Now that the Wave DX has finally been released it's time to discuss the inevitable, which of the two mics should you buy?
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Your point is very clear and wise for me. It is exactly what I am looking for. I am happy finding your channel and I just hit the bell for all. Thanks a ton for your video!
@NaturaEnglish Жыл бұрын
Informative. Dig the outro. Thank you sir 🤙🏼💯
@GENNARK9 ай бұрын
Great breakdown! Got a sub from me. I've been running my Blue Yeti for nearly 10 years now, and it's genuinely been a total trooper in terms of quality of output and overall build quality. That said, I've been eyeing going XLR to the Elgato Wave DX + Wave XLR Mixer. I've noticed the vocal differences now while joining in my group podcasts and on my own channel videos - and I think it's time to upgrade.
@chasenhorizons6 ай бұрын
thank you so much for your videos you make it simple to choose
@non293 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding video, thanks for all the hard work!
@JurisDrew8 ай бұрын
I rock the Elgato Wave 3 for game streaming, video tutorials and even for MS Teams at work. What I love is the Wave Link software. I have clipping setup, deegate so keyboard and mouse clicks are not picked up, ability to have multiple items on their own slider for individual volumes... sooo nice... love it!
@JeffreyRiggs8 ай бұрын
I subbed thankyou I’m still deciding between the two I have enough for both , would I still need to buy a shock mount and pop filter for the Wave DX ?
@Syrptoh Жыл бұрын
Hello my brother thank you for your wonderful content. I’m new to streaming and I’ve actually on the Elgato wave three for over a year and I’ve never used it. Question is it possible to use this microphone using either Ecamm or Streamyard software. Thanks
@GovernorCedric Жыл бұрын
Thanks appreciate the video.
@Khazore_Blackreaver5 ай бұрын
First, hey GNR! When will you pick up streaming again? 🎤🖥 I know you haven't got much free time on your hands because of work and your family commitments it's just a general question no pressure. 🤔 Please thank you and if so what time will they be for me in the UK? 🕐 Nice to see you upload more videos about microphones! 👍🏻👍🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@GentlemanGaming1122 Жыл бұрын
Please make a video on your Elgato wave 3 eq start to end for beginners
@sumanth94 Жыл бұрын
I always wanted to get a microphone but was scared of spending money that is not worth it. My friends were telling me to buy quadcast, but my comparisons were not matching theirs. To me, wave 3 was much better than quadcast, and I honestly think it is. Thanks to you I just bought wave 3 and don't regret it. I also got it on promotion so I payed 100 bucks for it.
@reidafesta9131 Жыл бұрын
Dude that’s awesome!!! Grats on the new mic
@StreamGearTalk Жыл бұрын
If one gets the Stream Deck +, apparently Wave Link will be usable on any XLR or USB mic.
@NightSprinter Жыл бұрын
Great video! Was debating the wave 1 vs the wave XLR (I have a at2020, & sennheiser e855).
@BrekRND Жыл бұрын
Honestly, both mics you have listed are very good mics in their own area. I'd use an AT2020 instead of my current mic (Røde NT-1000, it literally picks up my neighbors dog breathing outside through closed doors and windows), if I had acces to one. Same for the Sennheiser e855, this can be easily made into a very broadcasty sounding mic with a bit of EQ.
@Zidakuh Жыл бұрын
Honestly, you are (so far) a small channel but your explanations are THOROUGH and understandable. I'm just before the decision which one to get. Wave DX is an interesting entry. Need to stack it up against Sm7B. I'm going after that radio voice. PS. Even tho you can EQ them both ways you sound better on the Wave DX than on the Wave 3.
@MyNigellus Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! I wish I had an sm7b so I could compare these mics. That said the dx can sound really good for what it is!!
@StreamGearTalk Жыл бұрын
I can say from experience in the audio field (studio, live, and broadcasting) the SM7B is almost dull sounding on the top end. It needs a lot of EQ to get even close to the out-of-the-box sound of the Wave DX. The Wave on the other hand has less extension in the low end, so it does need a bit of a boost to hit the SM7B levels. Not as much as the SM7B needs on the top though. For $99, the Wave DX is a really good deal and will get you the "broadcasty" sound much easier and cheaper. Grab the Reaper ReaSuite FX bundle for free and you are golden. And if you are looking for some more exotic types of compression/EQ, there's Analog Obsession's plugins for free as well. However those are probably meant for more experienced users.
@Zidakuh Жыл бұрын
I am looking for a usb-c mic as my first mic. I’m no streamer, but i game and wfh zoom a lot in an untreated room… I have came down to a few
@derekgeorge805 Жыл бұрын
Since your room is untreated I would avoid a condenser mic such as the wave mic. Out of all the options you listed and keeping it under $100 I would recommend the maono pd100u. When I reviewed it I was genuinely surprised at how good it sounded for its price point.
@StreamGearTalk Жыл бұрын
This choice is hell for me, Wave DX is super tempting for being dynamic and future upgrades (thanks to wave xlr), but at same time Im afraid of how the audio can be affected by my distance and positioning. Gonna use mine mostly for streaming and podcasts ^^
@RPGVeir Жыл бұрын
same, I love the price of the wave 3 but I love everything else about the dx and xlr
@Isaacmmc10 ай бұрын
Hi man thanks for explaining this in such way that even I could understand, thanks man. I have a question, I want to buy the Wave DX and the elgato stream deck plus, do i still need to get the wave xlr for the wave link software? Any ideas? Please help a newbie out, thanks again man.
@webtechtuts Жыл бұрын
Stream deck + will allow you to use wavelink. However make sure you use an xlr audio interface for the wave dx !
@StreamGearTalk Жыл бұрын
@@StreamGearTalk Much appreciated for the time you took to answer me man, thannks.
@webtechtuts Жыл бұрын
Anytime!! Thank you for enjoying the content
@StreamGearTalk Жыл бұрын
@@StreamGearTalk Hi there Frank, sorry for this but I have another question. So I have the DX mic and the Stream Deck+ is on its way, I was thinking would it be the same if i use a xlr to 3.5mm jack cable or xlr to usbc cable for the DX into my laptop then use the SD+ wavelink software from there as the DX is dynamic and don't need power? Or is it mandatory the wave xlr for the DX? I am trying not to spend much as I am just starting in this video recording world. Thank you in advance mate, I appreciate the help.
@webtechtuts Жыл бұрын
I was thinking about getting the wave dx, but I saw your video about the maono pd100 and I thought the sound quality better (?)
@luisfontinelles5834 Жыл бұрын
I’m going to buy the wave dx for my first microphone and was going to get the wave xlr for the interface. However, is it possible that if I get the stream deck +, I no longer need the xlr? Can I do the same stuff to the mic with the sd + as I would have been with the wave xlr?
@itsMatato Жыл бұрын
No, the sd+ is an audio mixer with similar controls like the standard sd, it doesn’t have an xlr input so with just the sd+ the wave dx would literally be unable to function. The wave xlr is the audio interface that has an xlr input that allows the wave dx (and other xlr mics) to connect to your pc.
@StreamGearTalk Жыл бұрын
@@StreamGearTalk Great, thanks a lot!
@itsMatato Жыл бұрын
so would the software for the wave 3 be enough to cut out background noise? cuz my homie's is loud af when my other homie is streaming lmao so i'm trying to get her a new mic for her bday to block his voice out....if wave3 with the software will solve that then it's cheaper to get that than having to buy DX with xlr cable and interface
@KyngShadow22 күн бұрын
Yes. The noise removal plug in should help with that along with a noise gate, now, kepe in mind that when you speak to the mic open the gate will "open" allowing sound in, so there is a chance it'll still pick up anyone else depending on how loud they are being. Either way it should minimize the amount of shenanigans picked up
@StreamGearTalk22 күн бұрын
Great video! So, Wave Link software is free?
@klaymoon13 ай бұрын
Thanks. Yes and no. The software itself is free BUT you have to buy specific hardware from elgato to be able to use it
@StreamGearTalk3 ай бұрын
@@StreamGearTalk got it. Thanks!
@klaymoon13 ай бұрын
Yup, I made the correct decision.
@cg9250 Жыл бұрын
right now I can get the Wave 3 plus the gato face cam for 210 dollars in a combo so like 105 each is that worth it? I have a noisy recording environment though
@luiseduardo199 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Now days with Elgato or nvidia noise removal plug ins you should be good!
@StreamGearTalk Жыл бұрын
@@StreamGearTalk just ordered it and checked this glad I did .
@luiseduardo199 Жыл бұрын
@@StreamGearTalk Sorry but do you think for making tutorial videos with my face in the corner at my desk I need the pop filter , mic arm and shock absorber? Or just the mic on my desk will work?
@luiseduardo199 Жыл бұрын
Would definitely get a mic arm. The closer it is to your mouth the less other noise gets in and the better your voice will come through the mic
@StreamGearTalk Жыл бұрын
@@StreamGearTalk ok so also as far as wearing a studio headset . Why do guys like Coffeezilla use headset while speaking into the mic?
@luiseduardo199 Жыл бұрын
Why does every time I wake up my computer or turn it on I sound like a squirrel? I have to replug it in to sound fine
@fxcktito4661 Жыл бұрын
so if i get the wave dx i won’t need the interface to use the software?
@dopenation1025 Жыл бұрын
If you get the dx you need to get the wave xlr to use their software
@StreamGearTalk Жыл бұрын
although I have a lot of mics I really want to buy an elgato mic
@JoseJuniorTech Жыл бұрын
why do you need so many mics lmfao
@Hakaisuuu Жыл бұрын
@@Hakaisuuu Some people are just genuine gearheads. Myself included (with a mic locker consisting of well over 10 different mics, some of which I have multiples of, even up to 8) I however use mine for live audio production and studio work, so I have a good excuse for it.
@Zidakuh Жыл бұрын
In my use case: neither! I just wanted a mic for Discord that wasn't in my face and still able to use speakers. Solution? A pencil shotgun mic on an arms length with nvidia studio to block any background noise out. I suppose you could setup a condenser mic on the same distance, but they are meant to be close to your mouth.
@laggmonstret Жыл бұрын
about picking up noise ! use nvidia broadcast ! so this negative thing its gone from those ! inform the people better with this option
@Teckk Жыл бұрын
He literally points that out at 2:36…
@Sly_404 Жыл бұрын
Wawe 3 is curently $110, what a deal
@Stargazerxx Жыл бұрын
I wish I saw this video earlier. I bought a DX not knowing I needed the XLR too. Smh…
@willyhogan675510 ай бұрын
New sub, like your style =) also Can you guess which of this two mics I'm using on my videos? 🫢
Your point is very clear and wise for me. It is exactly what I am looking for. I am happy finding your channel and I just hit the bell for all. Thanks a ton for your video!
Informative. Dig the outro. Thank you sir 🤙🏼💯
Great breakdown! Got a sub from me. I've been running my Blue Yeti for nearly 10 years now, and it's genuinely been a total trooper in terms of quality of output and overall build quality. That said, I've been eyeing going XLR to the Elgato Wave DX + Wave XLR Mixer. I've noticed the vocal differences now while joining in my group podcasts and on my own channel videos - and I think it's time to upgrade.
thank you so much for your videos you make it simple to choose
Outstanding video, thanks for all the hard work!
I rock the Elgato Wave 3 for game streaming, video tutorials and even for MS Teams at work. What I love is the Wave Link software. I have clipping setup, deegate so keyboard and mouse clicks are not picked up, ability to have multiple items on their own slider for individual volumes... sooo nice... love it!
I subbed thankyou I’m still deciding between the two I have enough for both , would I still need to buy a shock mount and pop filter for the Wave DX ?
Hello my brother thank you for your wonderful content. I’m new to streaming and I’ve actually on the Elgato wave three for over a year and I’ve never used it. Question is it possible to use this microphone using either Ecamm or Streamyard software. Thanks
Thanks appreciate the video.
First, hey GNR! When will you pick up streaming again? 🎤🖥 I know you haven't got much free time on your hands because of work and your family commitments it's just a general question no pressure. 🤔 Please thank you and if so what time will they be for me in the UK? 🕐 Nice to see you upload more videos about microphones! 👍🏻👍🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Please make a video on your Elgato wave 3 eq start to end for beginners
I always wanted to get a microphone but was scared of spending money that is not worth it. My friends were telling me to buy quadcast, but my comparisons were not matching theirs. To me, wave 3 was much better than quadcast, and I honestly think it is. Thanks to you I just bought wave 3 and don't regret it. I also got it on promotion so I payed 100 bucks for it.
Dude that’s awesome!!! Grats on the new mic
If one gets the Stream Deck +, apparently Wave Link will be usable on any XLR or USB mic.
Great video! Was debating the wave 1 vs the wave XLR (I have a at2020, & sennheiser e855).
Honestly, both mics you have listed are very good mics in their own area. I'd use an AT2020 instead of my current mic (Røde NT-1000, it literally picks up my neighbors dog breathing outside through closed doors and windows), if I had acces to one. Same for the Sennheiser e855, this can be easily made into a very broadcasty sounding mic with a bit of EQ.
Honestly, you are (so far) a small channel but your explanations are THOROUGH and understandable. I'm just before the decision which one to get. Wave DX is an interesting entry. Need to stack it up against Sm7B. I'm going after that radio voice. PS. Even tho you can EQ them both ways you sound better on the Wave DX than on the Wave 3.
Thank you for the kind words! I wish I had an sm7b so I could compare these mics. That said the dx can sound really good for what it is!!
I can say from experience in the audio field (studio, live, and broadcasting) the SM7B is almost dull sounding on the top end. It needs a lot of EQ to get even close to the out-of-the-box sound of the Wave DX. The Wave on the other hand has less extension in the low end, so it does need a bit of a boost to hit the SM7B levels. Not as much as the SM7B needs on the top though. For $99, the Wave DX is a really good deal and will get you the "broadcasty" sound much easier and cheaper. Grab the Reaper ReaSuite FX bundle for free and you are golden. And if you are looking for some more exotic types of compression/EQ, there's Analog Obsession's plugins for free as well. However those are probably meant for more experienced users.
I am looking for a usb-c mic as my first mic. I’m no streamer, but i game and wfh zoom a lot in an untreated room… I have came down to a few
Since your room is untreated I would avoid a condenser mic such as the wave mic. Out of all the options you listed and keeping it under $100 I would recommend the maono pd100u. When I reviewed it I was genuinely surprised at how good it sounded for its price point.
This choice is hell for me, Wave DX is super tempting for being dynamic and future upgrades (thanks to wave xlr), but at same time Im afraid of how the audio can be affected by my distance and positioning. Gonna use mine mostly for streaming and podcasts ^^
same, I love the price of the wave 3 but I love everything else about the dx and xlr
Hi man thanks for explaining this in such way that even I could understand, thanks man. I have a question, I want to buy the Wave DX and the elgato stream deck plus, do i still need to get the wave xlr for the wave link software? Any ideas? Please help a newbie out, thanks again man.
Stream deck + will allow you to use wavelink. However make sure you use an xlr audio interface for the wave dx !
@@StreamGearTalk Much appreciated for the time you took to answer me man, thannks.
Anytime!! Thank you for enjoying the content
@@StreamGearTalk Hi there Frank, sorry for this but I have another question. So I have the DX mic and the Stream Deck+ is on its way, I was thinking would it be the same if i use a xlr to 3.5mm jack cable or xlr to usbc cable for the DX into my laptop then use the SD+ wavelink software from there as the DX is dynamic and don't need power? Or is it mandatory the wave xlr for the DX? I am trying not to spend much as I am just starting in this video recording world. Thank you in advance mate, I appreciate the help.
I was thinking about getting the wave dx, but I saw your video about the maono pd100 and I thought the sound quality better (?)
I’m going to buy the wave dx for my first microphone and was going to get the wave xlr for the interface. However, is it possible that if I get the stream deck +, I no longer need the xlr? Can I do the same stuff to the mic with the sd + as I would have been with the wave xlr?
No, the sd+ is an audio mixer with similar controls like the standard sd, it doesn’t have an xlr input so with just the sd+ the wave dx would literally be unable to function. The wave xlr is the audio interface that has an xlr input that allows the wave dx (and other xlr mics) to connect to your pc.
@@StreamGearTalk Great, thanks a lot!
so would the software for the wave 3 be enough to cut out background noise? cuz my homie's is loud af when my other homie is streaming lmao so i'm trying to get her a new mic for her bday to block his voice out....if wave3 with the software will solve that then it's cheaper to get that than having to buy DX with xlr cable and interface
Yes. The noise removal plug in should help with that along with a noise gate, now, kepe in mind that when you speak to the mic open the gate will "open" allowing sound in, so there is a chance it'll still pick up anyone else depending on how loud they are being. Either way it should minimize the amount of shenanigans picked up
Great video! So, Wave Link software is free?
Thanks. Yes and no. The software itself is free BUT you have to buy specific hardware from elgato to be able to use it
@@StreamGearTalk got it. Thanks!
Yup, I made the correct decision.
right now I can get the Wave 3 plus the gato face cam for 210 dollars in a combo so like 105 each is that worth it? I have a noisy recording environment though
Absolutely. Now days with Elgato or nvidia noise removal plug ins you should be good!
@@StreamGearTalk just ordered it and checked this glad I did .
@@StreamGearTalk Sorry but do you think for making tutorial videos with my face in the corner at my desk I need the pop filter , mic arm and shock absorber? Or just the mic on my desk will work?
Would definitely get a mic arm. The closer it is to your mouth the less other noise gets in and the better your voice will come through the mic
@@StreamGearTalk ok so also as far as wearing a studio headset . Why do guys like Coffeezilla use headset while speaking into the mic?
Why does every time I wake up my computer or turn it on I sound like a squirrel? I have to replug it in to sound fine
so if i get the wave dx i won’t need the interface to use the software?
If you get the dx you need to get the wave xlr to use their software
although I have a lot of mics I really want to buy an elgato mic
why do you need so many mics lmfao
@@Hakaisuuu Some people are just genuine gearheads. Myself included (with a mic locker consisting of well over 10 different mics, some of which I have multiples of, even up to 8) I however use mine for live audio production and studio work, so I have a good excuse for it.
In my use case: neither! I just wanted a mic for Discord that wasn't in my face and still able to use speakers. Solution? A pencil shotgun mic on an arms length with nvidia studio to block any background noise out. I suppose you could setup a condenser mic on the same distance, but they are meant to be close to your mouth.
about picking up noise ! use nvidia broadcast ! so this negative thing its gone from those ! inform the people better with this option
He literally points that out at 2:36…
Wawe 3 is curently $110, what a deal
I wish I saw this video earlier. I bought a DX not knowing I needed the XLR too. Smh…
New sub, like your style =) also Can you guess which of this two mics I'm using on my videos? 🫢