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

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.

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.

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.

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

Great mic. Easy to use and sounds amazing

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.

Love this mic! I use it when I'm recording content. And works great with speakflow.com voice teleprompter software. The build quality is solid too.

Does what I need it to and sounds decent.

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.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Un micro pro pour le streaming et le gaming ! 🎙️🔥 J’ai acheté le Elgato Wave:3 pour améliorer la qualité de mon son en streaming et en appels, et je ne suis pas déçu ! ✅ Le son est cristallin, la captation est propre, et il est très facile à utiliser. ✅ Les points forts : 🔹 Qualité audio exceptionnelle : Son clair, chaud et professionnel, idéal pour le streaming et les vidéos. 🎧🎤 🔹 Technologie anti-distorsion : Même en parlant fort, aucun grésillement ni saturation. 📢❌ 🔹 Logiciel Wave Link puissant : Permet de gérer plusieurs sources audio facilement. 🎛️🔊 🔹 Design compact et élégant : Sobre et bien fini, parfait pour un setup minimaliste. 🖥️✨ 🔹 USB Plug & Play : Installation ultra simple, fonctionne immédiatement sur PC et Mac. 🔌✅ ❌ Petit bémol : 🔸 Le pied de base est un peu léger, mais avec un bras articulé, c’est parfait ! 🎚️ 👉 Conclusion : Un micro haut de gamme, idéal pour le streaming, les podcasts et le gaming ! ✅ Si vous cherchez une qualité audio impeccable sans prise de tête, foncez ! 🚀

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.

I bought the Elgato Wave:3 back in September 2023 and have put thousands of hours into it, mainly during intense online gaming sessions. I am still as thrilled today as I was on day one. As a USB microphone, the setup is plug-and-play, but the professional results are what really stand out. The Wave Link software is a masterpiece—it allows you to use compressors and fine-tune your sound exactly how you want it. The background noise cancellation is so good it completely masks my environment, which is a lifesaver during gaming. It's incredibly forgiving and delivers crystal-clear audio every single time. If you’re looking for a reliable, high-end audio solution that survives the long haul, this is it!

Best economical mic on the market at the moment from a company that actually considers it's buyer-base. Extremely easy to set up (plug and play), good quality and appealing aesthetic. Good sound. You don't need the accessory products for basic chatting or gaming, however they're very useful and proper for a budget streaming, video, voiceover or podcast setup. It's also fairly small so it fits quite nicely in various setups.