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GENESIS Radium 251 vs HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black)

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 6identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The GENESIS Radium 251 has 96 kHz more sample rate than the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black) (192 kHz vs 96 kHz). The HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black) has 1 m more cable length than the GENESIS Radium 251 (3 m vs 2 m). Type: Game console microphone on the GENESIS Radium 251, Podcast microphone on the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black). Microphone sensitivity: -40 dB on the GENESIS Radium 251, -7.5 dB on the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black). Microphone frequency: 50 - 16000 Hz on the GENESIS Radium 251, 20 - 20000 Hz on the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black).

  • Type
    • Radium 251:Game console microphone
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black):Podcast microphone
  • Microphone sensitivity
    • Radium 251:-40 dB
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black):-7.5 dB
  • Microphone frequency
    • Radium 251:50 - 16000 Hz
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black):20 - 20000 Hz
  • Sample rate
    • Radium 251:192 kHz
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black):96 kHz
  • Device interface
    • Radium 251:USB
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black):3.5 mm (1/8")
  • Cable length
    • Radium 251:2 m
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black):3 m

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Comparison of Radium 251, HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black)
34 specifications
Microphone5 differ
TypeDiffersGame console microphonePodcast microphone
Microphone sensitivityDiffers-40 dB-7.5 dB
Microphone frequencyDiffers50 - 16000 Hz20 - 20000 Hz
Bit rate24 bit24 bit
Sample rateDiffers192 kHz96 kHz
Microphone direction typeDiffersCardioidCardioid/Bidirectional/Omnidirectional microphone
Microphone holderKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone muteKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Voice coil typeKnown for oneCondenserUnknown — not stated by the source
Volume controlKnown for oneRotaryUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.05%
Microphone input impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 Ω
Microphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 dB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Device interfaceDiffersUSB3.5 mm (1/8")
Headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Market segmentKnown for oneConsumerUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Cable lengthDiffers2 m3 m
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina, Thailand
Poweridentical
Power sourceUSBUSB
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Microphone weightKnown for one260 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Microphone shock mount includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pop-filter includedYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)

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