HyperX QuadCast Gaming & Streaming Mic Review / Test

Today we’re looking at the new mic from HyperX which is a direct competitor to the Blue Yeti, the QuadCast. This is a USB Multi-pattern condenser microphone designed as a Streaming Mic, Gaming Mic, and Discord Mic. The mic does a decent job at rejecting background noise (while on the cardioid polar pattern), and the shock mount also does a decent job at rejecting bumps of the desk. However, the mic does suffer from serious plosive issues. The A/D conversion maxes out at 16-bit/48kHz, and all around it’s just an alright mic, in my opinion.
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00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Disclaimers / Price / Setup
00:47 - What’s in the Box
01:10 - Build Quality
02:03- Specifications
02:21 - Polar Pattern Test
03:27 - Background Noise Test
03:36 - Desktop Stand Test
04:03 - Proximity Effect / Distance Test
04:15 - Plosive Rejection Test
04:27 - Latency Test
04:58 - Noise Floor Test
06:19 - Windows 10 Test
06:37 - Music Test
08:00 - Pros & Cons
09:04 - Overall thoughts
09:42 - Recommendation / RANT!
11:04 - Outro
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omfg i just watched like 10 reviews and now yours and its the only one that actually tested relevant things

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[@itsCalamari]

Wow finally an actual mic test with different distances, keyboard noise, etc. Thanks! Really helpful.

[@osman2169]

I think I saw you on the other video in the comments that talked bad bout this microphone when it is in the wrong mode.

[@woke657]

@@osman2169 no one is gonna use stereo, ofc he is right (I use stereo for trolling but still, no one else does)

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[@justheathers]

Thank you so much for another thorough review and the recommendations in this one! P.S. Love the guitar!! 😍 And massive congrats on 100k! Thank you so much for all your hard work & commitment to quality in creating this incredible resource that has helped so many, including me, & will continue to help others on their audio journeys! So proud to be a part of your community!

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[@NJBoden]

The mic stand threading and shock mount to me makes it a much more complete package than the Yeti. Not looking like a horse suppository helps too. I moved on from the Yeti and use XLR mics now, but if I could go back in time I’d take this over the Yeti. Thanks for the review, and congratulations on 100,000 subscribers!

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[@chief_exe]

First mic review where the reviewer gets so deep into testing he makes a new mixtape on it.

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[@Kenoji8]

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[@TheLTGamer]

Absolutely love the review! I saw the mic in the back of your podcast. I love the chords and the song you made using the microphone and it sounds amazing. Great review!

[@sigurdisbeck2006]

extremely helpful even two years later, thank you for this awesome demonstration!

[@kcwilsontechbench5456]

WOW, you knocked this one right out of the park, especially when you talked about the microphones FOUR POLAR PATTERNS. Thank you Bandrew for all that you do and it's about time that someone with a great and well-rounded understanding on "What Does a Microphone truly need to have a great sound, ONE POLAR PATTERN 😎. I'm looking and do I see a 100,000 on the SUBS. CONGRATULATIONS brother you truly deserve it, You are the MAN. So remember this: You got the Juice now Bandrew, You got the Juice. THANKS.

[@theAIA]

I always search for that full bass, strong and clean radio/podcast sound, similar to the fullness of proximity effect when using dynamic mics, and for years I miss that in your videos, maybe because you remove or decrease them or its just your voice is naturally has not that deep tone. But today, with this mic particularly, finally I hear what I wanted to hear from a mic after couple of years and almost 100+ of your mic reviews For the first time in your videos I hear a mic that has clean fullness right out of the box, even with your thin/sharp voice tone! WOW!

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[@BrownDumpling]

Bruh thank you for actually saying what key switch you're using in the keyboard in this review. Too often reviewers say 'this is what it sounds like when typing!' but that tells us literally nothing! MX blues are a good example of a fairly common loud switch as well!

[@ambientvirtual]

What a great review! Actually testing all the potential issues without ANY wasted explanation in between.

[@MrGamer354]

I was just about to get this mic. But thankfully you convinced me to find other options. Thanks man your reviews are very helpful

[@shanomo6662]

Appreciate all your hard work on these vids, was a toss up between this and the yeti for me, but you cleared that right up!

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My entire audio setup for game recording is based on your reviews. I just love watching your videos!

[@gli7chy497]

these are the funniest review videos. I mean all is super useful for sure and I'm very glad you made this review including a showcase of its stereo setting and how far away it picks up your voice but it still has a little comedic value and I love it

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[@competetodefeat4610]

Congrats on 100k! A silver play button well deserved!

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Congrats on 100l subs Bandrew. Keep up the great work of throwing mic boxes around.

[@chrisriker8186]

Love how detailed your videos are. Keep it up!

[@waynenakanishi971]

A decent mic in my opinion. I'm sticking with my at2005usb since I live in the dorm and have noisy roommates. Dynamics are pretty good for someone who lives with roommates. BTW, congrats for the 100k subs!

[@ResayDota]

Have you considered the Samson Q2u?

[@dioakata]

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[@wheezingwyvern538]

Thank you for doing this! I'm newer into looking for these specs and stuff so I'm still learning the details of the audio world. But I was on the fence about dropping the money for this microphone but you've helped me out! I actually will use two of those different recording modes so this was very helpful!

[@ReyGamingFTW]

super helpfull, firstime watching your videos, amazing! thanks for a good and honest review!

[@cthonias]

I'm getting it because the S looks so cool with the RGB lighting effects. Thanks for this review. I wouldn't have gotten it just for form/design alone. I'm happy to hear it's a great microphone, too.

[@Fulkren]

i love that you tested recording music as well.

[@ReinQuest]

Thanks helps my decision. I think you asked what drew us to it. I liked the way it indicated mute and the suspension mount. It does seem to have a bunch of stuff I don’t need and didn’t know about.

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[@yasuh4550]

Thanks for the greeting. It's been a while since I (a gamer) felt this welcome.

[@bryanssj3949]

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[@insaniac9956]

Thank you for the excellent review, To put some perspective on why I want a mediocre 4 pattern mic instead of a good 1 pattern mic: I'm buying this for a single specific purpose That I don't intend to do more than once a month (Conference calls) But If I buy a mic for that that doesn't have other polar patterns, then it's only useful for that limit usage. Having the other options means I might be getting more use out of this.

[@avonire]

probably gonna buy one. hella useful review man. thanks

[@JayDubSlays]

i paused the video at 4:22 to let you know your reviews are amazing and extremely helpful! Keep up the good work!

[@BrianSlosson]

I am glad I was not the only one that did the same thing and thought the same exact thing here.

[@vastmind4561]

You do an AMAZING JOB reviewing mics. Keep it up!

[@nate_ock]

I just bought this mic. Thanks for the review, very helpful.

[@logansmailes3164]

How is it? Thinking about buying it!

[@nate_ock]

@@logansmailes3164 It sounds great, solid build quality, and the build in shock mount is quite nice. Also, the included adapter for the boom arm feels pretty solid in hand. Hope that helps!

[@cossicrots4290]

Thanks for making an actual decent, reliable, and watchable mic review! You really helped me out here.

[@SyncAndPost]

Congratulations on the 100k mark Bandrew!

[@carlosbucheli7569]

Thanks a lot for your reviews, I've carefully watched many of them and your favorite mics article. I was looking for a nice-looking mic and a good price-quality relation for my job meetings, webinars, recording my on-site tech-talks and starting with some podcasts (with a guest across the desk from time to time). The HyperX QuadCast is the chosen one! lml

[@milindchandwe8580]

Congo man! 100K Subscribers Finally. Hope to hit a million soon. Peace!

[@AlirioSilva]

Wow! I was enjoying the review until, boom! You started singing. Then, I was really enjoying the review. I wasn't expecting such a great voice and musical instrument playing. Thanks for the review! I'm glad I got to see/listen to how the mic performs.

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[@rjpatao8367]

Watching this after I just bought the mic, really helpful, wish I saw this sooner but at least the mic looks cool...? Lol great video man I am gonna go to you every time I need a tech review.

[@PedroNCampos]

bro I will never buy a microphone without check your channel. I really appreciate youre sincerity about it! Thank you and keep going that way!

[@UntrainableWizard]

Thank you so much for the review, I've been looking through Microphones to find one for replacing my headset and to do a bit more professional work, and this showed up. As my headset is a HyperX headset, I wanted to know if this microphone lived up to the HyperX standards, or if it actually worked for more than 2 weeks without having to send a report to HyperX to say "My left ear and sound card are dead" to then immediately get sent replacements because it's so broken that they don't even need evidence their devices don't work at this point... Sorry, rambling. Thank you for the review, seriously, this just saved me a little bit of money, I think I'm just going to continue looking into the Yeti. Voice acting, music, and just chatting with friends, so I feel it's the best option at this point (especially since- as you said- most mics ARE just Yeti rip offs that want the same features so they can ride that wagon).

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You are the only place I come to for mic reviews

[@Tutenchi]

Just got this mic. Love it..! 💘

[@HassanOmariprofile]

Nice, just what I wanted to know, great review

[@chaoticwes462]

I NEED TWENTY POLAR PATTERNS! Congratulations on 100,000 subscribers! Definitely well earned. Do you have any thoughts on the CAD M179 by any chance?

[@damolin77]

Awesome Job and congrats on 100k

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I'll never buy a desktop mic but you're so entertaining that I watch them anyway.

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Very professional review, I LOVED IT

[@Nerino]

Woow the guitar sound is awesome, I've just ordered this microphone, RGB version because of a big sale. Not for music, just for doing videos. I like the sound of talking to it, can't wait to test it out

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[@PurpleGuy16]

This is probably the best mic review I've seen.

[@nillerg0d_]

That Riff you made with the guitar was pretty damn good 🤘

[@Podcastage]

Thanks man.

[@AdamInouye]

Congrats on 100k!

[@monsour1900]

Congratulations on the silver 100k milestone Bandrew! May I ask... of all the USB mics you reviewed, which among them has a full bodied sound with smooth highs and zero latency monitoring for voice over? My voice is a bit bassy. Thank you :)

[@SleepyDogg]

Usb mics I'd recommend rode Podcaster, shure mv7, and samsun q2u.

[@RachelKeijzer]

Really nice review! Thanks :D

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Congratz on 100K! Here’s to 1M 🍻

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Thanks so much darkmew.

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Hey Congrats On 100K Subscribers Bandrew

[@competetodefeat4610]

I was going to ask if you were going to review this but since I noticed it sitting there in your last podcast I assumed it was coming at at some point :D

[@Tr1pOfficial]

Great review man thank for all the info

[@bettykuan7039]

hi sir! keep up the good work with your videos! do you recommend the blue yeti or hyperx quadcast?

[@MohitKumar-sr2zq]

Congratulations End last you clear the milestone 👍

[@oorcinus]

Jesus christ, finally, this has to be the only sensible microphone review i've seen today.

[@ChazzRavenelle]

PREACH! 👏👏👏 The multi-faceted trend for "gaming/streaming" USB microphones is such a gimmick and totally unnecessary. Cardioid/Supercardioid/Hypercardioid would be far more acceptable for gaming and I often wonder why pro audio manufacturers don't think of this.

[@Littleandr0idman]

The same goes for anything that's "gamer" branded really. The gamer aesthetic itself is vomit inducing

[@x-bit_asmr_scripts]

@@Littleandr0idman you dont like how it looks? i think its one of the best looking mics out there.

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Congrats on the 100k

[@luluspooky2465]

You've helped me so much thank you!!!

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congrats! You just hit 100k Subscribers :)

[@CalebLegend]

freaking finally100k subs btw possibly review the tonor q9?

[@MrSamT]

Came here to see a review about the mic, and liked it because of the music. Niceee!

[@kalzu1555]

Hey, would you recommend this with a price under 100 even though recordin music with this isn’t the greatest? I’m just wondering if the sound quality is that good compared to lower price.

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The quality of your videos is through the roof *.*

[@LiloVLOG]

Man, Stereo is very cool for music, check again

[@tomidrozdec9787]

Ikr it's sounds good!!

[@padre3585]

@@tomidrozdec9787 depends on your voice :D

[@18CC]

no, it's a marketing product. You buy this because there is a sticker hyper X.

[@comkioxd]

@@18CC no i would buy it because it sounds good tf are you on about

[@theNecksLevel]

I'm so glad to hear you agree with what I thought about this mic, haha. (I don't own it, was just making assumptions)

[@BenjiDWJ]

Awesome review as ever man! 😁.

[@The9KChannel]

YOOOO the singing is the cherry on the top! what a GOATED review channel

[@IceDragon67]

Just so you know, I deeply appreciate that now you never miss a 'diddly did' in these reviews! You are awesome!

[@ChrysDaKat]

out here looking for review, got a free front seat to him performing singing aswell. A+

[@Leowulfs]

As an audiophile (at least for headphones) I consider gaming headsets an abomination. However, I've really liked what HyperX has done with their headsets. Well priced, well built, very comfortable and they sound okay. I actually like the company. I'm saying this to preface how much I dislike this mic so I don't sound negatively biased. Just like you said, it's a light mic. I think it feels extremely cheap and I was certain it was all plastic because of how thin and light the microphone feels. I don't think any microphone that's $139 ($154 with tax) should feel this cheap. Unless it's some hidden gem of a mic that performs like an SM7b but comes in the world's cheapest body, I repeat, no $154 mic should feel this cheap and weigh so little. With the Yeti being $69 on a deal right now and frequently being $79 with a free game promo every year, these Yeti copies are shooting themselves in the foot. Oh and I feel like the shock mount and internal filter are mostly for show and just part of the mics aesthetic. It does poorly with plosives and you can hear vibrations and handling noise on the stand and even when I had it on my mic arm. Oh speaking of, I can't use this with a Blue Compass because it doesn't weigh enough which is a bummer. They never sound better, they're never built better and they cost more and I don't even like the Yeti much. Thanks for the video and congrats on the play button!

[@Podcastage]

Great analysis and insight. I also wanted to love this because I think the Cloud II are great. But it left a lot to be desired. I tapped it with some metal and it sounded like metal and it was cold to the touch. Perhaps it’s just a metal coating on plastic mold? I don’t know. But it’s stupid light.

[@yame1]

Hey nice vid. I actually would like to know what boom arm you used with the microphone, that would be really appreciated!

[@OUTSKATE69]

I don't know why people don't do Background noise and proximity pick up test thank you for actually Labbing it out

[@talkingbuffalo]

What kind of cans are you using for this review, and replacement ear pads? (Congrats on 100K subscribers)

[@Podcastage]

Thank you very much Moran. Appreciate the kind words. When monitoring though the mic I was using the Phillips SHP9500

[@juno1597]

Damn, this guy would prob be my best friend IRL. Thanks for the video.

[@ds99]

Really great review. Thank you.

[@Podcastage]

You're welcome. Thank you for the kind words.

[@Kragatar]

They should call that mic the Red Yeti, lol. Same features, similar sound quality, same target audience. I like the part at the end helping people free their minds from marketing hype.

[@nerfshaman]

Your reviews are amazing

[@CitizenXFR]

Hi Podcastage! Happy gaming earthling with this mic for a year now and your review helped at the time. I have a challenge though. Using a USB mic means no PC audio card compatibility. Would you have a video that covers gaming/streaming microphones that would be compatible with the likes of creative soundblasterX sound cards (ie plugging with 3.5 jack)? Maybe that is not possible existing but I would love if you could cover this topic or have any suggestions! Great many thanks and keep up the fun work! Best, Cx

[@CamsHideOut]

I can’t wait to get mine, it’s coming in 3 days!!!!

[@miniteqc]

man u just start singing i was sold hahaha excellent video

[@JONNIOSJL]

I DO REALLY LOVE U❤❤ REMEMBER I ASKED U ABOUT THAT MIC😂😂