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HyperX is bringing new streaming gear to content creators

Luke Henderson

HyperX have been known to make a set of gaming headphones or a mice, even the odd keyboard, but their next wave of hardware is new for them, as they are stepping up to help out streamers of all skills.

The new line up consists of two items the Audio Mixer and the Vision S. The Audio Mixer is exactly what it states, a device that will let you take in a few different sources and mix them, before outputting the now preferred audio mix to your stream.

The unit is an all-in-one device, that comes complete with a XLR input for a higher quality mic connection and support for 24-bit audio. There are three faders, with volume knobs for additional controls, but the best thing is that it does not require any additional software to use. You just need to connect it to your PC or Mac and it will detect it and then you are good to go.

The Vision S webcam sports a Sony Starvis 8mp sensor, meaning that you can capture video in 4K, thought your streaming setup may not broadcast it at that level. The camera also sports a 90 degree field of view, which should keep all your streaming antics in shot and to ensure that you are looking the best, it sports a great autofocus. There is also a magnetic camera shield for you to place over, should you want to ensure no one can see you when you don’t want them to.

The camera is out this week, but the Audio Mixer has no release date at this time. The Vision S camera has a RRP of $359. As tech specs are important, here are the details for both pieces of hardware.

HyperX Vision S Webcam Specifications:

Part Number: 75X30AA

Camera Specifications

  • Total Megapixels 8 MP

  • Focus Type Autofocus

  • Diagonal Field of View (dFoV) 90°

  • Tilt Range 45°

  • Swivel Range ±90°

  • Compatible Operating Systems Windows 10; Windows 11; mac OS 10.10 or later; Chrome OS™

Connections and Features

  • Connection Type USB-C® 3.0

  • Special Features HDR support via NGenuity; Tripod support; Sony STARVIS™  

  • CMOS sensor technology; Windows Hello support

  • Lens Privacy Capabilities Attachable

  • Certified Collaboration Software Zoom

Physical Specifications

  • Width 45mm

  • Depth 93.3mm

  • Height 61.92mm

  • Weight 259g

  • Weight (with cable) 314g

  • Cable Length(s) and Type(s) 1.8m USB-C® to USB-A, USB 3.0

HyperX Audio Mixer Audio Interface Specifications:

Part Number: 73C12AA

Connections and Features

  • Microphone input(s) 1x XLR / ¼” TRS combo jack, 1x 3.5mm

  • Line input(s) 1x 3.5mm

  • Headphone output(s) 1x 3.5mm

  • Line output(s) 1x 3.5mm

  • USB connection USB-C®

  • USB specification USB 2.0 (high speed)

  • USB audio class UAC 2.0

  • Sampling rate(s) 96kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz

  • Bit depth(s) 24-bit, 16-bit

  • Controls Input gain faders: XLR / ¼” TRS microphone, 3.5mm    microphone, 3.5mm line input Input mute buttons: XLR / ¼” TRS microphone, 3.5mm microphone, 3.5mm line input Output volume knobs: headphone, line output Output mute buttons: headphone, line output 48V phantom power button

  • Power supply 5V, 500mA (USB)

  • Power consumption 5v, 345mA

  • System compatibility Microsoft Windows 10 (build 1703) and newer, macOS

XLR Microphone Input

  • Input type Balanced, mono

  • Input impedance 6.8 kΩ

  • Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz

  • Gain range 1dB - 50dB

  • THD+N ≤0.1% (at 1kHz/0dB Gain)

  • Noise ≤-88dBFS (at 0dB Gain, A-weighted)

  • Dynamic range ≥88dB (at 0dB Gain, A-weighted)

  • Phantom power 48V/6.8kΩ/10mA

¼” [6.35mm] TRS Microphone Input

  • Input type Balanced, mono

  • Input impedance 6.8 kΩ

  • Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz

  • Gain range 1 - 50dB

  • THD+N ≤0.1% (at 1kHz/0dB Gain)

  • Noise ≤-88dBFS (at 0dB Gain, A-weighted)

  • Dynamic range ≥88dB (at 0dB Gain, A-weighted)

3.5mm Microphone Input

  • Input type Unbalanced, mono

  • Input impedance 2.2 kΩ

  • Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz

  • Gain range -12dB - 34dB

  • THD+N ≤0.1% (at 1kHz/0dB Gain)

  • Noise ≤-91dBFS (at 0dB Gain, A-weighted)

  • Dynamic range ≥91dB (at 0dB Gain, A-weighted)

  • Microphone bias 2.7V, 2.2 kΩ, 500uA

3.5mm Line Input

  • Input type Unbalanced, stereo

  • Input impedance 14 kΩ

  • Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz 

  • Gain range -8dB - 36dB

  • THD+N ≤0.1% (at 1kHz/0dB Gain)

  • Noise ≤-88dBFS (at 0dB Gain, A-weighted)

  • Dynamic range ≥88dB (at 0dB Gain, A-weighted)

3.5mm Headphone Output

  • Output type Unbalanced, stereo

  • Output impedance 32 Ω - 600 Ω

  • Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz

  • Maximum output power ≥22mW

  • THD+N ≤0.1% (at 1kHz/0dBFS, A-weighted)

  • Noise ≤-91dV (A-weighted)

  • SNR ≥95dB (at 1kHz/0dBFS, A-weighted)

  • Crosstalk ≥70dB (at 1kHz, RL=32 Ω)

3.5mm Line Output

  • Output type Unbalanced, stereo

  • Output impedance 4.7 kΩ

  • Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz

  • Maximum output level 1Vrms

  • THD+N ≤0.1% (at 1kHz/0dBFS)

  • Noise ≤-95dV (A-weighted)

  • SNR ≥95dB (at 1kHz/0dBFS, A-weighted)

  • Crosstalk ≥100dB (at 1kHz, RL=4.7 kΩ)

Physical Specifications

  • Length 144mm

  • Width 140mm

  • Height 59mm

  • Weight (Mixer) 486g

  • Weight (XLR cable) 187g

  • Weight (USB cable) 45g

  • Weight (3.5mm audio cable) 21g

  • Cable length(s) and type(s) 3m XLR, 1.5m USB-C to USB-A, 1.2m 4-pole 3.5mm audio