USB-C cardioid condenser microphone with 24-bit/96 kHz capture, capacitive mute, Wave Link mixing, and Clipguard anti-distortion for streaming, podcasting, and hybrid work.

Wave:3 has lived on my boom arm for 18 months and it’s still my go-to USB mic. The 24-bit/96 kHz capsule sounds clean out of the box, and Elgato’s Clipguard circuit has saved multiple loud laughs from clipping on stream. The capacitive mute pad and multifunction dial make gain, headphone level, and mix adjustments effortless mid-call, and Wave Link gives me virtual faders so OBS, Spotify, Discord, and game audio stay isolated. I routinely switch between macOS and Windows machines and the mic reconnects without driver drama. It does pick up room reflections if you’re in a bare office, so I keep a small foam panel behind my monitor, but the overall sound and software integration outperform other USB mics I’ve owned.

USB-C condenser microphone with 24-bit/96kHz capture and Clipguard anti-distortion. Capacitive mute and Wave Link software perfect for streaming and podcasting.

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Elgato Wave:3 - Premium Studio Quality USB Condenser Microphone