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Elgato
Elgato Wave XLR
Key specs
Amplifier Type
DAC onlyDac/amp combo64%Integrated amp29%Power amp7%
Based on 14 of 16 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged.
Connection Type
Most commonWired-3.5mm17%Rca15%Bluetooth13%Optical11%
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 17% of the 54 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 16).
Balanced Output
NoMost commonFalse55%True45%
False is the most common — on 55% of the 11 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 16).
Power Source
USB bus-poweredAc adapter33%Internal battery33%Usb bus-powered20%Mains (iec)13%
Usb bus-powered appears on 20% of the 15 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 16).
Sound
- Amplifier Type
- DAC only
- Balanced Output
- No
- Signal To Noise Ratio
- 100 dB
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Usb-c, xlr, 3.5mm
Design
- Power Source
- USB bus-powered
- Form Factor
- Desktop
Features
- Gain Knob
- Yes
Identity
- Model Number
- Wave XLR
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