The HyperX DuoCast is a condenser mic that works by using capacitor 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 two plates changes when sound waves strike the movable plate which produces capacitance
HyperX DuoCast is a USB microphone, such microphones are plug and play and easy to use they are also typically affordable, and portable. USB microphones are great for making voiceovers.
HyperX DuoCast comes with a shock mount, most condenser mics come with a shock mount, which is circular and make use of an elastic suspension that helps reduce vibrations transferred by handling 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, e.g., sibilants (s sounds). Thus capturing a cleaner recording without annoying “popping” sounds.
HyperX DuoCast uses the cardioid pattern, microphones that use this pattern have a wide on-axis reception 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 back of the mic. HyperX DuoCast has the omnidirectional polar pattern, which can receive sound in all directions.
Omni mics are equally sensitive to sound coming from all sides. You do not need to position them in any particular direction to receive the source sound
HyperX DuoCast has its lowest frequency at 20Hz, a microphone that can pick 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 20,000Hz won't be captured.
In a perfect world, a microphone's frequency response would be a one-to-one reproduction, however, some vibrations get lost during the process and bits of the information 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, nothing much really to enhance your recording but primarily for look and feel 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 tapping a specific area of the mic's body. This is advantageous during situations when you need to have another conversation say with someone in the room that needs not be recorded.
HyperX DuoCast includes a headphone output, this feature allows you to directly check on the audio signal recorded by the mic in real-time, without any perceptible delay. This is useful in broadcasting, and live performance scenarios where instant audio feedback is key. HyperX DuoCast is compatible with PS4, PS5, personal computer (PC), and mac.
