The black Elgato Wave:3 is a versatile USB electret-condenser microphone designed for a wide variety of podcasting, streaming, gaming, and recording applications. The mic connects to your computer via a USB Type-C connector for recording at resolutions up to 24-bit / 96 kHz. The USB port also supplies a computer return to the microphone, which you can monitor along with your voice, through the 3.5mm headphone jack. Gain control for the microphone, headphone volume, and the blend between your live vocal and the computer is controlled by a convenient knob and easy-to-read LED indicators. A button on top of the mic engages a capacitive mute function.

Elgato's Wave Link app gives podcasters and streamers control over 9 independent input channels in their Mac or PC, allowing for game audio, voice chat, music, alerts, samples, and more to be blended together in the mix. The included desktop stand features an adjustable U-mount for precise positioning and a padded base to reduce vibration noise. Detach the stand and use the included adapter to attach the Wave:3 to boom stands and suspension arms. A steel grille protects the electret-condenser mic capsule while reducing breath and plosive noise for clearer, more intelligible speech.

For Gaming, Podcasting & Recording    Detachable Desktop Stand    USB-C Port + 3.5mm Headphone Jack    Computer Audio Return via USB    Enhanced Low-Cut Filter    Knob for Gain, Headphone Volume & Blend    Resolutions/Rates up to 24-Bit / 96 kHz    Includes Desktop 2-Section Broadcast Arm    Includes Custom Pop Filter for Wave Mics    Inlcudes Shockmount for Wave Mic

• Lewitt-made electret-condenser mic capsule fine-tuned for speech with cardioid pickup pattern for focused audio capture
• 70 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response cuts unwanted low-end for clearer speech
• Steel grille provides smooth sound diffusion and capsule protection
• Heavy-duty desktop stand with an adjustable U-mount and padded base
• Multifunction control dial for mic gain, headphone volume, and mic/computer blend
• Capacitive mute function with dedicated button
• Multilayered noise shield keeps plosives and breath noise at bay
• When input levels peak, proprietary Clipguard technology instantly reroutes sound through a second signal path that runs at a lower volume
• 24-bit resolution
• 48 or 96 kHz sampling rate options
• USB Type-C connector to computer
• Boom arm adapter and USB cable included
• Zero-latency monitoring from 3.5mm headphone jack
• Multichannel control with VST effect options for content creation, streaming, and podcasting via included Wave Link software
• Create two completely independent output mixes—one for you, one for your audience—and monitor each on the fly

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it compatible with the Elgato prompter? Will it fit inside the circular lamp?

A: The Elgato Ring Light (17") will block part of the Elgato Creator's Prompter if you put it in the center of it.

Q: 2. How many camera and audio inputs does this have? I need to connect two cameras.

A: The Elgato Stream Deck XL does not have any inputs to connect cameras. It is not a video switcher. The Stream Deck XL connects to a computer via USB to control other software applications and video switchers that are networked to the computer like the Black Magic Atem Mini Pro models. Two examples with HDMI ports ( Also available with SDI ports) are BH #BLSWATEMMP ( 4 inputs) or B&H # BLATEMME ( 8 inputs)

Q: 3. Have anyone tested this unit to work with Black Magic Design's ATEM?

A: The bitfocus.io companion software says it allows the Stream Deck to work with many third party applications, including BlackMagic ATEM. It's not my software so I can't say for sure. Doesn't look like I can link to it but if you Google bitfocus.io companion you should be able to find it.

Q: 4. is it USB C, or B, and if it is "C" will it work with an adapter? I don't have any more type C's left on my computer. Thanks

A: yes you will be able to use an adapter or swap the USB cable

Q: 5. Can I use an Elgato Stream Deck with a Rodecaster Pro 2?

A: The Elgato Stream Deck XL (B&H# ELSTRMDKXL) can be used to activate features of the RODECaster Pro II Integrated Audio Production Studio (B&H# RORCSTRPRO2) specifically and only through the (free) RODE Central App. We would recommend making sure that you are satisfied with using that app for control of your RODECaster Pro II as direct control between the Stream Deck XL and the RODECaster Pro II is not possible. As is the case with most computer applications, the buttons of the Stream Deck XL can be programmed to activate macros that you would prerecord to perform actions in RODE Central.

Q: 6. Does it work on Linux? How? CentOS 7.4 / 8.2

A: The Elgato Stream Deck XL BH #ELSTRMDKXL only supports Windows and macOS officially.

Q: 7. Is there a case that fits the Stream Deck XL?

A: Something like the Pelican iM2275 Storm Case is perfect fit for the Elgato Stream Deck XL. .

Q: 8. Is it possible to trigger Lightroom presets like the LoupeDeck or does that require native integration?

A: You could set the Elgato Stream Deck XL to trigger a hot key for a Lightroom preset if the preset is set to a hot key; however, using the Loupedeck with native integration would work best.

Q: 9. does this work on linux /centos?

A: No, this is only compatible with Windows and Mac OS

Q: 10. How many laptops can stream deck control simultaneously?

A: This product is meant to control 1 computer