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Elgato Wave:3 MK.2

Works on Windows and Mac over USB, with a mute control on the mic and a headphone jack to hear yourself; no console maker statement.

Direct USBA USB condenser for PC and Mac with its own voice processing and a headphone jack to hear yourself

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

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Photo: Amazon · current MK.2 generation; 10MAO9901

Platform connections

“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:3 MK.2: how it connects and what you can adjust

How it connects

  1. Elgato Wave:3 MK.2
  2. USB data cable
  3. PC or console
  4. Chat input
Connections
USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
Mute
Tap-to-mute on the mic
Hear yourself
Yes

Choose it if…

  • You want a direct USB computer input without a separate audio interface.
  • You want to hear your own voice through headphones while you play.
  • You can match your stand or arm to 1/4-inch thread · 5/8-inch adapter · 3/8-inch adapter.

Before choosing this model

  • Set up the voice processing on the Wave:3 MK.2 before adding it to OBS; guides for the first Wave:3 don't match the MK.2.
  • A USB plug doesn't mean it works on a console: check which platforms its maker lists on this page.
  • Check the stand, thread and desk position before ordering a mount. Include attached shock mounts and adapters in the total weight. Arms rated for this 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: Not listed by the maker.

Connections, controls and fit
Connections USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
Microphone mute Tap-to-mute on the mic
Monitoring Yes
Chat controls hardware mute · gain · Voice Tune · headphone volume · monitor mix
Mounts 1/4-inch thread · 5/8-inch adapter · 3/8-inch adapter
Dimensions 46 x 85 x 167 mm without stand
In the box and parts
Included parts Wave:3 MK.2 · Desk stand · USB-C cable, 250 cm · 5/8-inch and 3/8-inch thread adapters
Additional parts Depends on how you connect it and the headphones you use.
Manufacturer specifications for Elgato Wave:3 MK.2.
Connections USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
Audio outputs USB
Microphone type condenser
Direct monitoring Yes
Microphone connection USB
Operating systems Windows 11+ · macOS 14.2+
Pickup pattern Cardioid
Frequency response 70 Hz-20 kHz
Sample rate 48 kHz
Bit depth 24-bit
Maximum sound pressure level 130 dB SPL
Sensitivity -20 dBFS
Dynamic range 110 dB
Built-in audio processing Yes
Clipguard Clipguard 2.0
Controls Gain · Voice Tune · Headphone volume · Monitor mix
Mounting threads 1/4-inch thread · 5/8-inch adapter · 3/8-inch adapter
Dimensions 46 x 85 x 167 mm without stand
Weight 250 g without stand
Virtual mixes Up to 5 in Wave Link
In the box Wave:3 MK.2 · Desk stand · USB-C cable, 250 cm · 5/8-inch and 3/8-inch thread adapters
Hardware mute Tap to mute

Questions about the Elgato Wave:3 MK.2

Does the Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 need an audio interface?

No. It is a USB mic: one cable to the computer, no interface or mixer.

Can I hear myself through the Elgato Wave:3 MK.2?

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

Does the Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 work on PS5?

Elgato doesn't say. The PS5 takes many USB mics, but we only mark a model as working when its maker states it.

Will the Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 fit a boom arm?

Its mount: 1/4-inch thread · 5/8-inch adapter · 3/8-inch adapter. It weighs about 250 g as its maker lists it; add a shock mount if you use one and compare with the arm's limit.

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.

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