HyperX Quadcast S USB Microphone Review (vs Blue Yeti & Rode NT-USB Mini)

This is my full review and test of the HyperX Quadcast S condenser microphone. This is an RGB USB microphone that works with PC, Mac, and many applications for gaming and live streaming. In this review, I will compare the HyperX Quadcast S against the Blue Yeti and the Rode NT-USB Mini microphones. This HyperX Quadcast S is great for gamers, live streaming, podcasting, and voice-over applications.
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0:00 - HyperX Compatibility
0:29 - About & Disclosure
1:07 - What's in the Box & Setup
1:30 - Rode PSA-1 Boom Arm Test (link below)
2:03 - HyperX Quadcast S Features
2:33 - Tap to Mute Button
2:54 - Polar Patterns (Tested)
5:00 - Headphone and Gain Control
5:29 - Plosives
6:10 - Proximity Effect
6:42 - Off-Axis Rejection (Keyboard)
7:22 - Handling Noise
7:51 - Specifications
8:58 - HyperX vs Blue Yeti vs Rode NT-USB Mini
10:35 - Final Thoughts (pros and cons)
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[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Here's my review of the HyperX Quadcast S. I also compared it with the Blue Yeti and Rode NT-USB Mini! Let me know what you think. Timestamps and links below: 0:00 - HyperX Compatibility 0:29 - About & Disclosure 1:07 - What's in the Box & Setup 1:30 - Rode PSA-1 Boom Arm Test (link below) 2:03 - HyperX Quadcast S Features 2:33 - Tap to Mute Button 2:54 - Polar Patterns (Tested) 5:00 - Headphone and Gain Control 5:29 - Plosives 6:10 - Proximity Effect 6:42 - Off-Axis Rejection (Keyboard) 7:22 - Handling Noise 7:51 - Specifications 8:58 - HyperX vs Blue Yeti vs Rode NT-USB Mini 10:35 - Final Thoughts (pros and cons) Affiliate Links to Gear: ►Boom Arm Recommendation (USA) - bhpho.to/3B3MoK4 ►Amazon UK - amzn.to/2WfRi7C ►Amazon Canada - amzn.to/3kg6fit ►Amazon AU - amzn.to/3B32VxV

[@bamm3967]

Do a video, this one vs the mv7. I know the mv7 is more but is the money worth

[@SpaceLegends]

I already ordered it from Amazon, I’m just binge watching reviews because I’m excited 🤣

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It's a great microphone, you'll love it. :)

[@eliasomdal8855]

Same lol 😂

[@allyx2987]

same here haha

[@SpaceLegends]

@@allyx2987 ive been loving mine, i hope you enjoy yours :D

[@Enzo-xc6kl]

Exactly what im doing right now 😂 this video is the best one so far of the 6 others that i watched

[@AaronMetallion]

What a fantastic in-depth review man! You called me out, I love the Blue Yeti's sound, and think the software is superior, but it would look completely displaced from my modern rgb setup. :D I think Hyper X sounds very raw and natural without any post processing. Going to keep an eye out for boxing day sales :) !

[@Mozzermarr10]

Great review. You convinced me (and this is after me watching like 10 reviews prior to yours).

[@spalicean]

Amazing Review! After a few too many hours of figuring out which to get, decision landed on this one. Sounds absolutely amazing and this review shows just how potent this mic is.

[@gwenleanne]

amazing review!! I've been debating a few different mics, and this was by far the most thorough and educational review for a newbie like myself! thank you!!

[@coffeecity11]

So much details thank you so much!

[@warlight96]

I've had this mic since 2019 when they came out, they've gotten down to about $120 USD from the $200 they were at. I've definitely found that with a pop filter it sounds amazing without any further adjustments. I love this thing and they really are slept on nowadays. I'll also attest to the customizability with some software. If you really want to take your sound into your own hands then with it being so sensitive and recording such a large frequency range, the sky is basically the limit for customization. I've gotten mine to sound almost indistinguishable to an SM7B for less than half the price and some work.

[@beefpancakez8097]

Hey would you mind telling me what adjustments you used, I’m getting mine soon so I’m a complete noobie

[@MellyVilleYT]

hi we need your settings. you gatekeeping?

[@warlight96]

Sorry, I didn't see the first reply asking for my settings. RIP. But if you're not looking to spend more money than on the mic, then there's lots of free EQ apps such as Equalizer APO. I used to use it but since have upgraded to a goxlr and dynamic mic setup. Settings are difficult. For most people, the "Cali smile" setup is usually fine, but if you want, the bass and broadcast sound crank up low and mid-tones. Around freq's of 900hz and lower. Make sure to listen to your voice while doing it so you don't over EQ your voice and sound muddy and gross.

[@warlight96]

@MellyVilleYT EQ APO also has a plug-in for voice visualization so you can see exactly what frequencies your voice sits in the most. I never messed with that, so you'll need to look up a video on it.

[@MellyVilleYT]

thankyou ! @@warlight96

[@joshuamajower467]

thanks dude, killer review! just picked one up.. feel pretty happy with my purchase after watching this!

[@ballistik_coffee_boy]

Hey man! thx for the great review... I ran out and got one of these two days ago. Best Buy had it on sale for $30 off for 4th of July so it was like $130, not a bad deal, and I'm loving this mic so far. (I needed one badly.) Thank you

[@RealGarrettLee]

Still enjoying it? Thinking about getting it myself!

[@ballistik_coffee_boy]

@@RealGarrettLee yes I use it on all my videos pretty much

[@Nerino]

Huge sale right now, ordered too. Can't wait, so I'm watching these videos. I hope I won't have trouble knowing what is front, I want to put it on my stand.

[@13n1304]

I would've like to see a comparison with better mic positioning. In my use case I want a smaller microphone and would be perfectly fine with lets say the NT mini in everyday use (meetings, gaming…) as long as I can properly position it when actually wanting to record something. But thank you for providing a high quality comparison nonetheless. IMO the hyper X sounds the best in this comparison after adding a deesser effect to my playback audio effects.

[@darkfaetarot]

Loved this review... I just bought the HyperX... It was a bit more expensive that the US in Europe but I wanted something I could rely on, high quality and to use on my desk

[@macperez2190]

Awesome review just bought this mic can’t wait to use!

[@LifesHealthyRecipe]

How do you like the mic?

[@necondaa]

I’ve had my QuadCast now for 2 months, I use it on my PS5 & it sounds great

[@AngelGutierrez-rb4ey]

Thank you for the review! You’ve sold it to me haha

[@HasanNiz]

Awesome video mate! Really detailed review and comparison, Blue Yeti here sounds surprisingly good

[@Darrin67]

Watching this review because Im thinking about purchasing this and I kept saying to myself "I know this dude. I know this dude. But from where?". Then it hit me at about the six minute mark of this vid that he's the InTheBlues guy. I subscribe to, and have seen over a hundred of your vids there.

[@haz1101]

I’ve tired both mics and I liked the HyperX Quadcast S better than the blue yeti. 1st of all at the time when I bought it was only $120 ( now back at original as of today). 2nd blu software crashes constantly hyperx is stable 3. Sound quality is a little better on the hyperx to me 4. It comes with a shock mount and pop filter (an easy $60-70 upgrade on the blu mic assuming you buy from them the shock mount for $50 and pop filter $10-20 depending on price). Another tip is to add the Nvidia Broadcast software as it really shines more with this mic than the blue yeti.

[@philscott7949]

Nice review thanks Shane. Is there any chance you will be the first to do a Tascam Mixcast4 vs R0DECaster comparison?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I will check out the Mixcast I haven't seen it yet! :)

[@arkieologist]

Can you compare this to the new Diety VO-7U UBS mic they released with RBG? Thank you if so! 🙏😃 Love your channel!

[@jeongyunho]

I love your voice lol xD the reason I kept watching , imma order the hyperx one tho!

[@haz1101]

Good choice I’m enjoying mine so far

[@csch92]

getting mine next week. i just wanted a simple microphone with a decent enough good sound and i think this does the job very well. since i use a sennheiser headphone i did not want a gaming headset anymore

[@mata4185]

Great review great seeing it in comparison with other mics

[@Voltroid69]

Great vid

[@Just2Ddude]

One tip I have RØDE PSA1 and this mic, you can tighten some scrue on the RØDE and it will work. Or add some weight 🤷‍♂️

[@happydayzee]

Hi! Does this mic work plugged into a USB hub for a MacBook air m1 with no dedicated USB port?

[@OpalGems]

that transition from mic to mic was fire

[@Crystal-Sound-Digital-Studio]

Just got mine yesterday and the only issue I have with this mic is that the cardioid setting feels reverted, meaning I'd much rather have the unidirectional on the back, not on the front where the logo is. Doing so, HyperX failed to promote itself since the viewer always looks at the backside of the mic which is kinda' stupid. I mean, I know what mic I have, I don't need to see the HyperX logo pointed at me all the time and I'd much rather have the settings knob towards me. Btw, is there any way to fix this so the cardioid option be activated at the mic's backside where the settings knob is located?

[@SpaceLegends]

This may be a dumb question but: You said that you can use the headphone jack to either monitor what you sound like or listen to sounds on your computer. With that in mind, could I set my laptops main output device to be that, allowing me to hear my alerts etc on obs?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

You can set the computer to use the mic as an audio device, yep!

[@SpaceLegends]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy thank you so much!

[@francogiulianopertile279]

The best review about this mic

[@velvyxz]

hey i was wondering if the tonor mic arm can hold the hyperx quadcast s sideways like that little mic at the top

[@vistauz]

Ever since the best video I have watched.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks!

[@Alpha3D_USA]

The Blue Yeti clearly offers a higher quality sound profile. The noise floor is so much better and the low to mid range sounds more full on the Yeti over the Quadcast IMO. Good video though bro. 🤙

[@uktulsa2349]

Hi, I've just bought this it's great but only let down is when plugged into my Samsung galaxy s20fe I can't monitor my voice through the headphones, but it records my voice fine. What can I do to resolve this please?

[@adliafiq8525]

Bought the Blue Yeti Nano and really happy with it because it got software on Logitech G Hub that I can tune the eq and got many filter such as noise suppresion, de-esser etc. Not sure about the HyperX.

[@devincampbell5007]

I’ve bought both the HyperX Quadcast S and the Blue Yeti X (the World of Warcraft version) and tried both to know which one I would like more. I prefer the HyperX so I am using that one I love the tap to mute, I prefer the look of it, I like that it has a built in shock mount, and I like that it has built in windscreen (I bought the PEMOTech for it which is an actual pop filter) I couldn’t tell the difference in sound quality. But I don’t find that comparison between the 2 to be too important for since they were bought for casual purposes like voice chat. Only comparison importance I find is the sound quality compared to headsets microphones

[@toucanhatesfurrys]

the sound quality is way different the blue yeti takes it by storrrrrrrrm

[@devincampbell5007]

@@toucanhatesfurrys Any suggestions on a proper fitting pop filter for the Blue Yeti X that is NOT a goose neck pop filter? I miss being able to use the World of Warcraft voices (which I wish the Quadcast S had)

[@toucanhatesfurrys]

@@devincampbell5007 i dont use it with mine so nah

[@devincampbell5007]

@@toucanhatesfurrys For me 🎙️ are incomplete without a windscreen or a pop filter. I have the furry windscreen for my Yeti but hated the gooseneck pop filter I bought for it (which those seem to be the only ones that work with it)

[@wolfstadt_]

The Quadcast S is so damn nice. Looks awesome and modern and the audio quality rivals some high end mics used in studios. 12/10 I love mine (got it in white instead of black)

[@OutOfBodyGaming]

Any chance you know if it's possible to use this is an input while I use a wireless headset for the output? As soon as I plug my USB Bluetooth receiver into my PC for my headset the microphone shuts off

[@Trashmastah666]

You need to set the right recording device from the windows or discord settings and it should work.

[@Expects_YT]

What pop filter should i get ?

[@YoNitroGaming]

can u wear headphones and use the mic

[@johnny_apple_7585]

what mic would you recommend to reject a lot of noise?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Rode Podmic or Procaster.

[@been6895]

When using for zoom classes do you require an audio interface to use this mic?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Nope, it's just a USB microphone. It will be the audio interface to the computer.

[@Glitterbeauties]

My yeti just broke! I wish they would fix the loose UBS port ugh 😭 now I’m looking for a new mic n staying away from blue bc they haven’t fixed it on the new X either

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

This is a solid microphone. I also have their new Duocast here for a review as well. I'll be posting that next. :)

[@thenordenviking8725]

Hi ,if I can get this HYPERX QuadCast for around 80 $ you think it's worth it?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I haven't tried that model before sorry.

[@micahmcclure3054]

Does it have side tone?

[@Hashtomte]

Quadcast and the Blue Yeti sounds so similar... I can't hear any difference really? Maybe the Quadcast make the pitch/voice brighter a tiny bit?

[@Mezthecreator]

Hey, please do you have a video on how to set this up like you did to get best sound quality

[@nothinguntouchedpodcast]

Have a blue yeti already and picked up the hyper for 35 dollars at pawnshop

[@mrbabwa906]

LETS GOOOOO I AM GETTING T TODAY

[@leshafield]

In your opinion, which is the best of the three?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

In what way? I covered my thoughts at the end :)

[@mernz4581]

So it's not a good choice to use HyperX Quadcast S for PSA1?

[@mani_9472]

Did you try it? Did it work?

[@qihannnnn]

@@mani_9472 it kinda works for me

[@mani_9472]

@@qihannnnn Yeah thank you, ended up getting it, it works okay-ish. You can try sticking something to the mic or to the end of the arm to act as a counterweight and it'll be perfect.

[@Contentvb]

hello ! how about the newer macs that only have usb type in built-in ? How to connect it with quadcast s sir?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Get a usb hub with some standard ports or a usb-a to usb-c adapter.

[@Contentvb]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy oh cool I really appreciate that

[@taskin666]

Can you pop this straight into an iPad with usb-c? Usb c to usb c basically

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It should work in that scenario if you have the correct adapter.

[@ELFARUS7]

the best review

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Many thanks 😀

[@theyeseniavillalta]

Do you think the hyper x pop filter is worth buying?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I haven't tried it but this mic works pretty well at controlling plosives, unless you're right up on it.

[@Eternal87-YTV]

On sale right now on HP site

[@cheshire_]

My quadcast doesn't sound nearly as good as every review I'm watching I tweaked obs/discord settings and all and still sounds like a cheap mic any idea why? I'm lost :|

[@sexy70886]

Same here!

[@SirTE0]

This is the Quadcast S, totally different from the standard and cheap Quadcast.

[@PooNinja]

WTL? What the lights? The lights seem gimmicky but it sounds nice and that’s the important part. I guess for a streaming gamer that would be a cool addition to the visuals.

[@angeltensey]

Most of it's features are gimmicks. Sound is decent, not more. Watch for XLR setup instead, because USB mics is a dead end.

[@arazon5941]

In the pc software u can turn the RGB off

[@alicechained210]

What is better for asmr blue yeti or this baby?!

[@lettuce2257]

I've seen many asmr people use blue yeti so I suggest that, their videos are always so well made too

[@alicechained210]

@@lettuce2257 i eneded up getting the blue yeti and it’s amazing !

[@lettuce2257]

@@alicechained210 Yay I'm glad it's good!

[@swivilposter8945]

What about the hyperx software program for this mic? I heard it's dogshit

[@Legacy_3]

Will it work with a xbox

[@ady8897]

yes

[@mahmutyilmaz5355]

After using my Lifecam 2000 for 10 years for microphone i ordered this thing

[@TheSpiritedFendron]

How do you like it? :3

[@mahmutyilmaz5355]

@@TheSpiritedFendron I must say the microphone quality is about the same level (yeah cringr but true) the only difference was, when i used microsoft lifecam you could hear everything in the house. It’s a good microphone the quadcast, but not that, what i thought it would be ..

[@TheSpiritedFendron]

@@mahmutyilmaz5355 got mine yesterday and I think it's crisp af. Ig we just have different tastes ^^

[@mahmutyilmaz5355]

@@TheSpiritedFendron nono the quality is good, but the sound quality of my microsoft cam (microphone) was really amazing, thats the problem

[@TheSpiritedFendron]

@@mahmutyilmaz5355 lifecam 2000 was released in 2009 and hyperx quadcast s was released in 2020. I just listened to a few yt samples and I know that you're living on pure copium rn

[@Chasling_]

7:17 I wish I heard this before getting it as a present...

[@TheSpiritedFendron]

It's not the end of the world, x and a lot of other streamers have an earrape sound when typing and no one is crying about it

[@Chasling_]

@@TheSpiritedFendron I fixed the background noises problems, but I just wish it sounded as compressed as some streamers mics.

[@TheSpiritedFendron]

@@Chasling_ you want a compressed sound..? why?

[@Chasling_]

@@TheSpiritedFendron nono. Idk how to explain it. Some people's hyperx quadrants sound like really good and mine sounds meh. Like hyperx review videos sound so good with them.

[@TheSpiritedFendron]

@@Chasling_ I wonder if there are mic setup vids, I haven't searched yet for mine either

[@ehsanbghd]

Nice

[@kristinapimenova7022]

Sounds better than the pro mic lol

[@seanssciencesociety2327]

yes

[@EmilyB5]

There's a electric noise on high frequency.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

on what?

[@UtopssAKAPJ]

so doesn't help me with white noise

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

What do you mean?

[@UtopssAKAPJ]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy doesn't reduce noise

[@Wall_ee-]

My blue yeti bit the dust

[@blazinmtbco719]

Buddy said i sound like a tin can with quadcast s 🤷‍♂️

[@ERROR-je1wv]

is it just me or it sounds better than his professional mic?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

My pro mic is worth $500 :)

[@el_semir]

Yeah it does, price doesnt matter

[@ERROR-je1wv]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy I don’t doubt that but tbh it do sound good and not whats expensive is always best id go for a technica mic i had quadcast s

[@TheRealDirtySkillz]

Anybody rap with this?

[@def-supreme5409]

HyperX Quadcast S USB is horrible; you can't turn off that stupid red light without muting the mic; only useful for those childish gamers.

[@FenderJaguar66]

Yes you can turn it off in the HyperX software.

[@def-supreme5409]

no worries; returned back to Walmart

[@vohbe]

I love this mic it’s just beautiful looks so much better than the yeti to me at least

[@d4mterro320]

Let's be honest. Most of you in the comments want to be asked "What mic do you use" And be able to say "Blue YETI" ;)