Product comparison · 2 microphones

Cherry NGALE R vs JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 4identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Cherry NGALE R has 8 bit more bit rate than the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning (24 bit vs 16 bit). The Cherry NGALE R has 48 kHz more sample rate than the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning (96 kHz vs 48 kHz). The Cherry NGALE R has 480.8 g more microphone weight than the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning (492 g vs 11.2 g). Sensitivity (1kHz): 4.7 mV/Pa on the Cherry NGALE R, -36 mV/Pa on the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning. Microphone direction type: Cardioid on the Cherry NGALE R, Omnidirectional on the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning.

  • Bit rate
    • NGALE R:24 bit
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:16 bit
  • Sample rate
    • NGALE R:96 kHz
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:48 kHz
  • Sensitivity (1kHz)
    • NGALE R:4.7 mV/Pa
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:-36 mV/Pa
  • Microphone direction type
    • NGALE R:Cardioid
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:Omnidirectional
  • Connectivity technology
    • NGALE R:Wired
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:Wireless
  • Power source
    • NGALE R:USB
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:Battery
  • Microphone weight
    • NGALE R:492 g
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:11.2 g
  • Cables included
    • NGALE R:USB Type-A
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:USB Type-C

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Comparison of NGALE R, Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning
53 specifications
Microphone4 differ
TypeKnown for oneTable microphoneUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone frequency20 - 20000 Hz20 - 20000 Hz
Microphone Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one0.5%Unknown — not stated by the source
Capsules quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Bit rateDiffers24 bit16 bit
Sample rateDiffers96 kHz48 kHz
Sensitivity (1kHz)Differs4.7 mV/Pa-36 mV/Pa
Microphone direction typeDiffersCardioidOmnidirectional
Microphone holderKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone muteKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Volume controlKnown for oneRotaryUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone dynamic rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source86 dB
Equivalent noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 dB
Microphone pick-up rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 m
Voice coil typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynamic
Noise reductionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWireless
Device interfaceKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Control typeKnown for oneButtons, RotaryUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one2 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Recommended usageKnown for oneIndoorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 EnterpUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneChina RoHS, CE, EU RoHS, FCC, ICES-003K, CC, REACH, UKCAUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneLinuxUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersUSBBattery
Operating voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one150 mAUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in battery
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.85 V
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Microphone weightDiffers492 g11.2 g
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-AUSB Type-C
Packaging contentKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Windscreen includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Sound pressure level (max)Known for one112 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Charging timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 min
Receiveridentical
Receiver includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130 mAh
Technical detailsidentical
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.406 GHz – 2.474 GHz
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGFSK
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 45 °C

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