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Category | Features | HyperX QuadCast | Shure SM58 |
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DESIGN | is dynamic type of microphone | ✗ | ✓ |
is condenser type of microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
has usb connection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has xlr connection | ✗ | ✓ | |
comes with a shock mount | ✓ | ✓ | |
comes with a pop filter | ✓ | ✓ | |
FEATURES | has cardioid pattern | ✓ | ✓ |
has omnidirectional pattern | ✓ | ✗ | |
has bidirectional pattern | ✓ | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 50Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 15,000Hz | |
microphone sensitivity | 15.9mV/Pa | 1.6mV/Pa | |
EXTRAS | has rgb lighting | ✓ | ✗ |
can tap to mute | ✓ | ✗ | |
headphone output | ✓ | ✗ | |
compatible devices | PS4, PC, and Mac. | Personal Computer. | |
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The Shure SM58 being dynamic works relatively simple like a speaker in reverse, inside a magnetic field is a small coil of wire, that is attached to a diaphragm which moves with the sound vibrations. The coil converts the movement into an electrical signal that can be recorded.
The HyperX QuadCast is a condenser mic that works by using charged metal plates instead of a coil and magnets. One metal plate, known as the backplate is fixed, and the other which is the diaphragm is movable, the distance between the two plates adjusts when sound waves strike the diaphragm which produces capacitance
HyperX QuadCast is a USB microphone, such microphones are convenient and easy to use they are also typically cheaper, and easy to carry. USB mics are great for making podcasts.
If you desire a sound for your podcast, choose an XLR mic such as the Shure SM58. However, these mics can be expensive, less convenient to travel with, and require the purchase of more accessories, they typically produce audio of better quality than USB microphoneisVersed != true | If you desire a sound for your podcast, choose an XLR mic such as the Shure SM58. However, these mics can be expensive, less convenient to travel with, and require the purchase of more accessories, they typically produce audio of better quality than USB microphones
HyperX QuadCast comes with a shock mount, most condenser mics include a shock mount, which is circular and make use of an elastic suspension that helps reduce vibrations transferred by any contact surfaces that have equipment that can cause audio interference.
Both Shure SM58 and HyperX QuadCast, come with shock mounts, for any studio style mics regardless of type, whether dynamic, condenser, or ribbon should have a shock mount for better possible recording. However, handheld dynamic mics generally don’t need an extra shock mount, as there’s one built-in.
HyperX QuadCast comes with a pop filter, this filter is a great tool for improving your audio. A pop filter diffuses the pressure of the air coming from certain vocal sounds, such as, sibilants (s sounds). Thus capturing a clean recording without those ear-piercing exaggerations.
Like the HyperX QuadCast, Shure SM58 also comes with a pop filter, commonly condenser microphones do not have built-in pop filters like most dynamic microphones.
HyperX QuadCast uses the cardioid polar pattern, microphones that use this pattern have a wide on-axis pick-up area and max rejection at 180° off-axis. This means that this pattern is more directional and sensitive to the front of the microphone in the on-axis position, with a decrease in sensitivity in the sides and a zero point in the back of the microphone.
Both Shure SM58 and HyperX QuadCast utilize the cardioid polar pattern, a 1:1 combination of the Omnidirectional and Bidirectional. The combination creates a heart-like (cardio) pattern when plotted on a 360-degree sphere.
The HyperX QuadCast has the omnidirectional polar pattern, which can receive sound from all sides. Omni mics are equally sensitive to sound coming from all sides. You don't need to point them in any specific direction to record the source of the sound
Also known as a figure-of-eight polar pattern, HyperX QuadCast uses the bidirectional polar pattern which has two angles of max sensitivity and 2 angles of min sensitivity. Like omni mics, these mics produce an open and natural sound.
HyperX QuadCast has its lowest frequency at 20Hz, a microphone that can pick a low frequency below 40Hz is good for snares, and toms, or if you're in search of a bass drum mic.
Shure SM58's lowest frequency is at 50Hz, this means that
HyperX QuadCast got a lower frequency than the Shure SM58
The HyperX QuadCast's upper limiting frequency is 20,000Hz, which implies that sound waves at a frequency above this will not be recorded. In an ideal situation, a mic's frequency response would be a one-to-one reproduction, in reality, some vibrations are lost along the way and bits of the info never makes it to the final recording.
Shure SM58's highest frequency is at 15,000Hz, this means that
HyperX QuadCast got a higher frequency than the Shure SM58
HyperX QuadCast's sensitivity is measured at 15.9mV/Pa, this tells you what the electrical output of a microphone will be for a given acoustic input. The higher the number, the more sensitive the microphone is.
Shure SM58's sensitivity is 1.6mV/Pa, which implies that
HyperX QuadCast got a higher sensitivity meaning it "picks up" quieter sounds than the Shure SM58,
microphone sensitivity is measurement of a mic's efficiency as a transducer i.e. how good it converts acoustical energy to electrical voltage.
HyperX QuadCast has RGB lighting, there is not much really to add to your recording but primarily for aesthetic purposes, adding visual flair and customization options to the mic.
HyperX QuadCast has the tap-to-mute feature which allows you to quickly mute the microphone by tapping a marked area of the microphone. This is useful in situations when you need to have a conversation say with someone during a recording session that doesn't need to be transmitted.
HyperX QuadCast includes a headphone output, this feature enables you to directly check on the audio quality recorded by the microphone in real-time, with no delay. This is useful in broadcasting, and live performance scenarios where immediate audio feedback is essential.
The HyperX QuadCast is compatible with PS4, PC, and Mac.
The Shure SM58 can work well with Personal Computer..