HyperX DuoCast
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Shure SM7B
See price on AmazonOverall Score 5.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | HyperX DuoCast | Shure SM7B |
---|---|---|---|
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 | ✓ | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 50Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
microphone sensitivity | 501mV/Pa | 1.1mV/Pa | |
EXTRAS | has rgb lighting | ✓ | ✗ |
can tap to mute | ✓ | ✗ | |
headphone output | ✓ | ✗ | |
compatible devices | PS4, PS5, personal computer (PC), and mac. | PC. | |
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Shure SM7B being dynamic functions 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 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 known as the diaphragm is movable, the distance between the plates changes when sound waves hit the movable plate which produces capacitance
HyperX DuoCast is a USB microphone, such microphones are convenient and easy to use they are also typically cheaper, and portable. USB mics are great for creating podcasts.
If you want a sound for your podcast, choose an XLR mic such as the Shure SM7B. However, these mics can be pricey, less convenient to travel with, and need the purchase of an audio interface, they typically produce audio of better quality than USB microphoneisVersed != true | If you want a sound for your podcast, choose an XLR mic such as the Shure SM7B. However, these mics can be pricey, less convenient to travel with, and need the purchase of an audio interface, they typically produce audio of better quality than USB microphones
The Shure SM7B 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.
Both HyperX DuoCast and Shure SM7B, come with shock mounts, for any studio style microphones regardless of type, should be used with a shock mount for the best possible recording. However, handheld dynamic mics generally don’t need an extra shock mount, as they have one built-in.
Shure SM7B comes with a pop filter, pop filters are a great tool for improving your audio. These diffuse the pressure of the air coming from certain vocal sounds, like, fricatives (th sounds),. Thus capturing a clean recording without those “popping” sounds.
Like the Shure SM7B, HyperX DuoCast also comes with a pop filter, typically condenser microphones don't have built-in pop filters like most dynamic microphones.
Shure SM7B uses the cardioid polar pattern, microphones that use this pattern have a wide on-axis pick-up area and maximum 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 towards the sides and a zero point in the base of the mic.
Both HyperX DuoCast and Shure SM7B use the cardioid polar pattern, a 1:1 combination of the Omnidirectional & Bidirectional. The combination creates a heart-like (cardio) pattern when plotted on a 360-degree sphere.
The HyperX DuoCast uses the omnidirectional polar pattern, which can receive sound from all sides. Omni mics have an equal sensitivity to sound coming from all sides. You do not need to position them in any particular direction to capture the source of the sound
Shure SM7B has its lowest frequency at 50Hz, a microphone with a low frequency below 40Hz is good for snares, and toms, or if you're in search of a bass drum mic.
HyperX DuoCast's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
HyperX DuoCast got a lower frequency than the Shure SM7B
Shure SM7B'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 microphone's frequency response should be a one-to-one reproduction, however, some vibrations get lost along the way and bits of the information never makes it to the output recording.
HyperX DuoCast's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices have equal high frequency
Shure SM7B's sensitivity is measured at 1.1mV/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.
The HyperX DuoCast's sensitivity is 501mV/Pa, which implies that
HyperX DuoCast got a higher sensitivity meaning it "picks up" quieter sounds than the Shure SM7B,
microphone sensitivity is measurement of it's efficiency as a transducer i.e. how good it converts acoustical energy to electrical voltage.
HyperX DuoCast has RGB lighting, nothing 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 tapping a marked area of the mic's body. This is advantageous in situations where you need to have a conversation say with someone in the room that needs not be transmitted.
HyperX DuoCast has a headphone output, this enables you to directly check on the audio quality recorded by the mic in real-time, with no delay. This is valuable in broadcasting, and live performance scenarios where instant audio feedback is key.
The Shure SM7B is compatible with PC.
The HyperX DuoCast can work well with PS4, PS5, personal computer (PC), and mac..