He original versions The HyperX QuadCast microphones offered a ton of features at a sub-$200 price point, including multiple pickup patterns and programmable LED lighting. But recording quality maxed out at 16-bit/48kHz. The new QuadCast 2 bumps recording quality up to 24-bit/96kHz, while the QuadCast 2 S goes even further, topping out at 32-bit/192kHz.
The new versions are still priced under $200, though each has received a price increase. The QuadCast 2 now costs $149.99 instead of $139.99, while the QuadCast 2 S costs $199.99, up from $159.99.
Both mics now feature USB-C ports (the original QuadCast was microUSB), and while previous versions featured separate knobs for changing pickup patterns and adjusting gain, the QuadCast 2 and QuadCast 2 S have a single multi-function dial on the front that handles “gain adjustment, volume control, mic monitoring, and polar pattern selection.”
HyperX has also redesigned the shock mounts on the new models, making it easier to remove the microphones without having to unscrew or disassemble anything.
The new microphones retain the LED lighting of their predecessors. The QuadCast 2 is still limited to red LEDs that turn off when the microphone is muted, while the QuadCast 2 S features 100 multi-color addressable LEDs that can be controlled via HyperX’s Ngenuity desktop software to fit the aesthetic of a gaming room.
The QuadCast S is scheduled to be available today, but the higher-capacity QuadCast S 2 is expected to launch sometime in November.
