Elgato WAVE:3 Microphone

Full Description

Tailored for creators

Don't settle for a microphone that isn't fit for purpose and get one that is designed specifically for podcasters, streamers, gamers, YouTubers and any content creation. Featuring a cardioid polar pattern, you are given a tight, focused sound of your source, with an incredible off-axis rejection of undesirable noise and ambience. This means that any noisy computer fans, keys or ambient noise within your recording room will be effectively eliminated, giving you the cleanest sound possible. You're best using this pattern when you want to achieve highly usable results in noisy environments. This ensures that you'll be the centre of attention at all times.

The built-in pop filter helps to reduce sibilance and plosive sounds you may find in other microphones, meaning you won't fall a victim to the effects of proximity. There is now no need to do any time-consuming editing using 3rd party plugins or programs. The WAVE:3 is truly is designed for all content creators.

A multi-functional single-dial makes it easier than ever to control gain, headphone volume and your direct mix level in one place, with an illuminated LED indicator strip to tell you what you are affecting.

Lewitt Audio inside

The WAVE:3 uses only the best audio parts to deliver a premium sound quality for your productions. Hand-made in Vienna, Austria, the components inside the WAVE:3 Microphone undergo rigorous testing and quality control to ensure every microphone produced sounds as best as it can. With a 24-Bit/96kHz analog to digital conversion, everything you put into your WAVE:3 Microphone will be translated into transparent and detailed audio quality.

The clarity and richness in the sound quality from the WAVE:3 outshines even the best traditional headset boom mic. Thanks to the extended frequency response of 70Hz–20kHz, you can be sure that you will capture every detail of your voice with articulation and precision, whilst also capturing the lows and body of your chest in your voice. Due to the superior construction, components and performance, the WAVE:3 is not limited to just vocals! Try this on your acoustic instruments and discover a world of premium audio quality.

Get amped without clipping

Streaming your favourite games has never sounded this good. No matter how scary the latest horror game you're playing is, you can raise your volume without ever clipping thanks to the ClipGuard technology. When input levels peak, the technology reroutes the sound through a second signal path and runs that at a lower volume, meaning your voice will always remain consistent without clipping! No more do you need to salvage audio with expensive and time-consuming post-production software.

Seamless integration with Wave Link

The intuitive software is custom designed for content creators, giving you a platform to take total control of your microphone and up to eight devices in total, in one place. Whether you're streaming on Twitch, YouTube, Discord or more, your system can be streamlined and connected to all of your production equipment for control in one place. Create two completely independent mixes, one for your views and one for your headphones to make sure you can hear what you need to, whilst your audience gets the best mix possible. These can of course be edited on the fly for any troubleshooting needs.

Using only a tiny percentage of your CPU potential, the Wave Lab app means no external processing or routing is needed to get the best from your setup.

Keep noise to a minimum

Gaming is a way to enter new worlds and therefore can be an emotional experience and sometimes you may find yourself getting animated. Avoid any extraneous noise from bumps and knocks with an extremely sturdy desktop mount and boom arm mount. By decoupling your microphone stand to your desk with the boom arm, any bumps or vibrations that transfer through the desk won't get caught in your recordings, keeping your audio stream crystal clear. Having a boom arm also makes positioning your microphone simple and easy, whether you have a large or small desk, you will always be able to get the perfect angle to sound your best every time.

If you are in a less than ideal recording situation with a large amount of ambient low frequencies from computer fans, AC fans or other electrical hums, the WAVE:3 Microphone features a handy integrated low-cut filter to remove these noises and interferences, making sure you can always sound your best without removing too much of your vocal sound.

Broadcast when you want, but know when you're not. Use the convenient tap-to-mute functionality to prevent any audio accidents along with the help of the easy to read LED mic status indicator. If the light is on, the mic is active, if the light is off, the mic is muted. Keep complete discretion when it is needed the most.

Upgrade your workflow

Using the Wave Link app, you can connect your WAVE:3 Microphone to a Stream Deck MK2 for seamless studio control. Up to eight different sources can be connected to Wave Link, meaning you can integrate your studio monitors, microphone, headphones and much more! Control your mute, volume or set two instantly recallable mixes for different recording situations all at your fingertips.

Features

• Premium-quality condenser microphone capsule
• Cardioid polar pattern captures your voice with ultimate precision
• 24-bit/96kHz analog to digital conversion ensures transparent and detailed audio quality
• Comes with proprietary Clipguard to reduce plosives and distortion
• Connect to the Wave Link app to control your microphone and up to eight other sources
• Superior circuitry delivers wide frequency range from 70 - 20000 Hz
• Integrated low-cut filter to remove unwanted noise and interference
• Zero-latency monitoring with onboard 3.5mm headphone output
• Touch-sensitive mute button for quiet useage
• Multifunctional dial to control gain, volume and mix with a LED indicator strip
• Internal pop filter for reducing plosives and proximity
• Includes an extremely sturdy desktop stand with boom arm for flexible positioning

Specifications

System Requirements

• Operating system:
  • Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • macOS 10.15 or newer
• USB: USB 2.0 port
• RAM: 4GB

General

• What's included: Wave:3, USB-C Cable, Desktop Stand, Boom Arm Adapter, Quick Start Guide
• Capsule: 17 mm Electret condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Resolution: 24-bit
• Sample Rate: 48 / 96 kHz
• Frequency Response: 70 - 20000 Hz
• Sensitivity: -25dBFS (min gain) | 15dBFS (max gain)
• Max SPL: 120dB (140dB Clipguard engaged)
• Dynamic Range: 95dB (115dB Clipguard engaged)
• Interface: USB-C
• Dimensions: 153 x 66 x 40 mm
• Weight:
  • Mic & U-Mount 280 g
  • Base 305 g
• Product code: 10MAB9901