HyperX Solocast Review / Test

09/01/2024

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Video & HQ Audio: https://podcastage.com/rev/solocast Today I review the HyperX Solocast, a budget USB microphone. This is a barebones offering with no headphone jack and no software, but it is plug and play and it has a mute button. The converters have been upgraded from the Quadcast to 24-bit/96khz, and the threading on body is 5/8" or 3/8".Buy the HyperX Solocast (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/solocastNOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.RECORDING SETTINGS:Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHzComputer Level: 51%Boosted in Post: +6dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: CardioidFreq Response : 20Hz - 20kHzBit Depth: 16/24-bitSample Rate:  44.1/48/96kHz00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:20 - What’s in the Box00:42 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:24 - Specifications01:36 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)01:56 - Plosive Test02:10 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test02:32 - Background Noise Test 02:48 - Untreated Room Test03:14 - Mic Resonance Tap Test03:29 - Mute Button Test03:49 - Desktop Stand Test 04:38 - Intro to Comparison05:10 - Samson Go Mic Comparison05:40 - Razer Seiren Mini Comparison06:10 - Blue Snowball Comparison06:41 - Fifine K688 Comparison07:18 - Samson Q2u Comparisona07:51 - Maono HD300T Comparison08:26 - Blue Yeti Nano Comparison09:00 - Blue Yeti Classic Comparison09:32 - Hyperx Quadcast Comparison 10:14 - Audio Technica AT2020USBX Comparison10:47 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison11:30 - Music Test13:05 - Pros & Cons14:19 - Overall Thoughts15:50 - Recommendation17:21 - Outro