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ASUS ROG Carnyx vs HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost)

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 8identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost) has 2 more capsules quantity than the ASUS ROG Carnyx (3 vs 1). The ASUS ROG Carnyx has 96 kHz more sample rate than the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost) (192 kHz vs 96 kHz). The ASUS ROG Carnyx has 299 g more microphone weight than the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost) (634 g vs 335 g). Microphone sensitivity: -37 dB on the ASUS ROG Carnyx, -7.5 dB on the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost). Device interface: USB on the ASUS ROG Carnyx, USB/3.5 mm on the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost).

  • Microphone sensitivity
    • ROG Carnyx:-37 dB
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):-7.5 dB
  • Capsules quantity
    • ROG Carnyx:1
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):3
  • Sample rate
    • ROG Carnyx:192 kHz
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):96 kHz
  • Device interface
    • ROG Carnyx:USB
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):USB/3.5 mm
  • USB connector type
    • ROG Carnyx:USB Type-A
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):USB Type-A, USB Type-C
  • Product colour
    • ROG Carnyx:White
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):Grey
  • Microphone weight
    • ROG Carnyx:634 g
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):335 g

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Comparison of ROG Carnyx, HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost)
43 specifications
Microphone3 differ
TypeTable microphoneTable microphone
Microphone sensitivityDiffers-37 dB-7.5 dB
Microphone Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.05%
Microphone input impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 Ω
Capsules quantityDiffers13
Bit rate24 bit24 bit
Sample rateDiffers192 kHz96 kHz
Microphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 dB
Pass filter switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 Hz
Microphone frequencyKnown for one20 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum sound pressure level (1kHz)Known for one120 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone direction typeKnown for oneCardioidUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone muteKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Diaphragm diameterKnown for one2.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Voice coil typeKnown for oneCondenserUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Device interfaceDiffersUSBUSB/3.5 mm
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-AUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
LED backlightYesYes
Cable length3 m3 m
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlayStation​ licenced
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina, Thailand
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows; macOS
Compatible productsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePC; Mac; PS5; Nintendo Switch; Steam Deck. Software Compatibility: HyperX NGENUITY
Control typeKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceUSBUSB
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Microphone weightDiffers634 g335 g
Packaging content1 differ
Microphone shock mount includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-A to USB Type-CUSB Type-C to USB Type-A, USB Type-C to USB Type-C
Desktop standKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Packaging contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHyperX QuadCast 2 USB Microphone, 3m USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, Quick Start Guide
Logistics dataidentical
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52161520
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one198 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one165 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.23 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplier featuresidentical
MaterialKnown for oneMetalUnknown — not stated by the source

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