QuadCast S - Microphone HYPERX - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Condenser Microphone
Brand	HyperX
Model	QuadCast S
Polar Patterns	Stereo, Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Bidirectional
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity	-36 dB (1 V/Pa at 1 kHz)
Headphone Output Impedance	32 Ω
Maximum Headphone Output Power	7 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	≤ 0.05% (1 kHz / 0 dBFS)
Power Supply	USB 5 V / 220 mA
Cable Length	3 m
Weight (Microphone Only)	254 g
Weight (Shock Mount)	360 g
Total Weight (with USB Cable)	710 g
Main Features	Touch mute, gain control, polar pattern selection, headphone jack, customizable RGB lighting via HyperX NGENUITY software
Connectivity	USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack
Compatibility	PC, Mac, PS4
Stand Adapter	Compatible with 3/8" and 5/8" threads
Customization Software	HyperX NGENUITY (free download)
Maintenance and Cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid moisture and extreme temperatures.
Spare Parts	USB cable, stand adapter
Repairability	Contact HyperX support if any issues
General Information	Condenser microphone with three 14mm condensers, ideal for podcasting, streaming, voiceovers

Frequently Asked Questions - QuadCast S HYPERX

How to connect the HyperX QuadCast S to a PC or Mac?

Plug the microphone into a USB port on your computer using the provided USB cable. On Windows, go to Sound Settings > Sound Control Panel and set the microphone as the default device in both Playback and Recording tabs. On macOS, open System Preferences > Sound and select the microphone under the Input tab.

How to adjust the microphone gain?

Turn the gain control knob on the microphone to adjust sensitivity. Turn clockwise to increase gain, counterclockwise to decrease it.

How to mute/unmute the microphone?

Simply tap the top of the microphone to toggle between muted and unmuted. The LED turns off when muted and lights up in RGB when unmuted. This behavior can be reversed via the HyperX NGENUITY software.

How to change the polar pattern?

Turn the polar pattern knob on the front of the microphone. Available options: Stereo (voices, instruments), Omnidirectional (multi-person podcasts), Cardioid (streaming, voiceovers), and Bidirectional (face-to-face interviews).

Can I use the QuadCast S with a PS4?

Yes, plug the microphone into a USB port on the PS4. Go to Settings > Devices > Audio Devices and select USB Headset (HyperX QuadCast S) for input and output. Set Output to Headphones to All Audio.

How to use the headphone jack on the microphone?

Connect your headphones to the headphone jack on the front of the microphone. You can then monitor audio in real-time and control the level via the gain adjustment.

How to install the stand adapter?

Unscrew the thumb screw and nut from the stand. Align the provided stand adapter with the microphone mounting holes, then secure it with the screw and nut. The adapter is compatible with 3/8 and 5/8 inch threads.

How to customize the RGB lighting?

Download and install the HyperX NGENUITY software from the official website. Connect the microphone, then launch the software to customize lighting effects, colors, and the mute LED behavior.

What should I do if my microphone is not recognized by the computer?

Check that the USB cable is properly connected and the port works. Try a different USB port. Ensure the microphone is set as the default input device in your system sound settings. If the issue persists, contact HyperX support.

Is the microphone compatible with a boom arm?

Yes, the HyperX QuadCast S is compatible with boom arms thanks to its stand adapter that supports 3/8 and 5/8 inch threads. You can remove the shock mount and attach the microphone directly to the arm.

USER MANUAL QuadCast S HYPERX

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HyperX QuadCast S Installation Guide

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HyperX QuadCast™ S

Part Numbers

HMIQ1S-XX-RG/G

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview 3
Specifications 4
Microphone Controls 5
Using with PC or Mac 7
Using with PS4^TM 12
Connecting Headphones 13
Controlling Microphone Monitoring 14
Installing the Mount Adapter 16

Overview

A. Tap-to-mute sensor
B. Gain control knob
C. Polar pattern knob
D. Headphone jack
E. USB-C port
F. USB cable
G. Mount adapter*

*Supports both 3/8" and 5/8" thread sizes

Specifications

Microphone

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

Headphone Output

Impedance: 32 Ω

Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz

Maximum power output: 7mW

THD: ≤ 0.05% (1kHz/0dBFS)

SNR: ≥ 90dB (1kHz, RL=∞)

Microphone Controls

Selecting a Polar Pattern

Rotate the polar pattern knob to select one of the four polar patterns.

Symbol	Sound Direction	Polar Pattern	Scenarios
		Stereo	Vocals, instruments
		Omnidirectional	Multi-person podcasts, conference calls
		Cardioid	Podcasts, streaming, voiceovers, instruments
8		Bidirectional	Face-to-face interviews

Adjusting Gain Control

Rotate the gain control knob to adjust the gain of the microphone.

Muting the Microphone

Tap the top of the microphone to mute/unmute the microphone. The microphone LED will indicate the current mute status of the microphone.

Microphone LED	Mute Status
RGB	Mute off
Off	Mute on

*LED behavior can be reversed and customized with HyperX NGENUITY software

Using with PC or Mac

Connect the microphone to a USB port on the PC or Mac with the included USB cable.

Windows

To ensure the microphone is configured correctly on the PC, follow the steps below:

1. Right-click on the sound icon in the system tray and select Open Sound Settings.

2. Select Sound Control Panel

1. On the Playback tab, select Speakers HyperX QuadCast S and click on the Set Default button.

1. On the Recording tab, select Microphone HyperX QuadCast S and click on the Set Default button.

macOS

To ensure the microphone is configured correctly on the macOS, follow the steps below:

1. Open System Preferences and select Sound.

2. On the Output tab, select HyperX QuadCast S

3. On the Input tab, select HyperX QuadCast S

Using with PS4TM

Connect the microphone to a USB port on the PS4 with the included USB cable.

To ensure the microphone is configured with the most optimal settings on the PS4, follow the steps below:

1. From the PS4 main menu, go to Settings > Devices > Audio Devices
2. Set Input Device to USB Headset (HyperX QuadCast S)
3. Set Output Device to USB Headset (HyperX QuadCast S)
4. Set Output to Headphones to All Audio
5. Set Volume Control (Headphones) to desired volume.

Connecting Headphones

Connect headphones to the headphone jack on the microphone for microphone monitoring and playback audio.

Controlling Microphone Monitoring

PC

1. From the Sound control panel, on the Playback tab, right-click on Speakers HyperX QuadCast S and select Properties.

2. On the Levels tab, adjust the Microphone volume slider to adjust the level of microphone monitoring.

macOS

1. Open the Finder app and go to Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup

1. Click on HyperX QuadCast S 2 and click on the checkbox under the Thru column to toggle microphone monitoring on or off.

PS4

Microphone monitoring level cannot be directly controlled on PS4.

Installing the Mount Adapter

1. Secure the included mount adapter onto a microphone boom arm. The mount adapter supports 3/8" and 5/8" thread sizes.
2. Remove both the thumb screw and nut from the microphone stand.
3. Remove the microphone stand from the microphone.
4. Align the mount adapter with the microphone mount holes and secure the adapter with the thumb screw and nut.

HyperX NGENUITY Software

To customize lighting, download the HyperX NGENUITY software at: hyperxgaming.com/ngenuity

Questions or Setup Issues

Contact the HyperX support team at: hyperxgaming.com/support/microphones

HyperX QuadCast™ S

SNR: ≥ 90 dB (1 kHz, RL=∞)

Sample-/Bitrate: 48kHz/16-bit

Element: Elektrolytkondensatormikrofon

Kondensator: Drei 14-mm-Kondensatoren

Richtcharakteristiken: stereo, omnidirektnional, kardoid, bidirektnional

SNR: ≥ 90 dB (1 kHz, RL=∞)