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Wave:3 MK.2 USB Microphone

A clear upgrade for a gamer, podcaster or remote worker who is on calls all day.

Where to buy

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Why it made our lists

  • Gifts for gamers

    A USB-C microphone with touch-to-mute for streaming, voice chat and calls. A clear upgrade for a gamer still using a headset mic. It picks up keyboard clicks unless placed close.

  • Gifts for tech lovers

    A clear microphone upgrade for a gamer, podcaster or remote worker who is on calls all day. It picks up keyboard clicks and room noise unless it sits close to the speaker.

What it is

A USB-C condenser microphone for streaming, podcasts and video calls, with touch-to-mute and software mixing. A feature called Clipguard reduces distortion when the voice suddenly gets loud.

A USB-C condenser microphone from Elgato for streaming, podcasts and calls, with a cardioid pattern that picks up mainly from the front and less of the room. It has an internal pop filter, a headphone jack for monitoring and a weighted desk stand, and it fits a mic arm with the included thread adapters. Elgato's Wave Link software handles mixing.

The details

Pattern
Cardioid
Resolution
24-bit, 48 kHz
Connection
USB-C plus 3.5 mm headphone jack
Weight
570 g with stand, 250 g without
Size
213 mm tall on stand

In the box

  • Wave:3 MK.2
  • Desk stand
  • USB-C cable (250 cm)
  • 5/8 and 3/8 inch adapter

From the shop's product page, read October 3, 2026.

Worth knowing

Picks up room noise and keyboard clicks unless placed close to the speaker's mouth.

Skip it for someone who needs an XLR mic for an audio interface, since it is USB only.

Good for
Student, Coworker, Brother or sister, Husband
Interests
Tech & gadgets, Video games, Music
Occasions
Christmas, Birthday, Graduation

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