The Elgato Wave:1 is a USB condenser microphone aimed at streamers, pairing a cardioid capsule with Elgato's Wave Link mixing software. It connects over a USB-C port on the mic (USB 2.0 class) to a USB-A cable on the computer, and adds a 3.5mm headphone jack for low-latency monitoring with USB audio playback. There are no analog outputs — it is a pure USB device, so the only cables that matter are the USB-C lead and your headphones.
USB condenser streaming mic with a USB-C (USB 2.0) port and a 3.5mm headphone jack for low-latency monitoring.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Elgato
- Release Year
- 2020
- Model Number
- 10MAA9901
- Category
- Microphone
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB Type-C (USB 2.0) | 1 | USB-C (base) | Connects to computer via USB-A; carries audio data and power |
| 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) | 1 | Headphone Out (base) | Low-latency headphone monitoring plus USB audio playback |
Notes & Compatibility
Pure USB mic — USB-C on the device is USB 2.0 class (no Thunderbolt/DP). The 3.5mm jack is a headphone monitor output.
