Elgato Wave:3
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A "studio" approach designed for content creation
The Wave:3 follows a simple logic: to offer creators premium vocal capture without imposing the complexity of a traditional audio chain. While a standard USB microphone often just "records what comes in," the Wave:3 aims for a more controlled output thanks to quality circuits and a production-oriented philosophy. You get a clean sound signature, ready to integrate into a streaming, podcast, or voice-over setup, while maintaining the speed of plug-and-play use.Another key aspect of its positioning is the integration of audio technology derived from LEWITT Audio expertise. The quality control, calibration, and manufacturing standards claimed by this approach result in more reliable and consistent capture, particularly appreciated when you chain sessions (live, recordings, meetings) and want a consistent result.
Who is Wave:3 for and in which uses does it excel?
Wave:3 is aimed at those who want professional voice sound with a fast workflow: streamers, podcasters, videographers, home studio musicians (demos, spoken voice), online teachers, and video conference teams looking to improve clarity. Its cardioid directivity is ideal for frontal voice capture, limiting some ambient sounds (keyboard, room, ventilation) when positioned correctly.Practically, it is relevant if you seek: clearer diction, better-defined presence, and a "clean" capture that requires less post-processing. Add to that the associated digital mixing tool, and you have an environment closer to a studio: you adjust your level, shape your sound, and keep control over what you send to recording or broadcast.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response | 70 Hz - 20 kHz | Capsule | electret |
| Category | digital microphone | Color | Black |
| Directivity | cardioid | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Elgato Wave:3 suitable for recording singing or podcast voices?
The 17 mm electret capsule with a cardioid polar pattern prioritizes sources placed in front of the microphone. This model is suitable for spoken voices, podcasts, and vocal demos, with a frequency response from 70 Hz to 20 kHz.
How does Clipguard protect against distortion?
When the input level becomes too high, Clipguard instantly redirects the signal to a second circuit at a lower volume. The maximum sound pressure level reaches 140 dB with Clipguard enabled, compared to 120 dB without this technology.
What type of connection does this USB microphone use?
The connection is made via USB-C, with 24-bit audio resolution and sampling rates of 48 or 96 kHz.
Can it be mounted on a microphone boom arm?
An adapter is provided to ensure compatibility with the main boom arms on the market. The microphone measures 153 x 66 x 40 mm and its U-shaped mount brings its weight to 280 g.
Does the built-in filter reduce plosives on the voice?
The multilayer attenuation filter limits plosives produced by certain consonants. Slightly positioning the microphone off-axis from the airflow also helps reduce these impacts, while the metal grille protects the capsule.
