Final Thoughts
As I mentioned I replaced my current microphone (Audio Technica AT2020) with the HyperX ProCast and I’ve been using it as my main microphone for the past couple of weeks now. This included Zoom calls, our weekly tech podcast, voice-overs, and of course gaming. Will I be going back to the AT2020? It is highly unlikely. The main reason for me is sound, I do feel like the ProCast does sound better than the AT2020 and at the end of the day when it comes to a microphone sound is the most important thing.
When we look at this microphone compared to other HyperX microphones, which are USB, this microphone does lack many features those have. I would say the biggest is the tap to mute button that you’ll find on the QuadCast microphones. This simple button makes it easy to say take a call or talk to someone without it interfering with your stream or recording. The ProCast also lacks a stand or even an XLR cable. So you’ll have to go out and buy a stand/arm and your own XLR cable. Now to be fair many professional XLR microphones do come like this, you just get the microphone. It was nice that the shock mount and pop filter was included though.
With an MSRP of $249.99 the ProCast is definitely on the high-end of what we would consider “gaming” microphones. I think this would be the microphone for someone who is currently using a USB microphone and wants to step their audio game up. You can’t deny that this microphone sounds amazing and would definitely bring value to your podcast or streaming setup. With its prosumer price it will definitely compete with with what most people consider the “standard” for podcasting and streaming, the Sure SM7B, which is about $100 more expensive. Then you also have less expensive options like the newer Wave DX from Elgato, the Rode Procaster, and of course the Audio Technica AT2020. HyperX has positioned itself between the more expensive SM7B and the entry-level options which I feel based on build quality, features, and sound seem just right.
With any XLR microphone you are also going to need to pick up an audio interface so keep that in mind as well. If you are looking at getting an XLR microphone for podcasting or streaming the HyperX ProCast is an excellent choice. Overall, ThinkComputers gives the HyperX ProCast XLR Microphone a 9 out of 10 score.
Pros:
– Build quality
– Sounds amazing
– Large diaphragm condenser capsule
– Shock mount and pop filter included
– Uniquely positioned in the market
Cons:
– No stand or XLR cable included
– Lacks features other HyperX microphones have
