HyperX’s new microphone has improved sound to go along with its RGB LEDs

The original HyperX QuadCast microphones offered a lot of features for under $200, including multiple pickup patterns and programmable LED lighting. However, recording quality maxed out at 16-bit/48 kHz. The new QuadCast 2 increases recording quality to 24-bit/96 kHz, while the QuadCast 2 S goes even further, maxing out at 32-bit/192 kHz.

The new versions still cost under $200, though each has received a price increase. The QuadCast 2 is now $149.99, down from $139.99, while the QuadCast 2 S is $199.99, down from $159.99.

Both microphones now feature USB-C ports (the original QuadCast had a microUSB connector), and while previous versions had separate knobs for changing pickup patterns and adjusting gain, the QuadCast 2 and QuadCast 2 S have a single multi-function knob on the front that handles “gain adjustment, volume control, microphone monitoring, and polar pattern selection.”

HyperX has also redesigned the shock mounts on the new models, making the microphones easier to remove without having to unscrew or disassemble anything.

The new microphones have adopted the LED lighting of their predecessors. The QuadCast 2 is still limited to red LEDs that turn off when the microphone is muted, while the QuadCast 2 S has over 100 multi-color addressable LEDs that can be controlled via HyperX’s Ngenuity desktop software to match the aesthetic of your gaming room.

The QuadCast S model is scheduled to go on sale today, while the more powerful QuadCast S 2 model is scheduled to hit the market in November.