ASUS ROG Carnyx

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 gaming condenser with a touch mute, a low-rumble filter and a long 3 m cable

Platform connections

Support depends on the selected connection and edition. “Supported” means the maker states it for that connection.

ASUS ROG Carnyx: signal and controlsChecked October 9, 2026

Connections: USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
Mute the microphone: One-touch mute button on top; the light turns red when muted
Hear your microphone: Yes

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 will use the supplied physical configuration or verify the mount before adding an arm.

At 634 g with its metal shock mount it is heavy for a light boom arm.
It is a condenser: the 80 Hz filter cuts desk rumble, not keyboard clicks, so keep it close and aimed at you.
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. Arms rated for this mic →
Check the included cable against the available data port. Add only the adapters or headphones your chosen path needs.

Windows · macOS. Software: Armoury Crate (lighting and settings).

Connections, controls and fit
Connections	USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
Microphone mute	One-touch mute button on top; the light turns red when muted
Monitoring	Yes
Chat controls	hardware mute · gain · headphone volume · high-pass filter switch
Mounts	Not specified
Dimensions	Not specified

In the box and parts
Included parts	ROG Carnyx microphone with stand and shock mount · 3 m USB-A to USB-C cable · Quick start guide
Additional parts	The connection and headphones you choose determine what to add.

Manufacturer specifications for ASUS ROG Carnyx.
Microphone type	condenser
Microphone capsules	25 mm condenser capsule
Pickup pattern	Cardioid
Sample rates	192 kHz
Bit depth	24-bit
Frequency response	20 Hz-20 kHz
Sensitivity	-37 dB ±3 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa at 1 kHz)
Maximum sound pressure level	120 dB SPL
Audio processing	High-pass filter below 80 Hz
Weight	634 g
Cable	3 m USB-A to USB-C
Operating systems	PC · Mac
Software	Armoury Crate
In the box	3 m USB-A to USB-C cable · Quick start guide

Does the ASUS ROG Carnyx 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 ASUS ROG Carnyx?

Yes: plug headphones into it and you hear your own voice with no computer delay.

Does the ASUS ROG Carnyx work on PS5?

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

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.