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HyperX QuadCast 2 S
direct USB computer chat; visible mute state; headphone monitoring without a separate interface
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Microphone signal
- HyperX QuadCast 2 S→
- USB data cable→
- Computer / supported console→
- Chat input
- Connections
- USB-C device port · 3.5 mm headphone output
- Mute the microphone
- tap-to-mute sensor with LED status
- Hear your microphone
- 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 QuadCast 2 S vs SoloCast 2: controls, monitoring and desk fit
- No exact console-chat support statement was found on the cited product page.
- Four pickup patterns add controls but do not prove real-room noise rejection.
- NGENUITY feature availability is not evidence of effectiveness.
- A USB connector alone does not make this model a console microphone. Check the exact platform below.
- Check the stand, thread and desk position before ordering a mount. Include attached shock mounts and adapters in the total weight.
- Complete the setup with compatible USB host connection.
Platform connections
| Platform | What to do |
|---|---|
| Windows PC | Check this supported connection → |
| Mac | Check this supported connection → |
| PS5 | Compare other console connections → |
| Xbox Series / One | Compare other console connections → |
| Switch 2 GameChat | Compare other console connections → |
| Original Switch | Compare other console connections → |
Controls and specifications
Windows PC · macOS. Software: HyperX NGENUITY customization on supported Windows versions.
| 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 |
| Included parts | microphone · 3 m USB-C to USB-C cable · USB-C to USB-A adapter · quick start guide |
| Additional parts | compatible USB host connection |
| Mounts | included removable shock mount · 3/8-inch thread · 5/8-inch adapter |
| Dimensions | Not specified |
| Chat controls | hardware mute · gain · headphone volume · mic/headphone mix · polar-pattern selection |
| Audio conversion | 16-, 24- or 32-bit; 44.1, 48, 96 or 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 | compatible USB host connection |
Set it up for game chat.
- Connect the parts shown in the diagram. If you use XLR, connect the microphone to the interface before selecting it in your app.
- Choose the intended input in the operating system. Run the Discord input check or use your console’s microphone test.
- Check speaking level and mute with headphones on. Change only one gain, sensitivity or suppression control between tests.