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Elgato Wave Neo
A direct USB voice path with a simple desk setup
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Microphone signal
- Elgato Wave Neo→
- USB data cable→
- Computer / supported console→
- Chat input
- Connections
- USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
- Mute the microphone
- Not specified
- Hear your microphone
- 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 · 5/8-inch adapter · 3/8-inch adapter.
Before choosing this model
- Choose it for one direct USB speaking position and use its headphone jack to monitor your voice. For two separately controlled speakers, plan two microphones and an interface with two inputs.
- A USB connector alone does not make this model a console microphone. Check the exact platform below.
- Check the stand, thread and desk position before ordering a mount. Include attached shock mounts and adapters in the total weight.
- 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+ · iPadOS 17+ · Android 10+. Software: .
| Connections | USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone |
| Microphone mute | Not specified |
| Monitoring | Yes |
| Included parts | Wave Neo · Desktop stand · 10 cm riser · Pop filter · USB-C to USB-A cable |
| Additional parts | |
| Mounts | 1/4-inch · 5/8-inch adapter · 3/8-inch adapter |
| Dimensions | 92 x 92 x 282 mm with riser; 92 x 92 x 182 mm without riser |
| Chat controls |
| 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+ · iPadOS 17+ · Android 10+ |
| USB protocol | USB 2.0 |
| Pickup pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
| Sample rates | 48 kHz · 96 kHz |
| Bit depth | 24-bit |
| Maximum sound pressure level | 120 dB SPL |
| Sensitivity | -23 dBFS minimum gain; +7 dBFS maximum gain |
| Dynamic range | 94 dB |
| Power input | 5 V / 200 mA |
| Mounting threads | 1/4-inch · 5/8-inch adapter · 3/8-inch adapter |
| Dimensions | 92 x 92 x 282 mm with riser; 92 x 92 x 182 mm without riser |
| Weight | 520 g with riser; 450 g without riser |
| Cable | USB-C to USB-A 2.0 cable, 150 cm |
| In the box | Wave Neo · Desktop stand · 10 cm riser · Pop filter · USB-C to USB-A cable |
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.