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Elgato Wave Neo

Works on Windows, Mac and PS5 over USB, with a mute control on the mic.

Direct USBA USB mic for PC, Mac and PS5 with touch mute, and a pop filter and riser in the box

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Maker price $89.99 at Elgato ↗ · checked Nov 2, 2026

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Photo: Amazon · base model; NEOWAVE / 10MAI9901

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 Neo: how it connects and what you can adjust

How it connects

  1. Elgato Wave Neo
  2. USB data cable
  3. PC or console
  4. Chat input
Connections
USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
Mute
Touch mute on the mic, with a white (live) or red (muted) light
Hear yourself
No

Choose it if…

  • You want a direct USB computer input without a separate audio interface.
  • You are happy to check your voice with your chat app’s mic test instead of hearing yourself continuously in headphones.
  • You can match your stand or arm to 1/4-inch · 5/8-inch adapter · 3/8-inch adapter.

Before choosing this model

  • Its headphone jack plays your computer's sound, not your own voice, so you can't hear yourself through the mic.
  • It's a one-person mic: for two people with their own volume, you need two mics and an interface with two inputs.
  • 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+ · PS5 · PS4 · iPadOS 17+ · Android 10+. Software: Not listed by the maker.

Connections, controls and fit
Connections USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
Microphone mute Touch mute on the mic, with a white (live) or red (muted) light
Monitoring No
Chat controls hardware mute
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
In the box and parts
Included parts Wave Neo · Desktop stand · 10 cm riser · Pop filter · USB-C to USB-A cable
Additional parts Depends on how you connect it and the headphones you use.
Manufacturer specifications for Elgato Wave Neo.
Connections USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
Audio outputs USB
Microphone type condenser
Direct monitoring No
Microphone connection USB
Operating systems Windows 11+ · macOS 14.2+ · PS5 · PS4 · 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
Console statement Elgato lists PS5 and PS4 among the devices it connects to over USB
Hardware mute Capacitive mute: touch sensor with a white or red light

Questions about the Elgato Wave Neo

Does the Elgato Wave Neo 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 Neo?

Not through the mic: its headphone jack plays your computer's sound, not your voice. Use your chat app's mic test, or Windows' Listen to this device (with a short delay).

Does the Elgato Wave Neo work on PS5?

Yes, Elgato documents it. Pick it in the console's microphone settings and check the level before joining a party.

Will the Elgato Wave Neo fit a boom arm?

Its mount: 1/4-inch · 5/8-inch adapter · 3/8-inch adapter. Check the arm's thread and weight limit before buying.

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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