Elgato Wave:3 - Premium Studio Quality USB Condenser Microphone for Streaming, Podcast, Gaming and Home Office, Free Mixer Software, Sound Effect Plugins, Anti-Distortion, Plug ’n Play, for Mac, PC
- Cardioid Condenser Capsule: capture speech with clarity and detail.
- Wave Link App: control Wave:3 and up to eight other audio sources, plus create two independent mixes.
- 24-bit/96kHz Analog-to-Digital Converter: professional broadcast audio quality.
- Proprietary Clipguard Technology: makes distortion virtually impossible.
- Superior Circuitry: seamless sonic transmission throughout the entire signal chain.
Mubboo Value Score: 4.5/10
How it stacks up
Rated 4.7/5 — better than 98% of 47 USB Microphones we track. Premium-tier pricing at $119.99.
Head-to-Head vs Category Leader
| Elgato | HyperX (Leader) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.99 | $58.41 |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Reviews | 10,191 | 466 |
| Mubboo Score | 4.5/10 | 4.9/10 |
The category leader HyperX SoloCast 2 – Gaming USB Condenser Mic fo offers better ratings at $58.41.
Quick Specs
- Color
- Black
- Item Weight
- 1.29 Pounds
- Manufacturer
- Elgato
- Model Number
- 10MAB9901
- Power Source
- USB
- Audible Noise
- 115 Decibels
- Polar Pattern
- Unidirectional
- Built-In Media
- Wave:3, USB-C Cable, Desktop Stand, Boom Arm Adapter, Quick Start Guide
What reviewers say
Synthesized from 40 reviews · 100% verified purchases.
Be mindful of microphone sensitivity to room noise and use pop filters or noise suppression software. Check the quality of bundled accessories like boom arms, as they may need upgrading.
Rating reliability
About Elgato
- 5 products in our database
- Average rating: 4.4/5 across all products
- Price range: $119.99 – $199.99
- Categories: Audio Interfaces, USB Microphones, Webcams
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Elgato Elgato Wave:3 - Premium Studio Quality USB Condenser Microphone worth buying in 2026?
It earns a Mubboo Score of 4.5/10, with a 4.7/5 rating from 10,191 reviews — better than 98% of USB Microphones we track.
How much does the Elgato Elgato Wave:3 - Premium Studio Quality U cost?
It is currently $119.99 — premium-tier pricing for USB Microphones.
How does it compare to the top-rated USB Microphones?
The category leader HyperX SoloCast 2 – Gaming USB Condenser Mic fo offers better ratings at $58.41.
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