ELGTO ELGATO WAVE 3 MK.2 MICROPHONE - BLACK

Wave:3 MK.2 - USB Condenser Microphone

Wave:3 is for streamers, podcasters, and anyone who wants professional vocals with minimal setup. It combines onboard DSP processing and smart controls like Auto Gain, making great audio feel easy.

Until now, getting better sound meant more gear, more setup, and more complexity. Wave:3 changes that. Professional effects run right onboard, shaping your voice and stopping distortion in real time. Essential controls are right there on the mic, while VST effects slot in without slowing you down. No extra gear. No complicated setup. Just great sound from the start.

HEAR THE DIFFERENCE

From streams to podcasts and videos, Wave:3 delivers the clear, focused sound creators rely on every day. A premium condenser capsule with cardioid pickup keeps your voice front and center, while a built-in pop filter helps every session stay clean and controlled.

EFFORTLESS BY DESIGN

Great audio shouldn't require constant attention. Wave:3 gives you intuitive tools to dial in your sound quickly and then trust it's handled. So you can focus your energy on what actually matters: your content.

USB connectivity
Plug in and start recording instantly on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Multifunction dial
Make quick adjustments right on your mic, without breaking focus.

Auto Gain
Set your levels perfectly in seconds and stay confidently dialed in.

Real-time levels
Know your sound is exactly where it should be with just a glance.

Tap to mute
Mute your mic instantly and silently, with clear visual confirmation.

Headphone jack
Monitor right at your mic with most studio and gaming headphones.

WAVE FX - The Pro in the Processor

Your voice flows through Clipguard, onboard DSP, and VST effects in one continuous signal path. So you get studio-grade sound with super-responsive monitoring, but none of the routing complexity.

Clipguard 2.0 - UNCLIPPABLE AUDIO

Our intelligent anti-distortion system creates a layered defense that makes clipping virtually impossible, no matter how loud things get. Powered by your device's Wave FX Processor, Clipguard lets you express yourself freely without holding back or watching levels.

How it works

As your signal moves from analog to digital, Clipguard automatically applies safeguards to prevent clipping before it can occur. Turn it on once for protection forever, without ever compromising your sound quality.

Multi-range capture
Stacked ADC converters work together to stop overload at the source

Internal 32-bit float
Massive headroom means volume spikes never hit the digital limit

Final output control
Digital limiters smooth out sudden peaks before they hit your system

Watch us try to break it

We pushed Clipguard into the most extreme, unrealistic scenarios we could dream up-levels no mic should ever have to face. Even then, it refused to clip.

DSP Effects - Shape your sound

Professional effects like EQ and compression run right on our Wave FX chip, processing your voice at the source. The result is instant, broadcast-ready sound that you can hear in real time and take with you to any device.

PACKED WITH PRO EFFECTS

Access the same effects used in professional studios, all designed to elevate your sound and managed directly in Wave Link. Explore the full suite below to hear them each in action.

LOW-CUT FILTER
Remove low-frequency rumble from desk vibrations, traffic, and other unwanted noise to improve clarity.

Expander
Gently reduce low-level background noise while leaving your voice untouched, for a more natural sound.

Voice Tune
Get that warm, analog tube sound with intelligent compression and harmonics that adapt as you speak.

Compressor
Balance your audio so soft voices come through clearly while loud moments stay smooth and controlled.

Equalizer
Sculpt your voice with precision across four bands to add warmth, reduce muddiness, or improve clarity.

Full Suite
Achieve polished, broadcast-ready sound with all five effects working simultaneously on your hardware.

Why it is a big deal

With effects handled on the hardware, you get professional sound faster and spend more time creating, with less guesswork along the way.

INSTANT BROADCAST QUALITY
Sound great from the moment you plug in

ZERO-LATENCY MONITORING
Hear your fully processed voice in real time*
*With wired headphones

YOUR SOUND, EVERYWHERE
Fine-tune once, then switch devices freely

VST Inserts - EFFECTS DONE RIGHT

Wave FX Processor integrates VST effects seamlessly across every app you use. No virtual microphones, no workarounds-apply effects like reverb and voice changers instantly with ultra-low monitoring latency.

How it works

Wave FX Processor connects directly to Wave Link via a dedicated, high-speed interface. Your audio is routed to Wave Link for processing, then inserted back into the hardware signal flow before reaching your applications.

WHY IT'S A BIG DEAL

Using VST effects has always meant compromise. Not anymore.

NO MORE WORKAROUNDS
Use effects in any app without added complexity

Natural Monitoring
Hear your fully-processed voice with less lag
*With wired headphones

Expand your sound

Browse Elgato Marketplace for effects ranging from professional audio tools to AI anime voices. Just add your favorites to Wave Link and apply them to your mic-it's that simple.

Wave Link - ONE APP FOR ALL YOUR AUDIO

Wave Link gives you full control over your Wave hardware, but that's just the start. Apply and customize effects, add a soundboard to voice chat, create a separate recording mix, and so much more. Everything you need for professional sound, all in one place.

ECOSYSTEM - THIS IS WAVE

A new generation of audio tools. Hardware and software working together, taking the friction out of great sound.