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 plates adjusts when sound waves strike 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 easy to carry. USB microphones are great for making podcasts.
HyperX DuoCast comes with a shock mount, most condenser mics come with a shock mount, which is circular and uses an elastic suspension that helps reduce vibrations transferred by any contact surfaces that have equipment that can cause audio interference. HyperX DuoCast comes with a pop filter, pop filters are a great tool for upping your audio. A pop filter diffuses the pressure of the air coming from certain vocal sounds, like, fricatives (th sounds),. Thus capturing a clean recording without annoying ear-piercing exaggerations.
HyperX DuoCast has the cardioid pattern, microphones that use this pattern have a wide on-axis pick-up area and max rejection at 180 degrees 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 mic. The HyperX DuoCast uses the omnidirectional polar pattern, which can receive sound in all directions.
Omni mics are equally sensitive to sound arriving from all angles. You do not need to point them in any specific direction to receive the source of the sound
HyperX DuoCast has its lowest frequency at 20Hz, a mic that can pick a low frequency below 50Hz is good for miking, and toms, or if you're in search of a bass drum mic. The HyperX DuoCast's upper limiting frequency is 20,000Hz, which implies that sounds at a frequency above this will not be captured.
In an ideal situation, a mic's frequency response would be a one-to-one reproduction, however, some vibrations get 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 look and feel purposes, adding visual flair and customization options to the mic. HyperX DuoCast has the tap-to-mute feature which allows you to quickly mute the mic by tapping a designated area of the microphone's body. This is useful in situations when you want to have a conversation say with someone during a recording session that doesn't need to be transmitted.
HyperX DuoCast has a headphone output, this enables you to directly check on the audio quality captured by the mic in real-time, without any perceptible delay. This is valuable in broadcasting, and live performance situations where instant audio feedback is key. HyperX DuoCast is compatible with PS4, PS5, personal computer (PC), and mac.
