The HyperX DuoCast is a condenser mic that works by using charged metal plates instead of a coil and magnets. One of the metal plates, 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 a change in electrical characteristics
HyperX DuoCast is a USB microphone, such microphones are convenient and easy to use they are also typically affordable, and portable. USB mics are great for making podcasts.
The HyperX DuoCast comes with a shock mount, most condenser mics include a shock mount, which is circular and uses an elastic suspension that helps reduce vibrations transferred by through the floor that could cause audio interference. HyperX DuoCast comes with a pop filter, pop filters are a great tool for upping your audio. These diffuse the pressure of the air coming from certain vocal sounds, e.g., sibilants (s sounds). Thus capturing a clean recording without those ear-piercing exaggerations.
HyperX DuoCast uses the cardioid polar pattern, mics that use this pattern have a wide on-axis pick-up area and maximum rejection at 180° off-axis. To further explain, 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 null point in the rear of the mic. The HyperX DuoCast uses the omnidirectional pattern, which picks up sound in all directions.
Omni microphones have an equal sensitivity to sound coming from all angles. You don't need to point them in any particular direction to capture the source sound
HyperX DuoCast has its lowest frequency at 20Hz, a mic with a low frequency below 50Hz is good for miking, and toms, or if you're looking for a bass drum mic. The HyperX DuoCast's upper limiting frequency is 20,000Hz, meaning that sounds at a frequency above this won't be captured.
In a perfect world, 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 information never makes it to the output recording. HyperX DuoCast's sensitivity is measured at 501mV/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.
HyperX DuoCast has RGB lighting, there is not much really to enhance your recording but primarily for aesthetic purposes, adding visual flair and customization options to the mic itself. The HyperX DuoCast has the tap-to-mute feature which allows you to quickly mute the microphone by touching a designated area of the microphone's body. This is useful during situations when you want to have a conversation say with someone in the room that doesn't need to be recorded.
HyperX DuoCast has a headphone output, this feature enables you to directly check on the audio signal recorded by the microphone in real-time, without any perceptible delay. This is particularly useful in broadcasting, and live performance situations where immediate audio feedback is essential. The HyperX DuoCast is compatible with PS4, PS5, personal computer (PC), and mac.
