Tech Up! HyperX Quadcast 2 USB Microphone Review

Let's put that question to bed immediately: the HyperX Quadcast 2 is a mightily impressive USB microphone that delivers fantastic audio while remaining accessible to users who don't want to fuss over their setup. HyperX claims that their products are built by gamers, for gamers, and one need only lay eyes on the Quadcast 2 to see the truth in this. 

The microphone itself is easy to set up and use. With its USB-C cable (USB-A if using the included adapter), it's a simple process of plugging in the Quadcast 2, and it's good to go. Of course, with this mostly universal input method, it needs to be compatible with a variety of devices, and it certainly is. Besides the obvious PC and Mac, it also works flawlessly with most current consoles, from the PS4 and PS5 to the Nintendo Switch.

The flexibility of the Quadcast 2 doesn't end there. As a microphone, it's remarkably versatile in its use cases. Whether gaming, streaming, recording a podcast or even using as a mic in virtual meetings, the Quadcast 2 delivers on its promise thanks to the crisp 24-bit / 96kHz recording. 

For users who aren't fussed about getting involved with NGENUITY, there are some handy onboard options as well. HyperX's brilliant tap-to-mute sensor makes a return, allowing quick muting with a simple tap at the top of the microphone. There's even an LED light to show when the mic is muted or live, mitigating any anxiety that it might be hot at the wrong moment.  

Together, these functions and features make for a fantastic USB microphone that's beautifully simple to use, but with a welcome depth for those who want to tweak things further. It's sleek, it's versatile, and it feels markedly premium, with just the right amount of innovation over the original Quadcast model. It might not boast the customisable RGB light or the superior recording quality of the Quadcast 2 S — the current cream of the crop in the HyperX mic range — but it's a brilliant microphone for first-time users or those who want a streamlined audio recording setup. 

9/10

Exceptional - Gold Award

The HyperX Quadcast 2 perfectly balances ease-of-use and depth of customisation, resulting in a USB microphone that's a breeze to setup and a joy to use. It's sturdy and premium-feeling both in terms of its build and recording quality, and the design choices feel like they've been made to be as intuitive as possible. In short, the Quadcast 2 makes professional-grade audio more accessible to first-time users, and does so brilliantly.