Elgato Wave 1 & 3 Microphone Review + Mic Test!

The Elgato Wave 1 and Wave 3 microphones are here with something cool up their sleeve. Check them out in this review and full mic sound test to see what I think...
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[@Mario_Emad11111]

5:40 That was the Best Ninja impression I ever heard 😂

[@dolchhh2778]

Bruh so true

[@nick-st7jx]

yea

[@Zygfryd_zabek]

WAIT FOR THAT EMOTE

[@Boxify23]

😂

[@VVarshin]

S t r e a m s n I p I n g

[@PuunCakes]

For those worried about keyboard sounds make sure you adjust sound suppression and threshold on your recording programs to compensate

[@thomastubella9518]

This man's ideas getting better tho, same as his beard

[@vvsarja]

Damn I like your profile picture I got the same one almost everywhere but yt :D

[@curt8806]

RTX Voice: This guy is such a dumbass. He has no idea that I exist.

[@NorthernLaw_]

"I see you've copied my beard"

[@uutsuyo]

no, not like his beard, BECAUSE of his beard

[@marinerkabir]

4:40 🤣

[@kepler1175]

I like the look of these, simple, small, and clean, they’d be really good on a minimal setup

[@antxiety]

i've never thought i'll get mesmerised by a b-roll of a microphone

[@HiddenSecret27]

15:08 - they may seem very unimportant but they do affect just about every individual in some way and I’m very glad you included them in this video. It made me wanna open up to more options. I thought of having the Wave 3 but yeah - mentioning the Rode mic also makes me wanna research on that. Thank you for this informational video. It’s definitely gonna help tons and tons of content creators

[@kaseroalonzo]

Love you Frank!! Everything will get better for you I promise, you deserve it man.

[@LEWITT-audio]

Awesome review! BIG congratulations to Elgato! It was great to partner with them for this exciting microphone project! 💚

[@samfergin7439]

Such a great review, enjoyed it!!

[@bigpoppaeffy3380]

Already seen a ton of reviews on this mic. I like the ratio lock for the twin fader setup on each audio source

[@ernestea-senpai6084]

Just so you know, you are my favorite content creator for reviews, I get to know what I need to know before purchasing anything in regards with the item.

[@Heyyy_Jude]

Thanks for always reppin Philly! Keep up the great work

[@R15_]

The beard looking great man. 💯 🔥

[@nickfiorello80]

Totally buying one now. Thank you for the video!

[@DetroitFury]

Dope video brotha! I’ll make sure to make a video comparing this guy to the Razer Seiren X & HyperX Quadcast

[@moodykick155]

And the blue yeti & nano

[@Vacaded]

And samson g track pro

[@NorthernLaw_]

For anyone going to watch that video for the Quadcast: Don't, Wave 3 is extremely better than the Quadcast, not sure about Razer but I know for a fact it is way better than the Quadcast, not only does it sound worse but the software for the Wave is miles ahead

[@axolost]

@@NorthernLaw_ you make it sound like the quadcast is the worst microphone to ever be made, im not sure how you think the quadcast is terrible compared to the wave but the razer isn’t??? the razer is like completely flat. Barely any highs or lows

[@TanisBln]

Thank you for the awesome Review. You helped me to decide which one to buy now :)

[@TooSmooth]

Damn good review! Making me want to buy both LOL.

[@krisspsd]

guys i think..... i think he is randomfrankp

[@randomfrankp]

Maybe

[@griffinterry4616]

Wassup @randomfrankp

[@tpglogin7410]

@@griffinterry4616 wassup

[@krisspsd]

@@randomfrankp most likely probably

[@kakouhai7162]

It takes the brainest of big to solve this problem

[@skylegend6499]

Everyone drops a review about that mic. Love your viedeos by the way.

[@losdeedles3753]

The wave 3 has noticeably more detail in the high end, whereas the wave 1 lacks the same clarity. If you are using this just to stream raw audio, there will be no noticeable difference. If you are using vocal processing effects prior to sending this to OBS, or using this mic for double duty in music production, the 3 will be much better to work with.

[@mlschultzBsOK]

I mean, the video was already great, but i'd be lying if I didnt admit seeing you rock Aesop is what got me to hit that Like button.... that album is killer

[@NorthernLaw_]

This is all I needed to hear, way better than an XLR mic with a ton of extra work and hardware, this mic sounds amazing and definitely the best USB mic I have heard, getting this and the pop filter and shock mount immediately as soon as it is back in stock

[@RGrant2504]

nice video yes very nice the best most good magnificent content much love. also i feel like yesterday frank had only 400k subs...and now he's at 1.5M?? keep doin your thing frank!

[@CKidM]

Great video!

[@matthewchoi1714]

my guy, you are my favorite KZbinr for mics

[@gummebear9189]

Thank you for taking the time to reveiw the software and explain the input/output functionality. I have been looking for a good music solution for streaming and this seems to be exactly what I have wanted.

[@griffinterry4616]

Frank by far has the best KZbin intro ever 👌🏻🔥

[@astroxinity]

True

[@Tofukatze]

Damn I just want this software bro

[@bmadayag]

Great review ty!

[@houstoner]

This mic works great with XSplit Broadcaster. Also a great mic in general for chatting on games if you are someone who doesn't like wearing headphones for long periods of time like myself. Even without the suppression settings, it still does a descent job keeping background noise from intruding. I have the Wave 3, but I'm sure the Wave 1 is just as well made, just less features built in.

[@vibewithdipen8473]

purchased the wave 3 two days back and the delivery is on 25th of October. Can’t wait enough so I’m just binge watching wave 3 reviews.

[@chillingwithapril4148]

This is awesome! It's like a goXLR in a USB mic

[@7-consiliumschontimothyeth296]

Nice vid bro keep up the good work

[@Jamaipanese]

Wow. So many of my subscriptions all dropped videos about this mic at the same time

[@KingXF]

I'm watching an hour after upload but I'll still consider myself to be early enough

[@cyphre]

$130 and $160 is pretty good pricing for these, provided they become available at that listed price (no official sellers on amazon or their own site). Quality sounds pretty good, but I can't imagine having no gain control on the Wave 1. I use an XLR mic myself and can't really live without on-board gain control (not 'mic volume').

[@o3wn82]

The way he looked at the camera after 5:41 was amazing 😂

[@nahpets2345]

I love how Frank and others upload at the same time just for this microphone :P

[@mickgames024]

Still a great mics to have. Thnx for the video.

[@Charmeerr]

*that slap chop advertisement was life changing*

[@RyushiroX]

These sound great! Wonder if the Wave Link software would run smoothly with RTX Voice.

[@SubsWithNoVidsChallenge-cb3wp]

0:01 When you're randomfrankp

[@Greenhaven]

true

[@cristi5892]

good meme

[@revodako113]

Stolen comment

[@mariokartwii6663]

Stole my joke smh I said this on a different video

[@mjbriones1310]

Good one lmao

[@haffijr]

def my next mic purchase

[@mzty2]

5:43 omg its ninja

[@LemonWatermelon]

Wow a software-usb version of the goxlr mini.. amazing features without hardware costs!

[@Karthig1987]

Good review. Kinda jealous with the different colored beard and head hair. Man has genetic rgb sort of as well.

[@flynx_7]

Thank you @randomfrankp for this video!

[@davidroberts5600]

Nice video. Thanks for the info.

[@MadApplesWA]

Just purchased the Elgato Wave:3, thank you for the info.

[@ryamole]

What's interesting, if you are buying the Wave mics with all the accessories, you can bundle them with the Wave 3 and get it cheaper than the Wave 1 with all the accessories.

[@tejjaskaul5881]

Very clean b-roll

[@ubacow7109]

The 96khz vs 41/48khz is more for the editing side of things in post production. Like for music vs video use cases, just depends what youre trying to record and what you want to do with it afterwards.

[@sebroberts1159]

5:42 - OMG when did tfue arrive?

[@extr3mebtw]

You mean ninja? “STREAM SNIPER!”

[@seankim3510]

@@extr3mebtw both

[@salkinxd]

I am surprised how many people don't know Voicemeeter, its a digital mixer where you can put a compressor eq and gate onto your microphone

[@KUBED2508]

Another great review. Dude something just hit me lol. You look like Canelo Alvarez. That is all. Thanks

[@DerMBen]

Holy shit

[@ChaseFace]

I keep getting "white Jordan Peele." I mean he's a handsome guy but it's just hilarious how striking the resemblance is.

[@kosnickn]

To do this stuff back in 2016 I literally had to download audio router and vac and route everything everywhere and this solves all those issues so simply.

[@CommDante]

Kinda like their Streamdeck ... it's just a single screen with see-through buttons. Could probably make it yourself for 50 or less (10, if you don't mind just a touchscreen), it's the software and service you tend to pay for.

[@fwitzy]

this and the k95 will be a good streaming combo

[@Nottz4Lyf18]

On the promotion video for this mic there was still noticeable clipping when the clipguard was activated however on here it seems like it did its job because that audio was still pretty good when you were shouting

[@frankautiwele3810]

This is kinda awesome. I watched beardman's video, but this review gave me other insight, not from that video. Coolcool!

[@brusselz1839]

egato is going the right way keep it up frank p

[@kristdg]

tbf at 100%, with a bit of background audio reduction, it sounds great for podcasts at 3, perfect for streaming, 4 if you're just chilling and using it for voice chat

[@CommDante]

@@Tuexnovia TBF = To Be Fair im(h)o = In my (humble) opinion afaik = as far as I know

[@1andlord]

it sounds... good on max volume. has a bassy vibe to it

[@nonnegaard]

0:28 The Apple M0110-A is an interesting choice of tech to have in the background, but I would love to see it more. I even have one myself!

[@TiaguinhouGFX]

Where are you from?

[@uwotmetemette6333]

think u actually sound better on the wave than ur usual mic lol

[@ronny_boy_420]

Uhh, im trying to find a mic arm for this before i order one, are there any in mind?

[@tacticalsasquatch7390]

Sounds really good

[@lynnsamuels2667]

How is it for vocals if I need to record my singing voice for a virtual choir?

[@WiltedRaven2]

I have it and im just starting out. Learning the ropes. I love it. Starting a new chanel.

[@supernova5274]

Yas just what I was lookin for

[@supernova5274]

!!!!!!!!!!

[@AwsBadr]

honestly I would like to know more about your editing programs and which program you like the most to stream from or record from.

[@glibglab1751]

Great video great charisma

[@Argosh]

Brilliant. A coupled microphone that you can't decouple.

[@tomgillotti]

Are you / can you use it with RTX voice? (I know you can... I'm actually asking if *he* can).

[@Asyraftsm]

Ouh i cannot wait for HyperX Microphone Vs This Wave mic!

[@XXDEVIN157XX]

Where did he get that Topographic wallpaper ?, I kinda want it for my desktop

[@DevinSper]

I think Elgato missed an opportunity to offer the software without the mic itself, it seems like it would have been a great software competitor to the GoXLR

[@writealong3793]

I have a problem with my Elgato wave 1 which is when I boot up Davinci Resolve 16 the mic audio level is too high, as opposed to streamlabs - which is working just fine - the question is, how can I control the input audio of my mic so I can adjust it in Davinci Resolve I also have my mic level in sound settings of windows set at 0.

[@KanyonYT]

what mic stand do you use>?? Looks clean af

[@UmiLee]

What boom arm are you using for the elgato wave 3? I can't seem to find boom arm recommendations for lighter microphones

[@tigersboy5411]

Anyone notice how badseedtech did the same review of this at the same time? Also great vid btw

[@fnknwr7]

Almost everyone in the tech community did it at the same time yesterday.

[@lntg]

It’s because they would all have a deal with Elgato to only release their review on a certain date and time.

[@NorthernLaw_]

Yeah that is why it's sold out, all these tech youtubers needed to get it, so dumb

[@lntg]

NorthernLaw lol. You shouldn’t even buy this microphone anyway, buy an XLR bro. 110% better.

[@NorthernLaw_]

@@lntg There is no point in getting XLR, it requires so much more and this microphone is perfect anyways what do you mean, GOXLR has been sold out for the past 3 months and it is extremely overpriced, $500 for a mixer plus $229 for a mic and then another $100 for a boom arm and then another $30 for a pop filter and then xlr cable, that is not worth it compared to just a $160 mic and $70 for pop filter and stand plus $100 for a boom arm, oh and the GOXLR stand is another $100 so yeah no I'm good, when they actually put it on sale then it will be worth it. Also XLR isn't even that much better lol, this mic is really good for a USB mic, best I've heard

[@arrcchu]

Nice vid!

[@uwasson]

5:10 Earrape warning LOUD boys

[@carissadanab9315]

Amazing video

[@as-wl1uy]

I already bougth the Elgato Wave 3. Your production is excelent, wich camera and micro are you currently using?

[@z0phi3l]

I can hear a slight difference between the mics, not using headphones, the 3 is slightly better sounding, to me the 1 is a little muffled is how I would describe it

[@PortoTako]

Do you know if I can connect this mic to a DJI Osmo Pocket 1 with an USB 2.0-Type C adapter? Thanks

[@IthaaRiru]

I want to know what mic arm does he have, i like it, and probably want to buy it, but its not in the list of "My setup Gear" :(

[@Bob-vg9ys]

When you and BadSeedtech upload the same video at the same time 😂

[@5awiii]

Noticed that too

[@meowcheese1238]

Illuminati confirmed

[@aymanalwaqzah3598]

Secretly same person?!?!?!

[@Bob-vg9ys]

@@aymanalwaqzah3598 if they are the same person that badseed's beard must be fake!

[@aymanalwaqzah3598]

@@Bob-vg9ys that would explain its perfection

[@ProxLebtdasZocken]

would you recommend the wave 3, if i have already the standard blue yeti (but im not that happy with the sound of it) and has to be ~10-15cm above and 15-20cm in front of me?

[@nivity]

What is the maximum height adjustment on the stand? It shows on pictures you can raise it, but not how much.

[@EhmmJayy]

@randomfrankp I was wondering if you could do a review of Cooler Master's new ultra-wide gaming monitor. It's the GM34-CW. There's no review videos for it anywhere online and I would love to hear your thoughts about it.

[@MrNobodyX3]

closed my eyes for the test; the 3 did sound alittle fuller. But as you said it's probably not enough to matter in a stream.

[@tylersanders2388]

To anyone interested in this mic or shopping for nice mics, install rtx voice to pair with your mic. It uses ai to filter out background noise and in my experience it works perfectly to filter out my fan, key clicks, and even an OK job filtering out background music.

[@EvolutionS8]

I think you should compare the yeti x and the wave 3 because they both have a multifunctional button

[@monklover8708]

his camera make me gasm everytime

[@JimmerzzOfficial]

Me personally I would just use VoiceMeeter software and do everything wavelength software does but with any mic and even more power.

[@Mrazgoodaz]

Can you put your boom mic stand in the description box?

[@Jonar7300]

Quailty review as allways❤️

[@aaronspeedy3087]

Hey,can you put a link in the description with all your parts for your setup

[@callmeam1r_909]

I know I'm late but dkes this mic work on console, more specifically the PS4? And if it dies, does it work well? Obviously I know the software program won't work but will the audio quality work well that I can stream with it on PS4 and communicate with friends.