Elgato Wave 3 vs HyperX Quadcast S - mic sound tests and feature comparisons
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 พ.ค. 2022
- This is a video to compare the Elgato Wave:3 USB microphone with the HyperX Quadcast S. Both fantastic microphones, with slightly different appeal.
Like the original Quadcast, the HyperX Quadcast S is great for plug and play capabilities, while the Elgato Wave 3 is fantastic for its customisation options for audio routing for streamers.
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• How to make the Quadca...
Elgato Wave:3 microphone
See the Elgato Wave:3 here:
Official site - go.corsair.com/vn6qYA
Amazon US - amzn.to/2USifKS
Amazon UK - amzn.to/3fsV3Lk
Amazon CA - amzn.to/37BeTRM
Amazon DE - amzn.to/2Ya36H5
Amazon FR - amzn.to/3hDPKKH
Amazon IT - amzn.to/2zFP6vb
Amazon AU - amzn.to/30Ne47b
Features of the Elgato Wave:3 include:
- Capacitive mute button (touch to mute, not button press sound)
- Condenser capsule with cardioid only pattern (designed to focus on your voice)
- Intelligent Clipguard technology that's designed to sooth "overdriven sound" preventing you from peaking, even if you shout
- 24bit/96Khz sample rate for even better audio capture
- Boom arm adapter included
- Brilliant Wave Link software that allows you to route audio into a single channel and more effectively monitor your sound
Wave:3 Specifications are:
Capsule: 17 mm Electret
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Resolution: 24-bit
• Sample Rate: 48/96 kHz
• Frequency Response: 70 - 20000 Hz
• Sensitivity: -25 dBFS
• Max SPL: 120dB
• Dynamic Range: 115 dB (Clipguard Engaged)
• Interface: USB-C
• Works with: Windows 10 (64-bit)
macOS 10.14 or newer
Highlights to this mic are almost certainly the clipguard technology that stops you accidentally peaking and ruining your audio, even when live streaming.
The other highlight is the wave software, which allows you to route different audio sources and actively monitor your audio to hear what the audience is going to hear - perfect for streaming on Twitch and the like.
See my other videos on the Elgato Wave:3
How to remove background noise from the Wave:3 microphone • How to remove backgrou...
How to play music on Twitch but not hear it yourself with Elgato Wave:3 • How to play music (on ...
Wave:3 vs Blue Yeti Nano • Elgato Wave 3 vs Blue ...
Get the Wave:3 Link software here - www.elgato.com/en/gaming/down...
#Elgato #HyperX #Microphones
See the Compass boom arm - www.bluedesigns.com/products/...
See the HyperX Quadcast S on Amazon:
Amazon US - amzn.to/3lO2HmT
Amazon UK - amzn.to/3lKVK68
Amazon CA - amzn.to/36Sskga
Amazon DE - amzn.to/3pIE4ud
Amazon FR - amzn.to/2UEbfkB
Amazon IT - amzn.to/3lPLYj6
This microphone includes a number of nice features that make it stand out from the usual microphones out there. This includes:
- A built in pop filter to help take the pops out of your speech
- A built in shock mount which reduces knock sounds
- A touch to mute mic button (no clicks)
- Easy access gain controls
- An included attachment for mounting on any standard boom arm (3/8-inch and 5/8-inch thread)
- Two zone RGB lighting adjustable in software
Highlights include:
Decent sound capture with upto 48Khz sample rate
Easy on the eye aesthetics
Nice features and great looks
Good build quality
RGB looks good on stream
Lowlights:
You can see the hotspots on the mic from the RGB lighting
Can capture a bit too much background audio
Green goes see-through with chroma filters
Specs of the HyperX Quadcast S include:
PC, PS4™, and Mac® compatible
Power consumption 5V 220mA (white light)
Sample/bit rate 48kHz/16-bit
Element Electret condenser microphone
Condenser type Three 14mm condensers
Polar patterns Stereo, Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Bidirectional
Frequency response 20Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity -36dB (1V/Pa at 1kHz)
Cable length 3m
Weight Microphone: 254g
Shock mount and stand: 360g
Total with USB cable: 710g
Lighting RGB (16,777,216 colors)
Light effects 2 zones2
Connection type USB-C to USB-A
Headphone Output
Impedance 32 Ω
Frequency response de 20Hz à 20kHz
Maximum power output 7mW
THD ≤ 0.05% (1kHz/0dBFS)
SNR ≥ 90dB (1kHZ, RL=∞)
Ngenuity software www.hyperxgaming.com/unitedki...
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I was not expecting the intro to be so warm sounding.
somehow i always end up om this channel when looking for new gadgets. exactly the comparison i was looking for. :) Many thanks
Glad to hear I'm helping 👍🦐
That's a great video man. so many details, Thank you so much dude
I aim to please.
I think that quad-cast s sound, is so much better than the wave 3 microphone.
I use the Wave 3 with various VSTs, including Noise Suppression. Best USB Mic on the market + best software.
I might get one
The software is great, but you can clearly hear that the sound of quadcast s is way better on the audio
@@CooldudeVlad sad reality isn’t it.
@@demiseis5749 it's more bassy and you can hear the voice clearer
@@CooldudeVlad ye stocjk but if u use plugins using the software the wave 3 /1 is way better
I haven’t seen a video featuring a comparison of all of the above, but if you have them at your disposal, could you possibly do a comparison between these, the Deity VO-7u, the Rode Podmic usb, the Samson Q9u, and maybe the Maono pd400x? Right now, I’m thinking the Deity and Podmic are in the lead to my wars, but I haven’t heard the same reviewer do everything I’m looking at.
Prawnnnn how did you know? :P I have been endlessly watching videos to know which microphone (and headphone combo) to buy and I was deciding between these 2.
Freaky
Great video. Personally, I like the sound and the look of Wave 3. I think I'm buying one.
I bought the Wave 3 in 2020 and still love it. At first I just got the extension rods kit, but eventually ended up buying the Rode PSA (non +). Looks like the + just came out around that time and everybody kept recommending the PSA, so that it had to be. Comparing the regular and + now, I don't think I missed out on much. Cable management's fine with the velcros. You could probably 3D print those new holder bits. The arm hasn't made any horrible noise yet and mounting on a 4cm thick wooden tabletop worked just fine. It all came with a warning though. The internet told me to get the shock mount as well because the mic's too light for that arm. So I got the fitting Elgato one. Turns out it was still not heavy enough and kept moving up a bit whenever I adjusted it. There was still that small transport pouch the Motörhead in ear headphones with lying around. Those were horrible and broke fairly quickly, but I kept that pouch. Well it all needed more weight. There were leftover lead weights, the kind you put into curtains. Stuffing those into the pouch and hanging it from the end of the arm did the trick. I can think of something else later.
I haven't. It's been years. I don't care anymore. 😂
Nice review, thanks! 🇸🇪 😉 👍🏻
Thanks for watching (and subbing)
👋 If you can pls make a review of the dareu butterfly gaming mouse
I got a quadcast s but i am considering getting the wave 3
theres not really much point other than aesthetics or if you're a streamer cuz of the wave link software
Id get it
Stick with the Quadcast S.
Are you going to review the FiFine K658 anytime soon?
I'm afraid not.
elgato is literally saying the wave 3 and 1 has and internal popfilter, not much but it is there. but doesnt have and external one, but that it can be sold seperately
12:30 Would you kindly paste the link to that exact boom arm your using with the HyperX Quadcast S, thank you 🤩
rode.com/en/accessories/stands-bars/psa1-plus
How do you monitor the mic without latency if you're not directly plugged in the mic 3.5mm port in the back? I have wireless headphones and I would love to monitor the mic sound in them.
Have also wondered if tbere was a way to get wireless monitoring
You could probably monitor your mic with some third-party "sidetone" software, but honestly, I recommend using wired headphones instead. Generally, you shouldn't have a major problem since you'd only be using it when you talk into the mic.
but how do they sound in game or thru discord cause my blue yeti sucks lol
gracias
How's the Quadcast S with the mic pointing at you? In your video it was pointing up toward the ceiling.
The quadcast is designed to be facing towards the speaker. The tip of the mic is blocked of to make room for the mute. You DO NOT want to speak into that if you want optimal audio.
Bought one few days after watching your video and commenting. I'm very happy with it.
I had the wave 3 but the USB port broke and I’m thinking about getting the quadcast s
quadcast s is hard to configure for me
the wave 3 has a pop filter built in so yeah the only thing the hyperx quadcast has is the shock mount
Nah it doesnt work well i have both
@@RAGEEcs which do you prefer out of the two?
The Quadcast S also has a built in pop filter.
The HyperX has a popfilter built in too... what are you talking about?
The Quadcast's built in pop filter is gonna get funky over time...
Wdym
How?;D
@@user-mi8ie2kq4e We spit and moisture comes out when we talk. A pop filter is going to catch that over time. Especially if you do any vocals or rapping. (Not that I expect many people to rap into a Quadcast, but still)
@@SeanOMatic just maintain it lol
Wave 3 also has built in pop filter... The main standout difference between the two in my opinion is just the software since cardioid mode only is enough for most people, the other configuration are very case-specific..
Slight correction: the Wave 3 has 24 bit/96 kHz.
I have the Hyper X Quadcast and it picks up all background noise.
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Cause you probably don’t know how to set it up there’s filters you can add to reduce it. also your setup plays a big part.
@@Tony_zr already did all set up with multiple youtube videos and the help of customer service and it's still there.
@@Tony_zr no but i guess i'll try it. thanks bro
Everybody says to get a condenser microphone, but honestly man a cheap dynamic SHURE SM48 is like $50 bucks and it will blow this thing out of the water. Even the features on the quadcast are silly, you'll never use almost any of those microphone patterns except cardioid. Also for the cost of this mic you could buy an audio interface, xlr cable, and the sm48 and you would sound much better on top of having a professional setup with a cleaner sound and almost no background noise.
HyperX Quadcast sounds better but the wave3 software is amazing if you dont already own an alternative so its a tough choice
True
But SteelSeries GG is a free option that can be used with anything
@@TheProvokedPrawnI heard that sonar causes performance issues so i've never tried it
Quadcast 🤝
i thought u wanted to seduce the mic
bro from 7:13 i couldnt even hear you coz i was mesmerized by the blue spinning ball. 😵💫😵💫 i cant understand it, I dont know how it works.... it defies gravity and physics. what the actual fuck is that witchcraft. anyways i decided on the hyper x
what microphone you use? haha
Watch and find out.
you have a nice accent though haha