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Plug it into any PC, PS4, PS5 or Mac and it is immediately recognised as an audio device - no drivers, no software installation required to get started. The condenser capsule captures 24-bit\/96kHz audio, which in practice means clean, present voice recordings with the warmth and detail that headset microphones cannot produce. The cardioid polar pattern is directional: it focuses on whatever is placed in front of it and rejects sound arriving from the sides and rear - keyboard noise, room echo and background conversation stay out of the recording. The tap-to-mute sensor on top of the mic cuts the audio instantly with a single touch, and the LED indicator changes state so you can see at a glance whether you are live or muted - essential during streams and calls where a verbal confirmation is not always practical. The adjustable stand swivels to reach awkward positions on a desk, and the built-in 3\/8\" and 5\/8\" threaded mount means it drops directly onto most boom arms without an adapter. HyperX NGENUITY software unlocks firmware updates and volume adjustment for users who want deeper control. 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Four polar patterns are selectable via a dial on the back of the microphone: cardioid captures sound from directly in front for solo streaming, voiceover and podcasting; bidirectional captures from front and rear for face-to-face interviews; omnidirectional captures from all directions for group recording; stereo uses left and right capsules simultaneously for a spatially accurate stereo image. The anti-vibration shock mount is built into the microphone's base - the capsule is physically isolated from the desk surface and stand vibrations by a suspension system, reducing the low-frequency rumbles that desk-mounted microphones typically pick up from typing, desk movement and environmental noise. The internal pop filter is a fixed mesh screen inside the microphone body that reduces plosive sounds (the 'p', 'b' and 't' bursts of air that cause clipping on an unprotected capsule) without requiring a separate accessory. Tap-to-mute is activated by touching the top of the microphone body - the LED indicator ring glows red to confirm mute status, giving a visual confirmation that nothing is being broadcast before speaking off-mic. A gain dial at the bottom of the microphone controls input sensitivity. The 3.5mm headphone output on the base provides zero-latency monitoring - the microphone's output is sent directly to headphones without passing through the computer, eliminating the processing delay that makes direct computer monitoring unusable for real-time recording. RGB lighting across the microphone body is customisable through HyperX NGENUITY software. Certified by Discord and TeamSpeak. 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Omnidirectional captures uniformly from all directions around the microphone - useful for group recordings, roundtable podcasts and room ambience capture where the source is not directly in front. Stereo engages the left and right capsule elements simultaneously, producing a true stereo recording with left\/right spatial placement - most naturally suited to music recording, instrument capture and any content where spatial audio adds dimension. Switching between patterns requires no software - the dial on the back clicks between the four positions and takes effect immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShock Mount · Pop Filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-In Vibration Isolation · Plosive Control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the shock mount and pop filter are integrated into the QuadCast S rather than sold as separate accessories - a significant practical advantage over competing microphones that ship as bare capsules requiring additional purchases to achieve clean audio. The shock mount consists of a physical suspension system - elastic bands or rubber mounts - that holds the capsule assembly isolated from the metal stand mount. Desk vibrations, keyboard impacts, mouse clicks and any physical contact with the desk surface produce low-frequency mechanical energy that travels through solid surfaces to the microphone. A shock mount physically interrupts this path, preventing the energy from reaching the capsule. The difference in recordings with and without a shock mount is most noticeable during gaming sessions and typing-heavy content creation where keyboard noise is a constant background presence. The internal pop filter is a fine-mesh screen integrated into the microphone body directly in front of the capsule. Plosive sounds - the burst of air produced when pronouncing 'p', 'b', 't', 'k' and similar consonants - are attenuated by the filter before reaching the capsule, preventing the clipping and distortion that these air bursts cause on an unprotected microphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTap-Mute · Monitoring · RGB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-Latency · LED Status · NGENUITY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTap-to-mute is one of the QuadCast S's most practically useful features for live streaming and online gaming - touching the top surface of the microphone immediately mutes the input without navigating software menus or pressing a keyboard shortcut. The LED ring around the microphone body glows red when muted and returns to its normal RGB colour when live, providing an unambiguous visual confirmation of microphone status at a glance during a stream. The 3.5mm headphone jack on the base of the microphone delivers zero-latency monitoring: the microphone's audio signal is sent directly to the headphones from the microphone's own circuitry rather than being sent to the computer and returned via the audio stack. Computer-routed monitoring introduces a processing delay of typically 10-50ms depending on buffer settings - a delay that makes it disorienting to hear your own voice while recording. Zero-latency monitoring eliminates this entirely. The RGB lighting covers the upper portion of the microphone body and the base and is individually addressable at the zone level through HyperX NGENUITY software (free, Windows). NGENUITY also provides lighting synchronisation with other HyperX RGB peripherals for a unified desk aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat choice if you…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Stream, record podcasts or create content and want a single all-in-one USB mic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Want multiple polar patterns for different recording scenarios (solo, interview, group)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Need zero-latency headphone monitoring for real-time voice feedback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Want tap-to-mute with visual LED confirmation during live streams\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Want RGB that syncs with a HyperX desk setup via NGENUITY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider something else if…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✖\u003c\/span\u003e You need XLR output for a professional audio interface - the QuadCast S is USB only\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e✖\u003c\/span\u003e You don't need RGB and want a lower price - see HyperX QuadCast (non-S)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e✖\u003c\/span\u003e You record in a noisy environment - condenser mics are sensitive; a dynamic mic handles noise better\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand \/ Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyperX QuadCast S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapsule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondenser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolar Patterns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 - cardioid · bidirectional · omnidirectional · stereo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz - 20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C (USB-C to USB-A cable included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadphone Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5mm · zero-latency monitoring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTap-to-mute · LED status indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShock Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in anti-vibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePop Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRGB Lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes · HyperX NGENUITY (Windows)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStand Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8″ and 5\/8″ thread - fits most mic stands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscord · TeamSpeak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePC · Mac · PS4 · PS5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Years HyperX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBox Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHyperX QuadCast S microphone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB-C to USB-A cable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStand mount adapter (3\/8″ + 5\/8″)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand New - Retail Packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 Years HyperX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4-5 Working Days · Fully Tracked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maibo.uk\/product-category\/gaming\/\"\u003egaming accessories range at maibo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HyperX","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":54618467598673,"sku":"HMIQ1S-XX-RG\/G","price":160.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/3228\/2449\/files\/3671238253.webp?v=1787098962"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.wiredsupplyco.com\/collections\/microphones-podcast.oembed","provider":"WiredSupplyCo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}