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Elgato Wave 3
Retail Price
$159.99
Lowest Price
$125.95
Release Date
June 18, 2020
There are many microphones available in the market, and the Elgato Wave 3 is best suited for streamers, and podcasters who wants a microphone that sounds great out of the box. It costs $159.99, which is in between cheap and expensive, and is in line with its overall quality. It’s simple to use with the on-board level controls, built-in headphone jack for low-latency monitoring, and strong signal quality. It’s got an innovative analog-digital hybrid processing, which keeps the signal from clipping, but it may sound a little processed for musicians.
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Overview
- Targeted Consumer
- Design & Purpose
- Convenience
- Usage
- Versatility
- Summary
- Performance
- Purpose
- Software
- Accessories & Software
- Functionality
- Sound Quality - Usage
- Sound
- Positive
- Negative
Targeted Consumer - The Elgato has been making products for streamers for a while now. Specifically, the Elgato Wave 3 is aimed at streamers who’s looking for an easy link with their streaming setup, podcasters who needs something that plugs via USB, and conference callers who wants a better audio than a gaming headset. Overall, it’s aimed at the same needs as something like the Blue Yeti can provide.
Design & Purpose - The Elgato Wave 3 is a USB cardioid microphone that features a user-friendly design that will suit any studio design. Also, it’s a competent gaming mic. It is a microphone that is better suited for users who do podcasts and streamings rather than music production.
Convenience - The Elgato Wave 3 is a convenient tool that contain most controls that you need. On the front panel, there’s an LED metering that can guide you. It also features low-latency monitoring that can blend with direct mic levels with your computer audio, a WaveLink app for users wanting to stream with multiple audio sources. For a musician, a microphone that has a purer, and processing-free signal would be recommended.
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
Usage - Even though there are a lot of options, the Elgato Wave 3 is still considered a good option. It will also be one of your best options if you’re having a hard time organizing your audio sources.
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
Versatility - The Elgato Wave 3 is a great microphone to simplify your set-up but if you want something more versatile and capable of recording in different environments then it may not be for you.
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
Summary - There are many microphones available in the market, and the Elgato Wave 3 is best suited for streamers, and podcasters who wants a microphone that sounds great out of the box. It costs $159.99, which is in between cheap and expensive, and is in line with its overall quality. It’s simple to use with the on-board level controls, built-in headphone jack for low-latency monitoring, and strong signal quality. It’s got an innovative analog-digital hybrid processing, which keeps the signal from clipping, but it may sound a little processed for musicians.
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
Performance - The Elgato Wave: 3 microphone is the first one the company has made for gaming, and it's a good one. The Wave: 3 isn't as flexible as the Blue Yeti or as stylish as the HyperX QuadCast, but it records high-quality sound and has easy-to-use controls.
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
Purpose - This will not be the microphone that you can use for recording music, panel discussions, and conversations. It’s much better suited for individual use in the cyberspace.
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
Software - Although it wasn't the best mic for the price (but still very good), this is a great choice if you need all the features the software has to offer. Don't bother if you just want great sound and don't care about the software suite.
LifelongCaboose
08/23/2021
Accessories & Software - shockmount would be recommended for the Elgato Wave 3. However, their accessories are overpriced with the pop filter at $52, and the shockmount at $60. It’s also said that the software crashes a lot though it’s being updated regularly, but if you really care about the software then an AT2035 and Elgato Wave XLR would be a better choice, they also sound better.
TEKDAD
08/23/2021
Functionality - All its functionality including the control dial, capacitive mute button, ClipGuard technology, and WaveLink software makes it a compelling package for individuals who are new to streaming, and is working with a budget, or for users wanting to upgrade their microphones for 100 to 200 dollar mid-range.
CNET
06/18/2020
Sound Quality - Usage - The sound quality is very impressive with an electric guitar, and acoustic guitar though it will not be a great first option for singing. For a streamers, and those who want to record music in their homes, this is a good option.
Podcastage
06/24/2020
Sound - The Elgato Wave 3 is not recommendable over most streaming mics on the market as it doesn’t sound as subtle as the Rode Podcaster, while the Blue Yeti offers a variety of input modes for max versatility. But the Elgato Wave 3 has its own charms, specifically when paired with a Stream Deck, it’s also a great option for those starting a streaming space.
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
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- Functionality
- Sound Quality - Usage
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06/18/2020
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06/18/2020
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
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06/18/2020
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11/30/2021
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
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06/18/2020
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06/18/2020
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
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08/23/2021
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08/23/2021
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06/18/2020
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06/24/2020
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06/18/2020
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Cons - Design
- What We Don't Like
- What We Like
- Positive
- Negative
Pros - The pros of the Elgato Wave 3 include a clear cardioid recording, its intuitive set-up, clean design, solid and clean audio signal, low-latency monitoring feature, easy-to-operate on-board level controls built-in stand, and a free software for blending various audio sources when streaming.
Cons - The cons of the Elgato Wave 3 include no switchable mic patterns, no included pop filter, on-board controls are very simple, and it can pick up background noise.
Cons - Design - The build quality feels weak and cheap because of the plastic material that was used, making it not much worth of its price.
Podcastage
06/24/2020
What We Don't Like - What’s not likeable about the Elgato Wave 3 is its one recording pattern, and de-emphasized bass.
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
What We Like - What’s likeable about the Elgato Wave 3 is its sound quality, WaveLink software, build quality, and the audio ClipGuard.
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
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Build, Design & Handling
- Bolts
- Build
- Buttons & Ports
- Capacitative Mute Button
- Clipguard Feature
- Complexity
- Controls
- Design
- Dimensions
- Interface
- Material
- Mic/PC Mix Slider
- Sensor
- Shape
- Type
- Volume Output
- Weight
- Positive
- Negative
Bolts - There are two bolts positioning the mic between the mount, and you can remove it easily as well.
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
Build - The Elgato Wave 3 is compact, and feels sturdy, there’s no rattling sound and the dial feels firm. The mute sensor at the top also feels nice to tap. It also comes with a removable circular stand.
Buttons & Ports - The buttons and ports available in the Elgato Wave 3 include a dial or button for switching between the settings , and adjusting the levels of mic gain and balance for PC output and direct monitoring, a USB-C port at the back for connecting to the computer, a 3.5 mm headphone jack for computer playback and zero or low-latency monitoring, and a capacitive mute button at the top that just needs a little tap for muting and un-muting.
Capacitative Mute Button - A capacitive mute button can be found at the top of the Elgato Wave 3, which is highly sensitive and works quickly but touching it results to a tapping noise that’s more noticeable when muting than un-muting. It’s not a big issue but is just something to be noted of.
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
Clipguard Feature - The built-in ClipGuard feature emphasizes the Elgato Wave 3’s usefulness for spoken word contents as it automatically condenses the recorded audio to avoid accidental spiking of the mic. On the first launch, users can’t turn it off, but after continuous updates in the WaveLink software, the feature was eventually added. Overall, it’s a set-it and forget it kind of mic with a very useful ClipGuard feature that won’t do any issue when kept on. Once dial levels are set in, it will be hard to get blown-out audio.
Complexity - The Elgato Wave 3 is a mic that takes a lot of guesswork for individuals who lack recording or mic experience and technique. Overall, it’s a very complex mic that can be used for gaming, podcasts, and streaming.
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
Controls - The controls feel intuitive, and doesn’t take time to get used to it. They’re very simple with 3 settings that you can adjust, all using a single dial that can also be used as a button.
Design - The Elgato Wave 3 feels like a well built device with a classic aesthetic that can blend in most home offices, streaming, and gaming setups, and it’s a condeser mic with a black eggshell-like finish, comes with a built-in stand with a circular weighted base. The design is compact enough for travelling but a little more obtrusive than the Blue Ember XLR mic.
Dimensions - The dimensions of the Elgato Wave 3 are 153 x 66 x 40 mm or 8 x 4 x 3.5 inches.
Interface - The interface of the Elgato Wave 3 is very straightforward with the dial in front that is clickable to cycle through the volume options, and the USB-C port amd 3.5mm headphone jack for monitoring at the back.
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
Material - The Elgato Wave 3 is a mic made of a black metal and hard plastic with a brushed matte texture. The overall build quality is not that impressive as it feels cheap and a little too plasticky making it too fragile to be dropped.
Mic/PC Mix Slider - There;s a 3rd control on the Elgato Wave 3, which is the mic/PC mix slider that controls the balance between the voice and audio output from the PC. The last setting is useful for streaming and also not terribly useful pointless for podcasts and other non-gaming communications.
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
Sensor - The touch-sensitive sensor at the top of the microphone is used for muting and un-muting, when tapped, the LED ring around the dial will turn red to indicated its muted as similar to the HyperX Quadcast.
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
Shape - The Elgato Wave 3’s biggest issue is its shape that will be requiring some proprietary accessories, mainly the shock mount. Also, it’s a condenser mic so it will pick up a lot of background noise, so it’s not the best choice if you have a cheap mechanical keyboard with low end outemu blues, or a loud room. A dynamic mic would be more recommended for gaming but the features of the Wave 3 is good enough.
LifelongCaboose
08/23/2021
Type - The Elgato Wave 3 is a condenser mic meaning it’s more sensitive than the dynamic ones and is great at picking up the intricacies of vocal recordings in a quiet environment. It has a cardioid polar pattern meaning it records in a heart shape around the mic, picking up sounds mainly in front and sides with less in the back. It’s capable of getting a high quality recording with 24-bit/96kHz, which can’t be matched by most of its competitors. The benefit to it is the high bit rate which allows plenty of leeway in production.
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
Volume Output - The second control in the Elgato Wave 3 is the volume output for when you are monitoring your voice through headphones.
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
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- Buttons & Ports
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- Clipguard Feature
- Complexity
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- Design
- Dimensions
- Interface
- Material
- Mic/PC Mix Slider
- Sensor
- Shape
- Type
- Volume Output
- Weight
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SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
Podcastage
06/24/2020
BadSeed Tech
06/18/2020
CNET
06/18/2020
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
Podcastage
06/24/2020
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
Podcastage
06/24/2020
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
BadSeed Tech
06/18/2020
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
LifelongCaboose
08/23/2021
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
CNET
06/18/2020
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
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Accessories
- Accessory - Adapter
- Accessories
- Inclusions
- Material - Accessory
- Options
- Plastic Mount
- Pop Filter
- Positive
- Negative
Accessory - Adapter - The Elgato Wave 3 comes with a heavy base with a silicone non-slip bottom, which is removable with the inside bracket threaded for a quarter-inch, and there’s also a 5/8-inch adapter for mounting with common mic stands. It also comes with a USB-C cable to convert from a quarter-inch to 3/8 and 5/8-inch. There’s also a couple of documentations.
Accessories - Upon unboxing the Elgato Wave 3 you’ll see it mounted to a desktop stand, there’s also a QuickStart guide, a USB-C cable, and a boom arm adapter.
CNET
06/18/2020
Inclusions - The Elgato Wave 3 comes with a plastic mount, which is screwed into the weighted metal stand. The stand has a rubberized bottom, and has some heft to it.
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
Material - Accessory - The bracket mounting system of the Elgato Wave 3 is made of plastic but have metal screws. The base of the microphone stand is made out of metal making it feel heavy and sturdy.
Podcastage
06/24/2020
Options - An optional pop filter, shock mount, and a larger stand can be bought optionally but are not really necessary for casual streaming.
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
Plastic Mount - The plastic mount that comes with the package feels a little flimsy, and is something that may be of concern in terms of long-term durability.
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
Pop Filter - A pop filter for the Elgato Wave 3 would be a good idea although it doesn’t particularly suffer without it because it has some damping and padding on the interior behind the grille, which acts like an internal pop filter cutting down plosive and popping sounds. This makes it a solid tool for newbies and anyone looking for a simple USB mic. The original pop filter may be too expensive as 3rd party options will also work, but the 3rd party option shock mount may not work because of the mic shape.
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06/18/2020
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06/18/2020
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06/18/2020
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11/30/2021
Podcastage
06/24/2020
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
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06/18/2020
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Features, Performance, & Specifications
- Audio Pattern
- Audio Quality
- Background Noise - Dynamic vs Condenser
- Comfort - Streaming Mics vs Wireless Headset
- Compatibility
- Distance
- Electret Capsule
- Features
- Mic Pickup
- Positioning
- Performance
- Performance - Acoustic Guitar
- Performance - Electric Guitar
- Performance - Singing
- Performance - Spoken Word
- Set-Up
- Sound Quality
- Sound
- Specifications
- Usage
- Versatility
- Zero Latency Monitoring
- Positive
- Negative
Audio Pattern - The Elgato Wave 3 employs a cardioid audio pattern meaning it is optimized only for one person speaking directly to it.
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
Audio Quality - Elgato has promised a professional broadcast audio quality, which based on actual use is true. Using it to record a variety of pickup volumes, and communicating with coworkers in a large crowded Google Meet room had a touch of background noise particularly at higher pickups but is mostly a low hum of buzz. The users voice is crystal clear, and there’s no emphasis to p, s, and t sounds.
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
Background Noise - Dynamic vs Condenser - As the Elgato Wave 3 is a condenser mic, it is expected to pick up more background noise, which is not ideal for people with loud rooms, and improper set-up. Dynamic mics would be able to handle those situations better.
LifelongCaboose
08/23/2021
Comfort - Streaming Mics vs Wireless Headset - When compared to the convenience with a decent wireless headset, obtaining a streaming quality mic would be not necessary especially if it will only be used for chatting unless you will be streaming then it will be a justifiable purchase. However, the advance mixing features won’t be necessary unless you’re streaming.
EvenRefrigerator9
11/22/2021
Compatibility - The Elgato Wave 3 is compatible to be used with both Windows and Mac devices.
Podcastage
06/24/2020
Distance - The recommended distance from the mic is roughly 7 inches, allowing the Elgato Wave 3 to deliver a clear, rich signal with crisp highs, even with a louder voice it won’t set off the capsule too much and most plosives are delivered clearly. If you move closer you’ll be able to get a decent amount of low-end, but due to the lack of a pop filter it’s not advised. Although the built-in padding and protection behind the grille does an above-average job of tamping down plosives. A proper seven inches or so of distance and a gain level with a reasonable amount of headroom should result in a vocal that, even with Clipguard in use, doesn’t sound overly processed, nor suffer from plosives.
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
Electret Capsule - A 17mm electret capsule can be found behind the flat rectangular grille of the Elgato Wave 3, it delivers the cardioid pattern with a frequency range of 70Hz to 20kHz, also with a 24-bit depth and maximum sample rate of 96kHz.
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
Features - All the features are impressive as they are what you will want when streaming.
Podcastage
06/24/2020
Mic Pickup - The mic pickup controls the sensitivity of the mic to the user’s voice. It can be set to a higher level if you speak quietly, and lower if you speak loudly. It’s not that hard to find the level that works for you.
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
Positioning - Streaming mics like the Elgato Wave 3 do increase the quality for chatting but is also a pain for general chatting, as the positioning needs to consider a lot such as the keyboard noise, and blockage of the line of sight.
Performance - It might be an overkill to just be used for meetings, but it should be able to last a long time, and initial tests have also shown a significant improvement from using headsets.
CNET
06/18/2020
Performance - Acoustic Guitar - Using the Elgato Wave 3 with an acoustic guitar produces a very punchy mid-section, a nice and articulate but not fatiguing top-end, and a little repetitive, loose sounding, undefined sound at lower frequencies. Overall, it still works good on acoustic.
Podcastage
06/24/2020
Performance - Electric Guitar - Using the Elgato Wave 3 on an electric guitar produces an impressive top-end, a smooth and non fatiguing upper register, a nice and controlled mid-section, but a little loose or undefined and non-impressive sound at lower frequencies.
Podcastage
06/24/2020
Performance - Singing - Using the Elgato Wave 3 for singing, it produces a smooth and refined mid-section, a clear but not overly bright, brittle, harsh, or shrill top-end, a nice and controlled low-end, and a not overly boomy top. It does have a low-cut or high-pass filter.
Podcastage
06/24/2020
Performance - Spoken Word - Using the Elgato Wave 3 for a spoken word, it’s the most balanced USB mic, it produces a sound that is not overly boosted and sharp with the top-end, not overly nasally mid-section, and lower frequencies are not muddy. It has a pretty aggressive high-pass filter below 100Hz, so you won’t get that really authorative voice.
Podcastage
06/24/2020
Set-Up - Similar to most detached USB microphones, the Elgato Wave 3 is aimed to make audio setups simpler. Set up is easy, you’ll just have to plug it to your computer, and you’re ready to record. The cord it comes with uses a USB-A to connect to PC, and the mic itself is a USB-C, so connecting is easy. Also, being set on a boom arm makes it much different and better.
Sound Quality - The Elgato Wave 3 delivers a solid audio quality, with the on-board controls making it easier to get the best performance out of the mic. A physical button for disabling the ClipGuard feature would also be nice. It sounds good for a USB mic as compared to the Blues, which is actually overrated and overpriced for the sound quality it provide.
Sound - The sound profile of the Elgato Wave 3 is tailored for podcasters and live streamers. It’s also great for spoken word contents but may not be the best option for a professional studio environment. Though the mids and highs are accurate, there’s a de-emphasis in the sub-bass range. It’s not that bad for voice recordings as it counters the proximity effect where bass gets boosted from leaning close, which is common when recording a podcast or YouTube video in a less formal environment. No worries for deep voices as the roll-off occurs at lower frequency.
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
Specifications - It’s a condenser mic,which can also be used as a USB mic, has cardioid audio pattern, sample rate up to 96kHz, bit depth of 24, frequency range of 70Hz-20kHz, sensitivity of -25dB, max SPL of 120dB, dynamic range of 115 dB, has a gain knob, headphone jack, low latency monitoring, and has no DSP.
Usage - The Elgato Wave 3 is another useful device produced bu the company especially for streamers.
CNET
06/18/2020
Versatility - The Elgato Wave 3 is good for home recording needs, but it is aimed more for streaming.
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
Zero Latency Monitoring - The zero latency monitoring is a must, it’s definitely the deal breaker. This feature will allow you to hear the audio output in your headphones with no delay.
BadSeed Tech
06/18/2020
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- Audio Quality
- Background Noise - Dynamic vs Condenser
- Comfort - Streaming Mics vs Wireless Headset
- Compatibility
- Distance
- Electret Capsule
- Features
- Mic Pickup
- Positioning
- Performance
- Performance - Acoustic Guitar
- Performance - Electric Guitar
- Performance - Singing
- Performance - Spoken Word
- Set-Up
- Sound Quality
- Sound
- Specifications
- Usage
- Versatility
- Zero Latency Monitoring
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tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
LifelongCaboose
08/23/2021
EvenRefrigerator9
11/22/2021
Podcastage
06/24/2020
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
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06/24/2020
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
ryan_the_leach
11/22/2021
Podcastage
06/24/2020
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06/18/2020
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06/24/2020
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06/24/2020
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06/24/2020
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06/24/2020
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11/30/2021
Podcastage
06/24/2020
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
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06/24/2020
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
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06/24/2020
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06/18/2020
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
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06/18/2020
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Applications & Software
- Garageband
- Software
- Software - Pros
- WaveLink
- Positive
- Negative
Garageband - The Grageband is an application for recording that makes the setup process seamless and simple. The app recognizes the Elgato Wave 3 immediately, and allows recording right away.
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
Software - The Elgato Wave 3 is not quite a plug and play as you’ll have to grab a WAV link, which is the Elgatos’ custom designed mixing software for its wave microphones that tells you when to plug the mic in.
CNET
06/18/2020
Software - The software is not usable as much because it has no way of blocking out background noises, the built-in filter are just not it. The Mo GoXLR and AT2035 are much better.
CNET
06/18/2020
Software - The software that comes with the Elgato Wave 3 is worth it. It would also be great to compare it with the MV7.
Vowl_The_Innocent
11/16/2021
Software - Pros - The pros of the software include its intuitive usability, versatility as it allows you to turn the ClipGuard off, add a high-pass filter, set the gain, have 5 additional sound sources and mix them, and it also have multiple outputs, which prevents clipping.
Podcastage
06/24/2020
WaveLink - The WaveLink software is the backbone of the Elgato Wave 3, it is a digital mixer that provides virtual devices to the Windows 10 sound mixer similar to the go XLR functions.
BadSeed Tech
06/18/2020
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Elgato Stream Deck
- Elgato Stream Deck
- Stream Deck Compatibility
- Positive
- Negative
Elgato Stream Deck - The Elgato Wave 3 has a native support from the Elgato Stream Deck, which can’t be beat by other mics. For streamers, the Wave 3 can be the perfect peripheral if they use the Stream Deck to optimize their videos.
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
Stream Deck Compatibility - It’s stream deck compatibility is what sets it apart from its competitors, the Elgato Stream Deck is an indispensable tool for streamers. It’s something between a tablet and a controller. It doesn't have a screen, but it has 15 programmable, customizable buttons that correspond to a variety of PC commands. Bottom line is that Stream Deck lets you press one button on a physical control panel to perform functions that would usually take multiple button presses on a monitor screen. When synced with the Wave 3, you’ll be able to do anything that would normally require you to manipulate the mic's controls.
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
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Alternatives
- Blue Yeti
- HyperX Quadcast
- HyperX SoloCast and Razer Seiren Min
- Alternatives
- Positive
- Negative
Blue Yeti - Because the Blue Yeti has more polar patterns, it may be a better option for podcasters, Youtubers, and streamers. Its polar patterns include cardioid, omnidirectional, bi-directional, and stereo. It’s around the same price or cheaper than the Wave 3.
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
HyperX Quadcast - A pro of the HyperX Quadcast is its built-in pop filter, which is also similar to Yeti with multiple polar patterns, though it relies on a microUSB port.
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
HyperX SoloCast and Razer Seiren Min - The HyperX SoloCast and Razer Seiren Mini are both compact and runs with a single polar pattern. Both are cheaper than the Elgato Wave 3.
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
Alternatives - Other options include the $100 Blue Yeti Nano, and $100 Rode NT-USB Mini, which are solid options that doesn’t employ DSP, while the $200 Shure MV51 has multiple DSP preset modes that can also be disabled.
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
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Availability & Price
- Availability
- Price
- Price - Purpose
- Price - Software
- Value
- Positive
- Negative
Availability - The Elgato Wave 3 was released on June 18, 2020.
SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
Price - The MSRP of the Elgato Wave 3 is $159.99 but it is available in Amazon for $149.99. At Elgato you can buy it for its MSRP. In Newegg it’s sold at $184.27. In Shopee Philippines it’s sold at ₱13,931.
Price - Purpose - There are cheaper options if you’ll only be using the mic for chatting but for streaming the Elgato Wave 3 is a live changer, but an alternative is also available which is the GOxLR if you’re not satisfied but it’s also more expensive.
JapanFreak7
11/22/2021
Price - Software - For its price, It’s the Elgato Wave 3s biggest draw would be its included software.
ryan_the_leach
11/22/2021
Value - The Elgato Wave 3 has a nice look but the price may not be reasonable for a plastic USB mic with a shock mount that costs an extra $40. At this price range, mics will either record well or poorly but the Wave 3 actually records well. It is pricey but it records well and the dial is great for adjusting the mic itself.
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SOUNDGUYS - Sam Moore
11/30/2021
CNET
06/18/2020
Podcastage
06/24/2020
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
JapanFreak7
11/22/2021
ryan_the_leach
11/22/2021
BadSeed Techh
06/18/2020
tom's guide - Marshall Honorof
06/18/2020
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- Comparison - Blue Yeticaster vs Elgato Wave 3
- Comparison - HyperX Quadcast vs Elgato Wave 3
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Comparison - Blue Yeticaster vs Elgato Wave 3 - The Yeti have some issues of being too sensitive but streaming in a studio would be fine. The Wave 3 has an excellent ClipGuard technology, and the digital mixing software will help save time.
Vowl_The_Innocent
05/10/2022
Comparison - HyperX Quadcast vs Elgato Wave 3 - Pairing the HyperX QuadCast with RTX voice sounds like a good setup but the Elgato Wave 3 also seems like a good option.
BadSeed Tech
06/18/2020
Issue - The only issue is with the tiny desktop stand, it’s too short for a 6-feet person, so you’ll have to hunch your back when trying to be at an optimal distance with the mic.
CNET
06/18/2020
Limitations - The only limitation is the inability to switch mic patterns, you’re just stuck with the old reliable cardioid. So, for users wanting to capture more room sound, or have multiple speakers address the mic from different angles may find the fixed cardioid pattern limiting.
PCMag - Tim Gideon
06/18/2020
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