HyperX QuadCast S vs Endgame Gear XSTRM mic comparison

Here I'm comparing the HyperX Quadcast S and the Endgame Gear XSTRM microphones. These are two fantastic microphones for a number of reasons. They both have great sound, for example, as well as awesome RGB lighting, included shock mounts and pop filters and much more besides.

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See the HyperX Quadcast S on Amazon:
Amazon US - https://amzn.to/3lO2HmT
Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3lKVK68
Amazon CA - https://amzn.to/36Sskga
Amazon DE - https://amzn.to/3pIE4ud
Amazon FR - https://amzn.to/2UEbfkB
Amazon IT - https://amzn.to/3lPLYj6

This microphone includes a number of nice features that make it stand out from the usual microphones out there. This includes:
A built in pop filter to help take the pops out of your speech
A built in shock mount which reduces knock sounds
A touch to mute mic button (no clicks)
Easy access gain controls
An included attachment for mounting on any standard boom arm (3/8-inch and 5/8-inch thread)
Two zone RGB lighting adjustable in software

Highlights include:
Decent sound capture with upto 48Khz sample rate
Easy on the eye aesthetics
Nice features and great looks
Good build quality
RGB looks good on stream

Lowlights:
You can see the hotspots on the mic from the RGB lighting
Can capture a bit too much background audio
Green goes see-through with chroma filters

Specs of the HyperX Quadcast S include:
PC, PS4™, and Mac® compatible
Power consumption 5V 220mA (white light)
Sample/bit rate 48kHz/16-bit
Element Electret condenser microphone
Condenser type Three 14mm condensers
Polar patterns Stereo, Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Bidirectional
Frequency response 20Hz–20kHz
Sensitivity -36dB (1V/Pa at 1kHz)
Cable length 3m
Weight Microphone: 254g
Shock mount and stand: 360g
Total with USB cable: 710g
Lighting RGB (16,777,216 colors)
Light effects 2 zones2
Connection type USB-C to USB-A
Headphone Output
Impedance 32 Ω
Frequency response de 20Hz à 20kHz
Maximum power output 7mW
THD ≤ 0.05% (1kHz/0dBFS)
SNR ≥ 90dB (1kHZ, RL=∞)

Ngenuity software https://www.hyperxgaming.com/unitedki...

Endgame Gear XSTRM USB mic
Sure, this mic has RGB but it also has a lot of other cool features including AI noise cancellation to block out noise and prevent you picking up things you don't want to. Which is really neat.

Features of the Endgame Gear XSTRM USB mic include:
24-bit and 192kHz sampling rate
Touch-sensitive Mute Button
Built in shock mount system
Detachable pop filter
Gold-plated Capsule 20 mm Microphone capsule with cardioid pattern.
Detachable USB-C cable
integrated LED indicator for volume levels
12 different lighting profiles with 10 different colours and a cycling mode


Highlights of this microphone for me:
Superb sound capture quality
Interesting AI noise cancellation
Good looking style and excellent features

Lowlights:
Mic monitoring with AI noise cancellation turned on results in echo.

Please note links listed here include affiliate links which may earn me a commission. Find out more below.*
Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3ARpLvu
Amazon US - https://amzn.to/3AXo13R
Amazon FR - https://amzn.to/3cjLX7l
Amazon IT - https://amzn.to/3Obibic
Amazon DE - https://amzn.to/3yGAvKp
Amazon CA - https://amzn.to/3yGsVzz

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See the official site here - https://www.endgamegear-shop.co.uk/xstrm



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