The Wave DX is a cardioid dynamic broadcast microphone that connects over a single 3-pin XLR output and needs no signal booster, unlike many low-output dynamic mics. Because it is purely analog, it requires an audio interface or mixer with an XLR input — there is no USB on the mic itself. Its dynamic capsule rejects room noise and handles loud sources up to high SPL without distortion. To get it running you need one balanced XLR cable plus an interface that supplies clean gain.
Elgato’s cardioid dynamic XLR broadcast mic with a single 3-pin XLR output and no USB — needs an audio interface to run.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Elgato
- Release Year
- 2022
- Model Number
- 10MAJ9901
- Category
- Microphone
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLR (3-pin Balanced Audio) | 1 | XLR Output (base) | Balanced analog output; connect to an XLR interface or mixer preamp. No signal booster required. |
Notes & Compatibility
Analog XLR-only dynamic microphone — no USB connection. Requires an XLR audio interface or mixer; no phantom power needed. Mount threads (5/8″, 3/8″, 1/4″) are not cable ports and are not modeled.
