Review: Elgato WAVE:3 Microphone

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  1. Hilbert Hagedoorn

    Hilbert Hagedoorn Don Vito Corleone Staff Member

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    And now, we broadcast something completely different. Aimed at the broadcasting community and streamers with a demand for high-quality audio and functionality, meet the Elgato Wave:3 Read the review...

    Review: Elgato WAVE:3 Microphone
     
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    wavetrex Ancient Guru

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    For a moment I thought I was listening to Armin van Buuren ;-)

    Nice mic, but the $100-160 condenser USB market is pretty crowded, with mics which are in some cases much better:
    - Blue Yeti
    - Rode NT-USB & Mini
    - Blue Snowball
    - Audio-Technica AT2020USB+
    - Marantz MPM-2000U
    - Samson Meteor USB

    Plus a large variety of cheaper chinese brands like Tonor for example which make really good USB mics for half the price.

    Not sure why would streamers choose this Elgato/Corsair instead of the much better known and professional oriented brands ?
    At $100 or less, sure... but 160 ?? No freakin' way !
     
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    Mineria Ancient Guru

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    Those keycaps should be standard :)

    The Microphone sounds quite good, would be nice to hear a comparison between it and some of those posted above and even some of the cheaper brands like Superlux, Tbone etc.
     
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    patteSatan Master Guru

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    @wavetrex I didnt even know Marantz even existed now...I have an old amp from them in my closet, 2x250w :) Its what you would call "vintage" amp
     

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    Mineria Ancient Guru

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    mine is with a brushed aluminium front, built in radioreciever, and the "lid" is made in wood, teak actually ;) Looks better than anything on their homepage ;)
     
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    Mineria Ancient Guru

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    Model from the late 70's?
     
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    Yes, or maybe even early 70's
     
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    Mineria Ancient Guru

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    As far as I recall Marantz didn't include receivers before late 70's, none the less, they are still good amps even if they are that old.
    Also, their valve models from the 60's are worth a little fortune these days.
     
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