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Elgato Wave 3: THE streaming microphone

Elgato already has a lineup of products designed specifically for streamers, and now it’s expanding into audio with its Wave line of microphones. Much like everything else it makes, Elgato went out of its way to cater to streamers when it designed the Wave 3…and if you hate distortion when you yell into a mic,…

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Elgato already has a lineup of products designed specifically for streamers, and now it’s expanding into audio with its Wave line of microphones. Much like everything else it makes, Elgato went out of its way to cater to streamers when it designed the Wave 3…and if you hate distortion when you yell into a mic, you’ll definitely want to check out our video.

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  1. Omar F. Rodriguez Morales

    June 18, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    this is the first video from CNET I watch on 4k, kinda strange

  2. theslacker

    June 18, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    I’m nowhere near being a streamer nor do I care about microphones, but sat through the entire video because it was just that engaging. Keep up the great work, Ashley.

  3. Asjdj

    June 18, 2020 at 3:55 pm

    or you could use a popfliter and a decent mixer that that has a max gain level that will stop it from clipping.

  4. cloud flores

    June 18, 2020 at 4:03 pm

    Distortion from Noragami!

  5. Sushant Gautam

    June 18, 2020 at 4:12 pm

    Beautiful

  6. David H'ee

    June 18, 2020 at 4:20 pm

    You should have used the mic for the whole video.

  7. Kristian Fischer

    June 18, 2020 at 4:41 pm

    I can live with streamers that have graphics issues or webcam problems if the sound is good. Audio is EVERYTHING.

    • Kristian Fischer

      June 18, 2020 at 4:44 pm

      Also, 160 bucks is not bad at all for a quality mic. Good on Elgato.

  8. kidthecat2009

    June 18, 2020 at 5:10 pm

    21 century Microphones

  9. Marcelino P.

    June 18, 2020 at 5:11 pm

    using the Fifine k678 for $80 and its been amazing!

  10. Marcus 86

    June 18, 2020 at 5:12 pm

    Follow me on Twitch.tv/Trippy_sensei

  11. Jazmi Gianni

    June 18, 2020 at 5:22 pm

    It’s nice to see Ashley reviewing Elgato stuff because she is a gamer and I can trust her input. 👍🏼

  12. L33tM0us3

    June 18, 2020 at 5:26 pm

    This review has been paid by elGato.
    Thanks for your views.

  13. GhOsTs GeNeRaL

    June 18, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    the microphone i have now is a snowball ice was just looking for a mic to upgrade too in the future i think i found the mic thank you for the help i stream on twitch my user name is ghosts_general

  14. Bill Foster

    June 18, 2020 at 5:52 pm

    What are you using as a mic stand?

  15. Wili44

    June 18, 2020 at 6:40 pm

    is there a boom arm for the wave 3?

  16. AloneDoughnut

    June 18, 2020 at 6:42 pm

    I mean, I would upgrade to something like this for sure. I think it’s a sexy looking microphone, and while a cool XLR setup would be great, I don’t really need it. Most of my content is talking into a microphone for D&D or running my talk show. Though I’m curious if it would work for the cooking streams…

    (And if you are interested Ashley, it’s Alonedoughnut on Twitch. <3)

  17. Martin Adamski

    June 18, 2020 at 6:42 pm

    Wave 3 is like magic! Someone loves magic!!

  18. AndyofCT

    June 18, 2020 at 6:49 pm

    Hmmmm… might have to see a head-to-head with the Yeti, but this looks pretty dope.

  19. Isaiah Hall

    June 18, 2020 at 7:56 pm

    Ayeee thanks for this amazing Review can’t wait to use it on my twitch channel twitch.tv/timeshatters 🙂

  20. EclecticManta

    June 18, 2020 at 8:03 pm

    Does anyone recommend this over the Samson G Track Pro? I am a new Twitch streamer looking for my first mic setup. I’d also like something to make Youtube voice overs.

  21. JSB360

    June 18, 2020 at 8:19 pm

    Not as good as Blue Yeti X

  22. Dus10

    June 18, 2020 at 10:12 pm

    Twitch.tv/dus10__

  23. Bible Flock Box

    June 18, 2020 at 10:48 pm

    I use the Audio-Technica AT2020. I’ve been using it for a couple of years and really have no need to replace it because it’s still a really good microphone.

  24. Alper Özarslan

    June 19, 2020 at 12:26 am

    İntro music name???

  25. trollerman

    June 19, 2020 at 1:03 am

    i just got some random mic i saw on amazon with a boom arm, i mean it gets the job done, might wanna give elgato a try 🙂
    twitch.tv/trollrman if you wanna see my vods to hear the mic

  26. Christina

    June 19, 2020 at 1:27 am

    when will it go back in stock? its sold out ):

  27. Jurandir Jr

    June 19, 2020 at 2:36 am

    dont you worry I believe in me.

  28. Jimmy is Promo

    June 19, 2020 at 2:38 am

    They did say “from the ground up” that’s why you gotta get on the ground, to speak into it

    • SlicedBread

      June 19, 2020 at 3:37 am

      Shut up and take your upvote.

  29. illestmuzik

    June 19, 2020 at 3:40 am

    great mic for a female as it cuts a males low end voice out

  30. SHINSPIKES

    June 19, 2020 at 4:06 am

    When you were recording on the mic for this video, is this true to what the audio sounds like, or did you add filters and gains?

    • CNET

      June 20, 2020 at 1:06 am

      Editor here. I didn’t adjust or manipulate the audio from the Wave 3. I did adjust the XLR mic to match the levels of the Wave 3. Ashley recorded her audio directly into Audacity and I synced with her video it in Adobe Premiere. So what you hear is unfiltered or gained audio from the Wave 3.

  31. Kaioshin Supreme

    June 19, 2020 at 5:00 am

    $160 is expensive, I thought it would be around $75

  32. Fukurfeelings

    June 19, 2020 at 7:47 am

    Promoting a mic for streaming. Using a different mic.

  33. CoolRaul

    June 19, 2020 at 8:05 am

    Is this a review of this microphone or is it a paid advertisement?

  34. XzTS

    June 19, 2020 at 9:25 am

    I know someone who’s dad is known for holding a dynamic handheld mic an inch away and will still cause audio clipping by yelling into it.

  35. Christos Manoli

    June 19, 2020 at 10:23 am

    What is the name of the frame in the back??

  36. Bro SK Gaming

    June 19, 2020 at 10:26 am

    Wavelink support only Elgato Mic or any other mic too?

  37. Gambit896

    June 19, 2020 at 10:39 am

    Thank you for the thorough testing of the Clip Guard functionality. 😁 👍 👍

  38. antzpantz

    June 19, 2020 at 12:58 pm

    After that intro, I want Ashley ASMR. 😍

  39. Cryforyou

    June 19, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    My twitch channel is …/cryforyou I use currently the Blue Yeti, I purchased the series 1 yesterday since 3 was sold out.

  40. A2Zephyr

    June 19, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    This was a great video, thank you! So clear and concise, and fun! I’ll let you know if I pick it up!

  41. The Red Ravens

    June 19, 2020 at 7:10 pm

    Yeah i heard about this one and i really want to get it

  42. Nick Giffing

    June 19, 2020 at 7:36 pm

    Mic sounds amazing I wonder how it compare to the blue yeti pro
    http://Www.twitch.tv/p00r_m4n_

  43. T3CHGY007

    June 19, 2020 at 7:44 pm

    I like that mic!

  44. Ranger Smith

    June 19, 2020 at 9:39 pm

    Another very useful device from a company that understands what streamers need.

  45. Pablo Rivera

    June 20, 2020 at 3:14 am

    Who is this gal? She actually seems really cool

  46. Daniel Cook

    June 20, 2020 at 3:03 pm

    What boom arm are you using there?

  47. Bryzelo

    June 20, 2020 at 4:12 pm

    I’m prolly gonna to pick this up tbh. The software is too nice for a steamer to resist lol also the clip guard is clutch. I stream on Trovo.live/Bryzelo

  48. SpinazFou

    June 20, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    Ashley is back?

  49. Antuan Bradley

    June 21, 2020 at 4:53 am

    What boom arm is that

  50. Rexx Reviews

    June 21, 2020 at 11:34 am

    Great Video!

  51. Polo Smith

    June 21, 2020 at 6:55 pm

    Just ordered means can’t wait to try it

  52. zhelon

    June 21, 2020 at 9:11 pm

    elgaro instance of El Gato

  53. Video Biker

    June 21, 2020 at 10:28 pm

    “Movie Time”. Nicely done!

  54. Video Biker

    June 21, 2020 at 10:29 pm

    Old?

  55. SomePlaceForVideos

    June 22, 2020 at 3:49 am

    Sounds shallow.

  56. Hill Home

    June 22, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    I’ve been streaming on twitch now over 8 years. 9 years…?? I’ve had my blue yeti for the vast majority of that time period. I ordered a Wave 3 so we will see how it works/sounds in comparison. The software seems awesome and I didn’t want to go with a full mixer set up due to cost/space on my desk. So I will see next week and compare for myself and my (small granted) viewer count what people think about how it sounds. Hopefully El Gato can get VSTs added in soon also…

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