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HyperX QuadCast 2 S

Works on Windows and Mac over USB, with a mute control on the mic and a headphone jack to hear yourself; no console maker statement.

Direct USBA USB mic for PC and Mac with a tap-to-mute light and a headphone jack to hear yourself

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Maker price $159.99 at HyperX ↗ · checked Nov 2, 2026

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Photo: Amazon · black QuadCast 2 S; model 9A273AA

Platform connections

“Works” means the maker lists that platform for the connection shown; “Maker doesn't say” means it doesn't mention it either way. On a headset, it also depends on the edition you pick.

HyperX QuadCast 2 S: how it connects and what you can adjust

How it connects

  1. HyperX QuadCast 2 S
  2. USB data cable
  3. PC or console
  4. Chat input
Connections
USB-C device port · 3.5 mm headphone output
Mute
tap-to-mute sensor with LED status
Hear yourself
headphone output with headphone volume and mic/headphone monitor-mix control

Choose it if…

  • You want a direct USB computer input without a separate audio interface.
  • You want to hear your own voice through headphones while you play.
  • You can match your stand or arm to included removable shock mount · 3/8-inch thread · 5/8-inch adapter.

Before choosing this model

  • HyperX lists the QuadCast 2 S for PC and Mac; it doesn't list any console.
  • A USB plug doesn't mean it works on a console: check which platforms its maker lists on this page.
  • Check the stand, thread and desk position before ordering a mount. Include attached shock mounts and adapters in the total weight. Arms rated for this mic →
  • Also needed: a USB port on a PC or Mac.

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Controls and specifications

Windows PC · macOS. Software: HyperX NGENUITY customization on supported Windows versions.

Connections, controls and fit
Connections USB-C device port · 3.5 mm headphone output
Microphone mute tap-to-mute sensor with LED status
Monitoring headphone output with headphone volume and mic/headphone monitor-mix control
Chat controls hardware mute · gain · headphone volume · mic/headphone mix · polar-pattern selection
Mounts included removable shock mount · 3/8-inch thread · 5/8-inch adapter
Dimensions Not listed by the maker
In the box and parts
Included parts microphone · 3 m USB-C to USB-C cable · USB-C to USB-A adapter · quick start guide
Additional parts A USB port on a PC or Mac
Manufacturer specifications for HyperX QuadCast 2 S.
Audio conversion Up to 32-bit / 192 kHz
Microphone capsules three 14 mm electret condenser capsules
Cable 3 m USB-C to USB-C with USB-C to USB-A adapter
Microphone configuration USB
Microphone type electret-condenser
Pickup pattern cardioid · omnidirectional · bidirectional · stereo
Connections USB-C device port · 3.5 mm headphone output
Windows PC support Confirmed
macOS support Confirmed
Hardware mute tap-to-mute sensor with LED status
Microphone monitoring headphone output with headphone volume and mic/headphone monitor-mix control
Mounting threads included removable shock mount · 3/8-inch thread · 5/8-inch adapter
In the box microphone · 3 m USB-C to USB-C cable · USB-C to USB-A adapter · quick start guide
Required additional parts A USB port on a PC or Mac
Weight Microphone 0.76 lb (345 g); shock mount and stand 0.31 lb (141 g); microphone stand 0.59 lb (268 g); 1.84 lb (835 g) in total with the USB cable

Questions about the HyperX QuadCast 2 S

Does the HyperX QuadCast 2 S need an audio interface?

No. It is a USB mic: one cable to the computer, no interface or mixer.

Can I hear myself through the HyperX QuadCast 2 S?

Its maker lists: headphone output with headphone volume and mic/headphone monitor-mix control.

Does the HyperX QuadCast 2 S work on PS5?

HyperX doesn't say. The PS5 takes many USB mics, but we only mark a model as working when its maker states it.

Will the HyperX QuadCast 2 S fit a boom arm?

Its mount: included removable shock mount · 3/8-inch thread · 5/8-inch adapter. It weighs about 345 g as its maker lists it; add a shock mount if you use one and compare with the arm's limit.

Set it up for game chat.

  1. Connect the parts shown in the diagram. If you use XLR, connect the microphone to the interface before selecting it in your app.

  2. Choose the intended input in the operating system. Run the Discord input check or use your console’s microphone test.

  3. Check speaking level and mute with headphones on. Change only one gain, sensitivity or suppression control between tests.

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