The $99 XLR Microphone - Elgato Wave DX

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  • Опубліковано 5 чер 2024
  • Elgato just launched its first XLR microphone, Wave DX. I've been testing it for the past few weeks and at a price point of under $100, I think it could be an excellent choice for streamers and content creators that want to go the dynamic mic XLR route for audio.
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    ⏩ Timestamps:
    0:00 Elgato Wave DX
    0:34 How it sounds
    0:58 Included accessories
    1:26 Build quality
    1:44 Swivel mount
    2:06 Pickup pattern tests
    2:33 Plosive tests
    2:57 Comparisons with GoXLR Mic and RODE PodMic
    4:27 My review
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 96

  • @GamingCareers
    @GamingCareers  Рік тому +23

    Keen to hear from anyone who is already using an XLR mic in their streaming setup. What mic did you go for? And what interface?

    • @ADR69
      @ADR69 Рік тому +1

      at2020 with motu m2. pretty happy with it

    • @just_drums_please
      @just_drums_please Рік тому +1

      Being a musician/sound engineer first, I’ve never really liked USB mics. I like using external gear in a vocal chain and I just feel like I have more control over the shape/sound of the signal before it enters the computer.
      Microphone: Universal Audio SD-1
      Interface: Universal Audio Apollo Twin X Duo

    • @gillythecatt
      @gillythecatt Рік тому +1

      I went AT2040 with my interface being my goXLR mini

    • @KonstantinDankov
      @KonstantinDankov Рік тому +1

      Rodecaster Pro 2 with the rode procaster

    • @adam_tarantino
      @adam_tarantino Рік тому +1

      Still using the Samson Q2U. Originally was just using the usb connection, but eventually upgraded to pair it with the Wave XLR. Hard to beat the value of the Q2U sitting at $69 on Amazon, and it includes an XLR cable. The Elgato Wave DX is tempting though.

  • @BenjaminGreenYT
    @BenjaminGreenYT Рік тому +87

    Sounds and looks pretty nice! Getting more & more difficult to justify a SM7B these days...

    • @kiba488
      @kiba488 9 місяців тому +2

      This sounds so tinny compared to a 7b lmao. there's a reason why musicians use an sm7b compared to these cheap sounding streamer mics

    • @Skribbs510
      @Skribbs510 6 місяців тому +7

      @@kiba488 he said it's harder to JUSTIFY, not saying this would replace the sm7b or that the mics are comparable in a studio setting.

  • @KendrickOrSnake
    @KendrickOrSnake Місяць тому +1

    1 minute into the video and already satisfied. I subscribed! Keep up the great work!

  • @MidnightMan
    @MidnightMan Рік тому +25

    Awesome test of the microphone! Love how these high quality mics are starting to come down in price!

  • @CoalitionGaming
    @CoalitionGaming Рік тому +23

    THE PUNS. YES. That aside, color me surprised. I had asked elgato on Twitter a while back if they were planning on coming out with a dynamic microphone and they told me no. And yet here we are. Pretty neat, especially at it's price point. Definitely seems like they released it to specifically pair with the wave XLR. More competition at this budget is never a bad thing!

    • @notmrgrim
      @notmrgrim Рік тому +1

      I feel like they told you no to keep any plans they had secretive and stuff so that we would be hyped when they actually did release the mic in question

    • @VS-mt5tz
      @VS-mt5tz 4 місяці тому

      @@notmrgrim Or...the dude that runs the Twitter account didn't know? lmao.

  • @CHILLSHOW
    @CHILLSHOW Рік тому

    Love the channel I always so informative and stray to the point much love I’ll be picking one of those up thanks🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @Thebearcave1776
    @Thebearcave1776 Рік тому +3

    The noise cancelling SW on this new Wave DX is fantastic.

  • @danmagoo
    @danmagoo Рік тому +3

    Great, concise presentation. You quickly mention Wave Link, and I've been trying to determine whether this mic can use Wave Link if you don't have the Wave XLR interface, the way the Wave 3 mic can. It would be a nice feature for the DX (and consistent with expectations set by the Wave 3 mic), but the other videos confuse this issue by using the Wave XLR and the Wave DX mic together.

    • @danmagoo
      @danmagoo Рік тому

      Answering my own question, by the way: No, the DX microphone does not use the Wave Link software, unless you pay the extra money to buy the Wave XLR interface. That's why Elgato wants to sell both products together, although unfortunately, by giving them both tp reviewers as a set, a lot of the videos might tend to confuse the features of each.

    • @kada0420
      @kada0420 Рік тому

      @@danmagoo that's a shame

  • @Nacho_TV
    @Nacho_TV Рік тому +1

    I love your videos bro!!! Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱🤘🏾😁👍🏾

  • @CaloobusWeissTTV
    @CaloobusWeissTTV Рік тому

    This has become the only channel I come to for stream related info

  • @MurrayFrost
    @MurrayFrost Рік тому

    I love mine and i had so much fun playing with it. Switching out my SM7B for the Wave DX

    • @shin867
      @shin867 Рік тому

      youre a living breathing clown for that switch

    • @phile1832
      @phile1832 Рік тому +1

      how is the wave DX compared to SM7B?

    • @damagedann4084
      @damagedann4084 Рік тому

      You switched it out for a cheaper mic? Interesting. Is it really THAT good?

  • @KeiraKATANA
    @KeiraKATANA Рік тому +2

    The Elgato Wave DX sounds like it's dampening some sounds but not others. The GoXLR mic was much clearer to me with good dynamic range. The Rode podcaster mic was inbetween.

  • @ShaneT5S
    @ShaneT5S Рік тому +2

    Wave DX and the Røde sound exactly the same. To me the Go XLR mic sounded a bit sharper with the S’es so it would need a bit of a de esser which isn’t too terrible. It would be great for El Gato to have an XLR condenser mic to compete with the AT2020 and others, because I sound better with a condenser than a dynamic mic in my opinion

  • @peteriliac3306
    @peteriliac3306 Рік тому +7

    I've been doing an incredible amount of research to find another XLR at an affordable price. I agree the DX sounds similar to the Podmic, but I much prefer the aesthetic design of the Podmic.
    I'll be keeping a close eye on Holiday Deals, but if Rode doesn't end up offering any, I'll be getting it regardless.

  • @kensonplays
    @kensonplays Рік тому +1

    I currently use an ATR2100 in XLR mode. I've had this mic for probably 6 or so years. I wonder how the Wave DX would compare to it?

  • @terencecaron2922
    @terencecaron2922 Рік тому +5

    Would have been nice to compare with the Elgato Wave. I feel the wave mics lack warmth/bass

  • @CaptianK
    @CaptianK Рік тому

    Could you show us how to set it up perfectly with the goxlr mini please?

  • @sheriffdaramola
    @sheriffdaramola Рік тому

    How about comparing this to the SHURE MV7? I need your thoughts on this... Thank you

  • @oneloveonebeing
    @oneloveonebeing Рік тому

    awesome i like the elgato look

  • @Harvester88
    @Harvester88 Рік тому +1

    Is this going to be a bad deal if you don’t have the wave XLR ? I have a Scarlett Solo with a AT 2020 but like the way this one would be oriented better for my setup and how I speak.

  • @Potpot103
    @Potpot103 2 місяці тому

    Hi is this good to connect in the audio mixer?thankyou

  • @meowmochimeow
    @meowmochimeow Рік тому +1

    Honestly it just sounds ok, I think I'm so used to hearing people stream with the SM7B that everything else sounds cheap.

  • @Charles64
    @Charles64 Рік тому

    New subbed here … any recommendations for a budget audio mixer and mic for yt live-singing streaming. Tnx your channel very informative Tnx… pls ❤

  • @Thirrek
    @Thirrek Рік тому

    You're so good!

  • @spacecy
    @spacecy Рік тому

    0:13 lmfao nice one :D

  • @lejoueur-
    @lejoueur- Рік тому

    Can this microphone be installed on the Rode PSA1 ?

  • @Dr.LaserBeam
    @Dr.LaserBeam Рік тому +1

    There is no mention of the weakness of this microphone other reviewers pointed out - the poor shock performance. Maybe it is not of importance for a lot of users, but if you have the mic mounted onto the table and you tap too hard... Obviously it strongly depends on the use case...

  • @machop172
    @machop172 Рік тому

    What's it compared to the SM7B?

  • @Desilv
    @Desilv Рік тому

    Me myself got the wave 3 .. how can I make it fewer shrill.. and less echo ( warmer voice ).. with the raw voice input the dx and the wave 3 sounds so identical.. I wish I could know how to tweak my voice so it’s sound exactly like this video..

  • @ballage2023
    @ballage2023 Рік тому

    whats the brand and model name of that low profile arm?

  • @nathanordie
    @nathanordie Рік тому +2

    i've el-gat-to-get-one. 👍

  • @BoostedBill96
    @BoostedBill96 Рік тому +1

    I actually really like your XLR cable, which one is it? Lol

  • @Jensen871
    @Jensen871 Рік тому +1

    I think I might pick one of these up to replace my blue yeti. I would probably get an Elgato xlr to go with it. Does anyone know if that's an upgrade compared to my yeti?

    • @therevival9505
      @therevival9505 Рік тому +1

      I’m doing the same thing. The Yeti has been getting on my nerves so I’ve ordered the DX with Wave Link.

  • @Stevenx01
    @Stevenx01 8 місяців тому +1

    When testing a microphone you should disable soundtracks

  • @SV1RXI
    @SV1RXI 5 місяців тому

    Hi ,thanks for video.I searxh for a mic that reduce or eliminates the noise from the room ,is the wave link wave any setting that i can do that

  • @HarvinderSingh-yy8th
    @HarvinderSingh-yy8th 3 місяці тому

    I think Elgato is best dynamic mic I ever ever seen.

  • @shin867
    @shin867 Рік тому +1

    pod mic just looks so much better, and its got a little more detail for the same price rip

  • @joseup_z
    @joseup_z Рік тому

    Alpha Gaming said the Wave DX has software with built in EQ.

  • @Test-iv4pm
    @Test-iv4pm Рік тому +2

    There's something fishy about camera technology that we still have to hold up an object directly in front of the camera and wiggle it around until the camera focuses on it.

    • @jacobbailey2950
      @jacobbailey2950 Рік тому

      Its a high end camera, so its made to auto focus on the face. So if you block the face it auto focuses on the next thing

  • @kabassa
    @kabassa Рік тому

    no need for shockmount?

  • @Isaacmmc
    @Isaacmmc 11 місяців тому

    can I use a xlr to usb cable with this?

  • @or10nsharkfin
    @or10nsharkfin Рік тому +1

    Bought it and sold my Shure SM7B. Can’t wait until I get it.

    • @or10nsharkfin
      @or10nsharkfin Рік тому +1

      Nobody's asked but I'll let you all know anyway; my personal experience with the Wave DX was fantastic for the short time I was using it, but after getting a bit more disposable income I decided to upgrade to the Blue Sona. To me it's basically the Shure SM7B with some frequency differences (that can be adjusted in post) and an additional amp built-in to the microphone that negates the need for a Cloudbooster or a Fethead.
      I would still recommend getting a Wave DX if you need an inexpensive but great quality microphone.

    • @tunk930
      @tunk930 10 місяців тому

      ​@@or10nsharkfinthanks for that info, im a complete noob, i have the blue yeti because of convenience but it picks up everything, is it worth switching?

    • @or10nsharkfin
      @or10nsharkfin 9 місяців тому

      @@tunk930 If you have the extra money to toss around, the Wave DX and a Wave XLR device are worth getting in my honest opinion. Especially if you're upgrading from the Blue Yeti.

  • @MarikTF
    @MarikTF Рік тому

    Podcast when

  • @Poita
    @Poita Рік тому

    Did the GC podcast end?

  • @chrisdorsch9754
    @chrisdorsch9754 4 місяці тому

    Did I see that this is a partnership with Lewitt?

  • @charlie1701
    @charlie1701 Рік тому

    Wow $100 and it sounds the best

  • @DNTWORLD07
    @DNTWORLD07 8 місяців тому

    your mic boom arm name please??

  • @zagermob5174
    @zagermob5174 Рік тому +1

    But is it better then the Wave 1 and 3?

    • @MurrayFrost
      @MurrayFrost Рік тому +2

      They are very much the same for the most part. You might get more quality from the Wave DX because it’s an XLr mic but for the most part, telling the difference will be hard

    • @mmm1035
      @mmm1035 Рік тому

      @@MurrayFrost if that's the case I'm sold! I really love the sound of my wave 3 but since it's condenser it picks up every damn sound in my room so a dynamic xlr is my best bet

  • @dericknelson4315
    @dericknelson4315 Рік тому

    Do it fit into the computer or do it need a mixer?

  • @Test-iv4pm
    @Test-iv4pm Рік тому

    Please post an update video on whether or not Ted tried the cookies

  • @sir8j
    @sir8j Рік тому

    I am hearing low, that's one thing I feel I won't like it , the design is cool

  • @MichaelW.1980
    @MichaelW.1980 Рік тому +1

    It’s quite obvious, that you need a shock mount for the Wave DX. And while Elgato does provide a shock mount for their Wave 1 and Wave 3 microphones, on the Wave DX, you don’t get to buy one. So while the microphone sounds nice, it’s not my choice. I will stick to my good ol boring Shure SM58 or Shure Beta 58a. For those I can get a shock mount and a wind shield. And they rock such a good sound, that The Wave DX trembles in fear. It’s just… Well… Admittedly, my favorites look boring and let’s face it: People buy their microphones by looks.

  • @Housestationlive
    @Housestationlive Рік тому

    i just purchased rode podmic and i might ask to be refund to exchange for this model ^^

  • @bright6903
    @bright6903 8 місяців тому

    Do i need to buy a "Go XLR" extra , to use a xlr microphone? because that is so expensive

  • @NKNeptune
    @NKNeptune Рік тому

    peace bro!

  • @imniallg
    @imniallg 11 місяців тому

    How did you not think of,
    El-got-to-get-one or el-got-to-go.

  • @prodigy_xd
    @prodigy_xd Рік тому

    It is a good deal, but it lacks presence in the voice. It sounds perfect .. perfectly boring. With some EQ you can give it wings, but that is true with nearly any microphone.

  • @SouloSwang
    @SouloSwang Рік тому +4

    I don’t need no more mics right now 😂😂😂😂😂… stop dropping new mics every 5 days 😂

  • @diorynovis
    @diorynovis Рік тому +10

    no mic can defeat my ugly voice

    • @ursidaeDHD
      @ursidaeDHD Рік тому

      😂

    • @gooaygar
      @gooaygar Рік тому +1

      welp why dont you record your voice and we can be the judge

  • @BreonNagy
    @BreonNagy Рік тому +2

    LOL all of the mics sound essentially the same

  • @Test-iv4pm
    @Test-iv4pm Рік тому

    Have I el-got-to-get-one?
    Not anymore.
    I've el-got to leave.

  • @scottbeattienet
    @scottbeattienet Рік тому

    Looks like your watching too many Tom Buck videos.

  • @labs657
    @labs657 Рік тому

    Lustig das alle deken der ist englisch aber der ist deutscher hahaah

  • @MrDaneis
    @MrDaneis Рік тому

    Lmfao, I wonder if you like Elgato at all...