Elgato Wave DX Dynamic XLR Microphone, Cardioid Pattern | Speech-optimized capsule, Room noise rejection, No signal booster needed, Swivel mount included, Broadcast-ready

I purchased this mic after watching a review comparing it to other mics. That review included lots of other very popular mics, including the wonderful SM7B mic, which unfortunately was out of my price range. After hearing the output of the Wave DX, I knew I just had to get it so I put a bit aside and managed to get it soon afterwards. I wasn’t disappointed. The sound quality is amazing for this price point and actually gives the SM7B a run for its money. And that’s not just me saying it, I hooked it up with one to compare it with a local friend who had one and we found it difficult to tell the difference. So for podcasts or streaming, I’d highly recommend it.

"Awesome design and build. It took a little bit of tweaking, but now the audio quality is fantastic.

Bought as needed an easy set up to the Elgato ecosystem. Good build quality and feels like a premium product. First dynamic mix. Acceptable noise levels but will need to experiment and adjust with the Elgato software. No issues with compatibility Windows 11 and updates on software keeps the product relevant. Good.

I've been using the Elgato Wave DX dynamic XLR microphone for a few weeks now, and I can confidently say it's an absolute game-changer for content creators who are ready to step up from USB mics. If you're looking for that "broadcast/podcast" sound without spending a fortune on the competition, this is it.It's easy to use and great quality too

Niiice - def has that radio announcer SM7 vibe .. However1- Like an SM7, its a 'quiet' Low Output mic - A few inches from your face, most any XLR in should handle it - a foot or so you SHOULD be ok, with anything of reasonable quality - but given the wide pickup pattern, if you want to place it a few feet from you / your guests, you GOTTA have a quality high gain preamp soz not to hit the 'noise floor', aka background hisss!-update- others say this IS louder than an SM7 - but "no signal booster required" is kinda dependent on use case2- the built in pop filter seems to work a treat - internal vib'n damping, not so much - I wouldn't recommand using it straight on a boom arm like in the picture, or attach it straight to your desk. Whatever stand or mount you use this guy could use SOME form of shock mount or rubbery damping3- After going thru every noise source in the room, shutting down the PC's STILL an irritating lil buzz of .. INDUCTION hum - I tracked this down to a cheapo laptop charger, but you could get issues like this with cheapo (and not so cheapo?) Monitors and other hardware, so positioning carefully whilst listening on headphones is recommended (the SM7 has an internal anti induction coil - but for an SM7 PRICE)After dealing with the little issues, this is a sweet mic, and I'm glad i got it - if your serious about podcasting you gotta move stuff around to avoid acoustic and electrical noise anyhows, and one thing this guy has over the TC Helicon is its wide pickup angle - now I've got my head round it, its great, but DO bear in mind you always gotta work a bit to set things up nice, for your bedroom podcasting studio

When I bought this I was a bit worried i spent too much. The mic i bought for a good price. Then I had to buy a low profile arm and a mixer. However, i believe it was worth the money because it sounds brilliant and was easy to set up

Easy to use once setup the software is abit confusing but after watching a couple of YouTube tutorials it’s actually very simple. Not sure if it’s worth spending out on as I’m relatively new to the world of streaming. But it came highly recommended so I spent out as wanted an upgrade from my old usb condenser mic. My viewers and discord group have said the mic is much clearer and crisp compared to what I was using before.

I have a handful of elgato products and this mic is definitely up there with some of the best mic out in the industry right now especially for its price point. It’s a straight forward plug and play mic. Paired with my GoXlr audio interface it works great, I tuned and tweaked all of my mic settings in the goxlr app on my pc so it sounds nice and clear. I have it with the elgato mic arm too, and both paired together are a perfect match!!

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.ConclusionEn 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.

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.