HyperX QuadCast HX-MICQC-BK User manual

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HyperX QuadCastTM
Part Numbers
HX-MICQC-BK

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 3!
Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 4!
Microphone Controls ............................................................................................................... 5!
Using with PC or Mac .............................................................................................................. 7!
Using with PS4™ ................................................................................................................... 11!
Connecting Headphones....................................................................................................... 12!
Controlling Microphone Monitoring ..................................................................................... 13!
Installing the Mount Adapter ................................................................................................ 15!

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Overview
A. Tap-to-Mute Sensor
B. Gain Control Knob
C. Polar Pattern Knob
D. Headphone Jack
E. USB Cable Port
F. USB Cable
G. Mount Adapter*
*Supports both 3/8” and 5/8” thread sizes

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Specifications
Microphone
Power consumption: 5V 125mA
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: 364g
• 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=∞)

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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
Bidirectional
Face-to-face
interviews

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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
Red
Mute off
Off
Mute on

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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 on the system
tray and select Sounds.

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2. On the Playback tab, select Speakers
HyperX QuadCast and click on the Set
Default button.
3. On the Recording tab, select Microphone
HyperX QuadCast and click on the Set
Default button.

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macOS
To ensure the microphone is configured correctly on the macOS, follow the steps below:
1. Open System Preferences and select Sound.

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2. On the Output tab, select HyperX QuadCast.
3. On the Input tab, select HyperX QuadCast.

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Using with PS4™
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)
3. Set Output Device to USB Headset (HyperX QuadCast)
4. Set Output to Headphones to All Audio
5. Set Volume Control (Headphones) to desired volume.

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

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Controlling Microphone Monitoring
PC
1. From the Sound control panel, on the
Playback tab, right-click on Speakers
HyperX QuadCast and select Properties.
2. On the Levels tab, adjust the Microphone
volume slider to adjust the level of
microphone monitoring.

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macOS
1. Open the Finder app and go to Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup
2. Click on HyperX QuadCast 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.

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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.

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Questions or Setup Issues?
Contact the HyperX support team at: hyperxgaming.com/support/