Elgato Wave XLR - Audio Mixer and 75 db Preamp for XLR Mic to USB-C, Control Interface with 48V Phantom Power, Tap-to-Mute, Digital Mixing Software for Streaming, Recording, Podcasting on Mac and PC

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This is an excellent starting point before audio gets further condensed by YouTube or Twitch streams, or via Discord calls. When it comes to its system requirements, the Elgato Wave XLR needs Windows 10 64-bit. For Apple Mac computers, it requires macOS 10.15 or later. Hands-on with the Elgato Wave XLR

With the Wave XLR, you won’t have to watch levels while you’re live, nor salvage distorted audio in post-production. The Clipguard technology reroutes audio via a second signal path that runs at a lower volume when input levels increase. As a result, it produces clean audio output and it doesn’t matter how loud you scream. Choose Your Style The software effectively took most of the functions we’d find on full-form audio interfaces. But what’s great is that it took advantage of these and integrated them with the Wave XLR. This resulted in crisp, clean audio that sounds just as good as what some of the best mixers produce. The XLR input supports USB, condenser, and dynamic mics. It also includes a noise gate and compressor for better control of environmental sounds. With the Wave Link software, the Wave XLR has so much more to offer to enhance your stream. This XLR microphone interface can only get better as Elgato improves the software in the future. With the Wave XLR, you can enhance your microphone without an external preamp. It has an ultra-low noise gain of up to 75dB, making dynamic microphones sound clear and loud. Plus, its 48V phantom power brings condenser microphones to life. Selectable Low-cut FiltersThis was with around 40% gain from the preamp. And also, we noticed that it didn’t have any issues powering the microphones we’ve tried with it. Elgato Wave XLR Review Summary The dual selectable filters give you the ability to choose low-cut filters at 80Hz and 120Hz. This feature helps reduce distant low-frequency sounds that may disrupt your stream or podcast. High-power Headphone Output Setting it up is as easy as connecting your laptop or PC to the USB port and plugging in your XLR mic.

It’s a product that doesn’t take up a lot of space on your desk. And, it adds a lot of functionality to your set-up no matter what it is. The software itself easily blended and worked well with the Wave XLR. It offered more control over the mic we had plugged in too.

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