HyperX SoloCast Review and Sound Comparison: Compact, simple, affordable, and sounds great

[@에단-n2n]

Mandalorian Excerpt Comparison 4:10 - SoloCast 5:00 - QuadCast S 6:02 - Razer Seiren Mini

[@CERRYGREENBAY]

They sound exactly the same

[@에단-n2n]

@@CERRYGREENBAY I would say otherwise. The SoloCast sounds much more closed and compressed than the others, where as the QuadCast sounds the most open of them all (e.g. space in the room). The Razer Seiren Mini is quite similar to this, but a little more compressed. These are my opinions, at least. This is what I think though, and your opinions may vary :)

[@Kempatsu]

@@CERRYGREENBAY Solocast and Quadcast are the same. The Razer sounds inferior.

[@danpaul824]

Thank you, kind stranger

[@pradeepraghuraman4430]

@@CERRYGREENBAY Maybe you should use some good earphones to listen. The Quadcast S sounds the best (though that should be expected given the price) and the Solocast is also excellent with richer voice than the Razer one. The Razer seiren mini sounds muted, though it's still a decent option with the internal shock mount.

[@zdsensei7536]

I barely noticed a difference between the Quad and Solocast until the keyboard test and the Razer sound so narrow and low. Solocast is for sure a good one for the price.

[@DangDemos]

The keyboard sounded louder on the razer Aswell I feel like

[@l1ghtn1ng_zenith]

The fact that the keyboard test is basically the only difference, is prob because of the shock mount? (Because like half the kb sound was shaking sounds and not the clicky)

[@cheems2373]

I really hate when low price things get praises and then the company just agrees and puts a higher price

[@snake220]

It’s the same price-

[@maskononya9152]

@@snake220 exactly I don’t get this comment

[@avey3422]

@@tac90150 buy it on best buy then

[@ulfrinn8783]

Meh, don't use condenser mics for gaming anyway. People who market condensers for gaming and streaming are just trying to cash in on gullible consumers who do not know much about audio.

[@luckygojlia8886]

@@ulfrinn8783 it’s plug and play that’s all I needed to hear to want it 😂

[@goose4342]

I barely and I mean barely noticed the switch to the solo cast, it leveled out almost immediately.

[@panda_07]

@PLGE Shame yup

[@SpaceRanger21]

4:11 - HyperX SoloCast 5:01 - HyperX QuadCast 6:03 - Razer Seiren Mini

[@katt0906]

wow... this review was really clean and organized. Had every bit of info i needed, thanks!

[@9to5toys]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JustBidnez]

I was deadset on buying the seiren mini until I found out about the solocast and watched this video. Now I'm definitely getting the solocast. Take my like, good sir!

[@JustBidnez]

@Kobe got the same problem over here. Stocks were available for like 2-3 days for like $60 retail, and now it's sold out everywhere with resellers selling it for $110. And after watching this video, I really don't want to settle for the seiren mini.

[@Fideon]

Yeah, the shock mount on the Seiren Mini does work tho, you can definitely hear a difference against the SoloCast when typing.

[@mohammadamiri1769]

Virgin megastore should have it

[@Commander_Cat]

The seiren mini sounds very good when speaking near it.

[@dodge..]

@@Commander_Cat better than solo cast though?

[@snnerbakk1331]

The impact sounds is a deal breaker, but I bet some simple DIY can fix that. Plus it sounded much fuller than the razer one. The seiren mini sounds like my 20$ lav mic!

[@ljtech20]

A good boom arm and shock mount should do the job

[@playhouse5390]

I have a solution, i have this mic at home just bought it and kinda got upset because of the impact sounds but i remembered that the stand can tilt, so i tilt it to full on the right and it somehow removed the keyboard vibrations, while it still has keyboard clacks it totally removes the vibration, let me know if this helped you thanks

[@Tesseus]

@@playhouse5390 I don't get my mic until Monday but I will keep this in mind, thanks for the tip XD

[@TheGhostN7]

@@playhouse5390 this helped me, thank you.

[@popcoin5172]

just get a £10/$10 boom arm ez

[@boredeureka6361]

This made me realize that I've been using my Solocast facing the wrong direction LMAO

[@dodge..]

When you talk to people through a voice chat, is your voice clear for them?

[@westernpigeon]

LMAOO

[@Stormnado_]

Lmao

[@CoreLabRat2]

omg lol

[@daveyboy1978]

Shit same here lol

[@fastboarder2688]

I have both now, Solocast and the Quadcast. Solocast is a great mic. I am on the fence of keeping it though as I like the option of the adjustable gain on the Quad and I hate the blinking LED when on mute. Also, the Solocast doesn't really have an internal pop filter like the Quadcast but the plosives haven't been an issue. I do have mine on a mic boom arm though above my head, about 6 -10 inches away from my mouth so it is not viewable via the cam. Size, build quality, and sound are great.

[@WombatXD]

i mean. I just bought the solocast and its ariving on saturday. But thats beside the point. A 106 doller mic is gonna be better than a 60 doller mic.

[@WombatXD]

but i do agree that the solo cast is a great mic

[@conahscreations]

how's the solocast in terms of picking up keyboard and mouse noise when its on your boom arm? and do you have a shock mount attached? if so how does that impact the external noise levels? Been trying to find something that doesn't pick up my thumping keyboard sounds - currently using a dynamic microphone with an interface and even slight tapping on the lead causes earthquake-like soundwaves to whoever I'm causing lmao Thanks!

[@fastboarder2688]

@@conahscreations I believe it would be the same as the Quadcast (QC). The mic difference is that the QC has 3 capsules for the 4 polar patterns, the solocast has 1 for cardioid. Their capsules are the same for both mics. Only nice thing is the QC has the gain adjust on the mic. That said I am going to sell my QC as the it turns on all the time by itself triggered by something in Windows or USB. Can't seem to fix this quirk.

[@HEARDIFFERENT]

With Jordan’s voice everything can sound excellent. 👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥🔊🔊🔊

[@Jaypher]

I fully agree, he has a great voice so an average mic sounds great

[@chaffy5862]

True

[@Toniiovvs]

ong i cant tell which is better

[@shrekboy1014]

sus

[@danielmunro1442]

@@Jaypher sus

[@__vha]

I think the SoloCast actually sounds great. I currently use an AntLion Modmic with some HD58X but I wanted a mic that I could use with IEMs. I might just go for the SoloCast since the price point is very appealing and I'm sure with RTX voice enabled it won't be picking up any of that desk reverb.

[@aboody2873]

did you buy it ? and if you did does rtx voice block the vibraitons or No ? please answer

[@__vha]

@@aboody2873 yes to both questions, I use it for work calls and for gaming with friends. No issues.

[@aboody2873]

@@__vha thanks for the reply

[@aboody2873]

hi again did it block it with the boom arm or no ?

[@Lukesky2525]

@@__vha do you have it on your desk or on a arm

[@metamorphic1762]

4:10 5:00 6:02

[@miltakisgr4731]

Bro does the best reviews people can find. F to pay respect.

[@FREEZ_14]

F

[@robertfpv7733]

Seems pretty good might pick on up on Black Friday or Christmas 🎄

[@Commander_Cat]

The seiren mini sounds very good when speaking near it.

[@ThePavelleczek]

I don't know what filters / effects you have applied on samples recorded with different mics (if any), but Solocast sounds definitely best here, I would say Razer is rather flat and bland. Thanks for helping me choose.

[@Xbox_no_More]

Why do I watch these after I buy them?

[@WARofROSES]

Thank you for the review that was great. Could you recommend a shock mount for the Solocast by chance?

[@PeterKJRichterIMHO]

You can hear the difference - the Razor sounds like you were in a well etc, but at the end of the review, and you switched back to the HyperX Solo, you could heard the difference, and you voice sounded more mellow ;) Thanks fr sharing!

[@Not2SLiiCk]

Awesome vid ! Might be just me but I’d like to see you add in how they sound with it on a boom arm and closer to you . ( For the content creators )

[@isaacmarques5630]

Same

[@Boostioluciottv]

i seent it when hyperx tweeted it. so here i am.

[@brotherismad]

I found a free way so it barely picks up your keyboard heres the steps: first go to google and search up voice mod downloader then click on the first one and download it now open up voice mod and choose the clean voice changer which will make the microphone sound better then at the bottom of voice mod select the sound settings which is at the bottom of voice mod now go to reduce background noise and put it on the one you like the best and now your done your microphone will barely pick up your keyboard!

[@playhouse5390]

I found a solution on removing keyboard vibrations on the solocast mic, because the stand is able to be tilted, tilt the stand and the mic to the left or the right side and that should remove the impact noise, please let me know if this worked

[@Glennjamyyyn]

That never occurred to me! I just tried that on my own solocast and it worked perfectly! thank you so much! Is there any reason why tilting it reduces the impact noises?

[@jonathangamingyt3926]

I personally prefer using NVIDA Broadcast and it works for every microphone perfectly fine!

[@ShinjisPlasticChair]

Appreciate the review, I'm gonna be going with the Solocast !

[@9to5toys]

You’re welcome, enjoy it!

[@AndreziiinhU1]

This was some solid review! Great job

[@nachot6592]

It is $40 USD right now in Amazon and for the price, I'm seriously impressed.

[@BuyMeBud]

It’s 35 on Walmart!!!

[@opafernandes]

Solocast has a excellent sound but it's necessary a shock mount

[@Johnzuuu_]

3:50 I thought someone's knocking on my door, it's already 3am. I had to pause and rewind the video to make sure huhu

[@Etrafon]

Amazing review! Thank you for this info.

[@umm70000]

If you were to pick from the solocast and the seiren mini which would you recommend considering all aspects like price, build quality, sound, ect?

[@braveradanta]

both have same sound quality, in my opinion. if u have more bucks, go for hyperx solocast since it has mute button, usb c and flexible mount (it has 3/4 and 5/8 mic which is useful for mostly holder), but if it doesnt matter for you, go for razer seiren mini.

[@umm70000]

@@braveradanta I got the tonor q9 since it sounds good thanks tho

[@thehighway4671]

@@braveradanta Solo cast sounds cleaner.

[@Makarmache]

*it seems to me that what Razer Seiren Mini is better than mic HyperX SoloCast. what do you think??*

[@637hollow8]

Finally someone else makes it

[@howtoopenisitdone4596]

Thank U So Much For Your Dear Comments In Microphone... =)

[@Lexastarmie]

I have a quick question before I invest in this mic. The HyperX SoloCast. Does pushing the mute button on OR off create a sound into the mic for people to hear? It's such a weird thing to be bothered by, but I HATE it when my stream or friends hear me mute myself. They ask invasive questions, and I just want a mic that is quiet while toggling a button for muting. I can't seem to find ANY videos testing the ACTUAL pressing of the mute button.

[@9to5toys]

Great question! It's a capacitive "button" so there really isn't a button to press in you just have to make contact with it. Even the lightest bit of contact will activate it. If you tap it really hard, it will make a bit of a pop, but if you're really light, it's pretty much inaudible. Hope that helps!

[@Lexastarmie]

@@9to5toys Oh my gosh thank you so much!! Definitely gonna consider this mic then

[@arinewstoday3477]

@@Lexastarmie did u buy it? I want to know if I should get it !! :)

[@MkGyver-m8c]

I have heard it captures all the ambient sound, like the PC fans, the OBS noise reduction filter would solve that issue?

[@RKOONMANSOUR]

Is this good for KZbin audio only videos? Or just gaming?

[@9to5toys]

I've recorded a majority of my videos with this mic - I love the sound

[@MkGyver-m8c]

Did you use any sound filters in OBS or other software?

[@headphoneactivist]

great video, thank you.

[@QuikFlickOfficial]

What mic do you use?

[@justinsargalis928]

i am just starting to learn how to make music and i want to find an affordable mic to use and it seems like this mic os good for gaming and other stuff but how is it for recording music??

[@user-.u.]

I too am getting into music, im probably wrong here, but I don’t think a cardioid pattern is the best for recording instruments, and the solo cast can only record in cardioid. I hope I helped

[@DaveShaves44]

boom arm is a must for the solocast otherwise pick up wayyyyyy to much desk noise.... but, with a boom its a fantastic mic

[@9to5toys]

agreed!

[@sokifin01]

I was thinking about the razer and this one. The mute button got me to buy this one instead. I like to have a mute button on the microphone itself

[@Alexander-eq7xl]

I have the solocast and a problem with it since yesterday. It's touch mute button just doesnt work anymore. Yesterday it happened for the first time and I unplugged it and plugged it in again and it worked. But today it happened today and nothing seems to help.. does anyone have a fix? Cant find anything on google. Mic is only a few months old and really shouldnt be broken

[@real.cameronhall]

Can I put it on any boom arm? Do I have to use one that I can screw it into? I have one that will just have it pop in, will that work?

[@T1L3S]

Yes u can I watched a guy doing a review on it and he used a boomarm on this mic

[@T1L3S]

But Idk about the screwing or just putting the mic on one

[@hkvandeven]

solocast or Razer Serien X better?

[@dj-bd6ew]

Awesome video! I’m looking for a mic with similar quality but that WONT pic up background noise like keyboard and voices in the background, and recs?

[@9to5toys]

Thanks! You’d probably want to go for a dynamic mic then, one like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q52Qp6qlg6Z5pas

[@bju1]

Does the USB-C end plug into the computer or the microphone? Would I be able to plug this into a Mac without an adapter?

[@brendengates7477]

the usb c plugs into the microphone and the usb a plugs into the computer

[@arjunrk4573]

Would you recommend this microphone for V/o and podcasting?

[@retrogaming7118]

As a very budget option yes. As someone who owned this the sound quality is very good but try not to bump the table or desk because the impact sounds are quite annoying. If ur looking for a more mid range I’d suggest the hyperx quad cast, not the quad cast s just the quad cast. It depends on wha fits ur budget tho and what will work for u

[@thezombiepanda5065]

with an arm does it make the typing sounds lower?

[@Gutzonvalorant]

I only payed 45 at Walmart and it’s been amazing since i started streaming and making and recording videos 10/10 would recommend for beginning content creators

[@HardeepSingh-ih2sf]

Is it compatible with I phone?

[@parad1s3street]

So my questions are simple. Is this SoloQuest mic. A good mic for chatting in discord or streaming on twitch?

[@akmal6002]

yoo which should i buy ... hyperx solocast or fifine k670?

[@lordcandyandy]

Are you gonna do a comparison to the Razer Seiren Mini?

[@emmanuellopez8165]

he did do that

[@lordcandyandy]

Oh I just noticed sorry

[@Adrian-by6tr]

Is the solocast or auna mic 900 better ?

[@SwipesYT]

does anyone know if this mic fit into a shock mount?

[@osman2169]

This mic vs their quad cast which one is better

[@DIAYG]

Excellent video and fantastic comparison of the mics. Thank you.

[@alexc8726]

Question: Does it work on a Mac?

[@mixhellesousa]

Is a shock mount and Pop filter really worth it? its like 50 something € for me. Is it a good investment?

[@wolvestheslasherxx5875]

is this good for streaming?

[@Aspersiok]

Man sorry to bother but how do you set up your audio... your voice sounds crystal clear and I have the same mic it dosen't sound like that

[@HZGamingVR]

Thank you! Great Review :D

[@kriskhaira]

Can the LED on the HyperX Solocast be disabled? I'm worried it might be too distracting.

[@vmliidiomas]

does it connect with a canon sl3?

[@walkingconifer]

What would be the best mic for travel?

[@ashrule2034]

great video, super helpful! subscribed!

[@chefshay81]

Will this be good to broadcast radio and voiceovers

[@kingoftheworms3070]

I got this today, I’m exited to try it

[@lyneicehaynes4922]

I only doing singing with headset with microphone of Ez Voice.

[@bishopjackson2264]

How is this for gaming?

[@alishajuliane3382]

I’m excited for my mic!!! Might be coming today or tomorrow

[@MyName-pc7bk]

Did it come in yet?

[@zzzkarlzz]

Can i use it directly on my phone via usb c to usb c?

[@aaronmagdaleno2250]

Which is better the hyperx solocast or the razer seirin x?

[@Bibadabi]

Would like to know this too

[@Uub27]

I bought the solocast and it sounds worse then my webcam mic. It also picks up every single thing. Any help?

[@phurm9904]

Hey use a limiter for the sound picking up and the quality is just the microphone. Suffer alone.

[@Nauryto]

what stand are you using? maybe this genre of microphone holders/stands has a name? I can only find ones with the like, a hole where u place a microphone in, do u think that would work too on this mic?

[@hassanshaadhih2532]

Is this good for online teaching?

[@uramis00]

Great review. Earned my sub, thanks.

[@9to5toys]

Thanks for the sub!

[@alealle2138]

Hello, I've had this microphone for a few days and when I use it on my laptop, the person listening tells me that there is an echo, the same sentence is repeated many times and it ends up that nothing can be understood. Can you help me with an advice, what should I do? Thanks in advance

[@space5772]

Is this mic used for gaming or record? bc i just bought a asmr/record music mic and im looking for a gaming mic.

[@DK-ku7yk]

wich is better the solocast or the fifine k670 please tell me

[@Mike-yf4jq]

Fifine K670 is better,bro

[@mtvspec]

Which keyboard used in this review?

[@tomz58]

What about latency free monitoring?

[@DeBuDDi]

HyperX Quadcast vs HyperX SoloCast. which one good for content youtube like gaming/streaming/react videos?

[@blowedup3207]

Solo. Quad if you found it on sale, but be ready to buy some poppy filter and shocks mount with arm.

[@bacc8337]

is it just my earphone or the "s" sounds so sharp

[@keigeeguzman2107]

tysm for this vid i've now decided, what mic to buy tysm

[@DianaJakup]

Thank you, a great review, helped me to make a decision which mic to buy!

[@9to5toys]

Glad I could help!

[@Phil_the_pain]

Hi! Do the HyperX SoloCast work with Streamplify boom arm?

[@asafberger4108]

Can I connect it to a soundcard?

[@MrToddking1]

Solocast or siren mini

[@bloody9695]

Solo cast

[@jackfryar]

solo cast

[@MrToddking1]

Solocast for sure

[@7aemr]

a built in shock mount at this price is warranted. huge miss hyperx

[@ethanc5752]

How does this mic compare to the blue snowball? Should I upgrade from a blue snowball to the solo cast?

[@MoonOvIce]

I don't think in that case that would be too much of an upgrade. Maybe a Quadcast or Quadcast S would be a noticeable upgrade, but not even that much as far as sound quality goes.

[@kimann-bk4992]

Hello, I teach online and do podcast which one should I pick

[@alifaisal]

Hi. Will it work as plug n play on a MacBook Air (to be used in imovies) ?

[@9to5toys]

Yup! Just choose the SoloCast as the input.

[@sayokai8768]

@@9to5toys um if u could pick from solo or sieron x mini?

[@ramli1111]

if i were to turn the solo cast upside down would it drop or is the holder strong?

[@alix.144]

How do you take it out of the stand

[@Nevma]

Him: Mic review Me: 3:10 HIS MONITER IS MASSSSIVE

[@bloody9695]

What size shock mount should I get. Do you have a link to a good one?

[@bloody9695]

For the solo cast ofc :)

[@Nintendos]

can the usb c be coverted to usb 3 ? ans would i lose quality by doing so?

[@SkillsofAesthetics]

how about when you don't use a headset, does the mic pick off sounds from the stereo speakers from other people on the call when in conference or whatever?

[@9to5toys]

While it does have a cardioid pattern to pick up noise in front more, it would probably still cause issues if used in a conference call with speakers instead of headphones.

[@SkillsofAesthetics]

@@9to5toys damn.. any good mics for what I described? max around 100 price range

[@SkillsofAesthetics]

@@9to5toys blue yeti nano would have the same result you think?