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Cherry NGALE X vs HyperX QuadCast 2 S - USB Microphone (Black)

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 6identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The HyperX QuadCast 2 S - USB Microphone (Black) has 1 m more cable length than the Cherry NGALE X (3 m vs 2 m). Type: Podcast microphone on the Cherry NGALE X, Table microphone on the HyperX QuadCast 2 S - USB Microphone (Black). Microphone frequency: 50 - 16000 Hz on the Cherry NGALE X, 20 - 20000 Hz on the HyperX QuadCast 2 S - USB Microphone (Black). Device interface: XLR/USB on the Cherry NGALE X, USB on the HyperX QuadCast 2 S - USB Microphone (Black).

  • Type
    • NGALE X:Podcast microphone
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 S - USB Microphone (Black):Table microphone
  • Microphone frequency
    • NGALE X:50 - 16000 Hz
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 S - USB Microphone (Black):20 - 20000 Hz
  • Device interface
    • NGALE X:XLR/USB
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 S - USB Microphone (Black):USB
  • Cable length
    • NGALE X:2 m
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 S - USB Microphone (Black):3 m

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Comparison of NGALE X, HyperX QuadCast 2 S - USB Microphone (Black)
35 specifications
Microphone2 differ
TypeDiffersPodcast microphoneTable microphone
Microphone frequencyDiffers50 - 16000 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 rateKnown for one24 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Sample rateKnown for one96 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Sensitivity (1kHz)Known for one12 mV/PaUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one73 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone direction typeKnown for oneCardioidUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-8 dB
Microphone input impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 Ω
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Device interfaceDiffersXLR/USBUSB
Headphone outYesYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
XLR outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
LED backlightYesYes
Cable lengthDiffers2 m3 m
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, WYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneLinuxUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Poweridentical
Power sourceUSBUSB
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Microphone weightKnown for one1.12 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pop-filter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-C to USB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Desktop standKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentDiffersManualHyperX QuadCast 2 S USB Microphone, 3m USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, Quick Start Guide.
Other featuresidentical
Sound pressure level (max)Known for one130 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one2 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Receiveridentical
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 dB
Logistics dataidentical
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52161520

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