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Elgato Wave Neo

White; USB condenser microphone with desk stand

4.3 out of 5431 ratingsBuyer feedback ↓

A USB condenser microphone with a desktop stand, removable riser, foam windscreen and touch mute.

  • 28.2 cmHeight with riser18.2 cm without it
    With riser≈ 3.3 bank-card lengths
    Without riser≈ 2.1 bank-card lengths
  • USBComputer connectionIncluded USB-C to USB-A cable
  • CardioidPickup patternSpeak toward the front at close range
$62.99$89.99−30%
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THE QUICK TAKE

Is it right for you?

Wave Neo is a good fit for calls and spoken voice at a regular desk. The included stand and riser make it easy to start, and the foam cover softens breath hitting the microphone.

Choose something else if you need physical gain controls or cannot keep accidental touches away. The large mute sensor drew criticism in testing. Like other desktop microphones, it also benefits from being near your mouth rather than pushed behind the keyboard.

01 / BUYING NOTES

Before you buy.

01

Bring it up toward your voice.

The included removable riser raises the microphone on its stand. Use the height that lets you speak toward it without leaning over the desk.

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02

Leave the mute sensor clear.

The touch mute control is easy to reach. Keep loose cables from rubbing across it and check the indicator when starting a call.

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Front touch-mute control Image source ↗
03

Use the correct USB end.

The supplied lead connects USB-C at the mic to USB-A at the computer. A USB-C-only computer needs a suitable data connection rather than a charge-only adapter.

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Microphone, stand parts and supplied USB cable Image source ↗

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02 / AMAZON REVIEWS

The buyers’ view.

AMAZON CUSTOMER RATING

4.3out of 5

431 global ratings

  • 5 star66%
  • 4 star15%
  • 3 star8%
  • 2 star5%
  • 1 star6%
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Owners praise the light-touch mute control and clear status light; one explicitly reports no accidental muting. A gamer also reports less keyboard pickup when using Wave Link, while a video creator finds its settings easy to apply.

Reported problems include delayed voice monitoring through headphones and a broken connection between the microphone and stand. The owner with the break was unsure whether it resulted from their handling or a defective unit.

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What buyers like

  • sound quality42
  • functionality18
  • Value for money18
  • Appearance10
  • mounting6

Mixed feedback

  • muting12

The small numbers are review mentions. Topics and sentiment are from Amazon’s customer-review overview.

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03 / REVIEWS & VIDEO

See it in use.

See how it works, then read the findings behind the buying advice.

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The reviewer liked its warm voice recordings and straightforward setup. Accidental muting was the biggest complaint, including contact from a powered cable against the touch sensor.

PC Gamer

Hands-on Wave Neo microphone test · summarized

The microphone worked best close to the speaker. The reviewer found the basic control set limiting and distinguished computer-side processing from features built into the microphone.

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Hands-on Wave Neo review · summarized

04 / COMPARE

Different priorities.

Choose the tradeoff that fits how you will use it.

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$62.99$89.99
$255.00$299.00
Best forWave Neo is a good fit for calls and spoken voice at a regular deskA future USB and XLR voice setup
What changes28.2 cm · Height with riser
H · 28.2 cm≈ 3.3 bank-card lengths
Dynamic microphone; stand separate
ConsiderChoose something else if you need physical gain controls or cannot keep accidental touches awayA larger budget and different mounting needs
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05 / PRICE HISTORY

The price over time.

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