HyperX Solo Cast Review / Test (vs. Blue Snowball, Seiren Mini)

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Today I review the HyperX Solocast, a budget USB microphone. This is a barebones offering with no headphone jack and no software, but it is plug and play and it has a mute button. The converters have been upgraded from the Quadcast to 24-bit/96khz, and the threading on body is 5/8" or 3/8".
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RECORDING SETTINGS:
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Computer Level: 51%
Boosted in Post: +6dB
SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response : 20Hz - 20kHz
Bit Depth: 16/24-bit
Sample Rate: 44.1/48/96kHz
00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:20 - What’s in the Box
00:42 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:24 - Specifications
01:36 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
01:56 - Plosive Test
02:10 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:32 - Background Noise Test
02:48 - Untreated Room Test
03:14 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:29 - Mute Button Test
03:49 - Desktop Stand Test
04:38 - Intro to Comparison
05:10 - Samson Go Mic Comparison
05:40 - Razer Seiren Mini Comparison
06:10 - Blue Snowball Comparison
06:41 - Fifine K688 Comparison
07:18 - Samson Q2u Comparisona
07:51 - Maono HD300T Comparison
08:26 - Blue Yeti Nano Comparison
09:00 - Blue Yeti Classic Comparison
09:32 - Hyperx Quadcast Comparison
10:14 - Audio Technica AT2020USBX Comparison
10:47 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:30 - Music Test
13:05 - Pros & Cons
14:19 - Overall Thoughts
15:50 - Recommendation
17:21 - Outro
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Пікірлер: 91

@sand8908 7 ай бұрын

YESSSS A CHAIR FALL TO START THE YEAR

@ThatLazyyGuy 7 ай бұрын

I prefer the sound of the razer seiren mini but it’s nice to see a budget mic with a mute button even if it has a small click. They at least tried to do something to distinguish themselves from the competition with the mute button

@Fearagen 5 ай бұрын

Been using this mic for months now, really solid mic.

@ObscureMics 7 ай бұрын

I was kind of impressed with how it sounded on the desk.. decent mic

@TIM0NF0YA 7 ай бұрын

Well, color me shocked! I was genuinely torn between investing in the Neumann U87 and settling for the HyperX. Your comparison has been a real eye-opener, and now I can happily bid adieu to my dreams of a "Hello, Neumann" world, and embrace the audacious charm of the HyperX Solo. / Love your videos, thank you. :-)

@Necropolis20123 7 ай бұрын

Love your reviews my man!

@sheers5337 7 ай бұрын

My personal favourite budget usb mic simply because of how small and locally cheap it is.. And mute button

@brendanwest5935 22 күн бұрын

This was the BEST microphone review I EVER watched and now I am subscribed

@Tarkov. 7 ай бұрын

I've recommended this mic to a few friends in the past, it's a pretty inoffensive entry level mic. It's also usually a really good budget option when it's on sale. It's $42 right now but I've seen it in the 30's before. Considering that it's a recognizable "gamer" brand with a good warranty, it's an easy recommendation.

@CS-gb1ul 7 ай бұрын

I disagree Bandrew, I appreciate the passion behind that box throw; it's a great way to begin the year!!!!

@TruFalco 2 ай бұрын

Maybe not the best mic for professional recording, but for discord I could imagine this mic being perfect, especially if you can find it on sale.

@Incownitoon 5 ай бұрын

thanks again for your reviews, you are the really best in audio analysis and help for decide purchase it

@PolloPezzotto 7 ай бұрын

Came for the review. Stayed for the review and for the music. Keep up with the amazing work 🗿

@danielbleumink 7 ай бұрын

I already known what moment will be in the "Box Throws Compilation" for the end of 2024. For that budget, the Solo Cast doesn't sound too bad. In comparison the "Snowball" seems to be only good for throwing (as the name suggests) 🙂

@fredoverflow 7 ай бұрын

That Q2U was very sibilant 😲

@adonistaxi2681 7 ай бұрын

Again, my favorite section is the music section. I like your creativity.

@HubertTheMad 7 ай бұрын

Another banger vid. Thanks for this!

@TheAndreso_ 7 ай бұрын

Neat review! Bandrew, i've recently adquired a 512 Audio Tempest, a USB mic by Warm Audio's sub brand 512 Audio (I think you've already covered one of their mics), and it's regarded as a "large diaphragm (34 mm) USB condenser mic, inspired by the WA47jr" (and claims they have a pretty similar sound as well). I think it sounds pretty good, it has gain dial and headphones dial It would be interesting to see it reviewed and compared against other USB mics and the WA47jr itself. I bought it at 80$ (it was at 150$ when it launched in 2022)

@chanthetechman 7 ай бұрын

It sounds good to be honest. Sounds as good as the other ones. I have noticed it does need something to diminish the desk sounds.

@skortzial 7 ай бұрын

I'm loving the music tests as of late, you've written some really cool stuff to test out each mic with. Full release at some point?

@StaticCamperVan 7 ай бұрын

My Hyperx Quadcast S started to die so I picked up a Deity VO-7U at 50% off. I couldn't find a review from you on it. But I am happy with it

@PlanetZero 7 ай бұрын

Just picked it up a few weeks ago for video game streams, sounds terrific and is excellent with background noise, even without treatment!

@reggiep75 7 ай бұрын

An immediate chair crash!? EXCELLENT! 👽👽👽🤘

@theoutsiderjess1869 7 ай бұрын

The thing that always bothered me is that they always put a mic like this on the shortest desk stand

@juniorsilvabroadcast 28 күн бұрын

I've got one. Sound's really good for a cheap usb microphone. Using asio4all with vb audio matrix/voicemeeter banana to hear myself without delay (128samples. Esi maya44e master clock)

@TheKruxed 6 ай бұрын

Its currently on offer on UK Amazon down at £44 which makes it really attractive with the mute button and acceptable audio for streaming/gaming

@AwareOCE 6 ай бұрын

Really good comparison video, thanks for the info!

@dannylightning-audio-reviews 7 ай бұрын

Not too bad for the price. Great video as aleays

@fluphybunny930 7 ай бұрын

TWO CHANNEL AUDIO MIX PLEASE ! Need a petition - sick of not been able to hear characters talking due to the music/background noise.

@Sapertf 7 ай бұрын

Is that Q2U an older version? The high frequencies sound a bit harsh. Wish there were more budget mics reviews. btw I'd also love to have the Neat Worker Bee 2 vs its older version

@thebreakfastmenu 7 ай бұрын

I disagree, Bannrew. That was a GREAT box throw to start the year. Also, your music tests have gotten so good.

@OlexanderZnaharenkoUA 7 ай бұрын

3:12 reciept scanner. First time heared - I thought that you want to scan some kitchen reciepts))

@lion037 7 ай бұрын

Blue Snowball seems like a term that one should never Google...

@alexitosrv 7 ай бұрын

Very decent mic. Very good review. Thanks Bandrew!!

@faiqsyahbani 7 ай бұрын

Great review as always! Did you gonna review NT1 Signature Series?

@SecretlySeven 7 ай бұрын

Spicy start to the year!

@nghtfall 7 ай бұрын

It has some notable resonances that sounded decent inoffensive on vocals but pretty awful on electric guitar. Acoustic guitar didn’t sound half bad tho for some reason

@kiba488 7 ай бұрын

its so funny hearing the drastic change in sound quality with all of the mics when it switches to the at2020 and im not even a fan of the 2020s sound and oh man I want to get a u87 so badly it sounds so nice

@techmed-rainer 7 ай бұрын

Danke!

@Podcastage 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Rainer! Happy New Year my friend.

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th 7 ай бұрын

Happy new year sir. Excellent review.

@Adam_Painter_Musician 7 ай бұрын

I only came for the instrumental and song… did not disappoint and the lyrical content were great 😂😂😂

@Justakatto Ай бұрын

idk what people hear in the razer seiren tbh. To me the solo cast sounds better

@hydroponicgard 7 ай бұрын

Where can I buy your music? Cuz I want your entire stock/discography. It's, BEAUTIFUL.

@Podcastage 7 ай бұрын

I don't have any of the music published yet, but I set a goal to release something this year. Thank you so much for those kind words, it really means a lot.

@vvampiro 7 ай бұрын

nice way to start the year 🤪, great video btw

@LautaroQ2812 7 ай бұрын

Sounds good and clear enough for voice for the price, though you could get a 20 dollar condenser one, put it on an arm and with a filter (such as the program sonar by steelseries) you're good to go.

@ExcelionYogi 7 ай бұрын

I got this for the second half of the pandemic, for classes and gaming with my friends, at that time it was pretty much the only option, for my needs then and now (some online conferences, and gaming) I think is pretty solid, the first time I used it my friends were surprised.

@myriam5426 Ай бұрын

Love ur reviews, thank you❤

@Podcastage Ай бұрын

Glad you like them. Thanks for watching.

@yehorazyrankulov553 4 ай бұрын

Hi! Thanks for such reach review But I have a question: is Fifine AM8 better?

@willcarter7079 7 ай бұрын

yes, it would be nice to have a 2 channel mix

@xucongzhan9151 7 ай бұрын

I like the sound of Fifine k688 and Samson Go a bit more, as they sound fuller and less sibilant. But yeah, not bad actually.

@Fl4ppers 7 ай бұрын

Who needs expensive distorted 808s when you can simply buy this mic and tap the desk.

@paulbrooks3232 6 ай бұрын

Perfect review

@WithoutTroy 7 ай бұрын

I was going to buy this mic but I think I’m just going to save up for the Neumann.

@realXP1200 7 ай бұрын

Hey podcastage, ive been looking into buying a new mic. I make youtube videos, occasionally stream and also occasionally record vocals for my songs. What mic would you recommend to me? My budget ends at $200, any advice/suggestion from you would be great. I have been watching your videos for the past week or so and cant decide what to choose. Could you please steer me in the right direction.

@chancellorellis02 7 ай бұрын

Please review the Fifine AM8 microphone

@user-cg6pt7wk9y 6 ай бұрын

hey bro, when are you going to be uploading that video in wich you onl sing a solid not, ive been asking on every video for a few months now

@Spetsnazty 5 ай бұрын

I couldn’t stand mine. I still have it in storage not sure what to do With it. I use an sm58 as a gaming mic now.

@user-eb2ct7mz9x 7 ай бұрын

Hello, what is your opinion about IK Multimedia AXE I/O One Audio Interface! Can you do a video about that?!

@TheTemperedWolf 7 ай бұрын

Gotta love Neumann comparison XD

@JayzBeerz 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year🎉

@BadChizzle 7 ай бұрын

You’re so kind to this mic. Thanks for the video. Hope you’re doing well.

@mr.anirbangoswami 4 ай бұрын

HAHAHA, you said "SAD-W" keys, that cracked me up. Not because you didnt say wasd, but because a sad-w sounded funny to me, like a sad win.

@greensamurai5805 2 ай бұрын

awesome mic even in a normal room

@frostfearen 5 ай бұрын

i have razer seiren x and want to get a new mic because it got old and i'm sick of hearing breath / room sounds when i'm editing videos , all mics in this video also seem to take a lot of mouth noises :( any suggestions ?

@ericsamuel 4 ай бұрын

this mic now abous 30$ in my country, is it worth it?

@xtril059 24 күн бұрын

Yes

@VeniVidiVici444 7 ай бұрын

What is the best XLR mic for music and podcasts under 500 dollars?

@artysanmobile 7 ай бұрын

The Snowball comes with one fairly obvious perk.

@Podcastage 7 ай бұрын

You can easily play catch with it or throw it at someone's head.

@artysanmobile 7 ай бұрын

@@Podcastage Precisely.

@vlmxs 7 ай бұрын

I got this during the amazon prime sale, but had to return. Unfortunately the mic has to be placed close to you so the others can hear you well, making it not comfortable to be used for streaming/ work calls.

@majikthise110 7 ай бұрын

Curious, was this with AGC off and the volume set to maximum in windows audio device settings?

@vlmxs 7 ай бұрын

@@majikthise110yes, all settings were checked but it did not help

@joshnroll 3 ай бұрын

Please do the Steel series alias, awesome content

@MrQuidss 6 ай бұрын

whats a receipt scanner

@Dracomies 7 ай бұрын

Pretty sibilant sounding mic imo. I think the Razer Siren Mini has it beat at the same pricepoint. I had this mic before but returned it :P

@Podcastage 7 ай бұрын

I’d personally pick up the Go Mic. I like the sound of those and I want the headphone jack of the Go Mic for monitoring the mic. But if someone wants the mute button at the $40 tier there aren’t too many options that I can think of. Maybe a USB dynamic with an on/off switch ATR2005 or ATR2100.

@Dracomies 7 ай бұрын

You mean the Samson Go mic? I agree!! I was quite surprised at how good it sounds for the money and I love that it has a headphone jack as well!@@Podcastage