How to Use the HyperX QuadCast Microphone

The HyperX QuadCast is a full-featured standalone USB condenser microphone. This Quick Start Guide will help you get set up and started.

Polar Patterns
Four selectable polar patterns are available, including Stereo, Omnidirectional, Cardioid, and Bidirectional. Set the switch to the pickup pattern you need.

Stereo
If you’re recording something with vocals or instruments that you want output in 2-channel stereo, then select the stereo setting. While in this mode, the QuadCast will record audio as a stereo image, so you can easily record stereo audio without needing a second microphone.

Omnidirectional
Select this pattern to select if you want to record all the sound in the entire room for things like a conference call or a multi-person podcast. Omnidirectional captures sound from all directions.

Cardioid
For things like single-person streaming and voiceovers, select the cardioid pattern. This is best for a single audio source directly in front of the microphone.

Bidirectional
If you’re recording a face-to-face interview, the bidirectional pattern will be the setting you want to use since it captures sound from the front and back.

Tap to Mute
A convenient tap-to-mute sensor lets you simply tap the top of the mic to mute it. The LED indicator makes it easy to tell whether you’re muted. If the LED indicator is lit, the mic is active, if it’s off, the mic is muted. Knowing your mic status will help prevent embarrassing on-stream accidents.

Headphone Monitoring
The headphone output allows you to monitor your microphone output on a headphone. Just plug a headset into the back of the QuadCast and you can hear what is being captured. Mic monitoring can be disabled on PC and Mac. Consult manual for instructions based on your OS.

Mount Adaptor
The QuadCast comes with a 3/8 and 5/8 inch mount adapter that fits most mic arms. Remove the screw connecting the mic to the stand. Attach the mount adapter, and the QuadCast and its built-in shock mount can now be attached to the boom arm.

[Plague_Doc]

The tapping feature is something that is really brilliant for streamers. not that I do stream but the LED's showing if its on can be big to avoid privacy issues.

[USMCKong]

Just bought this. Best gaming/streaming mic I’ve ever used.

[ilkoallexandroff]

Ok, that’s cool, I think I found my microphone for live streaming! Cheers from Japan!

[aCookieGod]

I realized I can plug in my Cloud Alpha's into this and it changed my life. I have sidetone now and the wire doesn't need to be plugged into the back of the PC.... best EVER

[lumineani]

So happy to have this as my first microphone! Being a beginner music writer this will help me get a way smoother start 🔥🔥🔥

[jordan]

Excellent guide and one of the reasons I will continue to support HyperX. Great work guys and I love my Quadcast!

[saascha]

Im using this mic since christmas everyday & i love it everyday more

[quinx]

Getting mine as soon as it comes out on the 9th. CAN'T WAIT!

[DoodleWill]

Just bought one today and out of the box everything was great. Great product!

[SuvashinM]

My first mic and I am so impressed, absolutely recommend

[tswalpha]

Thank you so much hyperx I was wondering why people thought my mic was bad for gaming until I realised it was on the wrong setting!

[w.d]

So glad I found this. I had no clue how to use it and it was picking up all noise, I probably should have used instructions

[nathanchocomint]

I don't know why I'm watching this, I don't even have the mic

[fm.s]

I don’t even own one of these but I am still watching this

[swaggertron]

hyperx u have made the best mic every i was gonna buy a blue yeti until i saw this mic and i new this would be better thx for making this mic

[redstonelogic]

did not tell anyone i bought this microphone, bought it in store with cash, did not sign up for the mail stuff, never looked up this microphone or mentioned it to anyone or anything (it was an impulse buy.) and this is in my recommendation. thank you, youtube. lol.

[gamestv]

I use HyperX ram, need a mic to compliment it.
Just found my mic 💪

[masonkaltz]

the quadcast S was out of stock so i got the original red one, coming in 2 days, pretty hyped.

[EraNyan]

Can you connect a bluetooth headset to the mic to hear the audio input??

[WiseStickNodes]

This mic is the best for gaming and streaming I had the S for quite a while.