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HyperX QuadCast is available this week

HyperX, known for their intense ram and responsive keyboards, oh and of course there incredible headphones have announced that the QuadCast USB Microphone, has arrived in Australia, giving gamers of all levels another way to make their voice heard.

The microphone is priced at $219 and available through JB Hi-Fi starting this weekend and with its multiple supported modes and platforms it is one to look for.

“Over the years, HyperX has become synonymous with gaming. Our continued efforts have created a range of high-performing peripherals for gamers,” said HyperX. “With the introduction of the HyperX QuadCast microphone, our team is showing its continued dedication to gamers, streamers and casters alike.”

With a built in headphone jack, it could easily become the mic of choice for streamers of all levels, given that it has PlayStation 4 compatibility as well, that is a huge selling point. As specs are important, here is the full list of specs for both the mic and the headphone output.

Microphone

  • Power consumption: 5V 125mA

  • 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: 364g

  • Total with USB cable: 710g

Headphone Output

  • Impedance: 32 Ω

  • Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz

  • Maximum power output: 7mW

  • THD: ≤ 0.05% (1kHz/0dBFS)

  • SNR: ≥ 90dB (1kHZ, RL=∞)

You can learn more about the mic, over on the HyperX website.