Elgato Wave:3

Name: Elgato Wave:3
Brand: Elgato
SKU: 864541
Price: 164 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 9 (20 reviews)

Review is 9,0 out of 10, based on 20 reviews.
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Application microphone
- Gaming, Streaming
- Gaming, Meetings, Podcasts, Presenting, Stage vocals, Streaming, Studio
- Gaming, Meetings, Podcasts, Streaming
- Gaming, Meetings, Podcasts, Presenting, Streaming
- Gaming, Podcasts, Streaming

Directional characteristic
- Cardioid
- Cardioid
- Supercardioid
- Cardioid
- Cardioid

Microphone recording type
- Stereo
- Mono
- Mono
- Mono
- Unidirectional

Type of microphone connection
- USB
- USB, XLR
- USB
- USB
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Key specs

	Application microphone	Gaming, Streaming
	Directional characteristic	Cardioid
	Microphone recording type	Stereo
	Type of microphone connection	USB

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Pros and cons

According to our studio microphone expert

Thanks to the 24-bit depth and 96kHz sample rate, you record higher quality audio than with the Elgato Wave:1.
The Clipguard technology keeps you from recording sounds too loudly, which would make your recordings unusable.
You connect the device via the USB port on your laptop or computer, so you don't need a sound card.
The microphone doesn't have a pop filter.

Description

With the Elgato Wave:3, you can record your podcast or livestream with a 24-bit/96kHz sample rate. So recordings sound clear and detailed and you're always clearly audible when you listen to your recording. The Clipguard technology ensures that the recording stays on the same level. This way, you don't have to keep checking whether you and your guest are speaking too loudly. To use the microphone, simply connect it to your computer via USB. You don't need a separate sound card to use it.

Included by default

Manual(0.78 MB)
USB-C cable
Table stand
Boom arm adapter

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Review is 8,4 out of 10.

Good microphone, less good monitoring option

Sound quality of recording very good
Built-in pop filter which works well
Nice neutral design
Monitoring via the software mix has useless delay

Elgato delivers excellent microphones with the Wave:1 and Wave:3, with a unique 'clipguard' function that ensures that the microphone never starts to 'clip' when the enthusiasm rises. The recording of the microphone just sounds good, and only with much more expensive variants with (more expensive) external (XLR) connections there is a notable difference. This difference is negated if it is used for VOIP (Teams, Discord, Teamspeak, Skype) or live streaming (Youtube, Twitch) because compression is applied here.

Unfortunately, the built-in headphone output doesn't provide enough power to drive my headphones sufficiently (volume modulation occurs). The microphone can also be configured to play from the headphone output 100% what the microphone is recording (live without delay) but when it is connected to the input of another sound card there is an ugly 'ground loop' around the corner which constant buzz. If the software mixer (Wave Link) is used to monitor the microphone (sidetone or zero latency), then according to the manufacturer a 25ms delay occurs when using the output on the microphone itself, which can still be done without disturbed your thoughts while talking. But if this output then sends to another output (External sound card, for example) then the delay becomes 80ms according to the manufacturer, but in my opinion it is more like 250-500ms or a quarter/half of a second. This is so big that I want to call it 'unusable', it's like someone is constantly talking through you with the exact same words but just a little later.

If you don't need 'zero latency' monitoring (only adjustable via the PC/Mic mix in wavelink), or if you use balanced audio equipment that would filter out the 'ground loop' noise, this is an excellent choice.

Review by:
Mark
Date:
7 September 2020
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 10 out of 10.

Top microphone

Good sound quality
Software mixer ensures good settings
Beautiful design
Accessories to be purchased separately

This microphone gives a very good quality. I use it at video meetings and videos. Have this micro installed on an arm, so you get the best quality. The Wave Link software ensures that you can stream or record videos with the best settings.

Review by:
Johan
Date:
25 October 2020
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Versatile Microphone, housing could be sturdier

WaveLink software
Business look
Great sound quality
Holder is too low

In addition to the good sound quality, the power lies in the possibilities of the Wavelink software. This allows you to send multiple input channels to a monitor and streaming output. In addition, you can use VST2/3 plugins such as an equalizer, voice changer, etc. All very flexible. If it is purely for a Teams/Zoom meeting, there are cheaper alternatives. But if you're looking for a bit more with multiple channels, streaming to OBS, separating and mixing channels, etc. then you'll come a long way with this microphone. Mute button is handy and you can adjust gain and headphone volume on the microphone. It's not that heavy, large parts of the housing are made of plastic, doesn't feel very solid but no problems so far.

Review by:
Jasper
Date:
17 March 2022
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

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Product

Product
	Product number	864541
	Manufacturer code	10MAB9901
	Brand	Elgato
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Recording quality

Recording quality
	Bit rate	24 Mbit/s
	Frequency response range	70 - 20000 Hz

Characteristics

Characteristics
	Transducer	Condenser
	Directional characteristic	Cardioid
	Number of recording modes	1
	Microphone recording type	Stereo
	Application microphone	Gaming, Streaming
	Wireless microphone system

User-friendliness

User-friendliness
	Mute button

Mount microphone stand

Mount microphone stand
	Size thread adapter microphone clip	3/8 inches, 5/8 inch
	Tripod included

Connectors

Connectors
	Type of microphone connection	USB
	Headphone jack

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Height	15,3 cm
	Width	6,6 cm
	Depth	4 cm
	Material	Plastic

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