The HyperX Quadcast 2 is an excellent pick for content creators who want a USB microphone.

and if the mic is live or not.

Design-wise theres plenty to like, even if here too the HyperX Quadcast 2 is relatively simple.

The HyperX Quadcast 2 shown in the HyperX Ngenuity app.

In the cardioid setting itll still pick you up fine, but it wont capture those annoying pops.

My favorite feature is the light.

Not because I’m some RGB obsessed gamer, but because of its utility.

Close up of the HyperX Quadcast 2 microphone’s top, showing the cardioid lighting effect

To mute it simply tap the top of the mic, and tap it again to unmute.

My only gripe is that the base model is stuck with red for the lighting color.

What makes this performance especially awesome is the HyperX Quadcast 2 sounds this good out of the box.

Close up of the HyperX Quadcast 2 microphone’s volume knob

Should you buy the HyperX Quadcast 2?

If youre looking for a simple audio upgrade this is a mic to consider.

You want great audioThis mic delivers crystal-clear and great-sounding audio with zero hassle.

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Ive used it for Discord calls, producing content, and in-game chat.

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I also performed some test recordings in Audacity and listened back to those.