{"product_id":"pcbuilder-cast-ultra-usb-gaming-microphone-black","title":"PCBuilder CAST ULTRA USB Gaming Microphone - Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree 14mm capsules and four switchable polar patterns — the same mic handles a solo stream, a two-person interview and a room recording.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour polar patterns: cardioid, stereo, bidirectional and omnidirectional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree 14mm capacitive microphone cores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 24-bit \/ 192kHz sampling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-key control for volume and gain, plus 3.5mm monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Type-C connection with a sturdy swivel desk stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne microphone, four recording situations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost USB microphones at this price are cardioid only, which is fine until you need to record two people facing each other or capture a room. The CAST ULTRA switches between cardioid, bidirectional, stereo and omnidirectional patterns on the body. Cardioid for solo streaming and voiceover, bidirectional for a face-to-face interview, stereo for instruments or ambience, omnidirectional for a table of people. Three 14mm capsules sit behind that selector, which is what makes the pattern switching genuinely different rather than a software gimmick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs that hold up under scrutiny\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency response runs 40Hz–20kHz with a signal-to-noise ratio of 65dB or better and a maximum SPL of 120dB, so it will not break up on a loud laugh or a sharp consonant. Sampling goes to 24-bit\/192kHz. The built-in sound card drives headphones directly from the 3.5mm jack at ≥90dB SNR for monitoring with no latency. One caveat worth knowing: at 588g with a zinc alloy and ABS body, it is heavier than a typical plastic desk mic — check your boom arm's load rating before mounting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour interchangeable polar patterns selected on the microphone body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-diaphragm capsule array for studio-level capture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-key audio control for volume and gain adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated sound card with 3.5mm headphone jack for real-time monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven dynamic lighting effects with colour gradient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: PCBuilder CAST ULTRA USB Gaming Microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolar Patterns: Cardioid, Stereo, Bidirectional, Omnidirectional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiaphragm: 3x 14mm capacitive microphone cores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 40Hz–20kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: -42dB ±2dB @ 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio: ≥65dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum SPL: 120dB (1kHz, ≤1% THD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSampling Bit Rate: 16-bit \/ 24-bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSampling Rate: 48kHz \/ 96kHz \/ 192kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion: \u0026lt;0.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone Output: 3.5mm stereo, 50mW RMS, ≥90dB SNR, ≥16Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData Interface: USB 2.0, Type-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighting: 7 dynamic colour types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: ABS and zinc alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 11.1 x 11.1 x 19.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 588g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: Windows, macOS, iOS and Android (OTG adapter required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 18 Months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCBuilder CAST ULTRA USB Gaming Microphone x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Type-C to Type-A cable (1.6m) x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4\" screw thread adapter x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy PCBuilder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePCBuilder puts the money into the parts that change the recording — capsules, the sound card, the pattern switch — rather than the box it ships in. Covered by an 18 month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PCBuilder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48806268010690,"sku":"PCB-GM-CASTULTRA","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/PCB-GM-CASTULTRA_wr_01.jpg?v=1789419254","url":"https:\/\/azonline.co.za\/products\/pcbuilder-cast-ultra-usb-gaming-microphone-black","provider":"AZOnline ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}