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 two plates adjusts when sound waves hit the diaphragm which produces a change in electrical characteristics
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 creating podcasts.
The HyperX DuoCast comes with a shock mount, most condenser microphones 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, 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, sibilants (s sounds). Thus capturing a cleaner recording without annoying “popping” sounds.
HyperX DuoCast uses the cardioid polar pattern, microphones that use this pattern have a wide on-axis receiving area and max rejection at 180 degrees off-axis. To further explain, this pattern is more directional and sensitive to the front of the microphone in the on-axis position, and reduces in sensitivity in the sides and a null point in the back of the microphone. HyperX DuoCast uses the omnidirectional pattern, which picks up sound in all directions.
Omni mics are equally sensitive to sound coming from all sides. You don't need to point them in any specific direction to capture the source sound
HyperX DuoCast has its lowest frequency at 20Hz, a microphone that can pick a low frequency below 30Hz is best for snares, and toms, or if you're in search of a bass drum mic. HyperX DuoCast's upper limiting frequency is 20,000Hz, meaning that sounds at a frequency above 20,000Hz will not be captured.
In an ideal situation, a microphone's frequency response should be a one-to-one reproduction, in reality, some vibrations get lost along the way and bits of the information doesn't make 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 add to your recording but primarily for style purposes, adding visual flair and customization options to the microphone itself. HyperX DuoCast has the tap-to-mute feature which allows you to quickly mute the microphone by tapping a marked area of the mic. This is useful during situations where you need to have another conversation say with someone in the room that doesn't need to be transmitted.
HyperX DuoCast has a headphone output, this feature allows you to directly monitor the audio signal recorded by the microphone in real-time, with no delay. This is valuable in broadcasting, and live performance situations where instant audio feedback is essential. The HyperX DuoCast is compatible with PS4, PS5, personal computer (PC), and mac.
