Testseek.com have collected 80 expert reviews of the Elgato Wave 3 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Elgato Wave 3.
June 2020
(87%)
80 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(94%)
372 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
87010080
The editors liked
Lots of Features
Intuitive Controls and Easy to Use Mute Button
USB-C
Excellent Array of Supporting Applications
Fantastic Recording Quality and Sensitivity
Condenser microphone for optimal voice quality
Possibility for mounting on any boom arm via the included adapter
Internal pop filter
24bit / 96 kHz analog to digital conversion
Capacitive mute button for easy access
WAVE Link software
Integration wi
Excellent Build Quality
Audio Clarity
Clipguard & Lowcut Filter Features
Headphone Output
Realtime Monitoring & Mixing
Internal Pop Filter
Wave Link Software
Capacitive Mute Button
Great overall sound quality
Excellent Clipguard technology
Effective internal pop filter
Extremely useful digital mixer
Stealthy aesthetics and good build quality
Lag-free microphone monitoring through built-in 3.5-mm headphone port
USB-C cable supp
Compact and light weight
Good quality audio recording
More options with Wave Link software
Superior Circuitry with Anti-clipping Technology
2.5m USB Type-C cable
High-power Headphone output
Crystal clear sound
Elegant
Lightweight design
Easy-to-use Wave Link Software
Anti-distortion tech
Small and portable
Built-in pop shield
Great clarity
Great recording quality
Onboard essential tools
Lightweight but wellmade
Affordable
Excellent recording quality
Handy sound source mixing software
Tap-to-mute
Gain
Mix
And volume controls
Clipguard technology to prevent distortion
Excellent audio
Sound quality
WaveLink software
Build quality
Audio Clipguard
Great Audio Quality
Wave Link Audio Mixing and Routing
Stream Deck Compatibility
Capacitive Mute Sensor
On-Board Control Knob and LED Indicators
USB-C Connectivity
Fantastic audio quality
Awesome WaveLink software
Simple to use on-body controls
ClipGuard software is a godsend for shouters
Sounds Great
Digital Audio Mixer
Easy to Mount
The editors didn't like
Expensive
WAVE
3 is easy to set up and comes with a longenough cable for most applications. The manufacturer recommends a maximum distance of two fists between the microphone and your mouth and we have seen that this specification is spoton while using it
The high
Price (For Some)
Single Polar Pattern (For Some)
Capacitive mute button is easily pressed accidentally
Multipurpose dial feels cheapish
Especially when pressed as a button
Additional polar patterns would be a nice touch
Only cardioid pattern
Partially plastic build
Pricey
Muted low end
Mute is easy to touch accidentally
Cardioid only
Not for home studio use
Needs to be quite close for best quality
No way to control the lights
Suitable only for vocal recordings
USB only
Only one polar pattern
One recording pattern
Deemphasized bass
Plastic Construction
Use With RTX Voice Limits Additional Features From Wave Link
Published: 2020-06-18, Author: Tom , review by: overclock3d.net
Whenever you get into the world of microphones you're having to approach it from two different angles. Firstly, how it functions as a better option than what you have, and how it compares to microphones in a similar price bracket. If you've been making do...
Abstract: Elgato Wave:3 review A New Wave in audio recordingAnd now for something completely different, we broadcast something completely different. Aimed at the streaming community and creators with a demand for high-quality audio and functionality, meet the Elgat...
Published: 2020-06-18, Author: Phil , review by: tomshardware.com
Anti-distortion tech, Small and portable, Built-in pop shield, Great clarity,
Muted low end, Mute is easy to touch accidentally, Cardioid only, Not for home studio use
A generous swathe of hardware and software features make the Elgato Wave:3 the streamer mic to beat, but it's less versatile than others on the market...
If you're looking for a microphone to help simplify a complicated setup, the Elgato Wave:3 might be just the ticket. However, if you're looking for something versatile and capable of recording in a lot of different environments, you might want to keep loo...
WAVE 3 has a slew of features that will no doubt be greatly appreciated by content creators and streamers. It is also very competitively priced at $159.99, as its features and quality outmatch even more expensive microphones on the market.There are honest...
Published: 2020-07-23, Author: Jason , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Elgato is a brand best known in the game streaming community. Its video capture devices are the go-to solutions for Twitch superstars and YouTube gaming channel creators. Not satisfied with enabling great home video capture, the company teamed up with Lew...
This compact USB capsule mic gives top quality audio, with the added benefit of extra audio control via the free Wave Link app.Reasons to buyClean and clear audio qualityMix mic sound with other audio sourcesPlug-and-play usabilityReasons to avoidPlastic...
Abstract: USB mics are rarely a thing of beauty, which is why the Elgato Wave:3 already has an edge over the competition without even trying. This stunner has a retro-esque air about it, with its rounded rectangular design suspended on an elegant yoke and alloy gri...
