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

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 10identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The Cherry NGALE X has 0.45% more microphone Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) than the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black) (0.5% vs 0.05%). The HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black) has 27 dB more microphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) than the Cherry NGALE X (100 dB vs 73 dB). The HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black) has 1 m more cable length than the Cherry NGALE X (3 m vs 2 m). Microphone frequency: 50 - 16000 Hz on the Cherry NGALE X, 20 - 20000 Hz on the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black). Device interface: XLR/USB on the Cherry NGALE X, 3.5 mm (1/8") on the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black).

  • Microphone frequency
    • NGALE X:50 - 16000 Hz
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black):20 - 20000 Hz
  • Microphone Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
    • NGALE X:0.5%
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black):0.05%
  • Microphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
    • NGALE X:73 dB
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black):100 dB
  • Device interface
    • NGALE X:XLR/USB
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black):3.5 mm (1/8")
  • USB connector type
    • NGALE X:USB Type-C
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black):USB Type-A
  • Cable length
    • NGALE X:2 m
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black):3 m

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Comparison of NGALE X, HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Black)
34 specifications
Microphone4 differ
TypePodcast microphonePodcast microphone
Microphone frequencyDiffers50 - 16000 Hz20 - 20000 Hz
Microphone Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs0.5%0.05%
Capsules quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Bit rate24 bit24 bit
Sample rate96 kHz96 kHz
Sensitivity (1kHz)Known for one12 mV/PaUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Differs73 dB100 dB
Microphone direction typeDiffersCardioidCardioid/Bidirectional/Omnidirectional microphone
Microphone sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-7.5 dB
Microphone input impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 Ω
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Device interfaceDiffersXLR/USB3.5 mm (1/8")
Headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A
USB portYesYes
XLR outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
LED backlightYesYes
Cable lengthDiffers2 m3 m
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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, WUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneLinuxUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina, Thailand
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 includedYesYes
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 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 period2 year(s)2 year(s)
Logistics dataidentical
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52161520

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