Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionHow does the microphone prevent distortion?

• A:Answer Wave:3 has proprietary anti-distortion technology so you will never experience clipping again.

Q: QuestionCan the microphone be used with multiple audio sources?

• A:Answer The Elgato Wave:3 microphone lets you combine all your audio sources with the Wave Link app.

Q: QuestionWhy is zero-latency monitoring important for headphones?

• A:Answer Zero-latency monitoring is important for headphones because it allows you to hear your audio input in real-time without any delay.

Q: QuestionHow long is the warranty on the microphone?

• A:Answer The manufacturer's warranty for both parts and labor on the microphone is 2 years.

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum frequency response of the microphone?

• A:Answer The maximum frequency response of the microphone is 20 kilohertz.

Q: QuestionCan this mic work with an iPad Pro (2020)?

Asked 5 years ago by Vp12.

This question was asked about the related product: Elgato - Wave:3 Wired Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone - Black

• A:Answer It will work if you have a USB-C to Digital AV Adapter. I have added link to this adapter as recommended product with the answer. Reason why direct USB C to C or other adapters wont work is because they wont be able to provide enough current for Mic to function. However that adapter allows you to draw power from iPad to charge other devices as well, so when you connect this mic with the mentioned adapter iPad will be able to power the mic and use it. There is no wave link software for iPad to do any software side changes though. However, Wave:3 has a knob to change gain and control other stuffs etc unlike Wave:1 so you should be fine without any software feature.

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  Answered 5 years ago by Suyash

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Q: QuestionDo you need an audio mixer, like a Behringer or a GoXLR to dual pc stream? Or can the mic software do it alone?

Asked 5 years ago by vFrostifyy.

This question was asked about the related product: Elgato - Wave:3 Wired Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone - Black

• A:Answer This USB mic was designed to compete with microphones like the Shure sm7b, AT2020, etc. It's a USB mic that comes with a powerful, versatile software, and ultimately cuts out the need of any additional audio mixing hardware/software. So the Behringer and the GoXLR boards are no long necessary with the Elgato 1 & 3 microphones.

  Answered 5 years ago by DustinC

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Q: QuestionDoes this mic come with a stand or mount in any sort?

Asked 5 years ago by Amizlia.

This question was asked about the related product: Elgato - Wave:3 Wired Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone - Black

• A:Answer Yes, it comes with it's own stand. It's a mini one and good quality.

  Answered 2 years ago by DgregoryVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this microphone work with the Xbox one S?

Asked 5 years ago by Zach.

This question was asked about the related product: Elgato - Wave:3 Wired Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone - Black

• A:Answer Hi Zach, Xbox is not officially supported with the Elgato Wave microphones. PC and PlayStation are the current supported platforms. Feel free to let us know if you have any additional questions, we'd be happy to help: support.elgato.com -Albert

  Answered 5 years ago by Corsair

  
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Q: QuestionWith this being a usb microphone can you use the Elgato Wave 3 on the PS4 Pro?

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: Elgato - Wave:3 Wired Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone - Black

• A:Answer Hi, Not at this time but may be able to soon. Feel free to contact us directly: help.elgato.com -Art

  Answered 5 years ago by Corsair

  
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Q: QuestionDo you have to wear headphones when streaming

Asked 3 months ago by Kathy.

This question was asked about the related product: Elgato - Wave:3 Wired Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone - Black

• A:Answer You do not have to wear headphones when streaming, but they are recommended to prevent your microphone from picking up speaker audio. Wave:3 includes a headphone jack for direct monitoring. Voice Focus in Wave Link can also be used to help reduce background noise and room echo.

  Answered 2 months ago by Customer Care

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Q: QuestionWhat is the difference between this and Elgato Neo?

Asked 3 months ago by Kate.

This question was asked about the related product: Elgato - Wave:3 Wired Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone - Black

• A:Answer Wave:3 has onboard controls, including a multifunction dial for mic gain, headphone volume, and mic/PC mix, plus capacitive mute and built-in Clipguard to help prevent distortion. Wave Neo is designed to be simpler, but it still includes tap-to-mute and a headphone jack for monitoring. Adjustments like input gain can be handled in Wave Link if needed.

  Answered 2 months ago by Customer Care

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Q: QuestionDo these mics still come with voice focus or do you still have to pay the $50 after the fact?

Asked 4 months ago by keencars87.

This question was asked about the related product: Elgato - Wave:3 Wired Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone - Black

• A:Answer Hi keencars, yes, our devices come with Voice Focus - free of charge. We just added the standalone PlugIn in our Marketplace if you want to use Voice Focus with other Mic's.

  Answered 4 months ago by Customer Care

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Q: QuestionWhat headphones or headset can i use for this product?

Asked 10 months ago by ray.

This question was asked about the related product: Elgato - Wave:3 Wired Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone - Black

• A:Answer Hello! Wave:3 has a 3.5mm port on the back for wired headphones. – James

  Answered 10 months ago by Customer Care

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Q: QuestionWill this work with my ps5?

Asked 11 months ago by soxsider.

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• A:Answer yes.

  Answered 6 months ago by user890856Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes the microphone work with MacBook Air?

Asked 1 year ago by MacBook.

This question was asked about the related product: Elgato - Wave:3 Wired Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone - Black

• A:Answer Yes, it generally works with it, just make sure you use a C-CType cable or a hub/dock. An AType-CType cable is include.

  Answered 1 year ago by Customer Care

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Q: QuestionDoes it’s compatibility work with Xbox?

Asked 3 years ago by Taio.

This question was asked about the related product: Elgato - Wave:3 Wired Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone - Black

• A:Answer no - Xbox doesn't like things to work just by plugging in the usb port. That's why you can't use your ear pods with xbox

  Answered 2 years ago by DgregoryVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this work with iPhone12? If so, what accessory do I need to connect it?

Asked 4 years ago by ChaChaGirl.

This question was asked about the related product: Elgato - Wave:3 Wired Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone - Black

• A:Answer If you have an Lighting to USB-A cord it will work

  Answered 3 years ago by TristanVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you choose which direction the microphone picks up sound from

Asked 4 years ago by Brayden.

This question was asked about the related product: Elgato - Wave:3 Wired Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone - Black

• A:Answer No, cardioid polar pattern from the front only. It picks up a good amount of "background" noise from the sides.

  Answered 4 years ago by RobertL

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