Elgato Wave DX - Dynamic XLR Microphone, Cardioid pattern, Noise Rejection, speech optimised for Podcasting, Streaming, Broadcasting, No Signal Booster Required, works with any Interface, for Mac, PC

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Input channels allow blending audio sources in real-time, whether it’s game audio, voice chat, alerts, music, alerts, music and more. Multifunctional Control Dial

Having a dedicated audio interface for streaming games on YouTube, Twitch or any other online platform can significantly enhance the quality of your audio. With improved sound quality, increased volume control, reduced latency and more connectivity, a USB audio interface is a sound investment for any streamer looking to take their audio to the next level. To be clear, I am very familiar with audio interfaces, having worked at a popular music gear retailer for over a decade and having my own vocal booth setup in my office that runs a high-quality condenser microphone through a nice Focusrite interface. I wanted similar good-sounding XLR mic quality at my desk as well, but didn’t want to have to have a whole second complex audio setup to use my second XLR mic at my desk. The Wave XLR met those needs, and effectively turned my Movo VSM-7 XLR mic into a USB mic. The dual selectable filters give you the ability to choose low-cut filters at 80Hz and 120Hz. This feature helps reduce distant low-frequency sounds that may disrupt your stream or podcast. High-power Headphone Output When it comes to its system requirements, the Elgato Wave XLR needs Windows 10 64-bit. For Apple Mac computers, it requires macOS 10.15 or later. Hands-on with the Elgato Wave XLR It is compatible with smartphones, tablets, Macs, and PCs—no special driver installation necessary.The XLR input supports USB, condenser, and dynamic mics. It also includes a noise gate and compressor for better control of environmental sounds. The console also features a 16-bit DSP for special effects and a USB slot for connecting flash drives, laptops, PCs, or phones. Brand name is an important factor for a lot of Twitch streamers who are shopping for an audio mixer. It’s a product that doesn’t take up a lot of space on your desk. And, it adds a lot of functionality to your set-up no matter what it is. As expected, the knob should be turned to set your levels. Yet to switch functions, you’ll only need to press the knob.

The multifunctional control dial of the Wave XLR allows you to adjust output volume and set input gain. Also, it lets you toggle phantom power and crossfade between mic & PC mix. Clipguard Technology This is the part of our Elgato Wave XLR review where we focus on the Wave XLR’s specifications. It has a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, and a dynamic range of 100dB (120dB clip guard engaged).The US-42B has three sound pads that can produce pre-recorded sound effects like clapping, cheering, or whatever you want.