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Published on October 19th, 2023 | by Admin

HyperX Unveils First Webcam and Audio Mixer as Part of Growing Lineup for Creators

HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the release of new innovative products designed to elevate content development for gaming creators and streamers. The latest additions, HyperX Vision S Webcam and HyperX Audio Mixer Audio Interface, are joining HyperX’s high-quality lineup of streaming products, including its ProCast XLR microphone and accessories. HyperX continues to push the boundaries of comfort, audio quality and video capture to meet the evolving needs of gamers and content creators.

“We are excited to expand our portfolio of products and provide a more complete creator solution,” said HyperX. “The Vision S Webcam offers superb video quality and user-friendly features, and the Audio Mixer Audio Interface provides content creators with professional-grade sound. Since the listening experience for a content viewer is so important, we’ve added a volume meter to offer a quick and easy way to check input levels at any time. HyperX remains committed to enhancing the gaming and content creation experience, empowering users to unleash their full potential.”

HyperX and OMEN PC products bring together world-class tools, empowering gaming creators with next-level PC, peripheral & software solutions to create, develop, edit, and produce high-quality streaming content. Whether you’re recording in low light conditions or mixing sound with multiple microphones and pre-recorded sounds, the Vision S Webcam is ideal for recording in low light and delivers high-quality video content that will captivate your audiences. In addition, the HyperX Audio Mixer Audio Interface offers a range of mixing features for both the professional and emerging gaming streamer. Creators can complete their steamer setup by pairing their HyperX peripherals with OMEN PCs.

The latest additions to HyperX’s line of streaming gear are designed to improve the user experience, offering new levels of comfort, performance and control. More information on the new HyperX products includes:

  • HyperX Vision S Webcam: The HyperX Vision S Webcam is designed to enhance the streaming and content creation experience, offering superb video quality and user-friendly features. Equipped with a Sony StarvisTM 8MP sensor, the webcam captures and streams excellent quality videos up to 4K resolution*. With a wide 90° field-of-view and responsive autofocus, it ensures professional-quality videos with sharp focus even during movement. The Vision S Webcam delivers vivid and vibrant colours, even in low light conditions. The webcam features a full aluminium body, a 5G2P lens for long-term reliability and includes a magnetic privacy cover to protect against unwanted eyes and keep the lens clean. Tilt and swivel features make video adjustments easy to set. Compatible with PC and Mac, it offers seamless integration into any streaming or content creation setup and allows for easy customisation of visual preferences through NGENUITY** software.
  • Audio Mixer Audio Interface: The HyperX Audio Mixer Audio Interface is an all-in-one compact solution that empowers content creators to achieve the perfect mix for mic, game audio, voice chat, and output volumes. The audio mixer ensures clear studio-quality audio with features like an XLR input with 48V phantom power, support for 24-bit/96kHz audio, and direct monitoring. Its user-friendly controls, including level faders for all three audio inputs, volume knobs for line and headphone outputs and input and output mute buttons, enable creators to connect a variety of microphones and audio sources, adjust the volume of each source and monitor audio in real-time. Compatible with PC and Mac, the audio mixer offers a simple plug and play connection with no software required to use.
  • HyperX Caster: The HyperX Caster is the first completely toolless, spring-loaded arm on the market3 for microphones and webcams with 1/4″, 3/8″, or 5/8″ threading. Sleek and versatile, the Caster is designed to complement virtually any streaming setup. As an ideal accessory for gaming, podcasting, live streaming, and more, the Caster combines soft, spring-loaded movement and ample positioning with high-quality construction. The Caster also features an adjustable internal tension mechanism that securely holds devices in place with a hand-operated dial and joint friction for simple adjustment and tightening of tension, angle, or height position. Plus, a C-clamp makes securing to a table or desk easy, and it can be folded away when not in use. With a full 360-degree movement at the base, recessed cable management channels with removable slip covers, and an impressive 32-inch horizontal reach, the Caster offers unparalleled flexibility. Crafted from durable aluminium for long-lasting stability, the Caster is a perfect solution for creators seeking to improve their setup.

Availability

The Vision S Webcam launched in New Zealand on October 16 for RRP NZD $469 and will launch in Australia on October 23 for RRP AUD $359 (available for pre-order now on Amazon). The Audio Mixer and Caster will be available at local retailers soon. Users can also experience the products on-site at SXSW.

 

HyperX Vision S Webcam Specifications:

 

Part Number                                   75X30AA

Camera Specifications

Total Megapixels 8 MP

Focus Type Autofocus

Diagonal Field of View (dFoV) 90°

Tilt Range 45°

Swivel Range ±90°

Compatible Operating Systems Windows 10; Windows 11; mac OS 10.10 or later; Chrome OS™

 

Connections and Features

Connection Type USB-C® 3.0

Special Features HDR support via NGenuity; Tripod support; Sony STARVIS™

CMOS sensor technology; Windows Hello support

Lens Privacy Capabilities Attachable

Certified Collaboration Software Zoom

 

Physical Specifications

Width 45mm

Depth 93.3mm

Height 61.92mm

Weight 259g

Weight (with cable) 314g

Cable Length(s) and Type(s) 1.8m USB-C® to USB-A, USB 3.0

 

HyperX Audio Mixer Audio Interface Specifications:

 

Part Number                                  73C12AA

Connections and Features

Microphone input(s) 1x XLR / ¼” TRS combo jack, 1x 3.5mm

Line input(s) 1x 3.5mm

Headphone output(s) 1x 3.5mm

Line output(s) 1x 3.5mm

USB connection USB-C®

USB specification USB 2.0 (high speed)

USB audio class UAC 2.0

Sampling rate(s) 96kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz

Bit depth(s) 24-bit, 16-bit

Controls Input gain faders: XLR / ¼” TRS microphone, 3.5mm    microphone, 3.5mm line input Input mute buttons: XLR / ¼” TRS microphone, 3.5mm microphone, 3.5mm line input Output volume knobs: headphone, line output Output mute buttons: headphone, line output 48V phantom power button

 

Power supply 5V, 500mA (USB)

Power consumption 5v, 345mA

System compatibility Microsoft Windows 10 (build 1703) and newer, macOS

 

XLR Microphone Input

Input type Balanced, mono

Input impedance 6.8 kΩ

Frequency response 20Hz – 20kHz

Gain range 1dB – 50dB

THD+N ≤0.1% (at 1kHz/0dB Gain)

Noise ≤-88dBFS (at 0dB Gain, A-weighted)

Dynamic range ≥88dB (at 0dB Gain, A-weighted)

Phantom power 48V/6.8kΩ/10mA

 

¼” [6.35mm] TRS Microphone Input

Input type Balanced, mono

Input impedance 6.8 kΩ

Frequency response 20Hz – 20kHz

Gain range 1 – 50dB

THD+N ≤0.1% (at 1kHz/0dB Gain)

Noise ≤-88dBFS (at 0dB Gain, A-weighted)

Dynamic range ≥88dB (at 0dB Gain, A-weighted)

 

3.5mm Microphone Input

Input type Unbalanced, mono

Input impedance 2.2 kΩ

Frequency response 20Hz – 20kHz

Gain range -12dB – 34dB

THD+N ≤0.1% (at 1kHz/0dB Gain)

Noise ≤-91dBFS (at 0dB Gain, A-weighted)

Dynamic range ≥91dB (at 0dB Gain, A-weighted)

Microphone bias 2.7V, 2.2 kΩ, 500uA

 

3.5mm Line Input

Input type Unbalanced, stereo

Input impedance 14 kΩ

Frequency response 20Hz – 20kHz

Gain range -8dB – 36dB

THD+N ≤0.1% (at 1kHz/0dB Gain)

Noise ≤-88dBFS (at 0dB Gain, A-weighted)

Dynamic range ≥88dB (at 0dB Gain, A-weighted)

 

3.5mm Headphone Output

Output type Unbalanced, stereo

Output impedance 32 Ω – 600 Ω

Frequency response 20Hz – 20kHz

Maximum output power ≥22mW

THD+N ≤0.1% (at 1kHz/0dBFS, A-weighted)

Noise ≤-91dV (A-weighted)

SNR ≥95dB (at 1kHz/0dBFS, A-weighted)

Crosstalk ≥70dB (at 1kHz, RL=32 Ω)

 

3.5mm Line Output

Output type Unbalanced, stereo

Output impedance 4.7 kΩ

Frequency response 20Hz – 20kHz

Maximum output level 1Vrms

THD+N ≤0.1% (at 1kHz/0dBFS)

Noise ≤-95dV (A-weighted)

SNR ≥95dB (at 1kHz/0dBFS, A-weighted)

Crosstalk ≥100dB (at 1kHz, RL=4.7 kΩ)

 

Physical Specifications

Length 144mm

Width 140mm

Height 59mm

Weight (Mixer) 486g

Weight (XLR cable) 187g

Weight (USB cable) 45g

Weight (3.5mm audio cable) 21g

Cable length(s) and type(s) 3m XLR, 1.5m USB-C to USB-A, 1.2m 4-pole 3.5mm audio

 

*4K content required to view full 4K images.

**Available on PC, OS: Windows 10 version 17763.0 or higher, x64 Architecture


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