2026

USB-C5Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_GO_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page back view: USB-C power input and headphone AUX jack on the back.

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

USB-A1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Box list and the page say USB-C to USB-A cable.2Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/solocast_2_sRead 14 October 2026

USB-A1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Includes: 5ft USB-A to 90-Degree USB-C. The spec table row Cable Type says C to C, which conflicts with the Includes line and with the manual, which says the microphone works only with a USB-A input. The Includes line is stored.4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Plug and play: 5-ft USB/USB-C plastic coating cable. The USB end is the computer plug and the manual says the microphone needs a USB-A input.5Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_GO_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tips: GO Talk works only with a USB-A input with an operating system, not through a power bank.

Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

2m2Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/solocast_2_sRead 14 October 2026Cable length and type: 2 m USB-C to A.

1.524m1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Cable Length 5 ft. Stored as 1.524 m.4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Plug and play: 5-ft cable.

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.

24bits1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Studio quality recording: 24-bit bit depth and 96 kHz sampling rate.2Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/solocast_2_sRead 14 October 2026Bit depth 24-bit, 16-bit. Sampling rates 96 kHz, 48 kHz and 44.1 kHz. USB 1.1 full speed, UAC-1.

24bits1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Bit Depth 24-bit. Page: 96kHz/24BIT.4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Bit Depth: 24.

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

96kHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/solocast_2_sRead 14 October 2026

96kHz1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Sample Rate 96KHz.4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Sample Rate: 96k.

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

No2Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/solocast_2_sRead 14 October 2026The bit depth row lists 24-bit and 16-bit only, so no 32-bit float format.

No1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Only 24-bit is listed and no 32-bit float format is named, so false.

Monitoring

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Headphone outputiA headphone jack on the microphone.

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Yes1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 3.5mm Input Yes and Hear Yourself / Mic Monitoring Yes. The manual labels the port Headphone AUX.5Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_GO_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page back view: Headphone AUX.

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

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Yes2Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-black.jsonRead 15 October 2026Product data description: a 3.5mm input lets the speaker monitor their own mic feed in real time through headphones, with zero latency monitoring. The support article lists Latency 0.

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.

Mute1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Tap-to-mute with a red LED that is on when live and off when muted. No other control is listed.3Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/79/7995441/Instrukcja-obslugi-HYPERX-SoloCast-2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Tap the top of the microphone to mute or unmute. The status LED shows the mute state.

Gain, Headphone volume, Mute, Polar pattern1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Page: controls for volume, gain and quick mute. Spec table: Gain Control Yes, Quick Mute Yes. The pattern selector is in the manual.4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Controls: Volume Control, Gain Control, and Quick Mute.5Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_GO_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page: volume/gain wheel with press and hold to switch between volume and gain, mute on or off with a quick press, and a recording setting dial for Cardioid and Omni. The wheel also sets the headphone playback level, because the PC and Mac steps select the microphone as the playback device.

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.

High-pass filter, Presence boost1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026NGENUITY switches high-pass, low-pass and voice enhancement filters. The page says the settings are saved to the mic, so they work without the app. Low-pass has no matching option and is not stored. Voice enhancement is stored as presence boost, the name CGMagazine gives the filter. Compression, limiter and AI noise reduction in the NGENUITY software are not stored because no maker page says they run in the microphone.6Reviewtech.yahoo.com/audio/articles/hyperx-solocast-2-review-210000364.htmlRead 14 October 2026The review lists NGENUITY filters low-pass, high-pass and presence boost. It also lists 10-band EQ, compression, limiter and AI noise reduction, but no maker page says those run in the microphone, so they are not stored.

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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-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Built-in 3/8 in. and 5/8 in. threads for mic arms.3Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/79/7995441/Instrukcja-obslugi-HYPERX-SoloCast-2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Use with a stand or arm with either 3/8 inch or 5/8 inch threads.

5/8 inch, 1/4 inch4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Includes 5/8" and 1/4" input for swivel mounting.5Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_GO_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Assembly: place the microphone through the 5/8" or 1/4" mount and screw on the adapter to lock.

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.

Internal1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Internal shock mount, a built-in suspension system.3Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/79/7995441/Instrukcja-obslugi-HYPERX-SoloCast-2.pdfRead 14 October 20264Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/tech-takes/gaming/review/hyperx-solocast-2-review-budget-gaming-microphone.htmlRead 14 October 2026Built-in shock mount against desk bumps, keyboard taps and mouse clicks.

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Pop filteriPop protection built in or in the box.

Internal1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Built-in foam pop filter, so no separate windscreen is needed.4Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/tech-takes/gaming/review/hyperx-solocast-2-review-budget-gaming-microphone.htmlRead 14 October 2026Integrated pop filter, no separate windscreen needed.

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

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Tiltable stand with a weighted base is built into the microphone.4Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/tech-takes/gaming/review/hyperx-solocast-2-review-budget-gaming-microphone.htmlRead 14 October 2026Weighted base with adjustable tilt.

Yes4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026The article lists a weight for the microphone with stand and a size in the tripod position, so a stand is part of the product.5Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_GO_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Assembly page shows the base and the yoke that holds the microphone.

Design and build

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Housing material

Plastic with metal components4Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/tech-takes/gaming/review/hyperx-solocast-2-review-budget-gaming-microphone.htmlRead 14 October 2026HP Tech Takes review by Robert Kariuki, 2025-09-11: durable plastic with metal components. HP owns HyperX.

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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.

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Lighting zonesiIndependently controllable lighting areas.

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Software

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SoftwareiThe maker's app for the microphone.

HyperX NGENUITY1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026HyperX NGENUITY. The legacy version runs on Windows 10 and newer versions on Windows 11 and later.3Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/79/7995441/Instrukcja-obslugi-HYPERX-SoloCast-2.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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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, ChromeOS3Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/79/7995441/Instrukcja-obslugi-HYPERX-SoloCast-2.pdfRead 14 October 2026The guide has the heading Using PC, Chromebook or PS5. PC is stored as Windows, since the HyperX store says compatibility PC and NGENUITY runs on Windows. The guide does not name macOS.

Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026FAQ: compatible with most operating systems, including PC, Mac and Chromebook. Linux comes from the manual.4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026System connection: Windows 7, 8, 10 and Mac 10.10 or higher.5Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_GO_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tips: works with almost any recording software on macOS, Windows or Linux. It will not work through most tablets or phones because of their power limits, so no mobile system is stored.

ConsolesiConsoles the maker lists for USB audio.

PlayStation3Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/79/7995441/Instrukcja-obslugi-HYPERX-SoloCast-2.pdfRead 14 October 2026PS5 is the only console named. HP Tech Takes also names PS4 and Xbox, and EU shops say PS4. Those are not stored.

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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.

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Width55Height127Depth55mm(2.2 × 5 × 2.2 in)1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Length 5 in, Width 2.17 in and Height 2.17 in, which is 127 x 55 x 55 mm (55.1 mm for 2.17 in). The support article prints 127 x 55 x 55 mm. The body is used upright, so the 127 mm length is stored as height and the two equal 55 mm sides as width and depth. The sizes cover the body and not the yoke. The yoke and base are in the support article's tripod position size of 150 x 195 x 195 mm.4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Dimension: 127 x 55 x 55mm. Dimension with tripod position: 150 x 195 x 195mm.

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

330g(11.6 oz)2Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/solocast_2_sRead 14 October 2026Weight (microphone) 330 g. Total weight with the USB cable 368 g. The US page prints 12.9 oz, which fits the weight with the cable. The base is part of the microphone.6Reviewtech.yahoo.com/audio/articles/hyperx-solocast-2-review-210000364.htmlRead 14 October 2026Review gives 330 g.

130g(4.6 oz)1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Product Weight (Total, g) 130. The support article calls this the microphone body weight.4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Weight (Microphone Body): 130gr.

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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299.3g(10.6 oz)4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Weight (Microphone with stand): 299.3gr. The cable weight is listed separately as 46.5gr, so the cable is not part of it.

Certifications

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In the box

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In the box

HyperX SoloCast 2 Microphone, USB-C to USB-A Cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026HyperX SoloCast 2 Microphone, USB-C to USB-A Cable, Quick Start Guide.

GO Talk Microphone, 5/8" and 1/4" input for swivel mounting, 5-ft USB to USB-C plastic coating cable (90-degree nickel-plated connector), JLab Two Year Warranty1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table Includes: GO Talk Microphone, 5/8" Input for Swivel Mounting, 5ft USB-A to 90-Degree USB-C, and JLab 2 Year Limited Warranty. The support article words the same list with a 5/8" and 1/4" input.4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Includes: GO Talk Microphone, 5/8" and 1/4" input for swivel mounting, 5-ft USB to USB-C plastic coating cable (90-degree nickel-plated connector), JLab Two Year Warranty.

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Product page

hyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphone1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026

www.jlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-black1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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help.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specs4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026JLab support Tech Specs article for the GO Talk. The older Talk GO has its own article with the same numbers except the gain control and the 1/4" input.

Manual

www.mediaexpert.pl/products/files/79/7995441/Instrukcja-obslugi-HYPERX-SoloCast-2.pdf3Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/79/7995441/Instrukcja-obslugi-HYPERX-SoloCast-2.pdfRead 14 October 2026HyperX SoloCast 2 Quick Start Guide 44X0074B, hosted by a retailer. The guide points to hyperx.com/support for the full user guide.

help.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_GO_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdf5Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_GO_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Two-page JLab GO Talk USB Microphone guide, PDF created 2022-04-22. The JLab support page for the GO Talk links it.

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-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026

2years1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/go-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026The page shows a 2-year warranty and Includes JLab 2 Year Limited Warranty, US store. The manual says claims need the proof of purchase.4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/go-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026General: 2 year warranty.

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