Gaming: New Hyperx Flipcast Gaming Microphone Review 2026
The HyperX FlipCast is capable of great audio capture, and it's got plenty of on-mic features to play with. The software, though, is a disappointment—and the MSRP pushes it into studio microphone territory, where the truly excellent Shure MV7+ resides. It's still a lovely sounding mic, but a little rich for a full-throated recommendation.
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I'm old enough to remember when plug-and-play USB microphones were rubbish. Your alternative, however, was the murky, audio nerd-inhabited world of XLR, which required the use of a separate interface to connect a microphone to your PC.
XLR is still the gold standard for professional recording gear, but the world of studio-style recording can be fraught with fiddly details. HyperX has decided that its latest microphone, the HyperX FlipCast, might as well have both connections at once. On the rear of the mic is both a USB Type-C and an XLR port, so it's suitable for both plug-and-play usage and most recording interfaces. Take your pick.
Not only that, but the XLR connection doesn't require 48 V phantom power, and can work in tandem with the USB version. That means any interface with an XLR socket should work if you so desire, or you can simply plug it in the back of your rig, or both—which makes for a pretty excellent start in the compatibility stakes.
The microphone itself is a large, dynamic unit, with a podcast-style form factor. It's got a sizeable foam filter, and comes attached to a substantial curved stand, suitable for attaching to a boom arm (both ⅜-inch & ⅝-inch threads are supported). What you don't get, however, is an included desktop stand—which is unfortunately pretty standard for this sort of microphone.
Type: DynamicPolar patterns: CardioidConnectivity: USB Type-C (Type-A adapter included), XLRRecording sample rate: Up to 32-bit/192 kHzFrequency response: 20 - 20,000 HzFeatures: Built-in high-pass and presence boost switches, capacitive mute button, RGB lighting, gain indicator, software noise cancelling, compressor, and limiterPrice: $261/£195
In fact, you'll also miss out on an included desktop stand if you opt for our best microphone pick for podcasting, the Shure MV7+. It's pretty much my favourite microphone right now, because it captures professional-grade audio over both XLR and USB interfaces, and
Source: PC Gamer
