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Cardioid Condenser Capsule: capture speech with clarity and detail.
Wave Link App: control Wave:3 and up to eight other audio sources, plus create two independent mixes.
24-bit/96kHz Analog-to-Digital Converter: professional broadcast audio quality.
Proprietary Clipguard Technology: makes distortion virtually impossible.
Superior Circuitry: seamless sonic transmission throughout the entire signal chain.
10 reviews for Elgato Wave:3 – Premium Studio Quality USB Condenser Microphone for Streaming, Podcast, Gaming and Home Office, Free Mixer Software, Sound Effect Plugins, Anti-Distortion, Plug ’n Play, for Mac, PC
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Mark H. in the Garage –
Crystal-Clear Voice That Stops the Lobby — Everyone Asks What Mic She’s Using
I purchased the Elgato Wave:3 (White) for my daughter as a Christmas gift, and it has been an absolute home run. The very first time she logged into a game after setting it up, her friends immediately stopped mid-conversation to ask, “What microphone are you using?” That alone says everything.The voice clarity is outstanding — clean, rich, and studio-level crisp. Compared to her previous USB microphone, the difference isn’t subtle at all. Background noise is dramatically reduced, her voice cuts through perfectly, and every word sounds natural and professional without any tinkering or complicated setup.The build quality is exactly what you’d expect from Elgato: solid, premium, and thoughtfully designed. Paired with her other Elgato gear, it elevates her entire streaming and gaming setup to a truly next-level experience. The Wave Link software is powerful yet intuitive, giving her full control over audio without frustration.Most importantly, she absolutely loves it — and when your mic becomes a conversation starter in every lobby, you know it’s doing something right. This is a phenomenal upgrade for anyone serious about streaming, gaming, or online communication.5 stars without hesitation. Highly recommended.
Branton Allard-Zink –
Elgato Wave 3 Review
It sounds amazing even without the software, but then with the wavelink software it is amazing, the noise removal is amazing, sound quality is amazing, it is light and made of a good material, volume is easy to control with the notches and the software. Super easy to connect, it’s just a plug right into the pc, I went with the black one and it looks pretty sleek, it is sturdy and doesn’t wobble.
Mason –
Great mic, pretty good price
Pros:- Mute button is nice. I was looking for a mic with a mute button, for when people enter my room unexpectedly while I’m talking to friends online. It works great.- Sounds great, even from a couple feet away and at a slight angle. I am not interested in keeping my mouth directly on a microphone, so I looked for one that was good at a slight distance. It also has a built in feature that removes sharp sibilant sounds, like “S” and “T”. I haven’t tested this feature extensively, but it seems to work well – no pop filter necessary.- Nice and thin, easy to keep on a desk.- USB-C, much better than the micro USB on my Blue Yeti Nano. The port on my Yeti Nano broke, which is why I had to buy a new mic in the first place.- Looks pretty, though that’s subjective. I like the aesthetics quite a bit, looks modern and sleek.Cons- It’s a bit pricey. I don’t regret buying it at this price, but I wouldn’t say it’s a super competitive price either. Easier to justify for a livestreamer, less easy to justify just for Discord or Zoom.- Kinda tall. If I have it in front of me it blocks my view of my screen. However, I’m comparing it to my Yeti Nano, which is a particularly small mic. It’s probably no taller than a full sized Blue Yeti or other similar mics. I keep it off to the side a bit which solves this issue, and it still sounds fine.Conclusion: I am happy with my purchase. It’s a very welcome upgrade from my Blue Yeti Nano. You could probably find a better bang-for-your-buck mic, especially if you don’t care about the features I do (size, mute button, USB-C). But if this mic lasts for years like my old mic did, then it will certainly have been worth the money.
Max –
Big fan of the Elgato Wave 3
Bought this Microphone recently to replace my old standing mic and im very much a fan for the price its very good has very nice clear sounding input and is pretty compact and small size that fits perfectly on my desk. In terms of functionality it comes with its own app that you download from the website and pretty standard but sometimes thats for the best especially when you can have other apps control more specifics on the quality and the tone of the input.
Clayton & Jaclyn Binder –
Great quality, great sound
This microphone has been awesome to use and have. Great clarity, easy to use, and really good background sound filtering.If you are used to a headset microphone, I understand the hesitation to move to something like this. But it’s worth it. Dealing with a boom really isn’t that big of a deal, especially since you can adjust the gain on the microphone and it does a great job of picking up voice even if you have the microphone a couple feet away from your face
Suller –
Ich höre mich Dank diesem Mikrofon deutlich besser im Discord an, das fand ich nicht nur durch Freunde, sondern auch durch einen Selbsttest raus.Zusätzlich gibt es einen sehr gut funktionalen regler, der deine Stimmlautstäre für die anderen beeinflusst.Das du gestummt bist, bekommt auch keiner mit, durch den hervorragenden Touch Taster, kann das muten komplett ohne Geräusch stattfinden.Nun zur Kritik:Die Software ist meiner Meinung nach nicht so intuitiv und eindeutig gestaltet, jedoch versteht man, nach einer kurzen Auseinandersetzung damit, nahezu jede Funktion der Software. Das USB C Kabel ist nicht gesleeved, also komplett glatt, was meiner Meinung nach nie hochwertig aussieht und sich auch nie wertig anfühlt. Dies sind aber kleinere Kritikpunkte. Ein weiterer kleiner Kritikpunkt sind die Preise für das Zubehör. Pop Schutz und Shockmount, plus einen Original Elgato Mikrofonarm zusammen, erreicht je nach Preislage sogar einen höheren Preis als das Mikrofon selbst. Bei manchen Mikrofonen sind Shockmount und Popschutz im Lieferumfang enthalten oder schon vorinstalliert und somit im Preis einberechnet.Wieso gebe ich dennoch 5 Sterne?Nunja, das Mikrofon selbst tut den Job wie es soll und die Kritikpunkte gehen eher auf die Marke, als explizit auf das Mikrofon ein.Empfehlen kann man dieses Mikrofon samt Soundqualität, Verarbeitungsqualität des Mikrofons und Software dennoch mit einem guten Gewissen.
Jocelyn Campos Calzada –
Excelente audio y materia
Remote –
As a Mac professional with a sleek MacBook Pro 16″ M3 and Studio Display setup, the Elgato Wave:3 fits perfectly into my minimalist workspace. This microphone is a game-changer for anyone who does frequent video calls, podcasting, or streaming.Pros:Stunning build quality that matches Apple’s aestheticSuper easy USB-C connectivity with my MacBook ProWaveLink software is intuitive and great for managing audio sourcesCrisp, clear vocal recording with built-in Clipguard technologyCompact design doesn’t clutter my clean desk setupCons:Limited to cardioid pattern (might be restrictive for some)Bass response is slightly under-emphasizedPlastic mount feels less premium compared to the mic itselfThe touch-sensitive mute button and LED indicator are particularly nice touches. For professionals who need a reliable, plug-and-play microphone that looks great and sounds clean, the Elgato Wave:3 is an excellent choice. Highly recommended for Mac users and content creators.Would I buy again? Absolutely.
Monica L. –
me encanta todo del microfono, esta muy facil de usar, tiene demasiadas herramientas y sobre todo la calidad es demasiado buena. Soy mis quisquillosa con el ruido y los microfonos y el sonido como tal. Este microfono es lo mejor que me he topado en el mercado, y el precio es totalmente adecuado a la calidad del mismo. Lo super recomiendo y es mucho mejor gastar tu dinero en algo de calidad a estetico, ademas no esta feo, esta muy cool y apesar de no tener rgb como la competencia, este literal rompe las barreras de cualquier microfono por debajo de este.
Artem Novikov –
I got a product with damaged packaging, strange dots on the mic, and black powder inside the box. Seems like it was used before.