Wave DX Dynamic XLR Microphone, Cardioid Pattern

I’ve been using the Wave DX for about two weeks as my main streaming and content mic, and it’s been a solid upgrade. Setup was straightforward: plug it into my Wave XLR, open Wave Link, and I was ready to go. No fussing with drivers or weird gain staging. The mic is responsive and feels durable without being bulky. Noise rejection is good for a dynamic mic — background room noise is much less of an issue than with my old cheaper dynamic. Gain works cleanly through the Wave XLR, and the integration with Wave Link (what people call Wave 3 software) is excellent. I can adjust levels, use filters, and monitor everything without jumping between apps. For streaming, chatting, and general content work, it does exactly what I wanted: clear voice, low hassle, and it plays nicely with the rest of the Elgato gear I already own. I’m not a professional voice actor, just someone who wants reliable audio that doesn’t fight me. This delivers. Would recommend if you’re already in the Wave ecosystem or looking for a simple, solid dynamic XLR mic for streaming.

By far this is an AMAZING microphone. Elgato KILLED it with this. Yes, it needs an XLR interface, but you can find affordable options on Amazon (and the Elgato XLR is always an option). Because it’s XLR, the quality is crazy good. Very clear, great levels, manageable range, easy to use with OBS and other software, and a great price. It’s not top-tier Shure or Sennheiser quality, but the sound quality is phenomonal for the price you spend. If you’re using a boom arm, the weight is good, not heavy (though if you use a “cheap” arm, you may have an issue). The mic is also a good size, not big and uses its space very effectively. I’d highly recommend this mic for anyone who wants to record video with audio or stream on Youtube/Twitch.

This microphone has been in weekly service for nearly 3 years now and has performed exceptionally well. When paired with an in-line signal booster, I have all the gain I need and then some. Sounds clear and picks up speech very accurately. The mount is versatile and the looks are also very appealing. Would definitely recommend.

This is genuinely a steal for its price, I own a Shure SM7B and out of the box I loved this mic a lot more. With more effects and set up the Shure will definitely sound better, however not everyone is willing to pay $500 for a mic, especially when a >$100 mic sounds fairly similar. The size of the mic is what baffled me as well, doesn’t take up too much space and gives you clear view of everything happening around your desk especially with how invasive boom arms can be.

I love this mic but my only complaint is sometimes it's too clear. It picks up my breath on recordings. But over all it's a fantastic mic.

Pros: - Is square and looks neat - Sounds (APPARENTLY) as good, if not a little better, than my Samson GTrack Pro (based on friends feedback) - Solidly built - Boom arm/mic stand screw-in adapter is nice to have Cons (nothing major): - Doesn't come with it's own xlr cable - Barebones starter mic so no on-mic controls of any kind like you'd find on a Shure, and again no xlr cable ----------------- My only personal gripe is it is too powerful for my craptop i guess. All my audio dies frequently when using the mic and the interface it's plugged into. Might be the interface (an MAudio Solo), might be the mic, might be the craptop. But yeah that's neither here nor there, i spose. The mic is great regardless 👍🏽

Nice sound loud and clear

Just started using it and I love it. Did a little EQ with it on my GOXLR and it sounds super clear. When I'm not speaking there is 0 background noise coming through, not even my super loud old clicky razer keyboard or the TV right next to me comes through. BUT when you speak, some stuff does pick up in the background but I'm sure you could easily filter that out if you're anal about it with some noise suppression through discord or OBS or whatever software your using if you have stuff going on in the background like I do. Simple mount, plug it up, and play.

I compared this product with Rode and Shure microphones and found this to be the best choice for my setup. I mainly use this for business meetings as well as looking at starting to do some streaming in my spare time. Very easy to set up with Elgatos software and the r quality of sound is incredible for the price point. Easy connects to my Elgato XLR cable into my Elgato XLR mixer. Amazing build quality and easy to adjust the position as well as swapping the side the mounting bracket is attached to

Très bon micro, attention d'avoir un bon câble XLR et le tour est joué, excellente qualité sonore.

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Évaluation générale : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) J'ai récemment acheté le micro Elgato Wave DX en complément de ma table de mixage AVerMedia, et je suis absolument ravi de cette combinaison. Voici un retour détaillé sur mon expérience : Qualité sonore : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ La qualité sonore du Elgato Wave DX est tout simplement exceptionnelle. Les enregistrements sont clairs, précis et sans bruit de fond notable. Le micro capture une gamme de fréquences très large, ce qui rend ma voix naturelle et dynamique. Associé à la table de mixage AVerMedia, j'ai pu affiner encore plus le son grâce aux différents réglages disponibles. Installation et Configuration : ⭐⭐⭐⭐ L'installation du micro et de la table de mixage a été assez simple. Le Elgato Wave DX s'est connecté sans problème à la table de mixage AVerMedia. Le seul petit bémol est que la configuration initiale demande un peu de temps pour bien régler les niveaux et les paramètres de mixage, mais une fois que tout est en place, c'est un plaisir à utiliser. Fonctionnalités : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Le Elgato Wave DX offre plusieurs fonctionnalités intéressantes, notamment une capsule dynamique et un filtre anti-pop intégré qui améliore grandement la qualité des enregistrements. La table de mixage AVerMedia, quant à elle, propose de nombreux contrôles et effets qui permettent de personnaliser le son de manière très précise. J'apprécie particulièrement la possibilité de régler les égaliseurs, les compresseurs, et d'ajouter des effets en temps réel. Conception et Durabilité : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Le micro Elgato Wave DX est solidement construit avec une finition professionnelle. Il donne une impression de robustesse qui inspire confiance quant à sa durabilité. La table de mixage AVerMedia, avec son design ergonomique et ses contrôles bien disposés, est également très bien conçue et facile à manipuler. Rapport qualité/prix : ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Le prix de l'ensemble peut paraître élevé, mais au vu de la qualité sonore et des fonctionnalités offertes, c'est un investissement qui vaut largement le coup pour les créateurs de contenu, les streamers, et les podcasters. Conclusion En résumé, le Elgato Wave DX associé à la table de mixage AVerMedia est une combinaison gagnante pour quiconque cherche à améliorer la qualité de ses enregistrements audio. Que ce soit pour du streaming, du podcasting ou tout autre projet nécessitant un son de haute qualité, cette configuration répondra à vos attentes avec brio. Je recommande vivement ce duo à tous les passionnés d'audio.

Devo fare una confessione: per anni sono stato un accumulatore seriale di microfoni. Un innamoramento nato ai tempi in cui il podcast era il mio mestiere e la mia passione, e che mi ha portato a provarne di ogni tipo. Il copione era sempre lo stesso: entusiasmo iniziale, e poi, dopo qualche settimana d'uso, l'immancabile comparsa del difetto che mi rovinava l'idillio. Con questo Wave DX partivo prevenuto. Pensavo: sarà l'ennesima spesa, l'ennesimo doppione destinato ad affollare uno scaffale già saturo. E invece — con mia sorpresa — mi ha conquistato. Un po' anche perché nel frattempo ho appeso i podcast al chiodo, sia chiaro, ma il merito principale è tutto suo. Il punto è che sulla voce funziona in modo esemplare. Il timbro non è mai né troppo cupo né sgradevolmente acuto, niente ronzii di fondo a rovinare la registrazione, e il gain si calibra con precisione senza troppi tentennamenti. A questo si aggiunge un comparto software particolarmente ricco, disponibile sia su computer che su dispositivi mobili, che permette di rifinire il risultato nei dettagli. Ma la vera soddisfazione è di quelle che chi ha a che fare con la propria voce registrata conosce bene. Riascoltarsi è quasi sempre un piccolo trauma: a volte non ti riconosci, a volte proprio ti dai fastidio, e vorresti sempre suonare un po' meglio di così — salvo poi trovare quel "meglio" artefatto e innaturale quando qualche filtro te lo concede. Questo microfono, invece, ha il pregio raro di restituirti la corposità autentica della tua voce, quella vera, e in qualche modo di fartela finalmente accettare. Non ti trucca: ti valorizza. Un'ultima nota per chi vive nell'ecosistema Elgato: l'integrazione è impeccabile, e nel mondo Mac in particolare — dove il marchio vanta ormai una lunga tradizione — il dialogo tra hardware e software fila liscio come raramente capita. In sintesi, uno di quegli acquisti su cui esiti a lungo per poi chiederti perché hai aspettato tanto. Se cerchi una resa vocale onesta e naturale, senza artifici, difficilmente resterai deluso.