ASUS
ROG Carnyx
A solid mid-range usb microphone for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 192 kHz.
64/100
192 kHzCondenser
£170best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Above-average sample rate
- Above-average bit depth
- No usb-c
- No headphone monitoring
Score profile
Scored against the usb microphones classWhere the ROG Carnyx wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Audio
Sample rate192
Bit depth24
Capsule and design
TypeCondenser
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowROG Carnyx vs NZXT Capsule Elite
ROG CarnyxCapsule Elite
| ASUSROG CarnyxThis page | NZXTCapsule Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64 /100 | 64 /100 |
| Sample rate khz | 192 | 192 |
| Bit depth | 24 | 24 |
| Type | Condenser | Condenser |
Who it's for
Is the ROG Carnyx right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable usb microphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need usb-c, in which case a higher-tier usb microphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the ROG Carnyx worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 64/100 against other usb microphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 54.
What stands out on the ROG Carnyx?
Its sample rate stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the QIUOIO RGB Gaming Microphone?
The QIUOIO RGB Gaming Microphone scores 65/100 versus this one at 64/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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