Elgato Wave XLR Pro

A Major Evolution in the Wave Creation Ecosystem

Wave XLR Pro follows a clear logic: to offer content creators, streamers, podcasters, and producers a more complete, flexible, and ambitious desktop audio hub. While a classic interface is limited to converting the microphone signal, this Pro version takes the concept much further by combining preamplification, processing, monitoring, and mixing in a format designed for modern production.

The positioning of this model is obvious: it is aimed at those who have moved beyond simple mic-headset connection and want true control over their audio chain. With its two XLR inputs, dual USB-C ports, analog inputs and outputs, and fully flexible routing, Wave XLR Pro represents a clear upgrade for hybrid setups mixing a main computer, second PC, console, phone, or external peripherals.

A Tool Designed for Streaming, Podcasting, and Complex Audio Setups

Wave XLR Pro is perfectly suited for creators working live who cannot afford a complicated or imprecise audio chain. In streaming, it allows managing two microphones, creating multiple distinct monitor mixes, and finely controlling what you hear in your headphones, what your guests receive, and what your audience actually perceives.

In podcasting or interviews, the dual XLR input simplifies two-person recordings without immediately adding a bulkier console. In content production, voice-over, or vocal recording, the 80 dB digital gain provides a valuable reserve to use low-output microphones while maintaining a clean and detailed signal.

Users working with a dual computer, a gaming console, or a smartphone will also find a concrete advantage. The second USB-C port opens the door to smoother mixed configurations without multiplying intermediate boxes. This is a real plus for creators who want to centralize their audio, reduce perceived latency in monitoring, and keep a simple cabling logic on the desk.

Built-in DSP, Free Patching, and Deep Signal Control

The strength of Wave XLR Pro is not limited to its audio conversion. Its interest lies in its ability to become the nerve center of your setup. Each input can be assigned to the output of your choice, allowing you to build custom routing according to your workflow. You can send a microphone to a dedicated headphone, retrieve a line source in a specific mix, or isolate certain signals for live without disturbing your working monitoring.

Two XLR Preamps with Wide Gain Range

The two microphone inputs cover a frequency response from 20 to 20,000 Hz and benefit from an 80 dB digital gain. This generous range facilitates the use of broadcast microphones or dynamic models known for their high gain requirements. The specified equivalent input noise of -130 dBV A-weighted and 135 dB dynamic range attest to a serious architecture capable of serving both speech and more nuanced sources.

Real-Time Vocal Processing

The integrated DSP allows immediate refinement of vocal capture with essential processing such as compression, equalization, and presence optimization. In a live broadcast context, this onboard processing represents a real comfort gain: the voice remains more stable, clearer, and more coherent, without relying exclusively on the host software.

Detailed Monitoring and Multiple Mixes

Real-time monitoring helps to precisely hear variations in timbre, dynamics, and balance between sources. With up to five independent mixes, Wave XLR Pro meets needs usually reserved for heavier systems: one mix for the host, one for the guest, one for the stream, one for recording, and another for an auxiliary output, for example.

Software Ecosystem and Extended Control

Integration with Wave Link further enhances the interface's flexibility thanks to advanced source routing and support for VST plugins. Add to that compatibility with the Stream Deck ecosystem, and you get an extremely fast daily control solution: mic mute, mix change, audio scene recall, or level adjustment can be integrated into instant commands. For a modern personal studio, this is a particularly effective approach.

Technical specifications

Frequency response	20 Hz - 20,000 Hz	Line input	frequency response 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Dynamic range	135 dB	Line output	frequency response 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Equivalent input noise EIN A-weighted	-130 dBV(A)	Microphone 1	mono XLR
Gain	80 dB digital	Microphone 2	mono XLR
Phantom power	48 V, 7 mA	Headphone 1	stereo 6.35 mm and 3.5 mm TRS jack
Maximum input level	6 dBV	Headphone 2	stereo 6.35 mm and 3.5 mm jack
ADC resolution and sampling rate	24 bits / 48 kHz	Host I/O	USB-C 2.0 High-Speed
Maximum output power at 16 ohms	50 mW	Aux I/O	USB-C 2.0 Full-Speed
Maximum output power at 600 ohms	18 mW	Mounting point	3/8 inch on chassis and 1/4 inch adapter
DAC resolution and sampling rate	32 bits / 48 kHz	Power consumption	5 V / 900 mA maximum