The following article is for a product that is now considered Legacy (EOL) status. Because of this, the information below may not match what is possible with current Elgato hardware and software. |
Both Elgato Wave microphones have similarities, but they also have differences. This article compares Wave:1 to Wave:3.
| Wave:3 | Wave:1 | |
| Wave Link Software | ✅ | ✅ |
| Clipguard | ✅ | ✅ |
| PC Audio Return Via USB | ✅ | ✅ |
| Realtime Monitoring | ✅ | ✅ |
| Enhanced Low Cut Filter | ✅ | ✅ |
| Headphone Output | ✅ | ✅ |
| Capacitive Mute | ✅ | ❌ |
| Control Dial | Headphone Volume, Input Gain, Mic/PC Monitor Crossfade | Headphone Volume, Mute |
| Max Sample Rate | 96 kHz | 48 kHz |
| Max Bit Depth | 24-bit | 24-bit |
| Capsule Style | Condenser | Condenser |
| Connection | USB | USB |