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HyperX ProCast Microphone – Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic, XLR Connection
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HyperX ProCast Microphone – Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic, XLR Connection

Bottom line: The HyperX ProCast Microphone: Gold-sputtered large diaphragm condenser capsule captures fine vocal detail; main trade-off: XLR only, so you need an audio interface or mixer to record.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Gold-sputtered large diaphragm condenser capsule captures fine vocal detail
  • ✓ Cardioid pattern rejects off-axis room noise behind the mic
  • ✓ Switchable 80Hz high-pass filter cuts desk and floor rumble
  • ✓ -10dB PAD handles loud shouting or screaming without clipping
  • ✓ Anti-vibration shock mount and snap-on HyperX Shield pop filter included

Cons

  • ✗ XLR only, so you need an audio interface or mixer to record
  • ✗ Condenser capsule picks up keyboard and fan noise in untreated rooms
  • ✗ No USB fallback for quick plug-and-play streaming setups
  • ✗ Detachable metal pop filter adds bulk in front of a webcam

Manufacturer description

Professional-grade condenser mic.The HyperX ProCast is a professional-grade condenser microphone with an XLR connection1 built for people who make a living with their voices. Capture more details in your recordings thanks to the cardioid gold-sputtered large diaphragm condenser capsule. The ProCast's included anti-vibration shock mount and snap on HyperX Shield pop filter work together to help reduce unwanted rumbles and pops in your recordings. It also features a switchable 80Hz high-pass filter and -10dB PAD, further ensuring that you're only recording exactly what you want in a variety of…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored HyperX ProCast Microphone using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the streaming gear category. HyperX's streaming gear lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • Gold-sputtered large diaphragm condenser
  • Cardioid polar pattern
  • XLR Connection
  • Detachable HyperX Shield metal pop filter

Full Specifications

BrandHyperX
ColorMicrophone
Impedance160 Ohms
Model NameProCast
Model Number699Z0AA
Power SourceCorded Electric
Audible Noise44 Decibels
Polar PatternUnidirectional
Built-In MediaHyperX Shield Pop Filter, Mount Adapter, ProCast Microphone, Quick Start Guide
Connector TypeXLR
Item Type NameMicrophone
Item Dimensions11.3 x 7.2 x 4.8 inches
Mfr Part Number699Z0AA
Special FeatureVolume Control
Antenna LocationRecording, Streaming
Compatible DevicesAudio Mixer
Enclosure MaterialMetal
Frequency Response1000 Hz
Number of Channels1
Included ComponentsHyperX Shield Pop Filter, Mount Adapter, ProCast Microphone, Quick Start Guide

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