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Elgato Wave XLR MK.2
A single XLR microphone with Wave Link routing
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Microphone signal
- Microphone + XLR cable→
- Elgato Wave XLR MK.2→
- USB to computer→
- Chat input
- Connections
- 3-pin XLR · USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
- Mute the microphone
- Not specified
- Hear your microphone
- 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
- Its single microphone preamp suits one XLR speaker. Choose an interface with two independent mic inputs when two people need separate gain controls.
- A USB connector alone does not make this model a console microphone. Check the exact platform below.
- Plan space for the interface and its cables. Size the stand or arm for your separate microphone.
- Check the included cable against the available data port. Add only the adapters or headphones your chosen path needs.
Platform connections
| Platform | What to do |
|---|---|
| Windows PC | Check this supported connection → |
| Mac | Check this supported connection → |
| PS5 | Compare other console connections → |
| Xbox Series / One | Compare other console connections → |
| Switch 2 GameChat | Compare other console connections → |
| Original Switch | Compare other console connections → |
Controls and specifications
Windows 11+ · macOS 14.2+. Software: Wave Link.
| Connections | 3-pin XLR · USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone |
| Microphone mute | Not specified |
| Monitoring | Yes |
| Included parts | Wave XLR MK.2 · USB-C to USB-C cable, 150 cm · Quick Start Guide |
| Additional parts | |
| Mounts | Not specified |
| Dimensions | 93 x 118 x 73 mm |
| Chat controls |
| 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 host |
| 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 |
Set it up for game chat.
- Connect the parts shown in the diagram. If you use XLR, connect the microphone to the interface before selecting it in your app.
- Choose the intended input in the operating system. Run the Discord input check or use your console’s microphone test.
- Check speaking level and mute with headphones on. Change only one gain, sensitivity or suppression control between tests.