Elgato Wave DX vs Elgato Wave 3, Which One Should You Buy?

[@reidafesta9131]

I always wanted to get a microphone but was scared of spending money that is not worth it. My friends were telling me to buy quadcast, but my comparisons were not matching theirs. To me, wave 3 was much better than quadcast, and I honestly think it is. Thanks to you I just bought wave 3 and don't regret it. I also got it on promotion so I payed 100 bucks for it.

[@StreamGearTalk]

Dude that’s awesome!!! Grats on the new mic

[@JeffreyRiggs]

I rock the Elgato Wave 3 for game streaming, video tutorials and even for MS Teams at work. What I love is the Wave Link software. I have clipping setup, deegate so keyboard and mouse clicks are not picked up, ability to have multiple items on their own slider for individual volumes... sooo nice... love it!

[@HocTiengAnhVaKyNangSinhTon]

Your point is very clear and wise for me. It is exactly what I am looking for. I am happy finding your channel and I just hit the bell for all. Thanks a ton for your video!

[@GENNARK]

Informative. Dig the outro. Thank you sir 🤙🏼💯

[@tpohne1965]

Very good review, very informative, fun to watch. Kudos to the guy!

[@StreamGearTalk]

Thank you!!

[@prodigy_xd]

i used Shure MV7 for a while and decided to go all-in on Elgato and i am looking forward to the condenser type. In my opinion, after a while of streaming, it is seemingly the best of both worlds, because with Software you can remove background noise with AI if you please and suddenly the Condenser performs more like a Dynamic. I think for streaming and hosting a audience oriented show, the condenser has a more "alive" feeling to it. I think it is important to have people feel like they are with you in your living room and some room ambience and natural reflections can provide that and make the stream appear more inviting. I always wondered how some streamers make that atmosphere and i experimented with adding Room reverb etc, but it is not the same. You cant get away from the "radio-style" when using dynamic microphones.

[@thomassalsburg5861]

im thinking of getting the wave 3 because my steel series headset broke, what headphones do you use for your wave 3?

[@prodigy_xd]

​@@thomassalsburg5861headphone is a personal choice. There are Open-Back and closed-back headphones. With open ones you can hear your surroundings, and have a wider soundstage. But if you have noisy neighbors then closed ones are better, because they isolate the sound in the can. If you live in a quiet environment id pick open back headphones. Popular openback Picks are: DT990 Pro, AKG K702 or Phillips SHP9500 Popular closed back are: DT700 pro X or DT770 pro, Sennheiser HD 560 and others from that company also perform well

[@chasenhorizons]

Great breakdown! Got a sub from me. I've been running my Blue Yeti for nearly 10 years now, and it's genuinely been a total trooper in terms of quality of output and overall build quality. That said, I've been eyeing going XLR to the Elgato Wave DX + Wave XLR Mixer. I've noticed the vocal differences now while joining in my group podcasts and on my own channel videos - and I think it's time to upgrade.

[@RPGVeir]

This choice is hell for me, Wave DX is super tempting for being dynamic and future upgrades (thanks to wave xlr), but at same time Im afraid of how the audio can be affected by my distance and positioning. Gonna use mine mostly for streaming and podcasts ^^

[@Isaacmmc]

same, I love the price of the wave 3 but I love everything else about the dx and xlr

[@non293]

thank you so much for your videos you make it simple to choose

[@ExpatVlog]

Great breakdown, thanks!

[@JurisDrew]

Outstanding video, thanks for all the hard work!

[@Minsweet09]

I’m so indecisive! I have a fan in the background running in my room. I also have a really thocky keyboard I really don’t want none of those things to be heard or at least minimize the noise. I’ll be using this to play games with friend. What would you recommend? I don’t really have a budget. DX OR WAVE 3?

[@NightSprinter]

If one gets the Stream Deck +, apparently Wave Link will be usable on any XLR or USB mic.

[@sumanth94]

Please make a video on your Elgato wave 3 eq start to end for beginners

[@klaymoon1]

Great video! So, Wave Link software is free?

[@StreamGearTalk]

Thanks. Yes and no. The software itself is free BUT you have to buy specific hardware from elgato to be able to use it

[@klaymoon1]

@@StreamGearTalk got it. Thanks!

[@javalfo277]

You should have also mentioned that if you get the Wave XLR you could then use any xlr connected microphone with it. Meaning you aren't limited to only the wave dx. You could even use thousand dollar microphones like Neumann.

[@BrekRND]

Great video! Was debating the wave 1 vs the wave XLR (I have a at2020, & sennheiser e855).

[@Zidakuh]

Honestly, both mics you have listed are very good mics in their own area. I'd use an AT2020 instead of my current mic (Røde NT-1000, it literally picks up my neighbors dog breathing outside through closed doors and windows), if I had acces to one. Same for the Sennheiser e855, this can be easily made into a very broadcasty sounding mic with a bit of EQ.

[@saucewrld4836]

Houston Dynamo! Great video, helped a lot!

[@webtechtuts]

Hi man thanks for explaining this in such way that even I could understand, thanks man. I have a question, I want to buy the Wave DX and the elgato stream deck plus, do i still need to get the wave xlr for the wave link software? Any ideas? Please help a newbie out, thanks again man.

[@StreamGearTalk]

Stream deck + will allow you to use wavelink. However make sure you use an xlr audio interface for the wave dx !

[@webtechtuts]

@@StreamGearTalk Much appreciated for the time you took to answer me man, thannks.

[@StreamGearTalk]

Anytime!! Thank you for enjoying the content

[@webtechtuts]

@@StreamGearTalk Hi there Frank, sorry for this but I have another question. So I have the DX mic and the Stream Deck+ is on its way, I was thinking would it be the same if i use a xlr to 3.5mm jack cable or xlr to usbc cable for the DX into my laptop then use the SD+ wavelink software from there as the DX is dynamic and don't need power? Or is it mandatory the wave xlr for the DX? I am trying not to spend much as I am just starting in this video recording world. Thank you in advance mate, I appreciate the help.

[@KyngShadow]

so would the software for the wave 3 be enough to cut out background noise? cuz my homie's is loud af when my other homie is streaming lmao so i'm trying to get her a new mic for her bday to block his voice out....if wave3 with the software will solve that then it's cheaper to get that than having to buy DX with xlr cable and interface

[@StreamGearTalk]

Yes. The noise removal plug in should help with that along with a noise gate, now, kepe in mind that when you speak to the mic open the gate will "open" allowing sound in, so there is a chance it'll still pick up anyone else depending on how loud they are being. Either way it should minimize the amount of shenanigans picked up

[@Khazore_Blackreaver]

Thanks appreciate the video.

[@Syrptoh]

I subbed thankyou I’m still deciding between the two I have enough for both , would I still need to buy a shock mount and pop filter for the Wave DX ?

[@fxcktito4661]

Why does every time I wake up my computer or turn it on I sound like a squirrel? I have to replug it in to sound fine

[@JoseJuniorTech]

although I have a lot of mics I really want to buy an elgato mic

[@Hakaisuuu]

why do you need so many mics lmfao

[@Zidakuh]

@@Hakaisuuu Some people are just genuine gearheads. Myself included (with a mic locker consisting of well over 10 different mics, some of which I have multiples of, even up to 8) I however use mine for live audio production and studio work, so I have a good excuse for it.

[@GovernorCedric]

Hello my brother thank you for your wonderful content. I’m new to streaming and I’ve actually on the Elgato wave three for over a year and I’ve never used it. Question is it possible to use this microphone using either Ecamm or Streamyard software. Thanks

[@derekgeorge805]

I am looking for a usb-c mic as my first mic. I’m no streamer, but i game and wfh zoom a lot in an untreated room… I have came down to a few

[@StreamGearTalk]

Since your room is untreated I would avoid a condenser mic such as the wave mic. Out of all the options you listed and keeping it under $100 I would recommend the maono pd100u. When I reviewed it I was genuinely surprised at how good it sounded for its price point.

[@itsMatato]

I’m going to buy the wave dx for my first microphone and was going to get the wave xlr for the interface. However, is it possible that if I get the stream deck +, I no longer need the xlr? Can I do the same stuff to the mic with the sd + as I would have been with the wave xlr?

[@StreamGearTalk]

No, the sd+ is an audio mixer with similar controls like the standard sd, it doesn’t have an xlr input so with just the sd+ the wave dx would literally be unable to function. The wave xlr is the audio interface that has an xlr input that allows the wave dx (and other xlr mics) to connect to your pc.

[@itsMatato]

@@StreamGearTalk Great, thanks a lot!

[@luiseduardo199]

right now I can get the Wave 3 plus the gato face cam for 210 dollars in a combo so like 105 each is that worth it? I have a noisy recording environment though

[@StreamGearTalk]

Absolutely. Now days with Elgato or nvidia noise removal plug ins you should be good!

[@luiseduardo199]

@@StreamGearTalk just ordered it and checked this glad I did .

[@luiseduardo199]

@@StreamGearTalk Sorry but do you think for making tutorial videos with my face in the corner at my desk I need the pop filter , mic arm and shock absorber? Or just the mic on my desk will work?

[@StreamGearTalk]

Would definitely get a mic arm. The closer it is to your mouth the less other noise gets in and the better your voice will come through the mic

[@luiseduardo199]

@@StreamGearTalk ok so also as far as wearing a studio headset . Why do guys like Coffeezilla use headset while speaking into the mic?

[@dopenation1025]

so if i get the wave dx i won’t need the interface to use the software?

[@StreamGearTalk]

If you get the dx you need to get the wave xlr to use their software

[@willyhogan6755]

I wish I saw this video earlier. I bought a DX not knowing I needed the XLR too. Smh…

[@GentlemanGaming1122]

First, hey GNR! When will you pick up streaming again? 🎤🖥 I know you haven't got much free time on your hands because of work and your family commitments it's just a general question no pressure. 🤔 Please thank you and if so what time will they be for me in the UK? 🕐 Nice to see you upload more videos about microphones! 👍🏻👍🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@arcmage23]

Yup, I made the correct decision.

[@laggmonstret]

In my use case: neither! I just wanted a mic for Discord that wasn't in my face and still able to use speakers. Solution? A pencil shotgun mic on an arms length with nvidia studio to block any background noise out. I suppose you could setup a condenser mic on the same distance, but they are meant to be close to your mouth.

[@Teckk]

about picking up noise ! use nvidia broadcast ! so this negative thing its gone from those ! inform the people better with this option

[@Sly_404]

He literally points that out at 2:36…

[@Stargazerxx]

Wawe 3 is curently $110, what a deal

[@BrixsDNAfortnite]

New sub, like your style =) also Can you guess which of this two mics I'm using on my videos? 🫢