Elgato · Desktop

Elgato Wave:3

See current price →

Mic Type	Condenser
Form Factor	Desktop
Connection	USB-C
Works With	Computer
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Phantom Power Required	No
Needs Audio Interface	No
Sound Quality Score	7
Noise Rejection Score	5
Ease Of Use Score	9
Self Noise Db	16
Max Spl Db	140
Weight Grams	280
Experience Level	Beginner, Intermediate
Primary Use Cases	Streaming, Podcasting, Conferencing

How we make money: We earn a commission if you buy through the links below, at no extra cost to you. Commissions never affect these recommendations — the engine that ranks products has no access to commission rates.

What's good

Clipguard prevents distortion
Excellent mixing software
Capacitive mute

Trade-offs

Condenser picks up keyboard and room
Tied to Elgato's ecosystem

Is this right for you? Take the quiz →we might talk you out of it