HyperX SoloCast HMIS1X-XX-BK/G User manual

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HyperX SoloCastTM
Part Numbers
HMIS1X-XX-BK/G

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview .................................................................................................................................... 3!
Specifications............................................................................................................................ 4!
Using with PC or Mac ............................................................................................................... 5!
Using with PS4™ ...................................................................................................................... 8!
Microphone Position ................................................................................................................ 9!
Microphone Controls .............................................................................................................. 10!
Using a Microphone Mount .................................................................................................... 11!
Questions or Setup Issues..................................................................................................... 12!

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Overview
A. Tap-to-mute sensor
B. Microphone status LED
C. Microphone alignment guide
D. Microphone stand
E. USB-C port
F. USB cable

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Specifications
General
Power supply: 5V/100mA (USB)
Working current: 47mA
USB Specification: USB 2.0 (full speed)
Sampling rates: 48kHz, 44.1kHz, 32kHz, 16kHz,8kHz
Bit-depth: 16-bit
Compatibility: Windows 7 & above, Mac OS, PS4™
Cable length: 2m
Weight:
• Microphone: 261g
• Microphone stand: 125g
• Total with USB cable: 429.9g
Microphone
Element: Electret condenser microphone
Directivity pattern: Cardioid
Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity: -6dBFS (1V/Pa at 1kHz)
Noise (RMS): ≤-74dBFS (A-weighted)

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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 in the system tray and select Open Sound Settings.

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2. Select Sound Control Panel.
3. On the Recording tab, select Microphone HyperX SoloCast 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.
2. On the Input tab, select HyperX SoloCast.

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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 correctly 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 Microsoft (HyperX SoloCast).

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Microphone Position
SoloCast should be placed with the front of the microphone facing the sound source. This is
indicated by the alignment guide on both the microphone and the stand.
SoloCast can be rotated to allow for easy placement under a monitor.

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Microphone Controls
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
On
Mute off
Flashing
Mute on

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Using a Microphone Mount
SoloCast can be removed from its stand and used with microphone mounts with either 3/8” or 5/8”
threads.

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