The ASUS ROG Carnyx is a wired USB gaming microphone for PC and Mac. It suits streamers, gamers and anyone recording voice who wants a dedicated desktop microphone with controls close at hand.

A 25 mm condenser capsule captures vocals at up to 192 kHz and 24-bit. The cardioid pickup pattern focuses on sound in front of the microphone. A high-pass filter helps reduce unwanted low-frequency noise, while the built-in pop filter reduces plosive sounds. The metal shock mount helps limit external vibration during recording. A one-touch mute button makes it quick to silence the microphone, and the multifunction control adjusts microphone and monitoring headset volume as well as the high-pass filter. Aura Sync RGB lighting can be customised with compatible products.

Key features

• 25 mm condenser capsule for detailed vocal recording
• Cardioid polar pattern suited to recording sound from in front of the microphone
• 192 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit audio
• High-pass filter reduces unwanted low-frequency noise
• Built-in pop filter helps reduce vocal plosives
• Metal shock mount helps reduce external vibration
• One-touch mute and multifunction control for convenient operation
• Aura Sync RGB lighting works with compatible products

Compatibility

The microphone connects by USB-A and supports PC and Mac. Armoury Crate is the listed software. A 3 m USB-A to USB-C cable is included. Good to know: check that your computer has a suitable USB-A connection and that Armoury Crate is available for your setup if you want to use the listed software features.

In the box

• ASUS ROG Carnyx
• 3 m USB-A to USB-C cable
• Quick Start Guide

Specifications

With its focused cardioid pickup, built-in noise-reducing features and accessible mute and volume controls, the ROG Carnyx is a capable choice for gaming, streaming and voice recording at a desk.