Product comparison · 2 microphones

Cherry NGALE X vs NGS MS120 USB

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  • 10specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 4identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Cherry NGALE X has 30 - 16000 Hz more microphone frequency than the NGS MS120 USB (50 - 16000 Hz vs 20 - 16000 Hz). The Cherry NGALE X has 15 dB more microphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) than the NGS MS120 USB (73 dB vs 58 dB). The Cherry NGALE X has 0.2 m more cable length than the NGS MS120 USB (2 m vs 1.8 m). Device interface: XLR/USB on the Cherry NGALE X, USB on the NGS MS120 USB. Power source: USB on the Cherry NGALE X, DC on the NGS MS120 USB.

  • Microphone frequency
    • NGALE X:50 - 16000 Hz
    • MS120 USB:20 - 16000 Hz
  • Microphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
    • NGALE X:73 dB
    • MS120 USB:58 dB
  • Device interface
    • NGALE X:XLR/USB
    • MS120 USB:USB
  • Cable length
    • NGALE X:2 m
    • MS120 USB:1.8 m
  • Power source
    • NGALE X:USB
    • MS120 USB:DC
  • Microphone weight
    • NGALE X:1.12 kg
    • MS120 USB:220 g

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Comparison of NGALE X, MS120 USB
46 specifications
Microphone2 differ
TypePodcast microphonePodcast microphone
Microphone frequencyDiffers50 - 16000 Hz20 - 16000 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)Differs73 dB58 dB
Microphone direction typeKnown for oneCardioidUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-34 dB
Microphone muteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Volume controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Device interfaceDiffersXLR/USBUSB
Headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Performance1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthDiffers2 m1.8 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
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal, Plastic
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersUSBDC
Operating voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 mA
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Microphone weightDiffers1.12 kg220 g
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 mm
Packaging contentidentical
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 standYesYes
Packaging contentKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source132 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source61 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source203 mm
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHanging box
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source343 g

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