HyperX SoloCast 2 USB 콘덴서 마이크

Beginner game streamers or podcasters want clean audio quality without professional equipment, but high-end XLR microphones require additional equipment such as audio interfaces and complex settings.

Existing entry-level USB microphones are convenient but have quality limitations such as noise or muffled voices. In particular, it is difficult to reduce ambient noise such as keyboard sounds and make the voice stand out.

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SoloCast 2 features a newly designed capsule and A/D conversion circuit, improving sound quality SNR and reducing noise compared to the previous model[73]. It captures the human voice range more clearly and naturally, and reduces vibration noise inside and outside the microphone to produce near-professional-grade sound quality during broadcasting/meetings.

At the same time, it maintains the simplicity of USB connection, so when plugged into a PC, it is recognized immediately without a separate driver or phantom power. One-touch mute and gain control are possible with hardware buttons, making it easy to control even during streaming.

In conclusion, the differentiation is that “the quality is up, but the barrier to use remains the same.” (Previously, complexity tended to increase to improve quality)

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Individual content creators (B2C) such as gamers, YouTubers, and streamers are the main target. In addition, remote workers can purchase it to improve meeting sound quality, and students can use it for online classes.

It is more focused on individual demand than enterprise use.

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Steady demand is expected along with the growth of the global single-person media market. HyperX is challenging existing popular USB microphones such as Blue Yeti with its brand awareness and price competitiveness.

There is also the possibility of expanding the product line with derivative models such as console-compatible models or adding LED indication functions in the future. The USB microphone market itself is entering a mature stage, making significant growth difficult, but market share can be increased through bundled promotions in conjunction with the HyperX gaming peripheral line.

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It was well-received as a “new standard for entry-level microphones” and won the CES Innovation Award. Reporters positively evaluated the ease of use and improved quality, saying “1 minute to install, broadcast-quality sound.”

There are few opinions of overestimation, and it is accepted as the release of an improved version that meets expectations. However, in terms of the spectrum of innovation, it is not a revolutionary technology, so it was also evaluated as being relatively less noticed among the CES award winners.

In other words, it is not a standout product, but it is a view that it is a faithful upgrade that the market wants.

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