HyperX DuoCast - USB Microphone Quick Start Manual

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User manual (273 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Overview
2 Using with PC, Mac, PS5, or PS4
3 Connecting Headphones
4 Selecting a Microphone Polar Pattern
5 Adjusting Microphone Gain
6 Muting the Microphone
7 Turning Microphone Monitoring On/Off
8 Installing the Mount Adapter
9 HyperX NGENUITY Software
10 Questions or Setup Issues
11 Maintenance
12 Product Specification
13 India RoHS Statement
14 Documents / Resources
- 14.1 References
- 14.2 Download manual

HyperX DuoCast - USB Microphone Quick Start Manual

Overview

Tap-to-mute sensor
LED ring
Gain control knob
Multifunction button
Headphone output
USB-C port
USB-C to USB-A cable
Mount adapter*

*Supports both 3/8" and 5/8" thread sizes

Using with PC, Mac, PS5, or PS4

Using with PC/Mac/PS5 or PS4

Connecting Headphones

Connecting Headphones
Connect headphones to the headphone jack on the microphone for microphone monitoring and playback audio.

Selecting a Microphone Polar Pattern

Push the multifunction button to switch between the microphone's two polar patterns, indicated by the LED ring.

LED RING	POLAR PATTERN	SOUND DIRECTION
Full to front	Cardioid
Front to full	Omnidirectional

Adjusting Microphone Gain

Muting the Microphone

Tap the tap-to-mute sensor to mute/unmute the microphone.
The LED ring will toggle to indicate the change in mute status.

Turning Microphone Monitoring On/Off

To turn microphone monitoring on/o, press and hold the multifunction button and tap the tap-to-mute sensor

Installing the Mount Adapter

Remove both the thumb screw and nut from the microphone stand.
Remove the microphone stand from the microphone.
Align the mount adapter with the microphone mount holes and secure the adapter with the thumb screw and nut.

HyperX NGENUITY Software

To customize lighting, download the HyperX NGENUITY software at: hyperxgaming.com/ngenuity

Questions or Setup Issues

Contact the HyperX support team or see the user manual at hyperxgaming.com/support/microphones

Maintenance

Cleaning the microphone

Unplug all cables from the microphone before cleaning.
Put a very small amount of mild all-purpose cleaner on a soft cloth.
Wipe down the external surface of the microphone. Avoid getting any moisture in the microphone holes.
Let the surface of the microphone dry completely before use.

Do not use harsh cleaners such as products containing bleach.
Do not use compressed air and spray into the microphone.

Product Specification

Microphone
Power consumption:	5V 220mA (white light)
Sample/bit rate:	96kHz/24bit
Element	Electret condenser microphone
Condenser type:	Two 14mm condensers
Polar patterns:	Cardioid, Omnidirectional
Frequency response:	20Hz—20kHz
Sensitivity:	-11dBV (1V/Pa at 1kHz)
Cable length:	2000±50mm
Weight:	502.9±5%
Lightning:	RGB (16,777,216 colors)
Light effects:	2 zone
Connection type:	USB-C to USB-A
Headphone Output
Impedance	32
Frequency response:	20Hz - 20kHz
Maximum power output:	≥7mW
THD:	≤0.05% (at 1kHz/0dBFS)
SNR:	≥100dB (at 1kHz/0dBFS, A-wt)

India RoHS Statement

This product, as well as its related consumables and spares, complies with the reduction in hazardous substances provisions of the "India E-waste Rule 2016. " It does not contain lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0.1 weight % and 0.01 weight % for cadmium, except where allowed pursuant to the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule.

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