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CHERRY XTRFY Ngale R

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XTRFY Ngale R

Released May 2024.5Press releasecherry.de/en-us/company/news/press/article/cherry-xtrfy-launches-its-first-microphones-for-gaming-and-streamingRead 15 October 2026Press release dated Auerbach, May 28, 2024. It says the Ngale R will be available in stores on May 28. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Type
Condenser
Polar patterns
Cardioid
Outputs
USB
Frequency response
20 Hz / 20 kHz

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General

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.
Model numbers
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
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.
Announced
28 May 20245Press releasecherry.de/en-us/company/news/press/article/cherry-xtrfy-launches-its-first-microphones-for-gaming-and-streamingRead 15 October 2026
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.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$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.
Launch price (EU)
€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.
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black1Maker product pagecherry.de/en-us/product/ngale-rRead 15 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)pim.cherry-world.net/datasheet/23465Read 15 October 2026
Microphone type
Condenser3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Winning ingredients: Microphone type Condenser. The CHERRY series page also calls it a condenser microphone.

Capsule and pickup

Capsule size
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
Capsules
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
Polar patterns
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
Address type
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.

Sound specs

Frequency response
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.
Sensitivity (analog)
Not available
Sensitivity (digital)
Not available
Max SPL
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.
Max SPL distortion 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.
Self-noise
Not available
Digital noise floor
Not available
Signal-to-noise ratio
Not available
Dynamic range
Not available
Output impedance
Not available

Connectivity

Outputs
USB3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Winning ingredients: Connections USB-C, 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Inputs for other sources
Not available
USB and XLR at once
Not available
USB port
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.
Cable host plug
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.
Cable length
2m3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Winning ingredients: Cable included 2 m braided USB-C to USB-A.
Phantom power
Not available

Digital audio

Max bit depth
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
Max sample rate
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
32-bit float recording
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.

Monitoring

Headphone output
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.
Zero-latency monitoring
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.

Controls and processing

Onboard controls
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.
Onboard processing
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

Mounting and accessories

Mount threads
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.
Shock mount
Internal3Maker product pagecherryxtrfy.com/microphones/ngale-rRead 15 October 2026Winning ingredients: Shock mount: Internal shock isolation.
Pop filter
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.
Desk stand included
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.

Design and build

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.
RGB lighting
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.
Lighting zones
Not available

Software

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Software
Not available
User firmware updates
Not available

Compatibility

Works with
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.
Consoles
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Microphone dimensions
Not available
Microphone weight
Not available
Weight with stand
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.

Certifications

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.

In the box

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.

Warranty

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

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