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SoloCast 2
Released August 2025.1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The page data was published on 2025-08-14, the announcement day. Launch coverage says it came out in August 2025 on the HP and HyperX stores. Last checked 14 October 2026.
- Type
- Condenser
- Polar patterns
- Cardioid
- Outputs
- USB
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz / 20 kHz
37 of 61 fields known.
General
- Model numbers
- 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.
- 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.
- Announced
- 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.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $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.
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
Capsule and pickup
Sound specs
- Frequency response
- 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.
- Sensitivity (analog)
- Not available
- Sensitivity (digital)
- -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.
- Max SPL
- Not available
- Max SPL distortion limit
- Not available
- Self-noise
- Not available
- Digital noise floor
- -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).
- Signal-to-noise ratio
- Not available
- Dynamic range
- Not available
- Output impedance
- Not available
Connectivity
- Inputs for other sources
- Not available
- USB and XLR at once
- Not available
- USB port
- 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
- Cable host plug
- 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
- Cable length
- 2m2Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/solocast_2_sRead 14 October 2026Cable length and type: 2 m USB-C to A.
- Phantom power
- Not available
Digital audio
- Max bit depth
- 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.
Monitoring
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- Headphone output
- Not available
- Zero-latency monitoring
- Not available
Controls and processing
- Onboard controls
- 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.
- Onboard processing
- 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.
Mounting and accessories
- Mount threads
- 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.
- Shock mount
- 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.
- Pop filter
- 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.
- Desk stand included
- 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.
Design and build
- 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.
- RGB lighting
- Not available
- Lighting zones
- Not available
Software
- Software
- 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
- User firmware updates
- Not available
Compatibility
Dimensions and weight
- Microphone dimensions
- Not available
- Microphone weight
- 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.
- Weight with stand
- Not available
Certifications
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- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- 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.
Links
- 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
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- 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.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 2years1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphoneRead 14 October 2026
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- Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-solocast-2-gaming-usb-condenser-microphone
- Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/accessories/personal/solocast_2_s
- Retailer pagee-earphone.jp/products/740229
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