I bought the Wave 3 in 2020 and still love it. At first I just got the extension rods kit, but eventually ended up buying the Rode PSA (non +). Looks like the + just came out around that time and everybody kept recommending the PSA, so that it had to be. Comparing the regular and + now, I don't think I missed out on much. Cable management's fine with the velcros. You could probably 3D print those new holder bits. The arm hasn't made any horrible noise yet and mounting on a 4cm thick wooden tabletop worked just fine. It all came with a warning though. The internet told me to get the shock mount as well because the mic's too light for that arm. So I got the fitting Elgato one. Turns out it was still not heavy enough and kept moving up a bit whenever I adjusted it. There was still that small transport pouch the Motörhead in ear headphones with lying around. Those were horrible and broke fairly quickly, but I kept that pouch. Well it all needed more weight. There were leftover lead weights, the kind you put into curtains. Stuffing those into the pouch and hanging it from the end of the arm did the trick. I can think of something else later. I haven't. It's been years. I don't care anymore. 😂
Prawnnnn how did you know? :P I have been endlessly watching videos to know which microphone (and headphone combo) to buy and I was deciding between these 2.
I haven’t seen a video featuring a comparison of all of the above, but if you have them at your disposal, could you possibly do a comparison between these, the Deity VO-7u, the Rode Podmic usb, the Samson Q9u, and maybe the Maono pd400x? Right now, I’m thinking the Deity and Podmic are in the lead to my wars, but I haven’t heard the same reviewer do everything I’m looking at.
elgato is literally saying the wave 3 and 1 has and internal popfilter, not much but it is there. but doesnt have and external one, but that it can be sold seperately
My 2 brand new hyper x broke after only few months of use .. F those.. I got wave today.. Gonna try it out Never mind I saw a comment that said the same thing about the hyperx issue I had. Fuk these crappy gaming/streaming mics... Never again.. I'm going to save up for an actual studio microphone from guitar center. I am willing to pay $1,000 I don't care.. At least it won't be sounding bullshit, and it won't be shitty quality.. I'm so done with these gaming microphones..
Everybody says to get a condenser microphone, but honestly man a cheap dynamic SHURE SM48 is like $50 bucks and it will blow this thing out of the water. Even the features on the quadcast are silly, you'll never use almost any of those microphone patterns except cardioid. Also for the cost of this mic you could buy an audio interface, xlr cable, and the sm48 and you would sound much better on top of having a professional setup with a cleaner sound and almost no background noise.
@@user-mi8ie2kq4e We spit and moisture comes out when we talk. A pop filter is going to catch that over time. Especially if you do any vocals or rapping. (Not that I expect many people to rap into a Quadcast, but still)
Wave 3 also has built in pop filter... The main standout difference between the two in my opinion is just the software since cardioid mode only is enough for most people, the other configuration are very case-specific..
How do you monitor the mic without latency if you're not directly plugged in the mic 3.5mm port in the back? I have wireless headphones and I would love to monitor the mic sound in them.
You could probably monitor your mic with some third-party "sidetone" software, but honestly, I recommend using wired headphones instead. Generally, you shouldn't have a major problem since you'd only be using it when you talk into the mic.
The quadcast is designed to be facing towards the speaker. The tip of the mic is blocked of to make room for the mute. You DO NOT want to speak into that if you want optimal audio.
bro from 7:13 i couldnt even hear you coz i was mesmerized by the blue spinning ball. 😵💫😵💫 i cant understand it, I dont know how it works.... it defies gravity and physics. what the actual fuck is that witchcraft. anyways i decided on the hyper x
I was not expecting the intro to be so warm sounding.
I use the Wave 3 with various VSTs, including Noise Suppression. Best USB Mic on the market + best software.
I might get one
The software is great, but you can clearly hear that the sound of quadcast s is way better on the audio
@@CooldudeVlad sad reality isn’t it.
@@demiseis5749 it's more bassy and you can hear the voice clearer
@@CooldudeVlad ye stocjk but if u use plugins using the software the wave 3 /1 is way better
I think that quad-cast s sound, is so much better than the wave 3 microphone.
somehow i always end up om this channel when looking for new gadgets. exactly the comparison i was looking for. :) Many thanks
Glad to hear I'm helping 👍🦐
I bought the Wave 3 in 2020 and still love it. At first I just got the extension rods kit, but eventually ended up buying the Rode PSA (non +). Looks like the + just came out around that time and everybody kept recommending the PSA, so that it had to be. Comparing the regular and + now, I don't think I missed out on much. Cable management's fine with the velcros. You could probably 3D print those new holder bits. The arm hasn't made any horrible noise yet and mounting on a 4cm thick wooden tabletop worked just fine. It all came with a warning though. The internet told me to get the shock mount as well because the mic's too light for that arm. So I got the fitting Elgato one. Turns out it was still not heavy enough and kept moving up a bit whenever I adjusted it. There was still that small transport pouch the Motörhead in ear headphones with lying around. Those were horrible and broke fairly quickly, but I kept that pouch. Well it all needed more weight. There were leftover lead weights, the kind you put into curtains. Stuffing those into the pouch and hanging it from the end of the arm did the trick. I can think of something else later.
I haven't. It's been years. I don't care anymore. 😂
Great video. Personally, I like the sound and the look of Wave 3. I think I'm buying one.
Prawnnnn how did you know? :P I have been endlessly watching videos to know which microphone (and headphone combo) to buy and I was deciding between these 2.
Freaky
That's a great video man. so many details, Thank you so much dude
I aim to please.
I got a quadcast s but i am considering getting the wave 3
theres not really much point other than aesthetics or if you're a streamer cuz of the wave link software
Id get it
Stick with the Quadcast S.
I haven’t seen a video featuring a comparison of all of the above, but if you have them at your disposal, could you possibly do a comparison between these, the Deity VO-7u, the Rode Podmic usb, the Samson Q9u, and maybe the Maono pd400x? Right now, I’m thinking the Deity and Podmic are in the lead to my wars, but I haven’t heard the same reviewer do everything I’m looking at.
Nice review, thanks! 🇸🇪 😉 👍🏻
Thanks for watching (and subbing)
HyperX Quadcast sounds better but the wave3 software is amazing if you dont already own an alternative so its a tough choice
True
But SteelSeries GG is a free option that can be used with anything
@@TheProvokedPrawnI heard that sonar causes performance issues so i've never tried it
elgato is literally saying the wave 3 and 1 has and internal popfilter, not much but it is there. but doesnt have and external one, but that it can be sold seperately
My 2 brand new hyper x broke after only few months of use ..
F those..
I got wave today..
Gonna try it out
Never mind I saw a comment that said the same thing about the hyperx issue I had.
Fuk these crappy gaming/streaming mics... Never again..
I'm going to save up for an actual studio microphone from guitar center.
I am willing to pay $1,000 I don't care..
At least it won't be sounding bullshit, and it won't be shitty quality..
I'm so done with these gaming microphones..
I have the Hyper X Quadcast and it picks up all background noise.
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Cause you probably don’t know how to set it up there’s filters you can add to reduce it. also your setup plays a big part.
@@Tony_zr already did all set up with multiple youtube videos and the help of customer service and it's still there.
@@Tony_zr no but i guess i'll try it. thanks bro
Everybody says to get a condenser microphone, but honestly man a cheap dynamic SHURE SM48 is like $50 bucks and it will blow this thing out of the water. Even the features on the quadcast are silly, you'll never use almost any of those microphone patterns except cardioid. Also for the cost of this mic you could buy an audio interface, xlr cable, and the sm48 and you would sound much better on top of having a professional setup with a cleaner sound and almost no background noise.
I had the wave 3 but the USB port broke and I’m thinking about getting the quadcast s
quadcast s is hard to configure for me
The Quadcast's built in pop filter is gonna get funky over time...
Wdym
How?;D
@@user-mi8ie2kq4e We spit and moisture comes out when we talk. A pop filter is going to catch that over time. Especially if you do any vocals or rapping. (Not that I expect many people to rap into a Quadcast, but still)
@@SeanOMatic just maintain it lol
Wave 3 also has built in pop filter... The main standout difference between the two in my opinion is just the software since cardioid mode only is enough for most people, the other configuration are very case-specific..
👋 If you can pls make a review of the dareu butterfly gaming mouse
12:30 Would you kindly paste the link to that exact boom arm your using with the HyperX Quadcast S, thank you 🤩
rode.com/en/accessories/stands-bars/psa1-plus
How do you monitor the mic without latency if you're not directly plugged in the mic 3.5mm port in the back? I have wireless headphones and I would love to monitor the mic sound in them.
Have also wondered if tbere was a way to get wireless monitoring
You could probably monitor your mic with some third-party "sidetone" software, but honestly, I recommend using wired headphones instead. Generally, you shouldn't have a major problem since you'd only be using it when you talk into the mic.
Are you going to review the FiFine K658 anytime soon?
I'm afraid not.
but how do they sound in game or thru discord cause my blue yeti sucks lol
Slight correction: the Wave 3 has 24 bit/96 kHz.
the wave 3 has a pop filter built in so yeah the only thing the hyperx quadcast has is the shock mount
Nah it doesnt work well i have both
@@RAGEEcs which do you prefer out of the two?
The Quadcast S also has a built in pop filter.
The HyperX has a popfilter built in too... what are you talking about?
How's the Quadcast S with the mic pointing at you? In your video it was pointing up toward the ceiling.
The quadcast is designed to be facing towards the speaker. The tip of the mic is blocked of to make room for the mute. You DO NOT want to speak into that if you want optimal audio.
Bought one few days after watching your video and commenting. I'm very happy with it.
i thought u wanted to seduce the mic
Quadcast 🤝
bro from 7:13 i couldnt even hear you coz i was mesmerized by the blue spinning ball. 😵💫😵💫 i cant understand it, I dont know how it works.... it defies gravity and physics. what the actual fuck is that witchcraft. anyways i decided on the hyper x
Elgatoe wave 3 with eq is good I’ve owned quad cast and can say it’s not as good as the elgatoe
Thanks for your insight
gracias
Elgato Wave 3 software is so buggy and such a pain thinking of just buying a new mic.
what microphone you use? haha
Watch and find out.
you have a nice accent though haha