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GENESIS Radium 400 G2 vs HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black)

13specifications compared
7differ
6identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

The GENESIS Radium 400 G2 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 26 dB more microphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) than the GENESIS Radium 400 G2 (100 dB vs 74 dB). The HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black) has 0.5 m more cable length than the GENESIS Radium 400 G2 (3 m vs 2.5 m). Type: Studio microphone on the GENESIS Radium 400 G2, Podcast microphone on the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black). Microphone sensitivity: -29 dB on the GENESIS Radium 400 G2, -7.5 dB on the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black).

Type
- Radium 400 G2:Studio microphone
- HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black):Podcast microphone
Microphone sensitivity
- Radium 400 G2:-29 dB
- HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black):-7.5 dB
Sample rate
- Radium 400 G2:192 kHz
- HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black):96 kHz
Microphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
- Radium 400 G2:74 dB
- HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black):100 dB
Device interface
- Radium 400 G2:USB
- HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black):3.5 mm (1/8")
Cable length
- Radium 400 G2:2.5 m
- HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black):3 m

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Comparison of Radium 400 G2, HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black)
29 specifications	A GENESIS Radium 400 G2 View product	B HyperX HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black)View product
Microphone5 differ
TypeDiffers	Studio microphone	Podcast microphone
Microphone sensitivityDiffers	-29 dB	-7.5 dB
Microphone frequency	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz
Microphone Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.05%
Microphone input impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 Ω
Bit rate	24 bit	24 bit
Sample rateDiffers	192 kHz	96 kHz
Microphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Differs	74 dB	100 dB
Microphone direction typeDiffers	Cardioid	Cardioid/Bidirectional/Omnidirectional microphone
Microphone muteKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Device interfaceDiffers	USB	3.5 mm (1/8")
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lengthDiffers	2.5 m	3 m
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China, Thailand
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting typeKnown for one	Table	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source	USB	USB
Packaging contentidentical
Pop-filter included	Yes	Yes
Packaging contentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HyperX QuadCast 2 USB Microphone, 3m USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, Quick Start Guide.
Microphone shock mount includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52161520
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Microphone weightKnown for one	1.16 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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