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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

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Maker price $179.99 at ASUS ↗ · checked Nov 2, 2026

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.

ASUS ROG Carnyx: how it connects and what you can adjust

How it connects

  1. ASUS ROG Carnyx
  2. USB data cable
  3. PC or console
  4. Chat input
Connections
USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
Mute
One-touch mute button on top; the light turns red when muted
Hear yourself
Yes

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

Before choosing this model

  • 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 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 →
  • Use the cable in the box; you only need an adapter if your computer lacks that port.

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Controls and specifications

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 listed by the maker
Dimensions Not listed by the maker
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 Depends on how you connect it and the headphones you use.
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

Questions about the ASUS ROG Carnyx

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.

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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