HyperX ProCast

Truly incredible sound... at a cost

- JORGE JIMENEZ

SINCE LAUNCHING its first microphone in 2019, HyperX has produced a model to suit almost every type of content creator. This time around, the company is aiming for pro-level users with its first XLR microphone, the HyperX ProCast. What sets the HyperX ProCast apart is what’s inside. It’s got a gold-plated large diaphragm condenser capsule, which you’ll find in many XLR mics used by professional musicians and podcasters. The result is deeper, richer vocals than you’d get out of your standard USB microphone.

Of course, nearly $250 is a lot of money to spend on a microphone, but when compared with other large diaphragm condenser microphones that aren’t marketed to streamers, it starts to look like a more competitive price point. Bear in mind that the Elgato Wave DX currently retails for $100, although we haven’t used it here on Maximum PC yet.

One surprising element is the lack of features and extras when you compare it to HyperX’s other ‘cast’ mics. These include RGB lighting, an included stand, and a variety of recording modes. But it sounds good, and that’s the priority here. ProCast delivers the stellar sound quality you’d expect from an XLR, and if that’s what matters most, you should strongly consider spending the money.