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 diaphragm which produces capacitance
HyperX DuoCast 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 creating voiceovers.
The HyperX DuoCast comes with a shock mount, most condenser microphones include a shock mount, which is circular and uses an elastic suspension that helps reduce vibrations transferred by that could cause audio interference. HyperX DuoCast 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, like, plosives (p sounds),. This helps capture a clean recording without those ear-piercing exaggerations.
HyperX DuoCast has the cardioid pattern, microphones that use this pattern have a wide on-axis receiving area and max 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 zero point in the rear of the mic. The HyperX DuoCast uses the omnidirectional polar pattern, which can receive sound in all directions.
Omni mics are equally sensitive to sound coming from all angles. You don't need to position them in any specific direction to capture the source sound
HyperX DuoCast has its lowest frequency at 20Hz, a mic that can pick a low frequency below 30Hz is good for miking, and toms, or if you're looking for a bass drum microphone. The HyperX DuoCast's upper limiting frequency is 20,000Hz, which implies that sounds at a frequency above this won't be recorded.
In an ideal situation, a microphone's frequency response should 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. 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 to the microphone itself. The HyperX DuoCast has the tap-to-mute feature which allows you to quickly mute the microphone by touching a marked area of the mic. This is useful during situations when you need to have a conversation say with someone in the room that needs not be transmitted.
HyperX DuoCast has a headphone output, this allows you to directly monitor the audio quality recorded by the mic in real-time, without any perceptible delay. This is particularly useful in broadcasting, and live performance scenarios where immediate audio feedback is key. The HyperX DuoCast is compatible with PS4, PS5, personal computer (PC), and mac.
