HyperX SoloCast HMIS1X-XX-BK/G - USB Microphone User Manual

Overview

1. Tap-to-mute sensor
2. Microphone status LED
3. Microphone alignment guide
4. Microphone stand
5. USB-C port
6. USB cable

Using with PC or Mac

Connect the microphone to a USB port on the PC or Mac with the included USB cable.

Windows

To ensure the microphone is configured correctly on the PC, follow the steps below:

1. Right-click on the sound icon in the system tray and select Open Sound Settings.
   
   
2. Select Sound Control Panel.
   
   
3. On the Recording tab, select Microphone HyperX SoloCast and click on the Set Default button.
   

macOS

To ensure the microphone is configured correctly on the macOS, follow the steps below:

1. Open System Preferences and select Sound.
   
   
2. On the Input tab, select HyperX SoloCast.
   

Using with PS4™

Connect the microphone to a USB port on the PS4™ with the included USB cable.
To ensure the microphone is configured correctly on the PS4™, follow the steps below:

1. From the PS4™ main menu, go to Settings > Devices > Audio Devices.
2. Set Input Device to USB Microsoft (HyperX SoloCast).
   

Microphone Position

SoloCast should be placed with the front of the microphone facing the sound source. This is indicated by the alignment guide on both the microphone and the stand.


SoloCast can be rotated to allow for easy placement under a monitor.

Microphone Controls

Muting the Microphone

Tap the top of the microphone to mute/unmute the microphone. The microphone LED will indicate the current mute status of the microphone.

Using a Microphone Mount

SoloCast can be removed from its stand and used with microphone mounts with either 3/8" or 5/8" threads.

Specifications

General

Power supply: 5V/100mA (USB)
Working current: 47mA
USB Specification: USB 2.0 (full speed)
Sampling rates: 48kHz, 44.1kHz, 32kHz, 16kHz, 8kHz
Bit-depth: 16-bit
Compatibility: Windows 7 & above, Mac OS, PS4™
Cable length: 2m Weight:

• Microphone: 261g
• Microphone stand: 125g
• Total with USB cable: 429.9g

Microphone

Element: Electret condenser microphone
Directivity pattern: Cardioid
Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity: -6dBFS (1V/Pa at 1kHz)
Noise (RMS): ≤-74dBFS (A-weighted)

Questions or Setup Issues

Contact the HyperX support team at: hyperxgaming.com/support/microphones