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Series

Ngale1Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026The CHERRY site groups the Ngale R with the Ngale X under NGALE Microphone Series.

Wave1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026The page lists Wave Neo in the Wave audio line next to Wave:3, Wave DX and Wave Go. Elgato also sells it as part of the Neo family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

CX-NGALE-R-RGB-BLACK1Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 2026

10MAI99011Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Tech specs: SKU 10MAI9901. The SKUs 10MAK9901-* in the page data are coloured pop filters.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CVYHHPX6Read 20 October 2026Mfr Part Number 10MAI9901. Amazon's Model Number NEOWAVE is a retailer label.

GTIN / EAN

7340086913058, 8425971043781Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026The page lists EAN 7340086913058. The UPC 842597104378 is in the US datasheet.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 2026EAN 7340086913058 in the product variant table. The US edition adds UPC 842597104378.

8400066734606Retailer pageshop.cisilion.com/elgato-wave-neo-white-table-microphone-10mai9901.htmlRead 20 October 2026EAN 0840006673460 for 10MAI9901. Amazon US prints UPC 840006673460 and GTIN 00840006673460 for the same part.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CVYHHPX6Read 20 October 2026Amazon US product details list UPC 840006673460 and GTIN 00840006673460 with Mfr part number 10MAI9901. The page also prints an item weight of 0.08 kg and item dimensions of 1.65 x 2.09 x 4.8 inches, which are not stored. They do not say whether they describe the microphone alone, and another marketplace prints 77 g.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

28 May 20245Press releasecherry.de/en-us/company/news/press/article/cherry-xtrfy-launches-its-first-microphones-for-gaming-and-streamingRead 15 October 2026

18 April 20243Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/new-stream-deck-and-wave-mic-among-five-products-announced-by-elgatoRead 20 October 2026Corsair press release for Elgato, 2024-04-18: Elgato announced the Neo hardware line.

Status

Available1Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026The page lists a recommended retail price and links to the CHERRY shops and resellers.

Available1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026The US page sells it at 89.99 USD and lists it as in stock.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1195Press releasecherry.de/en-us/company/news/press/article/cherry-xtrfy-launches-its-first-microphones-for-gaming-and-streamingRead 15 October 2026The MSRP is $119 for the Ngale R (US edition of the release). Guru3D prints $119.99.

$89.991Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026US store price 89.99 USD. The launch press release gave the same price.3Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/new-stream-deck-and-wave-mic-among-five-products-announced-by-elgatoRead 20 October 2026Wave Neo is available for $89.99 on the Elgato webstore.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1196Press releasecherry.de/en-gb/company/news/press/article/cherry-xtrfy-launches-the-first-microphones-for-gaming-and-streamingRead 15 October 2026The RRP is 119 Euro (GBP 102) for the Ngale R. The release does not state the tax treatment. The current RRP on the EU product page is 119,99 EUR.

€99.994Press articlebasic-tutorials.de/news/elgato-neoRead 20 October 2026German launch article of 2024-04-22: recommended retail price 99.99 euro for Wave Neo. The tax treatment is not stated. German recommended prices include VAT.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 2026

White5Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/microphones/elgato-wave-neo-reviewRead 20 October 2026The review calls Wave Neo Elgato's first white microphone. Retailers sell it as white.6Retailer pageshop.cisilion.com/elgato-wave-neo-white-table-microphone-10mai9901.htmlRead 20 October 2026Listed as the Elgato Wave Neo White table microphone, SKU 10MAI9901.

Microphone typeiElectret condensers count as condenser.

Condenser3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Winning ingredients: Microphone type Condenser. The CHERRY series page also calls it a condenser microphone.

Condenser1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Tech specs: Capsule Condenser.

Capsule and pickup

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Capsule sizeiDiaphragm diameter of one capsule as published. A 1-inch capsule is 25.4 mm.

16mm1Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Properties list Capsules 1x16mm.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 20263Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026

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CapsulesiNumber of capsules. Multi-pattern USB microphones often use three.

11Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Properties list Capsules 1x16mm.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 2026

11Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Tech specs name the capsule in the singular. They print no capsule count.

Polar patternsiEvery pattern the user can select. Unidirectional is used only when the maker names no exact pattern.

Cardioid1Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Text says the cardioid polar pattern picks up sound from the front and attenuates noise from the back and sides. The mic has one pattern only.3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026

Cardioid1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Tech specs: Polar pattern Cardioid.

Address typeiEnd address means you speak into the top of the microphone. Side address means you speak into its side.

Side address4Owner's manualcherryxtrfy.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CHERRYXTRFY-Ngale-R-QSG-20230713_digital.pdfRead 15 October 2026The first page draws sound reaching the front mesh face of the upright body and sound from the back crossed out.

Side address1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026FAQ: always speak into the front, not the top, aiming just above the mute button, with the microphone upright.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-neo-quick-start-guideRead 20 October 2026Side Address: speak into the side of Wave Neo at about 8-12 cm.

Sound specs

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic range of the microphone. A sample rate does not establish it.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Winning ingredients: Frequency response 20-20 000 Hz.7Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/cherry-xtrfy-ngale-r-micRead 15 October 2026Review quotes 20-20,000 Hz as the specification.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Tech specs: 20 Hz - 20 kHz. No tolerance is printed.

Sensitivity (analog)iAnalog output level for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz, as published in dBV. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A value published only in mV/Pa is converted as 20 x log10(mV/Pa / 1000) and rounded to one decimal, so 1.6 mV/Pa is -55.9 dBV/Pa. The printed value goes in the source note. A sensitivity in plain dB with no reference, as many low-cost USB microphones print it, is left out.

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Sensitivity (digital)iDigital output level over USB for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz. The minimum gain value is used when several are given. The gain setting goes in the source note. On a USB-only microphone use this field only when the maker prints dBFS or ties a dBV value to the USB output, as Shure does for the MV7i. A dBV, dB re 1 V/Pa or mV/Pa value that names no USB output is left out. The printed unit and the gain go in the source note. A value printed for another reference level is converted by the level difference, so -40 dBFS at 80 dB SPL is -26 dBFS at 94 dB SPL. The printed value goes in the source note.

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-23dBFS1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Tech specs: -23 dBFS (min gain) and 7 dBFS (max gain). The minimum gain value is stored. The output is digital over USB.

Max SPLiHighest sound pressure level at the source's distortion limit. The THD level and output path go in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode such as Clipguard is used when both are given. The value with the pad off is used. When the maker lists several preamp loads, the highest load is used. The load goes in the source note. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for sensitivity.

112dB SPL2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 2026Technical data rows: Sound Pressure Level (SPL) 112 dB and Max SPL 112 dB. The sheet does not name the output path. The mic is USB only.

120dB SPL1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Tech specs: Max SPL 120 dB. No distortion limit is printed, so max_spl_thd_percent is left out.

Max SPL distortion limitiThe distortion level at which the maker states the max SPL, e.g. 1, 3 or 10 % THD. Left out when the maker names none. Max SPL figures compare only at the same limit.

0.5%2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 2026The same Microphone block lists THD (total harmonic distortion) 0.5 %. The sheet does not say in words that 0.5 % is the limit for 112 dB. Frontum reads it that way.

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Self-noiseiEquivalent noise level, A-weighted, in dB SPL. Lower is quieter. The analog value is used when analog and digital values are both given. A value in dBV or dBFS is left out. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for max SPL.

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Digital noise flooriDigital noise floor of a USB microphone as printed, usually A-weighted over 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Lower is quieter. Processing that was on during the test goes in the source note. It is not self-noise.

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Signal-to-noise ratioiAs published. Reference level and weighting go in the source note. The microphone's own figure, not the SNR of a built-in headphone amplifier.

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Dynamic rangeiAs published. The distortion level goes in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode is used when both are given. Use the same pad setting, preamp load and gain as for max SPL.

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94dB1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Tech specs: Dynamic range 94 dB. No distortion limit, gain or weighting is printed.

Output impedanceiRated impedance of the XLR output. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A USB-only microphone has no value here, even when the maker prints an impedance for the capsule. When the maker prints a rated and an actual impedance, as Shure does for the SM58, the rated value is stored and the actual one goes in the source note.

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Connectivity

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OutputsiOutputs that carry the microphone signal to a computer, interface or mixer. A headphone jack does not count. Wireless is a radio link to a receiver, such as 2.4 GHz.

USB3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Winning ingredients: Connections USB-C, 3.5 mm headphone jack.

USB1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Tech specs: Interface Digital USB-C and a 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack. The headphone jack does not carry the microphone signal to a computer.

Inputs for other sourcesiInputs on the microphone for another microphone or instrument, which it sends to the computer with its own signal.

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USB and XLR at onceiBoth outputs carry audio at the same time.

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USB portiUSB socket on the microphone. USB-B is the full-size square socket. A Micro-B socket is Micro-USB, even when the maker writes USB-B.

USB-C3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Winning ingredients: Connections USB-C.4Owner's manualcherryxtrfy.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CHERRYXTRFY-Ngale-R-QSG-20230713_digital.pdfRead 15 October 2026Step 1 draws a USB-C plug going into the back of the microphone. Step 2 draws the USB-A end going into the computer.

USB-C1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Tech specs: Interface Digital: USB-C.

Cable host plugiPlug on the computer end of the included USB cable. An included adapter is listed in In the box.

USB-A1Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Text says to plug the braided USB-C to USB-A cable into the USB port of the device.

USB-A1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Footnote: the cable is USB-C to USB-A, nylon-braided, 150 cm. System requirements: USB 2.0 Type A. The FAQ says a USB-C port needs an adapter that is not included.

Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

2m3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Winning ingredients: Cable included 2 m braided USB-C to USB-A.

1.5m1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Box footnote: 150 cm | 59 in.

Phantom poweriPhantom power for the XLR output. Optional means some XLR modes work without it, for example a built-in preamp in bypass. Supplies means the microphone gives 48 V phantom power to a microphone on its XLR input.

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Digital audio

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Max bit depthiHighest recording bit depth over USB.

24bits1Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Properties list Bitrate 24 bit.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 2026Technical data: Bitrate 24 bit.3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026

24bits1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Tech specs: Bit depth 24 Bit.

Max sample rateiHighest recording sample rate over USB. This is not the frequency response.

96kHz1Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Properties list Sampling rate 96 kHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 2026Technical data: Sample rate 96 kHz.3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026

96kHz1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Tech specs: Sample rate 48kHz, 96kHz.

32-bit float recordingiRecords over USB in 32-bit floating point. A 32-bit integer format does not count.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 2026The datasheet lists one bit depth, 24 bit, so there is no 32-bit float format.

No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026The maker lists 24 Bit only, so there is no 32-bit float mode.

Monitoring

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Headphone outputiA headphone jack on the microphone.

Yes3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 20264Owner's manualcherryxtrfy.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CHERRYXTRFY-Ngale-R-QSG-20230713_digital.pdfRead 15 October 2026Step 3 draws a 3.5 mm headphone plug going into the back of the microphone.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Tech specs: Headphones 3.5 mm stereo jack.

Zero-latency monitoringiThe headphone output plays the microphone signal directly, before it reaches the computer.

Yes3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Winning ingredients: Monitoring: Headphone jack with direct monitoring. CGMagazine writes zero-latency monitoring.7Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/cherry-xtrfy-ngale-r-micRead 15 October 2026Review: 3.5mm headphone jack for zero-latency monitoring.

No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026FAQ: Can I hear my voice when using headphones? No, the headphone jack is made for listening to system audio, not voice monitoring. Some retailers describe zero-latency monitoring, which the maker contradicts.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-neo-quick-start-guideRead 20 October 2026Cable Connections: headphones connect to the 3.5 mm jack to monitor the output signal of your computer.

Controls and processing

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Onboard controlsiFunctions you can change on the microphone itself, by knob, button, switch or touch. Settings that exist only in the app do not count. A switch that sets preamp gain steps, such as +18 or +28 dB, counts as gain. Echo is a knob or button for an echo or reverb effect.

Gain, Headphone volume, Mute1Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Text says the controls on the device give quick access to touch mute, microphone gain and headset volume.3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Winning ingredients: Controls: Mic gain, mic mute, headphone volume, LED colors and brightness.4Owner's manualcherryxtrfy.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CHERRYXTRFY-Ngale-R-QSG-20230713_digital.pdfRead 15 October 2026Drawings: a front knob sets microphone gain and, after a press, headphone volume. A touch on the top mutes. The status LED row is green for microphone, blue for headphones and red for mute.8Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/microphones/cherry-ngale-r-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: gain knob on one side, a touch panel on top for muting and a hold to switch between full-range and low-cut mode.

Mute1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026The page describes a tap-to-mute touch sensor. Gain and headphone volume are set in Wave Link (FAQ: Input Gain and Output Volume).2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-neo-quick-start-guideRead 20 October 2026Capacitive Mute: mute Wave Neo with its touch sensor.5Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/microphones/elgato-wave-neo-reviewRead 20 October 2026The review lists no on-board controls aside from the tap-to-mute button.

Onboard processingiProcessing inside the microphone, analog or digital, that works without the maker's app running. A maker statement that settings are saved in the microphone counts. Effects that run only in the app on the computer do not count. An expander counts as noise gate. Clip protection such as Clipguard is clip protection. Limiter is only for a limiter the maker lists as its own effect, never both for one feature. Brand names such as APHEX or Clipguard go in the source note. Attenuation pad is a switch that lowers the capsule output, such as -15 dB. Echo is an echo or reverb effect in the microphone. Exciter or bass enhancer covers effects that add harmonics or bass, such as APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom.

High-pass filter1Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Text says a low-cut filter removes the lowest frequencies. It is switched on the device by holding the touch mute button.4Owner's manualcherryxtrfy.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CHERRYXTRFY-Ngale-R-QSG-20230713_digital.pdfRead 15 October 2026The last page shows holding the top touch area for 3 s to switch EQ between a flat line (blue) and a low-cut curve (green).8Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/microphones/cherry-ngale-r-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026

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Mounting and accessories

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Mount threadsiStand threads the microphone or its included mount accepts, also with an included adapter.

3/8 inch2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 2026Text says: compatible with 3/8 inch thread stands, it can also be mounted on a boom arm.3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Footnote: also compatible with 3/8 inch thread stands.

5/8 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/4 inch1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Tech specs: supported mounting threads 1/4 in, 5/8 in, 3/8 in.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-neo-quick-start-guideRead 20 October 2026Microphone Arms: use a coin to remove the pre-installed thread adaptor to mount on a stand or boom arm.

Shock mountiInternal is suspension inside the body. Included is a separate shock mount in the box. A cradle or ring mount that comes fitted to the microphone or its stand is included, even when the maker calls it built-in. A microphone with internal suspension and a separate shock mount in the box is included.

Internal3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Winning ingredients: Shock mount: Internal shock isolation.

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Pop filteriPop protection built in or in the box.

Internal3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Winning ingredients: Filter: Internal pop filter. Tom's Guide says the mic has no muff or pop filter and Basic Tutorials says built-in pop protection reduces plosives. The maker's word is used.

Foam windscreen1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Foam pop filter in the box. The FAQ describes sliding it onto the microphone by its ring. Coloured pop filters are sold separately.5Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/microphones/elgato-wave-neo-reviewRead 20 October 2026Pop filter included with the option to buy other colours.

Desk stand includediA desk stand or base in the box. A yoke alone does not count. A boom arm does not count either. In the box names it.

Yes1Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Text says the microphone is stable on its metal stand and can be detached from it for a boom arm.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 2026Text says the mic includes a convenient desk stand. The scope of delivery list does not name it.3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Winning ingredients: Mounting: Desk stand included.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026In the box: desktop stand and riser extension.

Design and build

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Housing material

Plastic body with metal stand7Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/cherry-xtrfy-ngale-r-micRead 15 October 2026Review calls it a plastic body. Cherry's page says the stand is metal.

Over 60% recycled plastic1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Green by design: made from over 60% recycled plastic. Windows Central calls the build premium metal and high-grade plastic.5Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/microphones/elgato-wave-neo-reviewRead 20 October 2026Crafted from a combination of premium metal and high-grade plastic. The stand base is weighted.

RGB lightingiDecorative lighting. Status and mute lights alone do not count. RGB lighting is lighting with no function. A level meter or mute indicator is not RGB lighting, even when its colour can be chosen. Lighting that changes colour on its own counts, even when it also turns off on mute.

Yes1Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Highlights list adjustable RGB illumination. The microphone also lights red when muted.3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Winning ingredients: Illumination: Adjustable RGB LED.

No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026The only light is the mute indicator, white when live and red when muted. The spec list names no decorative lighting.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-neo-quick-start-guideRead 20 October 2026Capacitive Mute: the white or red light shows whether you are live or muted.

Lighting zonesiIndependently controllable lighting areas.

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Software

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SoftwareiThe maker's app for the microphone.

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Wave Link1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Wave Link software, free download. It comes with the microphone.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-neo-quick-start-guideRead 20 October 2026The microphone works without software. Wave Link is the optional app.

User firmware updatesiA public updater or a documented firmware update procedure exists for this exact model.

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Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Unboxing: the microphone comes with Wave Link software and a lifetime of firmware updates.

Compatibility

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Works withiOperating systems the maker lists for USB audio. App support can be narrower.

Windows, macOS, Linux1Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 2026Operating system: Linux, macOS, Windows. System requirements hardware: USB-A.8Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/microphones/cherry-ngale-r-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: compatibility macOS, Linux, Windows.

Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026System requirements: macOS Sonoma 14.2 or later, iPadOS 17 or later, Windows 11 (64-bit) or later and Android 10 or later. The FAQ also names Windows 10 or later, macOS 13 or later and iPhones, which may need a Lightning-to-USB adapter.

ConsolesiConsoles the maker lists for USB audio.

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PlayStation1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Tech specs, Connectivity: PC, Mac, PS4, PS5, iPad, iPhone. The FAQ names PS4 and PS5.

Dimensions and weight

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Microphone dimensionsiMicrophone body without a stand or a detachable shock mount. A fixed yoke is included. Width is left to right as seen by the speaker, height is bottom to top in normal use and depth is front to back. Orient the microphone as in use on its yoke or stand. Depth is the direction it points at the speaker, height is up and width is across. An upright side-address microphone has its length as height. An end-address microphone has its length as depth, also when it is held in the hand. A round microphone with only a length and a diameter uses the diameter for the other two sides. The source note states the mapping.

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Microphone weightiWithout stand, detachable shock mount and cable. A fixed yoke is included.

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Weight with standiWith the included stand or mount attached, without the cable. An included shock mount between the microphone and the stand counts.

492g(1.1 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 2026Dimensions and weight (without packaging): 100 mm x 86 mm x 193 mm, 492 g. The sheet has no weight for the microphone alone and does not say whether the cable is counted. The product is sold on its stand, and 193 mm is the height with the stand. The brand page cherryxtrfy.com states 419 g including mount. The datasheet is preferred.

520g(1.1 lb)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026Tech specs: weight with riser 520 g and without riser 450 g. Both include the desk stand. The stored value is the stand with its riser. The microphone weight alone is not printed.

Certifications

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Other certifications

China RoHS, CE, EU RoHS, FCC, ICES-003 (Canada), KCC, REACH, UKCA, CP652Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 2026Product approvals as listed: China RoHS, CE, EU RoHS, FCC, ICES-003 (Canada), KCC, REACH, UKCA, CP65.

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In the box

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In the box

Microphone, USB-cable, Manual1Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Scope of delivery: Microphone, USB-cable, Manual.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 2026Scope of delivery: Microphone, USB-cable, Manual.

Wave Neo, Desktop stand, Riser extension (10 cm | 3.9 in), Pop filter, USB 2.0 cable (USB-C to USB-A, nylon-braided, 150 cm | 59 in)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026In the box: Wave Neo, desktop stand, riser extension (10 cm | 3.9 in), pop filter and a USB 2.0 cable (USB-C to USB-A, nylon-braided, 150 cm | 59 in). Amazon calls the cable USB 3.0, which the maker page does not.

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Product page

www.cherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-r1Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026

www.elgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neo1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026

Spec sheet

pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/234652Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 2026Cherry datasheet of the Ngale R, English (UK) edition. It has the weight in grams. The US edition is the same sheet in inches and ounces.

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Manual

cherryxtrfy.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CHERRYXTRFY-Ngale-R-QSG-20230713_digital.pdf4Owner's manualcherryxtrfy.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CHERRYXTRFY-Ngale-R-QSG-20230713_digital.pdfRead 15 October 2026Quick Start Guide. It is the only Ngale R guide on cherryxtrfy.com. It is drawings with no text.

www.elgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-neo-quick-start-guide2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-neo-quick-start-guideRead 20 October 2026Quick Start Guide in the Elgato explorer. The PDF is linked from it.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 2026

2years1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neoRead 20 October 2026FAQ: a two-year limited warranty. In the United States it is only valid when bought from Elgato.com or an authorized reseller.

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