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Elgato Wave XLR MK.2

Connects an XLR mic to Windows and Mac over USB, with phantom power for condenser mics. Not a console path.

Audio interfaceA one-mic XLR interface for PC or Mac, with a headphone jack and Elgato's Wave Link app to mix your sound

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Maker price $169.99 at Elgato ↗ · checked Nov 2, 2026

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Photo: Amazon · current MK.2 interface; Amazon model 20MAN9901 / manufacturer part 10MAN9901

Platform connections

Connects to
Windows 11+ · macOS 14.2+
Phantom power
48 V

“Works” means the maker lists that platform for the connection shown; “Maker doesn't say” means it doesn't mention it either way. On a headset, it also depends on the edition you pick.

Elgato Wave XLR MK.2: how it connects and what you can adjust

How it connects

  1. Microphone + XLR cable
  2. Elgato Wave XLR MK.2
  3. USB to computer
  4. Chat input
Connections
3-pin XLR · USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
Mute
Touch-sensitive mute on the interface
Hear yourself
Yes

Choose it if…

  • You have an XLR microphone and need a microphone preamp to connect it to your computer.
  • You want to hear your own voice through headphones while you play.
  • You have desk space for the interface and access to its gain and headphone controls.

Before choosing this model

  • It takes one XLR mic: for two people with their own gain, choose an interface with two mic inputs.
  • A USB plug doesn't mean it works on a console: check which platforms its maker lists on this page.
  • Leave desk space for the interface and its cables, and pick the stand or arm for your mic.
  • Use the cable in the box; you only need an adapter if your computer lacks that port.

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Controls and specifications

Windows 11+ · macOS 14.2+. Software: Wave Link.

Connections, controls and fit
Connections 3-pin XLR · USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
Microphone mute Touch-sensitive mute on the interface
Monitoring Yes
Chat controls hardware mute · gain · Voice Tune · headphone volume · mic/PC mix
Mounts Not listed by the maker
Dimensions 93 x 118 x 73 mm
In the box and parts
Included parts Wave XLR MK.2 · USB-C to USB-C cable, 150 cm · Quick Start Guide
Additional parts Depends on how you connect it and the headphones you use.
Manufacturer specifications for Elgato Wave XLR MK.2.
Connections 3-pin XLR · USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
Audio inputs 1 XLR microphone
Phantom power available 48 V
Gain range (dB) 80
Direct monitoring Yes
Loopback Yes
Operating systems Windows 11+ · macOS 14.2+
Required software Wave Link
USB protocol USB 2.0
Audio outputs 3.5 mm headphone · USB-C to your computer
Sample rate 48 kHz
Bit depth 24-bit
Input dynamic range 135 dB
Equivalent input noise -130 dBV A-weighted
Maximum input level 6 dBV
Power draw 900 mA
Dimensions 93 x 118 x 73 mm
Weight 320 g
In the box Wave XLR MK.2 · USB-C to USB-C cable, 150 cm · Quick Start Guide
Processing Clipguard 2.0 · Onboard DSP · VST inserts
Hardware mute Capacitive mute: touch-sensitive button that silences the mic

Questions about the Elgato Wave XLR MK.2

Can I hear myself through the Elgato Wave XLR MK.2?

Yes: plug headphones into it and you hear your own voice with no computer delay.

Set it up for game chat.

  1. Connect the parts shown in the diagram. If you use XLR, connect the microphone to the interface before selecting it in your app.

  2. Choose the intended input in the operating system. Run the Discord input check or use your console’s microphone test.

  3. Check speaking level and mute with headphones on. Change only one gain, sensitivity or suppression control between tests.

References