The Elgato Wave:3 is a USB condenser microphone with a digital mixing solution, designed for streamers, podcasters and creators who want professional sound quality with full control over their audio.
It combines a 17 mm cardioid capsule and 24-bit / 96 kHz conversion with the Wave Link app, Clipguard anti-distortion technology, a tap-to-mute sensor and a multifunction dial with LED strip to manage your whole mix from the microphone itself.
Key features of the Elgato Wave:3
- 17 mm condenser capsule with cardioid pattern: captures the voice clearly and reduces ambient noise.
- 24-bit / 96 kHz conversion for nuanced recordings.
- Clipguard: anti-distortion technology that removes peaks even when you shout.
- Wave Link: digital mixing of all your sources with two independent outputs (monitor and streaming).
- Tap-to-mute sensor and multifunction dial with LED strip for gain, mix and volume.
- 3.5 mm headphone output with latency-free monitoring and a switchable high-pass filter.
Technical specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capsule | 17 mm electret condenser |
| Polar pattern | Cardioid |
| Resolution / sample rate | 24-bit / 48-96 kHz |
| Frequency response | 70 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Max SPL | 120 dB (140 dB with Clipguard) |
| Dynamic range | 95 dB (115 dB with Clipguard) |
| Interface | USB-C |
| Headphone output | 3.5 mm jack (latency-free), 75 mW @ 16 Ω |
| Mounting threads | 1/4", 3/8", 5/8" (boom arm adapter included) |
| Cable | 2.5 m USB-C |
| Dimensions | 153 × 66 × 40 mm |
| Weight | 280 g (mic with U-mount) / 305 g (base) |
| Systems | Windows 10 (64-bit); macOS 10.15 or later; USB 2.0; 4 GB RAM |
| In the box | Microphone, desk stand, boom arm adapter, 2.5 m USB-C cable and quick start guide |
Compatibility and requirements
Compatible with Windows 10 (64-bit) and macOS 10.15 or later. Requires a USB 2.0 port and 4 GB of RAM. Includes a desk stand and a boom arm adapter, with 1/4", 3/8" and 5/8" mounting threads.
Frequently asked questions
What audio quality does the Wave:3 offer?
It captures at 24-bit and 48/96 kHz with a 17 mm electret condenser capsule and cardioid pattern, for a clear, full-bodied voice.
What is Clipguard technology?
It is an Elgato anti-distortion system that prevents clipping even when you raise your voice, lifting the maximum SPL from 120 to 140 dB.
What is the Wave Link app for?
It is a digital mixer that combines all your audio sources and creates two independent mixes, one for you and one for your audience.
Can I monitor without latency?
Yes, it has a 3.5 mm headphone jack with real-time, zero-latency monitoring.
Which systems is it compatible with?
It works on Windows 10 (64-bit) and macOS 10.15 or later, with a USB 2.0 port and 4 GB of RAM.
Can I use it for sim racing?
It is a USB microphone for streaming and podcasting: you can use it to narrate your sim racing streams with studio quality, though it is not a driving peripheral.
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