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General

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Series

Wave1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026

Alias1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026The page is the Alias line page. The Alias Pro is the separate XLR model and is not this product.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

10MAO9901, 10MAO9911, 20MAO99011Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026SKU 10MAO9901. The FAQ says the bottom of the microphone shows Wave:3 MK.2 and model number 20MAO9901. SKU 10MAO9911 is the white MK.2 in the page's Audio Bundle Builder data.7Retailer pageholdan.co.uk/products/details/ELG10MAO9901Read 14 October 2026

616011Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Product data of the page: SKU 61601, the USB model (power plug type usb, model Regular).

GTIN / EAN

8404404162277Retailer pageholdan.co.uk/products/details/ELG10MAO9901Read 14 October 2026EAN 840440416227 for manufacturer part 10MAO9901. Amazon US prints the same number as UPC for the black listing.

5707119043410, 8500141195911Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Page structured data for SKU 61601: gtin13 5707119043410 and gtin12 850014119591.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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3 October 20232Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Review published 3 October 2023 with the launch. The spec table gives Release Date Oct. 3, 2023.3Press articleshacknews.com/article/137286/steelseries-alias-microphones-revealRead 14 October 2026SteelSeries officially unveiled the Alias microphone line on October 3, 2023.

Status

Available1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Elgato US, DE and UK stores show the product in stock on 2026-10-14.

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026The page lists the USB model in stock at 149.99 USD. The launch price was higher.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$169.995Press articleshacknews.com/article/148121/elgato-new-audio-products-2026Read 14 October 2026$169.99 on the Elgato website at launch, shown without a tax statement.

$179.992Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Spec table: MSRP 179.99 USD and price at time of review 179.99 USD.3Press articleshacknews.com/article/137286/steelseries-alias-microphones-revealRead 14 October 2026The Alias retails at 179.99 USD. The article wrongly calls the Alias an XLR mic. The Tom's Hardware and CGMagazine reviews give the same price for the USB Alias.4Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/steelseries-alias-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The SteelSeries Alias is available today at 179.99 USD.5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Priced at 179.99 GBP and 179.99 USD.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€169.996Press articlemuycomputer.comRead 14 October 2026169.99 euros including VAT, in a launch report dated 2026-03-03 for Spain.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Black is SKU 10MAO9901. The page data labels a Wave 3 MK2 White with SKU 10MAO9911, and Amazon US sells a white MK.2 sold by Corsair. No colour is named on the product page itself.9Retailer pageamazon.com/Elgato-Wave-Condenser-Microphone-Effects/dp/B0HJG21YLXRead 14 October 2026Listing titled Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 White USB Condenser Microphone. The black listing is B0GGYLFHPS.

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Microphone typeiElectret condensers count as condenser.

Condenser1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Tech specs: 16 mm condenser (integrated JFET).

Condenser1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Microphone, Type: Condenser.

Capsule and pickup

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Capsule sizeiDiaphragm diameter of one capsule as published. A 1-inch capsule is 25.4 mm.

16mm1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026

25.4mm1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Capsule: 1 inch/25mm ClearCast. Stored as the exact 1 inch, 25.4 mm.

CapsulesiNumber of capsules. Multi-pattern USB microphones often use three.

11Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Tech specs name one capsule.

11Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications name one 1 inch ClearCast capsule.

Polar patternsiEvery pattern the user can select. Unidirectional is used only when the maker names no exact pattern.

Cardioid1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Tech specs and compare table say Cardioid. The Amazon US listing and one Polish review say supercardioid. The maker's value is stored.

Cardioid1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Polar Pattern: Cardioid.

Address typeiEnd address means you speak into the top of the microphone. Side address means you speak into its side.

Side address1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026FAQ: speak into the front, the side with the multifunction dial. The mic captures sound from the side, not the top.4Owner's manualelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave3-mk2-quick-start-guideRead 14 October 2026Wave:3 is a side-address mic. Speak into the front, not the top.

Side address2Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Orientation Side Address. The text calls the Alias a side-address USB microphone.

Sound specs

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic range of the microphone. A sample rate does not establish it.

Min70 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026

Min50 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 20 KHz. No tolerance is given.5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Quoted range of 50Hz to 20,000Hz.

Sensitivity (analog)iAnalog output level for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz, as published in dBV. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A value published only in mV/Pa is converted as 20 x log10(mV/Pa / 1000) and rounded to one decimal, so 1.6 mV/Pa is -55.9 dBV/Pa. The printed value goes in the source note. A sensitivity in plain dB with no reference, as many low-cost USB microphones print it, is left out.

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Sensitivity (digital)iDigital output level over USB for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz. The minimum gain value is used when several are given. The gain setting goes in the source note. On a USB-only microphone use this field only when the maker prints dBFS or ties a dBV value to the USB output, as Shure does for the MV7i. A dBV, dB re 1 V/Pa or mV/Pa value that names no USB output is left out. The printed unit and the gain go in the source note. A value printed for another reference level is converted by the level difference, so -40 dBFS at 80 dB SPL is -26 dBFS at 94 dB SPL. The printed value goes in the source note.

-20dBFS1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026-20 dBFS typical at 1 kHz. The reference sound level and the gain setting are not stated.

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Max SPLiHighest sound pressure level at the source's distortion limit. The THD level and output path go in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode such as Clipguard is used when both are given. The value with the pad off is used. When the maker lists several preamp loads, the highest load is used. The load goes in the source note. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for sensitivity.

130dB SPL1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026130 dBSPL typical at 1 kHz. THD level is not stated. Elgato does not say whether Clipguard 2.0 is engaged.

120dB SPL1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Max SPL: 120 dB. No distortion level and no gain setting are printed, so max_spl_thd_percent is left out.

Max SPL distortion limitiThe distortion level at which the maker states the max SPL, e.g. 1, 3 or 10 % THD. Left out when the maker names none. Max SPL figures compare only at the same limit.

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Self-noiseiEquivalent noise level, A-weighted, in dB SPL. Lower is quieter. The analog value is used when analog and digital values are both given. A value in dBV or dBFS is left out. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for max SPL.

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Digital noise flooriDigital noise floor of a USB microphone as printed, usually A-weighted over 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Lower is quieter. Processing that was on during the test goes in the source note. It is not self-noise.

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Signal-to-noise ratioiAs published. Reference level and weighting go in the source note. The microphone's own figure, not the SNR of a built-in headphone amplifier.

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Dynamic rangeiAs published. The distortion level goes in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode is used when both are given. Use the same pad setting, preamp load and gain as for max SPL.

110dB1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026110 dB as published. Distortion level and Clipguard state are not stated.

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Output impedanceiRated impedance of the XLR output. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A USB-only microphone has no value here, even when the maker prints an impedance for the capsule. When the maker prints a rated and an actual impedance, as Shure does for the SM58, the rated value is stored and the actual one goes in the source note.

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Connectivity

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OutputsiOutputs that carry the microphone signal to a computer, interface or mixer. A headphone jack does not count. Wireless is a radio link to a receiver, such as 2.4 GHz.

USB1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026USB-C (USB 2.0 HS) and a 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack. USB is the only output.

USB1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Connection: USB-C (Plug & Play). The 3.5 mm headphone port does not carry the microphone signal to a computer.

Inputs for other sourcesiInputs on the microphone for another microphone or instrument, which it sends to the computer with its own signal.

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USB and XLR at onceiBoth outputs carry audio at the same time.

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USB portiUSB socket on the microphone. USB-B is the full-size square socket. A Micro-B socket is Micro-USB, even when the maker writes USB-B.

USB-C1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 20264Owner's manualelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave3-mk2-quick-start-guideRead 14 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Connection: USB-C.

Cable host plugiPlug on the computer end of the included USB cable. An included adapter is listed in In the box.

USB-C4Owner's manualelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave3-mk2-quick-start-guideRead 14 October 2026Plug one end into the back of the microphone and the other into a USB-C port on the computer.

USB-A1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Box Contents: USB-C to USB-A cable. The computer end is USB-A.5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026The Alias connects via a USB-C to USB-A cable.

Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

2.5m1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026USB-C cable 250 cm. Videoguys and Amazon print 150 cm next to 98 in, so the maker value is used.2Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/wave3-mk2-a-new-era-of-digital-audioRead 14 October 20267Retailer pageholdan.co.uk/products/details/ELG10MAO9901Read 14 October 2026

2m2Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Spec table: USB-C to USB-A (6ft / 2m). The maker page names no cable length. 6 ft is 1.83 m, so the printed 2 m is rounded.

Phantom poweriPhantom power for the XLR output. Optional means some XLR modes work without it, for example a built-in preamp in bypass. Supplies means the microphone gives 48 V phantom power to a microphone on its XLR input.

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Digital audio

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Max bit depthiHighest recording bit depth over USB.

24bits1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Resolution 24 bit, sample rate 48 kHz. The 32-bit float processing is internal to Clipguard 2.0 and is not the USB format.

24bits1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Resolution/Sample Rate: 24 bit/48 KHz.5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Records at a sample rate of 24-bit/48KHz.

Max sample rateiHighest recording sample rate over USB. This is not the frequency response.

48kHz1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026

48kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Resolution/Sample Rate: 24 bit/48 KHz. The PC Gamer spec box prints 96 kHz, which the maker page does not.5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Records at a sample rate of 24-bit/48KHz.

32-bit float recordingiRecords over USB in 32-bit floating point. A 32-bit integer format does not count.

No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Resolution is listed as 24 bit only.

No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026The only recording format named is 24 bit/48 KHz, so there is no 32-bit float mode.

Monitoring

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Headphone outputiA headphone jack on the microphone.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Mic Monitoring: 3.5 mm Headphone Port.

Zero-latency monitoringiThe headphone output plays the microphone signal directly, before it reaches the computer.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Compare table: real-time monitoring of system audio and voice with onboard DSP. Quick start guide: zero-latency monitoring of mic and system audio.2Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/wave3-mk2-a-new-era-of-digital-audioRead 14 October 2026Effects and Clipguard are applied before the headphone output with zero latency.4Owner's manualelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave3-mk2-quick-start-guideRead 14 October 2026

Yes2Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Review text: zero-latency monitoring through the headphone jack. The same review saw monitoring latency when Sonar Streamer Mode routed the audio, which is a software path.4Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/steelseries-alias-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The USB-C port and the headphone jack on the back are for zero-latency monitoring.

Controls and processing

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Onboard controlsiFunctions you can change on the microphone itself, by knob, button, switch or touch. Settings that exist only in the app do not count. A switch that sets preamp gain steps, such as +18 or +28 dB, counts as gain. Echo is a knob or button for an echo or reverb effect.

Gain, Headphone volume, Monitor mix, Mute1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Multifunction dial: gain, Voice Tune, headphone volume, monitor mix. Tap the top of the microphone to mute.2Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/wave3-mk2-a-new-era-of-digital-audioRead 14 October 2026Press the dial to cycle input gain, Voice Tune, headphone volume and monitor mix. Turn to adjust. Tap the top to mute.4Owner's manualelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave3-mk2-quick-start-guideRead 14 October 2026

Gain, Headphone volume, Mute1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Quick Controls: Microphone Gain Dial, Mute Button, Headphone Gain Dial.4Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/steelseries-alias-microphoneRead 14 October 2026A headphone volume knob and a capacitive mute button on the front, and the microphone gain on the back.

Onboard processingiProcessing inside the microphone, analog or digital, that works without the maker's app running. A maker statement that settings are saved in the microphone counts. Effects that run only in the app on the computer do not count. An expander counts as noise gate. Clip protection such as Clipguard is clip protection. Limiter is only for a limiter the maker lists as its own effect, never both for one feature. Brand names such as APHEX or Clipguard go in the source note. Attenuation pad is a switch that lowers the capsule output, such as -15 dB. Echo is an echo or reverb effect in the microphone. Exciter or bass enhancer covers effects that add harmonics or bass, such as APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom.

Compressor, Noise gate, EQ, High-pass filter, Clip protection1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Wave FX Processor with built-in DSP and Clipguard 2.0. Effects run on the microphone and the FAQ says DSP works independent of the computer. The expander is stored as noise gate. Clipguard 2.0 is stored as clip protection, not also as a limiter. Voice Tune has no matching option and is not stored.2Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/wave3-mk2-a-new-era-of-digital-audioRead 14 October 2026Five onboard effects run together: low-cut filter, expander, Voice Tune, compressor and 4-band equalizer. Clipguard 2.0 uses digital limiters (what's-the-difference article).3Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/wave3-vs-wave3-mk2-whats-the-differenceRead 14 October 2026Five onboard DSP effects with no CPU load. Clipguard 2.0 has stacked ADC converters, 32-bit floating-point internal processing and digital limiters. Settings are stored on the microphone.

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Mounting and accessories

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Mount threadsiStand threads the microphone or its included mount accepts, also with an included adapter.

5/8 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/4 inch1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 20261/4-inch thread under the mic. 5/8-inch and 3/8-inch adapters are in the box.4Owner's manualelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave3-mk2-quick-start-guideRead 14 October 20261/4-inch thread underneath the mic, 3/8 and 5/8 inch adapters included.

5/8 inch, 3/8 inch1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Boom Arm Adapter: 3/8 inch and 5/8 inch thread. A boom arm is not included.2Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026The box includes a boom arm adapter supporting 3/8 and 5/8 inch threads.

Shock mountiInternal is suspension inside the body. Included is a separate shock mount in the box. A cradle or ring mount that comes fitted to the microphone or its stand is included, even when the maker calls it built-in. A microphone with internal suspension and a separate shock mount in the box is included.

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Included1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Mounting: Detachable Desk Stand, Anti-Vibration Shock Mount. The review weighs the shock mount as a separate part of 195 g, so it is a part in the box and not suspension inside the body.2Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026A custom metal shock mount, pre-attached to the desktop stand.

Pop filteriPop protection built in or in the box.

Internal1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Compare table: pop filter Internal.

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Desk stand includediA desk stand or base in the box. A yoke alone does not count. A boom arm does not count either. In the box names it.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Box list names a desk stand. Wave Shock Mount is sold separately.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Box Contents: Desktop Stand.

Design and build

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Housing material

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Plastic2Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026The microphone is a long, pill-shaped capsule with a black plastic casing and a fabric-covered grille. The shock mount is metal and the stand is plastic.

RGB lightingiDecorative lighting. Status and mute lights alone do not count. RGB lighting is lighting with no function. A level meter or mute indicator is not RGB lighting, even when its colour can be chosen. Lighting that changes colour on its own counts, even when it also turns off on mute.

No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026The LED ring shows the level and the status, with colours the user can set. A level meter is not decorative lighting.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, RGB Lighting: Prism. The 5 stage LED input indicator and the mute icon are status lights and are not counted.

Lighting zonesiIndependently controllable lighting areas.

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Software

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SoftwareiThe maker's app for the microphone.

Wave Link1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026

SteelSeries GG2Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Lighting is set in the SteelSeries GG software, with Sonar for Streamers as part of GG. The Alias works without the software.

User firmware updatesiA public updater or a documented firmware update procedure exists for this exact model.

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Compatibility

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Works withiOperating systems the maker lists for USB audio. App support can be narrower.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Windows 11 or newer and macOS 14.2 or newer. The FAQ says phones and tablets with USB Audio Class 2.0 also work. No OS list is given for them.

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ConsolesiConsoles the maker lists for USB audio.

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Dimensions and weight

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Microphone dimensionsiMicrophone body without a stand or a detachable shock mount. A fixed yoke is included. Width is left to right as seen by the speaker, height is bottom to top in normal use and depth is front to back. Orient the microphone as in use on its yoke or stand. Depth is the direction it points at the speaker, height is up and width is across. An upright side-address microphone has its length as height. An end-address microphone has its length as depth, also when it is held in the hand. A round microphone with only a length and a diameter uses the diameter for the other two sides. The source note states the mapping.

Width85Height167Depth46mm(3.3 × 6.6 × 1.8 in)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Without stand: D 46 x W 85 x H 167 mm.2Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/wave3-mk2-a-new-era-of-digital-audioRead 14 October 2026

Width57.15Height196.85Depth44.45mm(2.3 × 7.8 × 1.8 in)2Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Spec table, microphone only: 7.75 x 2.25 x 1.75 inches (H x W x D), 196.85 x 57.15 x 44.45 mm, not including shock mount and stand. The microphone stands upright and is spoken into from its side, so the length is the height. Width is 57.15 mm and depth is 44.45 mm.

Microphone weightiWithout stand, detachable shock mount and cable. A fixed yoke is included.

250g(8.8 oz)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026250 g without desk stand.2Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/wave3-mk2-a-new-era-of-digital-audioRead 14 October 2026

205g(7.2 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Weight: 205g without stand. The Tom's Hardware review states 205 g without the stand or the shock mount.2Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 7.23 oz / 205 g for the microphone alone.

Weight with standiWith the included stand or mount attached, without the cable. An included shock mount between the microphone and the stand counts.

570g(1.3 lb)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026570 g with desk stand. Videoguys prints 560 g.2Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/wave3-mk2-a-new-era-of-digital-audioRead 14 October 2026

750g(1.7 lb)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Weight: 750g with stand. The review splits this into 205 g microphone, 195 g shock mount and 350 g stand.2Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Spec table: microphone 205 g, shock mount 195 g and stand 350 g. The maker lists 750 g with the stand.

Certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Wave:3 MK.2, Desk stand, USB-C cable (250 cm / 98 in), 1/4" to 5/8" and 3/8" adapters1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Page spells the adapters as 5/8" and 3/8" adapter. The launch article words it as 1/4" to 5/8" and 3/8" adapters.2Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/wave3-mk2-a-new-era-of-digital-audioRead 14 October 2026

USB Mic, Desktop Stand, USB-C to USB-A cable, Boom Arm Adapter, Product Information Guide1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Box Contents as printed: USB Mic, Desktop Stand, USB-C to USB-A cable, Boom Arm Adapter, Product Information Guide.

Links

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Product page

www.elgato.com/us/en/p/wave-31Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-microphones/alias1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

www.elgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave3-mk2-quick-start-guide4Owner's manualelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave3-mk2-quick-start-guideRead 14 October 2026

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years8Retailer pagevideoguys.com/products/elgato-wave-3-mk-2-usb-audio-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty on a US retailer page. The Amazon US listing also says 2 Year Manufacturer warranty. Scan UK prints 36 months return to base, which is a retailer term.

1year1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Structured data: SteelSeries Limited Warranty, 12 months, on the US store.

Both are also in the API. Back to all microphones.