| Brand |
Elgato |
| Series |
Wave |
| Model |
Wave:3 MK.2 |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
10MAO9901 |
| Product Type |
USB condenser microphone |
| Color |
Black |
| Capsule |
16 mm condenser with integrated JFET |
| Polar Pattern |
Cardioid |
| Microphone Orientation |
Side address; speak into the front |
| Capsule Tuning |
Developed in partnership with LEWITT |
| Recording Resolution |
24-bit |
| Sample Rate |
48 kHz |
| Frequency Response |
70–20,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity |
−20 dBFS typical at 1 kHz |
| Maximum SPL |
130 dBSPL typical at 1 kHz |
| Dynamic Range |
110 dB |
| Pop Filter |
Built-in |
| Recommended Speaking Distance |
10–20 cm / 4–8 in |
| Audio Processor |
Elgato Wave FX Processor |
| Clipping Protection |
Clipguard 2.0 |
| Onboard DSP Effects |
Low-Cut Filter; Expander; Voice Tune; Compressor; 4-Band Equalizer |
| DSP Configuration |
Configure hardware effects in Wave Link |
| Auto Gain |
Voice-level calibration; start by holding the dial for 5 seconds |
| Multifunction Dial |
Input gain, Voice Tune, headphone volume and monitor mix |
| Mute Control |
Tap-to-mute sensor on top |
| LED Feedback |
Status ring with level and mute feedback; colors and brightness configurable in Wave Link |
| VST Insert |
Computer-based effects processed in Wave Link and returned to the hardware audio path |
| Third-Party Plugin Formats |
VST3 on Windows; AU on macOS, through Wave Link |
| USB Connection |
USB-C, USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Headphone Output |
3.5 mm stereo jack |
| Headphone Support |
Up to 250 ohms; available volume decreases with higher impedance |
| Direct Monitoring |
Raw microphone or onboard DSP monitoring with zero latency |
| VST Monitoring |
Ultra-low latency; additional delay depends on plugins and setup |
| Monitor Mix |
Adjust the balance of microphone and computer audio |
| Recommended Computer Connection |
Direct USB-C connection |
| Control and Mixing Software |
Elgato Wave Link; free download |
| Windows Requirement |
Windows 11 or newer |
| Mac Requirement |
macOS 14.2 or newer |
| Independent Software Mixes |
Up to 5 with Wave Link 3 |
| Stream Deck Integration |
Supported through the Wave Link plugin; Stream Deck sold separately |
| Phone and Tablet Support |
Devices supporting USB Audio Class 2.0 (UAC2) |
| Mobile Effects |
Hardware DSP settings transfer to compatible mobile devices; VST effects do not |
| Desk Stand |
Included |
| Mounting Thread |
1/4-inch |
| Included Thread Adapters |
1/4-inch to 5/8-inch and 3/8-inch |
| Dimensions Without Stand |
46 × 85 × 167 mm, D × W × H |
| Dimensions With Stand |
213 × Ø100 mm / 8.4 × Ø3.9 in |
| Weight Without Stand |
250 g / 0.55 lb |
| Weight With Stand |
570 g / 1.26 lb |
| Shock Mount |
Wave Shock Mount available separately |
| Included Items |
Wave:3 MK.2 Black; desk stand; USB-C cable; 5/8-inch and 3/8-inch thread adapters |
| Included Cable |
USB-C-to-USB-C, 250 cm / 2.5 m / 98 in |