The QuadCast S rains down colors as you try to reign. While HyperX squarely focuses on the gaming world-it’s what the company, recently acquired by HP, has dedicated itself to since 2014-the QuadCast S operates just the same as other USB mics, so it’s just as good of a device for streaming, podcasting, and recording as it is for marathon “ Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War” sessions. This HyperX QuadCast mic’s rare style alone makes it a great consideration for a YouTube microphone. The QuadCast S’s eye-popping multicolor lights and minimalist cylindrical design give it a unique look in the market space of desktop mics for gaming, which includes a variety of distinctive products like the Elgato Wave:3 or the entry-level Razer Seiren Mini. A rainbow of RGB colors cascades down the microphone’s grille, helping it match similar lighting on some of HyperX’s other gaming-focused gear, such as the Alloy Elite 2 ($129.99) and Alloy FPS RGB ($109.99) keyboards, the Pulsefire Surge mouse ($54.99), and the Fury Ultra mouse pad ($54.99). The HyperX QuadCast S USB condenser microphone ($159.99) promises to help image-conscious players stand out-literally.
But not everyone has a sponsorship and Shure SM7B kind of money. Online gaming has exploded as a broadcast medium, as well as an obsessive and interactive hobby, leading millions of Twitch streamers and MMORPG devotees in search of the best microphone for gaming.
