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

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.

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.

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.

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

This usb microphone came highly recommended from the streaming community and from many of my gaming friends online. And let me say, the recommendations were all correct. First, and arguably most important, the mic is VERY much worth the price in it's own right. As a usb condencer, it's not going to be the best quality, but for the price it sounds awesome right out of the box. Simple physical setup, just plug in the usb cord, and away you go. After some tuning in OBS, this thing is smoooooth. The real value, and pain, is in the wave software. I unfortunately found an audio bug when first installing and had to reinstall the software to get a perminent loop out of the feed. Once working correctly, I needed to go through at least a couple hours of setup to sort all my sound outputs (games, music, browser, discord, etc) and configure OBS. I'm pretty technical myself, so when I say it took awhile to wrap my head around the process... Yeah... But! The end product is totally worth it, as I have much better control over sound vs the alternatives and the recordings sound awesome! As a tip: I did opt to split the direct mic feed from the stream within OBS. I have Mic1 as my actual wave 3 mic and Mic2 as the wave stream. This allowed me to do some fine turning within OBS on my voice without influencing game sound. Again, more setup, more time, more Alpha Gaming youtube videos to watch. Overall, I've invested 3-4 solid hours into just initial setup and getting familiar with the basics of this mic. I will probably spend more time messing around and tweaking options. That being said, I am very happy with the product and look forward to improvements on the software side. The software actually makes it easier in the long run, so the initial investment in time is 100% worth the effort. Also, get a mic boom arm. This microphone loves being close close close to your face.

Great mic. Easy to use and sounds amazing

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.

Excelente audio y materia

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 aesthetic Super easy USB-C connectivity with my MacBook Pro WaveLink software is intuitive and great for managing audio sources Crisp, clear vocal recording with built-in Clipguard technology Compact design doesn't clutter my clean desk setup Cons: Limited to cardioid pattern (might be restrictive for some) Bass response is slightly under-emphasized Plastic mount feels less premium compared to the mic itself The 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.

Dose the job the sound is really good and you can configure the mice with Elgato Wave Link to install mods like noise cancellation you can watch the videos on YouTube.

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.