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HyperX DuoCast

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description HyperX DuoCast Overview

The HyperX DuoCast is a two-microphone USB capture device featuring a cardioid condenser microphone and a dedicated game mic, allowing for simultaneous high-quality audio recording and live streaming with customizable gain settings.

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Is the HyperX DuoCast actually two microphones?

It is one USB microphone built around two electret condenser capsules, with cardioid and omnidirectional pickup patterns. The Duo name refers to its dual capsule and pickup design, not two independent USB microphone feeds. [HyperX announcement](https://hyperx.com/blogs/press/new-duocast-gaming-microphone-and-white-variations-for-quadcast-s-and-solocast)

Which pickup patterns does the HyperX DuoCast support?

It supports cardioid mode for focusing on the speaker in front of the microphone and omnidirectional mode for capturing sound around the microphone. That gives it more placement flexibility than a cardioid-only USB mic.

Does the HyperX DuoCast work with PC, Mac, and PlayStation?

The DuoCast is a USB microphone marketed for PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 use. HyperX announced the model in July 2022.

How does the DuoCast differ from the HyperX QuadCast S?

The DuoCast offers two pickup patterns, while the QuadCast S provides four selectable patterns. The QuadCast S also has a larger feature set for multi-directional recording, whereas the DuoCast is the more compact model.

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