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Elgato Wave:31 / 9
Elgato

Elgato Wave:3

The Elgato Wave:3 could be a streamer's dream, with a simple interface and solid features. Other content creators might want something more versatile.

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$104.99
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Key specs

Connection Type
USB-C
Xlr34%Wired-usb-c32%Wired-3.5mm11%2.4GHZ10%

Wired-usb-c appears on 32% of the 152 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Polar Pattern
CardioidMost common
Cardioid43%Omnidirectional27%Bidirectional11%Supercardioid10%

Cardioid is the most common — on 43% of the 180 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Form Factor
Most common
Usb desktop podcast31%Large-diaphragm condenser17%Lavalier wireless17%Dynamic handheld vocal10%

Usb desktop podcast is the most common — on 31% of the 115 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Use Case
Most common
Streaming16%Podcasting15%Content creation15%Vocal recording13%

Conferencing is the most common — on 4% of the 340 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Connectivity

Connection Type
USB-C
USB Charging
Yes

Microphone

Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Form Factor
USB desktop podcast
Use Case
Podcasting, streaming, conferencing
Bit Depth
24 bit
Capsule Type
Condenser
Count
1
Diaphragm Category
Large-diaphragm
Sample Rate
96 kHz

Build

Water Resistance
No
Material Chassis Primary
Black metal and plastic

Design

Dimensions Depth
66 mm
Dimensions Height
153 mm
Dimensions Width
40 mm
Built In Stand
Yes
Includes Stand
Yes
Mount Thread
5/8"-27
Weight
305 g

Features

Gain Knob
Yes
Headphone Monitor
Yes
Mute Button
Yes
Rgb Lighting
Yes

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