Elgato Wave XLR - Audio Mixer and 75 db Preamp for XLR Mic to USB-C, Control Interface with 48V Phantom Power, Tap-to-Mute, Digital Mixing Software for Streaming, Recording, Podcasting on Mac and PC

As a basic package the wave xlr is a good audio interface for those looking to step out from usb mics.It provides a very clear signal between your computer and your mic while adding a decent amount of gain to power dynamic mics well it's got a simple to use design with capacitive touch mute buttons and a multifunction dial for controlling gain, and monitor mix it provides near zero latency monitoring but that said it's only useful for single input setups plus it's software while useful for management of audio inputs can cause software conflicts with some games that have issues dealing with virtual inputs

As someone who's only getting started audio related Elgato really made it easy and streamlined. Setting up was a breeze and the UI for the software was easy to navigate not to mention there are available eq presets to maks your mics sound better available through their marketplace for FREE.I'm currently using a Beyerdynamic M70 Pro X which to my knowledge is a gain hungry mic and this powers it up no problem. Build quality is okay, it's plastic so don't expect it to withstand being crushed.Setting it up was easy, install the software first, connect your mic and/or headphones in and hook it up to your pc and you're set.It is pretty pricey, however, I didn't want to get a cloudlifter in addition to an audio interface so this actually made me save quite a bit.

This is such an amazing DAC, that I have two of them. One for my personal rig and one for work. The audio quality with the Elgato solutions are fantastic. You've really good quality nose cancellation, cleanup, and compression with Elgatos provided solutions; however, you can also import 3rd party tools as solutions to help improve or adjust your sound.The audio latency is relatively low for voice play back. The XLR interface is exceptional. The dial is incredibly easy to use. The touch mute area on the top is incredibly handy, especially with the ability to change colors to indicate mute status. The ability to provide Phantom Power is nice; however, I don't use that feature anymore.This is much more affordable than the XLR + Stream deck solution. One day, maybe I'll upgrade, but for now, this product delivers.

Perfect little audio mixer with a quick mute button on top which comes in handy in situations where you need to mute yourself quick. The dial is smooth when turning it and also the lights around it is customizable. I was able to change the color to light blue when it's on, and white when it's muted. It supports 48V Phantom power and to use it you need to press the dial with a bit of force to enable it. This is nice because if you don't need it on you shouldn't really have to worry about it accidentally turning on without you knowing and accidentally damaging the microphone.

I picked this up to replace my GoXLR Mini, which is no longer supported. It delivers enough power to run my Shure SM7B, and I like its small footprint on my desk. The Elgato Wave software is easy to use, but if you want ANY features, like equalizers, compressors, noise gates, de-essers, etc, you NEED to download third-party VST files for it. I deducted a star for that as even TC Helicon knows to include such things in the base software for such a device.It does sync well with my Stream Deck, and I like the variety of different digital outputs it can generate, so streaming with it is nice and easy. Just know that you will need to download VSTs for it, and do a considerable amount of setup to get it to work correctly.

I got this to use with my Shure Sm7db and its super easy to use. Ive tried another brand and it didn't work with my computer. But this works amazingly. Ive seen others complain about the mute button location, but ive had no issues. This device simplifies XLR. I see no reason to upgrade unless you need a soundboard.

The Elgato Wave XLR is a great piece of equipment for your sound setup.While deciding whether or not to get this, I had to look at the benefits and drawbacks this device had in comparison to the GoXLR Mini. A drawback of this device is that, compared to the GoXLR Mini, the Elgato Wave XLR isn't as convenient because it lacks physical faders (the sliders for different sound sources). This could be a deal-breaker for some people, but it wasn't enough for me to ditch the option.In my opinion, the Wave XLR has many more benefits than the GoXLR Mini. The compact design of the Wave XLR makes my setup nice and tidy compared to the size of the GoXLR Mini. It fits perfectly on top of my computer, and its cable management is perfectly fine since all its ports are coming off the back.The Elgato Wave Link software is incredibly intuitive. It separates the audio into two potentially identical tracks: the monitor track and the stream track. Because of this, you can adjust your sound levels for your stream track (what the stream may hear or what an audience might hear) separately from what you hear (the monitor track). You can also switch between what track is currently playing through your headphones right on the software so that you can properly adjust the sound levels.The Wave XLR has VSTs for all audio sources, so you can add limiters, equalizers, noise gates, etc. to your microphone or any other sound. It also allows you to use your microphone with the VSTs on any program, so you can speak to your friends through Discord for example with your VSTs.There is a knob on the front of the device that lets you adjust the gain for the microphone you have plugged in. Fortunately, the Wave XLR has enough gain to power power-hungry microphones such as the Shure SM7B, so there is no need to worry about whether your microphone will ever be too quiet. You can push the knob to switch it from adjusting your microphone to your headphone level, and you can push it again to adjust how much of your microphone you hear back and how much of your system you hear back. Keep in mind that monitoring your microphone directly through the Wave XLR and NOT through the Wave Link software will NOT have any of the VSTs you put on.Overall, this is an amazing device, and for $40 cheaper than the GoXLR Mini, you are definitely getting enough bank for your buck. It has everything the GoXLR Mini has except the physical faders (sliders), and more. I would recommend this to any streamer who is looking for an audio interface that is compact and powerful enough to power a microphone like the Shure SM7B.