Elgato Wave:1 - Premium Cardioid USB Condenser Microphone for Streaming, Gaming, Home Office, Free Mixer Software, Sound Effect Plugins, Anti-Distortion, Plug & Play, Mac/PC, Stream Deck compatible

Product Information

When we received our Wave: 1 microphone, it came in a blue-themed box displaying an image of the mic at the front. Wave:1, along with Elgato’s logo, is written at the top of the image. Below the mic’s picture, there are some notes about the product. Since the company’s target audience are those who need to be seen, this microphone comes with adequate height and design. It measures 200mm high, and is generally a beautiful piece, making it a stunning addition to your studio’s environment. This time, let’s talk about the microphone itself. The Wave: 1’s actual section has an integrated foam head, and also comes with a perforated metallic exterior. When it comes to its dimensions, the Elgato Wave: 1 measures 141 x 66 x 40mm. For its weight, it’s a total of 555g. The base only weighs 310g while the microphone and U-mount are only 245g. System Requirements

When the input levels reach their peak, Elgato’s exclusive Clipguard technology immediately reroutes sound via a second signal path. Here, the audio runs at a lower volume. NVIDIA’s Broadcast app is a powerful tool that has several features and functions attached to it. Though you do need an RTX graphics card for it to work properly. Elgato Wave 1 Testing and Experience Yet if you’re a Mac user, you’ll need the macOS 10.15 or newer, plus a 4GB RAM as well. Plus, you’ll need a built-in USB 2.0 port to adequately use the mic. Hands on with the Elgato Wave: 1 MicrophoneOne key feature I would like to emphasize is Clipguard. It is very useful since it can automatically “clip” sudden (unwanted) audio spikes that may be harsh or too loud to the ear. For example, I tried clapping my hands close to the Wave 1 as loud as I can. As I clap loudly, I can see the volume meter reaching the yellow-red mark, meaning the sound is loud. Once I enable the clipguard and clapped my hands as loud as I can again, the volume meter doesn’t reach the yellow mark at all. The ADC is equipped with a technology Elgato calls "Clipguard," which aims to remove any traces of clipping (distortion caused by shouting). According to the manufacturer, a second audio channel runs inside the microphone at a reduced volume. If peaking occurs—you get overly excited and start shouting, for example—the microphone instantly switches to that second channel, where the recorded sound is quieter, and delivers that to your audience. As you'll see in the following microphone samples, the Clipguard technology works great and proves really useful in everyday usage. Fear not if you want your audience to experience the full range of your emotions, though; Clipguard can be toggled off in the Wave Link app. When it comes to built quality, the Elgato Wave 1 is well-built and feels solid overall. “Premium” may be a bit of an overstatement, but it does feel or look near-premium quality in my opinion. Elgato Wave 1 vs Wave 3 – Which One To Get?

The Elgato Wave 1 is a broadcast-quality USB microphone for PC. It’s compatible with Windows 10 (64-bit) and macOS 10.15 or newer. Inside the Wave 1 is a “premium” condenser capsule in a cardioid polar pattern that is fine-tuned for speech. It also features a 24-bit / 48kHZ analog-to-digital converter that is said to produce “broadcast-grade” detail and clarity. The Elgato Wave 1 also features a proprietary Clipguard anti-distortion technology. This tech is developed with LEWITT Audio and is made specifically for Elgato Wave microphones. The anti-distortion feature works by rerouting sudden peaks through a secondary signal path that runs at a lower volume. The process is automatic and there is no need to constantly monitor or adjust the input levels. I don’t have an audio recording or clip to share with you, unfortunately. But the Wave microphones are made for streamers and podcasters. It has an emphasis on vocals, or it’s strong points is capturing one’s voice. I also used the Wave 1 to capture ambient sounds while doing some unboxings. And I realized that it may be a good microphone for ASMR videos as well. Just may be. If you’re using Windows, the operating system that’s compatible with the Elgato Wave: 1 is Windows 10 (64-bit). You’ll also need to have 4GB for your RAM, and an integrated USB 2.0 port. WAVE Link is the intuitive software optimised for content creation. It provides full control over your Youtube video, Twitch stream, and podcast audio. Integrated with LEWITT Audio

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Elgato Wave 1 มีปุ่มควบคุมเพียงปุ่มเดียวเท่านั้นคือปุ่มหมุนวงกลมด้านหน้าตัวไมค์ ปุ่มนี้คือปุ่มวอลลุ่มมีหน้าที่ปรับเพิ่ม-ลดระดับเสียงในหูฟังเท่านั้น ไม่สามารถปรับเพิ่ม-ลดระดับความดังการรับเสียงของไมค์ได้ โดยจะมีไฟวงแหวนรอบปุ่มสว่างขึ้นหรือค่อยๆ หรี่ลงจนดับตามระดับเสียง เป็นลูกเล่นเล็กๆ น้อยๆ ที่ช่วยให้ทำงานสะดวกขึ้นในสภาวะแสงน้อย นอกจากนี้ ปุ่มวอลลุ่มยังทำหน้าที่เป็นปุ่ม mute เสียงในตัวเพียงกดลง 1 ครั้ง ไฟวงแหวนจะเปลี่ยนเป็นสีแดงบอกว่าตอนนี้ไมค์ไม่ได้ทำงาน ไม่มีการรับเสียง และเป็นการปิดเสียงในหูฟังด้วยเช่นกัน If you’ve decided to get one of the Wave microphones, the next question you may be asking is what’s the difference between Wave 1 and Wave 3. Both the Wave 1 and 3 feature the same condenser, audio recording capability and quality, and overall build quality. Elgato uses a steel grille with a multilayered noise shield underneath for smooth sound diffusion and protects the condenser capsule underneath. Moreover, you can use WAVE Link with OBS or Open Broadcaster Software. Simply locate the sound settings tab and set WAVE Link Stream as the mix/auxiliary device. For the sample rate, set this to 48kHz and see to it that Windows has the same settings.

For its sounds, it produced excellent output, and everything was clear and crisp. We didn’t have any problems when using it, and everything went smoothly as well. Voice recording was fantastic and it would be perfect for streaming on Twitch and YouTube. The microphone consists of a 17mm Electret capsule and features a cardioid polar pattern. Elgato gave it a 24-bit resolution with a sample rate of 48kHz.

Why is Elgato Wave:1 better than HyperX QuadCast?

Let's listen to some microphone samples. I've recorded the first sample by putting the microphone on the table in front of me (between myself and the keyboard), around 40 centimeters away from my mouth, as that's how anyone without a boom arm will use it. The second sample was recorded after installing the microphone on a boom arm (Rode PSA1) and putting it close to my mouth. I've used the gain settings I felt most comfortable with—60% for the first sample and 50% for the second one. Elgato Wave 1 มีความโดดเด่นที่ความชัดเจนของเนื้อเสียงและย่านเสียงกลางที่เป็นธรรมชาติ โทนเสียงโดยรวมมีความอุ่นหนา ย่านต่ำมีความแน่น กลม ย่านกลางเคลียร์ชัด เก็บรายละเอียดครบ ย่านเสียงแหลมไม่สว่างมากนักแต่ยังเก็บรายละเอียดได้ดี นอกจากนี้ เสียงที่ได้ยังมีความเที่ยงตรง ไม่ผิดเพี้ยนจากเสียงจริงๆ ของผู้พูด Its base features a rubber grip that stops the microphone from sliding. It also prevents the Wave: 1 from scuffing your desktop. Technically, it’s completely detachable too so that you can utilise your arms, tripods, or any mount of your choice. Key Features of the Elgato Wave: 1 Microphone The Wave: 1 comes with a 70 – 20,000 Hz frequency response. It also has -25dBFS for minimum gain, and 15dBFS for maximum gain when it comes to sensitivity. In our Elgato Wave: 1 Microphone review, you’ll find all the essential and essential information needed for this broadcast-grade mic.