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Compare the details	QuadCast 2 S Black, standard package (US)
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US purchase package	QuadCast 2 S USB Microphone; Color Black; SKU 9A273AA; standard microphone package without a boom arm or headphones. Product & sources The box list names the microphone, cable, adapter and Quick Start Guide; the stand is described as included and pre-attached rather than listed separately. Confirm the delivered contents. Headphones, a boom arm and a pop filter are not listed in this package. Stock, promotions and price were not recorded. Source · 2026-10-21 HyperX: QuadCast 2 S US product page, specifications and box contentsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Where to buy	Select: QuadCast 2 S USB Microphone; Color Black; SKU 9A273AA; standard microphone package without a boom arm or headphones. View at HyperX — QuadCast 2 S Black, standard package (US); opens in a new tab The link may open several packages. Check current price and availability with the seller. Opens in a new tab.
Capsule type The documented transducer design. Dynamic or condenser describes the mechanism, not a sound-quality score or a guarantee about your room.	Three 14 mm electret condenser capsules Source · 2026-10-21 HyperX: QuadCast 2 S US product page, specifications and box contentsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Pickup pattern The documented directional pickup pattern. Pattern names do not measure isolation, keyboard rejection or subjective voice quality. Placement still matters.	Selectable cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional or stereo Source · 2026-10-21 HyperX: QuadCast 2 S US product page, specifications and box contentsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
USB connection The microphone USB connector and documented power or interface scope. USB-C identifies the connector. Confirm the host port, data cable and app rather than assuming every USB-C device is compatible.	USB-C; a USB-C to USB-C cable and USB-C to USB-A adapter are supplied.The checked page does not state a USB audio class or power rating. Source · 2026-10-21 HyperX: QuadCast 2 S US product page, specifications and box contentsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
XLR microphone output Whether the microphone provides an analogue XLR audio output. An XLR input accepts another source and does not satisfy this field. XLR output normally needs a separate mixer or interface for computer recording.	NoThe connection-type specification lists only USB-C and a 3.5 mm headphone output. Source · 2026-10-21 HyperX: QuadCast 2 S US product page, specifications and box contentsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Additional source input Any documented input for a separate microphone or instrument. Keep XLR microphone input, quarter-inch instrument input and headphone output distinct. Follow the connected microphone requirements for phantom power.	No additional microphone or instrument input.The connection-type specification lists only USB-C and a 3.5 mm headphone output. Source · 2026-10-21 HyperX: QuadCast 2 S US product page, specifications and box contentsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Recording paths and modes How the microphone and any additional source reach the recorder. Separate mixed and individual tracks. Two connectors do not establish simultaneous output, and stereo playback does not make a mono capsule stereo.	USB-C recording to a PC or Mac host; the stereo pattern is a capsule pickup mode, and no analogue microphone output is listed. Source · 2026-10-21 HyperX: QuadCast 2 S US product page, specifications and box contentsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Maximum documented USB bit depth The highest published USB recording bit depth, with mode conditions retained in the note. This is a supported digital format, not a listening-test result or a claim that every app records at that setting.	32 bitStated only in HyperX overview text ('32-bit/192kHz advanced audio capability'). The technical specification table lists no format, and host or app settings that use it were not established. Source · 2026-10-21 HyperX: QuadCast 2 S US product page, specifications and box contentsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Maximum documented USB sample rate The highest published USB recording sample rate. Match the recording application and device settings. A larger advertised number does not establish better speech recordings.	192 kHzStated only in HyperX overview text ('32-bit/192kHz advanced audio capability'). The technical specification table lists no format, and host or app settings that use it were not established. Source · 2026-10-21 HyperX: QuadCast 2 S US product page, specifications and box contentsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Direct monitoring available Whether the manufacturer documents local headphone monitoring of the microphone. A manufacturer zero-latency description concerns the local path, not measured end-to-end software, wireless or streaming delay.	YesHyperX documents a 3.5 mm headphone output, a monitor-mix adjustment and a direct monitoring output. Source · 2026-10-21 HyperX: QuadCast 2 S US product page, specifications and box contentsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Monitoring controls Documented headphone level and microphone/playback mixing controls. Headphone volume is not recording gain. Listening to yourself does not prove that the intended application is recording.	3.5 mm headphones; the multifunction knob adjusts headphone volume and monitor mix. Source · 2026-10-21 HyperX: QuadCast 2 S US product page, specifications and box contentsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Physical controls Controls on the microphone and any software-dependent behavior. Verify mute in the actual recording app. A monitoring toggle can silence the headphones while the microphone continues transmitting.	Tap-to-mute sensor; multifunction knob for mic gain, headphone volume, monitor mix and polar pattern; LED VU meter and status indicators. Source · 2026-10-21 HyperX: QuadCast 2 S US product page, specifications and box contentsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Processing and software scope Documented audio processing and the signal path or app it affects. Keep onboard processing separate from host effects. USB settings must not be assumed to alter an analogue XLR signal.	HyperX NGENUITY software customizes the microphone and its aRGB lighting; specific onboard audio processing is not listed on the checked page. Source · 2026-10-21 HyperX: QuadCast 2 S US product page, specifications and box contentsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Documented host compatibility Manufacturer-listed computers, mobile devices and software conditions. A platform listing is not a test of every device or app. Confirm current OS support and the needed cable or adapter before purchase.	PC and Mac; software compatibility: HyperX NGENUITY. No operating-system versions, mobile devices or consoles are listed. Source · 2026-10-21 HyperX: QuadCast 2 S US product page, specifications and box contentsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Desk stand in this package Whether the selected package supplies a tabletop stand. A mounting yoke, clamp or thread adapter does not provide a freestanding base. Other bundles can have different equipment.	YesThe overview says the shock mount/stand is included and the weight table lists a microphone stand; the separate box list does not name it. Source · 2026-10-21 HyperX: QuadCast 2 S US product page, specifications and box contentsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Supplied cables and mounting equipment Documented accessories in the exact US package. Check cable ends and mounting threads. Optional arms, headphones and interfaces in promotional photographs are not automatically included.	Microphone with pre-attached detachable shock mount and stand, 3 m USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter and Quick Start Guide.The shock-mount joint is described as compatible with 3/8-inch and 5/8-inch threads. Source · 2026-10-21 HyperX: QuadCast 2 S US product page, specifications and box contentsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Questions to check before buying	This is QuadCast 2 S, SKU 9A273AA, not the original QuadCast S or QuadCast 2. Do not substitute their format, lighting or accessory specifications. The 32-bit/192 kHz format appears only in overview text, and no USB audio class, power rating or operating-system versions were established.

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