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NZXT Capsule Elite
direct USB computer chat; headphone monitoring; published desktop footprint
Microphone signal
- NZXT Capsule Elite→
- USB data cable→
- Computer / supported console→
- Chat input
- Connections
- USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone output
- Mute the microphone
- press the microphone-gain control to mute; LED indicates state
- Hear your microphone
- sidetone through the 3.5 mm jack; CAM required to adjust sidetone volume
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 desktop stand · 3/8-inch thread.
Before choosing this model
- The current NZXT page names PlayStation 5 support; Xbox and Nintendo support are not established.
- CAM availability is separate from basic USB audio operation.
- Published maximum SPL and cardioid pattern are not listening-test outcomes.
- 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 PC or Mac USB 2.0-or-newer 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: NZXT CAM options on supported Windows systems.
| Connections | USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone output |
| Microphone mute | press the microphone-gain control to mute; LED indicates state |
| Monitoring | sidetone through the 3.5 mm jack; CAM required to adjust sidetone volume |
| Included parts | Capsule Elite microphone · desktop stand · USB-C to USB-A data cable |
| Additional parts | PC or Mac USB 2.0-or-newer host connection |
| Mounts | included desktop stand · 3/8-inch thread |
| Dimensions | heightMm: 241.11; widthMm: 96.94; depthMm: 96.94 |
| Chat controls | hardware mute · gain · headphone volume · monitor mix |
| Audio conversion | 24-bit, up to 192 kHz |
| Microphone capsule | 25 mm condenser capsule |
| Weight | 560.6 g with stand; 291.8 g microphone body |
| Microphone configuration | USB |
| Microphone type | condenser |
| Pickup pattern | cardioid |
| Connections | USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone output |
| Windows PC support | Confirmed |
| macOS support | Confirmed |
| Hardware mute | press the microphone-gain control to mute; LED indicates state |
| Microphone monitoring | sidetone through the 3.5 mm jack; CAM required to adjust sidetone volume |
| Required software | Not specified |
| In the box | Capsule Elite microphone · desktop stand · USB-C to USB-A data cable |
| Required additional parts | PC or Mac USB 2.0-or-newer 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.