Customer Ratings & Reviews

Good article I love item very good condition of Mic

Gift for my husband for work meetings, he liked it. Good functionality.

Stylish , looks professional however the instructions for use were not very clear.

Very good for the price if you're thinking of getting it go for it, the clarity isn't bad at all + the features you have to customize the audio profile, only thing is I wish the mute unmute button was physical instead of touch interface

My friends hear my great on my ps5 but on the pc it’s the same quality as my head set.

Good beginner microphone with a low learning curve

Works great. Gotta download the software first so don't plug it in untill afterwards.

Bought for my wife’s videos and podcast, she loves it!

Awesome product. Worth the money and would buy again

Great mic works seamlessly with discord and other apps.

Its aite. Honestly the mic on my logitech headset sounds better.

Love this microphone. It’s clear and blocks out noise

Great microphone, it filters your voice and background noise very good.

It’s not clear when I hear myself through my MacBook. It mutes very easily as well but even when it’s unmuted I can barely hear myself.

As a content creator ive had my fair share of experience with microphones over the years and experience using dynamic variants vs condenser, from various polar patterns to trying to maximize quality voicing over my YouTube videos. I can say without a doubt that this hits the sweet spot directly where you want it to be for value and extremely good sound quality. Know that with a condenser mic like this you dont need a lot of “gain” to pick you up well so if your one of those new to having an external mic from say your gaming headset just be aware that this maxed out on gain will be able to hear your neighbor through the wall banging pots and pans lol. That said this is perfect for someone sitting at a desk and not needing to have the mic in the shot with you or “eating it” per se to still get really good audio unlike youll find with dynamic mics. (Though the closer you are the more “radio style” full sound you get just realize its not needed) That said this comes with a base, riser (optional), the mic which has an included pop filter that is actually functional, a just under 5ft usb C to A cable for connection and works with almost everything. Ive personally tried it on my PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone (on the apple devices your stock camera app will use this mic for audio if you plug it in before opening the camera app), PS4, and PS5 and it was the exact same plug and play no problem perfection on all of them. (Note the cable included is USB A at the connection end so you can use an adapter or different cable all together if you need C to C). If your using this on PC or Mac there is a software thats optional called Wave Link that allows you to fine tune adjustments outside of just gain and even have some effects if you choose, but again its totally optional. You have the option to mount this mic to any boom arm or stand if you prefer not to use the one that comes with as its compatible with any 5/8 3/8 or 1/4 mounting. It has a headphone jack on the back side for hearing your system audio for those that like to use headphones or ear buds wired in making it more convenient to not have to plug them in far away. Not this does not have a side tone function and cannot monitor your voice this way unless it’s built in to your system itself. There is also a really nice physical mute button on the front that shows your current status. White means your mic is on and live, red is of course muted leaving no question there which is always nice. I think if your in the market for a good sounding mic, just starting out or even doing professional work than this is a great option as its extremely versatile in everything you can do and fairly easy to get professional results while not needing some insane setup. The fact that it’s in the budget price range is really just a huge bonus to something already very good. Id get this over anything else in this price range easily.

GOOD - Very sensitive, capable of very good sound - Headphone jack - Compatible with Wave Link software - Can use 1/4", 3/8", and 5/8" threaded mounts - Included stand extension helps with better mic placement BAD - Included stand isn't very stable - Only physical control is mute - Not compatible with most ( any? ) shock mounts - Still picks up noise from behind, despite cardioid pattern TLDR This is one of the better mic options for under $100. It has great sound and is compatible with the Wave Link software, so you can use about any kind of plug-in or filter you want. Be warned that it's very sensitive and still picks up quite a bit from behind, despite the cardioid pattern. You'll need to spend a few hours tuning it right for your voice and room, but once done, it will give very good results. DETAILS The Wave Neo is a pretty small mic. It doesn't take up much room on your desk and it's very light for mounting on any kind of arm. Speaking of mounts, the single-sided arm uses standard 5/8" threads and it comes with an adapter insert for both 1/4" and 3.8" threads. About the only place you'll have trouble using it is with a shock mount. The oval cross-section doesn't work well with most generic shock mounts, nor does the front mute button, which would be covered by the mount. If you're not using the Neo with a mount arm, you can use the included base, and extension, to just keep it on your desk. However, the stand, and especially the extension, is pretty bad. While the extension does an ok job of elevating the mic closer to your mouth to improve voice capture quality, it attaches to the mount arm with a rather loose friction fit. So it can wobble around a little and pulls apart very easily when moving it around. The white paint on my stand even chipped off a little the very first time I put the thing together. I suppose Elgato put most of the manufacturing costs into the mic, rather than the stand they knew many people wouldn't use, so I guess that's somewhat understandable. The mic itself is quite sensitive, so even though it's plug-n-play, it's not plug-n-go. Without taking time to properly set input gain and noise gates, this thing will pick up almost everything in your house ( again, using it on the included stand isn't a good idea if you plan to touch your desk at all ). Though it says it has a cardioid pickup pattern, it seemed to perform more like a super cardioid in my limited testing as it still picks up clear audio from behind. Pick-up from the sides and back were about 12 dB less than the front for me. As an Elgato mic, it's fully compatible with their Wave Link mixing software and filters, so you can easily tune this to your liking. The included headphone jack on the back is nice. The included USB cable has a molded shoe over the connection end, which matches the body shape of the mic, but also serves as a reinforcement around the connection to prevent it getting broken if you over rotate the mic on the mount against the cable. And though the USB port on the mic is recessed, you can still use most other generic USB cables to connect it. For under $100, you might be hard pressed to find a better USB mic. The main complaints are the janky included stand and difficulty in using a shock mount, but those aren't huge problems.

I've been trying out the Elgato Wave Neo and I think it's pretty good. I’m coming from the Wave 3 that I purchased from Best Buy two years ago and it's like the little sibling of the Wave 3, that said, it’s NOT the Wave 3, it’s the up and coming younger bro. The sound quality is good for a budget mic. It's warm and clear, picking up my voice without too much background noise. Is it as clean and crisp as the Wave 3? Really, no. The Wave 3 is a much much finer mic, but it’s $150 more! The Wave 3 definitely has a bit more clarity and depth, but at about 2/5 the price, the Neo will do just fine for a vast majority of people. The design is sleek and minimal, which I like much better than the Wave 3. It's all white and looks pretty clean on my desk. The Wave 3 has a more premium feel with its metal construction, but the Neo doesn't look cheap, nor does it feel cheap, but it does when compared to the Wave 3. Now, here's where the Neo falls short of its big bro: controls. The Wave 3 has a multifunctional dial for adjusting gain, headphone volume, and mic/PC mix. The Neo? Just a tap-to-mute button. If this is all you need, and you control your levels from a board, then that’s all you will need! Another difference is the max sample rate. The Neo tops out at 96kHz, while the Wave 3 can hit 192kHz. For most folks, this won't matter, but if you're doing serious audio work, it might be a factor. One thing I really like about both mics is the Elgato Wave Link software. It's pretty easy to mix and control your audio sources, and it works great with both models. If you need a solid mic for calls and content creation, the Neo is a great choice. But if you want top audio quality and want more control, the extra cash for the Wave 3 might be worth it. Now the awesome thing is that this mic is part of the new Neo set from Elgato and it’s HOT. The design of these together will really make your setup look really modern and fresh and cool. The series looks and feels meant to be together and they look really good on camera! That’s why I gave this mic a 5. When you consider getting a Facecam and a Stream Deck and a key light all in Neo flavoring, wow... it’s a hot hot hot setup for a reasonable cost; Definitely a recommend on its own.

I've been using this microphone in VOIP voice chats, primarily Discord, and the audio quality has been great. Sound goes through crisp and clear. I have not had any problem with it picking up my voice seated comfortably in my chair. It's sleek and looks nice. The Wave Link application is easy to use and works wonders for the microphone quality. The setup for the Wave Neo is very easy and, while the stand isn't very adjustable, it seems sturdy. The included USB cable is long enough for my medium sized desk and attaches to the microphone nice and snug, so there's no worries about it coming out during use thanks to the custom connector that seats with the Wave Neo's USB-C port. The touch activation for the mute button is responsive and easy to hit, and the little change of color on the button's LED is a nice visual indicator to show whether I'm muted or not. Overall, I think the Elgato Wave Neo is very good for its price range, and a MASSIVE step up from any built-in headset microphone, so it's a great first step into professional quality microphones.

Decent mic but picks up a lot of noise from background.

Price is high and also the materials are cheap, is not worth the high price, it scratches a lot, I did not even gave thsi product a chance since right out of the box it scracth from just taking it out of the packeging, do not recommend