Asus is increasing its ecosystem of gaming peripherals with the newly introduced ROG Carnyx, a desktop USB condenser microphone that must be superb for gaming and stay streaming. The Carnyx incorporates a 25 mm (~1 inch) diaphragm capsule, generally present in studio grade microphones, for “heat, pure vocal tones”, and its built-in ADC outputs excessive decision 192 kHz/24-bit audio. The only, massive capsule additionally signifies that it has a set cardioid pickup sample, not like the older ROG Strix Magnus with its selectable stereo mode.
The Carnyx can also be outfitted with some noise discount options important for a vocal streaming mic, beginning with the steel stand and built-in shock-mount. Suspended by elastic bands, the mic is remoted from vibrations that may be transmitted by way of the desk from, say, heavy keyboard use whereas gaming. It additionally has a built-in pop-filter for blocking plosives when the mic is positioned near the mouth. Lastly, a switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter eliminates low-frequency hum or unintended bumps.
The glossy design, out there in black or white, is enhanced by customisable Aura Sync RGB gentle results. On-board controls embody a one-touch mute button, a change for the high-pass filter, a 3.5 mm headset jack for monitoring, and a management knob for adjusting mic output and the monitoring headphone quantity.
The ROG Carnyx mic might be out there early in Q1, 2024; the launch value is but to be disclosed. Will probably be coming into a market already occupied by highly effective contenders, such because the Logitech G Yeti GX dynamic mic, the Logitech G Yeti Orb, the Razer Seiren V2 X, the Razer Seiren Emote, the wi-fi Sony ECM-S1 and the HyperX QuadCast S.
