HyperX Quadcast S vs HyperX Quadcast - what’s the difference? RGB?

This is a video to compare the original HyperX Quadcast with the newer (snazzier) HyperX Quadcast S. Note the voice over for this video was recorded using the Hyperx Quadcast S microphone. This is the boom arm HyperX Quadcast S review, unboxing, setup (including problems, fun and mic samples) HyperX Quadcast microphone Unboxing and overview HyperX Quadcast review - highlights and features of an awesome microphone See the HyperX Quadcast S here: Best Buy - Amazon US - Amazon UK - Amazon CA - Amazon DE - Amazon FR - Amazon IT - The HyperX Quadcast S microphone includes a number of nice features that make it stand out from the usual microphones out there. This includes: - A built in pop filter to help take the pops out of your speech - A built in shock mount which reduces knock sounds - A touch to mute mic button (no clicks) - Easy access gain controls - An included attachment for mounting on any standard boom arm (3/8-inch and 5/8-inch thread) - Two zone RGB lighting adjustable in software Highlights include: Decent sound capture with upto 48Khz sample rate Easy on the eye aesthetics Nice features and great looks Good build quality RGB looks good on stream Lowlights: You can see the hotspots on the mic from the RGB lighting Can capture a bit too much background audio Green goes see-through with chroma filters Specs of the HyperX Quadcast S include: PC, PS4™, and Mac® compatible Power consumption 5V 220mA (white light) Sample/bit rate 48kHz/16-bit Element Electret condenser microphone Condenser type Three 14mm condensers Polar patterns Stereo, Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Bidirectional Frequency response 20Hz–20kHz Sensitivity -36dB (1V/Pa at 1kHz) Cable length 3m Weight Microphone: 254g Shock mount and stand: 360g Total with USB cable: 710g Lighting RGB (16,777,216 colors) Light effects 2 zones2 Connection type USB-C to USB-A Headphone Output Impedance 32 Ω Frequency response de 20Hz à 20kHz Maximum power output 7mW THD ≤ % (1kHz/0dBFS) SNR ≥ 90dB (1kHZ, RL=∞) View deals on the HyperX Quadcast on Amazon: Amazon US - Amazon UK - Amazon CA - Amazon DE - Amazon FR - Amazon IT - Specs of the HyperX Quadcast include: Sample/bit rate: 48kHz/16-bit Element: Electret condenser microphone Condenser type: Three 14mm condensers Polar patterns: Stereo, Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Bidirectional Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz Sensitivity: -36dB (1V/Pa at 1kHz) Cable length: 3m The recording quality of this mic is similar to the Blue Yeti Nano (see here or the full sized Yeti mic and it has the same specs, but a really cool design. Find out more about this microphone here: #HyperX #HyperXQuadcast #GamingMicrophones So yeah, essentially the difference is minor aesthetic changes are RGB. Big thanks to my super awesome YouTube members: Meatykeyboard! Rawrr483! Come check me out on Twitch - Join my Discord to keep up to date or ask questions Support the channel: See the benefits of being a member here - Streamlabs - Get some merch - Check out my dedicated Amazon Storefront to see my current fave gear - Recorded with: Panasonic Lumix GH4 - Panasonic Lumix GH5 - Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32 mm Lens - Panasonic Lumix G Macro Lens - Shure SM7B and GoXLR - PLEASE NOTE Affiliate links: Disclosure: Shopping links within the description of this video generate a commission at no extra cost to you. These are added for your convenience but other retailers are available. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Products: Products featured may also have been sent for free for review/testing purposes. Often these have to be returned by me, but not always. I endeavour to avoid bias in my videos wherever possible and try to give honest, subjective opinions.