Note: Wave Link has now been updated to version 3. This reimagining has all-new features and an improved interface overall. Wave Link 3 is free, and will also work with a wide variety of microphones, not just those from Elgato.
Wave Link 2 has reached End of Life. It will still be available for download, but our development focus will be on Wave Link 3 moving forward. We look forward to improve audio for an increasing audience of great creators.
Here are the changes in Wave Link 1.3.
You can download Elgato Wave link 1.3 by clicking on the links below.
macOS
Windows
What's new in Wave Link 1.3?
🆕 Introducing Wave XLR
A compact USB interface that gives your mic superpowers, Wave XLR features proprietary anti-distortion technology, swappable design components, and full integration with Wave Link.

Wave XLR feature highlights:
- Premium XLR to USB-C connection
- Use the Wave Link app to mix Wave XLR with multiple audio sources, plus create two independent mixes
- Proprietary Clipguard technology prevents microphone distortion
- Up to 75 dB of ultra-low-noise gain amplifies insensitive mics
- 48 V phantom power drives condenser microphones
- Dual selectable filters remove low frequencies
- High-power 3.5 mm headphone jack for clear zero-latency monitoring
- Capacitive mute button silences your mic feed upon the lightest touch
- Multifunctional control dial for mic gain, headphone volume, and mic / PC mix
- Faceplate and control dial can be swapped for different designs
🛠 Bug fixes & performance improvements
- All sliders are smoother than ever
- Fixed ballooning log files