Product Overview
The Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 is a versatile USB condenser microphone designed for podcasting, streaming, gaming, and recording applications. It connects to your computer via USB-C for 24-bit / 48 kHz recording while providing computer audio return for monitoring through the built-in 3.5mm headphone output. The included Wave Link software offers multichannel mixing with independent input channels, while the detachable desktop stand allows flexible desktop or boom arm mounting.
Key Features
- Designed for gaming, podcasting, and recording
- USB-C connection with 3.5mm headphone output
- 24-bit / 48 kHz digital recording
- Zero-latency monitoring through the headphone output
- Capacitive mute button
- Gain, headphone volume, and monitor mix controls
- Cardioid pickup pattern for focused voice capture
- Clipguard 2.0 technology helps prevent audio clipping
- Wave Link software supports multichannel mixing and VST effects
- Create two independent output mixes
- Includes detachable desktop stand
- Includes 5/8″ and 3/8″ adapters and USB cable
Specifications
- Microphone Type: Large Diaphragm
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Element Type: Condenser
- Sound Field: Mono
- Diaphragm: 0.6″ / 16 mm
- Orientation: Side Address
- Controls: Direct Monitor Blend, Gain/Sensitivity, Headphone Volume, Mic Mute
- Filter & EQ: Low-Cut Filter: 80 Hz
- Frequency Response: 70 Hz to 20 kHz
- Maximum SPL: 140 dB
- Sensitivity: -20 dBFS (at 1 kHz)
- Dynamic Range: 110 dB
- Analog Output: No
- USB/Digital Output: 1x USB-C Female
- USB Class-Compliant: Yes
- Wireless: No
- A/D Conversion: 24-Bit
- Sample Rate: 48 kHz
- OS Compatibility: Windows 11 or Later, macOS 14 or Later
- Power Source: USB Power
- Color: Black
- Mounting Thread Size: 1/4″-20 Female (5/8″-27 Female, 3/8″-16 Female with Included Adapter)
