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Elgato Wave DX vs Shure BETA 58A
Product A: Elgato
29 of 61 known
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Product B: Shure
27 of 61 known
Change Shure BETA 58A
18 of 53 fields differ
- 11 different values
- 7 known for one only
- 9 the same
- 26 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AElgato: 53 × 53 mm
- BShure: 50 × 50 mm
Weight
0 to 1,000 g
Microphone weight
A440g
B278g
All 61 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
5 of 8 differ
Series
Model numbers
10MAH9901, 10MAH9901-WH23007, 10MAH9901-DM2502, 10MAH9901-PI23006, 10MAH9901-BL2501, 10MAH9901-PU2501, 10MAH9901-GR25011Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026SKU 10MAH9901 is the black model in the Tech Specs and in the page data. The page data gives one SKU per colour: 10MAH9901-WH23007 White, 10MAH9901-DM2502 DOOM, 10MAH9901-PI23006 Pink Petal, 10MAH9901-BL2501 Glacier Ice, 10MAH9901-PU2501 Wild Lavender and 10MAH9901-GR2501 Forest Green. No retailer listing of the colour SKUs was found.
GTIN / EAN
8400066629908Retailer pageshop.cisilion.com/elgato-wave-dx-black-pc-microphone-10mah9901.htmlRead 15 October 2026EAN 0840006662990 for 10MAH9901 black. The Elgato page data carries 10840006662997, a GTIN-14 with a leading 1 that is not the retail barcode.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B8GRCXB6Read 15 October 2026Amazon US product details list UPC 840006662990. The page also prints an item weight of 407 g, which is not used.
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
€119.995Reviewigorslab.de/en/elgato-wave-dx-im-test-xlr-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Igor's Lab (Germany), 2022-10-01: price tag of 119.99 EUR, offered separately at 119.99 EUR. The tax treatment is not stated. German recommended prices include VAT.10Press articletuttotech.netRead 15 October 2026Italian launch article: available at the recommended price of 119.99 euro. The tax treatment is not stated.
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Markets
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Colours
Black, White, DOOM, Pink Petal, Glacier Ice, Wild Lavender, Forest Green1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Colour swatches on the page: Black, White, DOOM, Pink Petal, Glacier Ice, Wild Lavender, Forest Green.
Microphone type
Dynamic1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Shure describes a single-element dynamic microphone. The spec sheet says moving coil.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Cartridge Type Dynamic (moving coil).3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Type Dynamic (moving coil).
Capsule and pickup
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Capsule size
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Capsules
Polar patterns
Supercardioid1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data polar pattern: supercardioid. True supercardioid throughout its frequency range.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Polar Pattern Supercardioid.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Supercardioid, rotationally symmetrical about the microphone axis, uniform with frequency.
Address type
End address1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026FAQ: speak into the top of the mic, not the side. Wave DX is a top-address microphone that captures the voice from the end of the grille.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-dx-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Using Wave DX: speak into the end of Wave DX at about 8-12 cm.6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/elgato-wave-dx-xlr-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Review: it is an end-address microphone. The review spec table calls the microphone type Condenser, which is wrong. Elgato says dynamic.
End address3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Application and placement table: lips less than 15 cm away or touching the windscreen, on axis to the microphone. The guide says to hold the microphone by hand or mount it on a stand.6Spec databaserecordinghacks.com/microphones/shure/beta-58aRead 23 October 2026Notes: end-address, handheld design.
Sound specs
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Frequency response
Min50 HzMax15 kHz1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: 50 - 15000 Hz. No tolerance is printed.
Min50 HzMax16 kHz1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data: Frequency Response 50 Hz-16 kHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Frequency Response 50 to 16,000 Hz.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: 50 to 16,000 Hz, on-axis at a distance of 2 feet.
Sensitivity (analog)
-51.5dBV/Pa1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data: Sensitivity -51.50 dBV/Pa and 2.60 mV/Pa. The 2015 spec sheet prints -51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV), a 0.5 dB difference. The page and the user guide agree, so -51.5 is stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Sensitivity -51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV) at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage, 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL. The user guide and the product page print -51.5 dBV/Pa (2.6 mV), which is stored.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Output Level (at 1,000 Hz): open circuit voltage -51.5 dBV/Pa (2.6 mV), 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL.
Sensitivity (digital)
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Max SPL
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Max SPL distortion limit
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Self-noise
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Digital noise floor
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Signal-to-noise ratio
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Dynamic range
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Output impedance
150Ω2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Output Impedance 150 ohm. The user guide says rated 150 ohm (290 ohm actual).3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Impedance: rated impedance is 150 ohm (290 ohm actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low Z. The rated value is stored. The page data and RecordingHacks print 290.6Spec databaserecordinghacks.com/microphones/shure/beta-58aRead 23 October 2026Prints 290 ohm, which is the actual value in the user guide. The rated 150 ohm is stored.
Connectivity
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Outputs
XLR1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Connector 3-pin XLR. FAQ: the mic does not connect directly via USB.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-dx-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Installation: use a shielded microphone cable with 3-pin XLR connectors to connect to a preamp or audio interface.
XLR1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data connector: 3 Pin XLR. No USB output.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Connector three-pin professional audio (XLR), male. It is the only output listed.
Inputs for other sources
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USB and XLR at once
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USB port
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Cable host plug
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Cable length
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Phantom power
Not required1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026FAQ: no phantom power is required and a 48V setting on the interface can stay off. The Quick Start Guide goes further and says not to use 48V phantom power. The schema has no option for phantom power that must be off, so the closest option is stored.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-dx-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Note: do not use 48V Phantom Power with Wave DX.
Digital audio
None of 3 known
Max bit depth
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Max sample rate
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32-bit float recording
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Monitoring
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Headphone output
Zero-latency monitoring
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Controls and processing
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Onboard controls
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Onboard processing
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Mounting and accessories
2 of 4 differ
Mount threads
5/8 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/4 inch1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: 5/8 inch mount with 3/8 inch and 1/4 inch thread adapters included.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-dx-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Installation: use a coin to remove the pre-installed thread adaptors, which leaves the 5/8 inch mount.
5/8 inch, 3/8 inch1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data furnished accessories: A25D adjustable stand adapter and 95A2050 5/8 inch to 3/8 inch (Euro) thread adapter. The user guide gives the A25D thread as 5/8 inch-27.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Adjustable stand adapter: slip-in, adjustable through 180 degrees with standard 5/8 inch-27 thread. Furnished accessories include a 5/8 inch to 3/8 inch (Euro) thread adapter.
Shock mount
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Internal1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Features: advanced pneumatic shock mount system that minimizes transmission of mechanical noise and vibration. It sits inside the body.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Features: advanced pneumatic shock mount system.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Features: advanced pneumatic shock mount system.
Pop filter
Desk stand included
Design and build
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Housing material
Hardened steel1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Page gallery: hardened steel chassis.
Enamel-painted die cast metal with spherical steel mesh grille1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Features: hardened steel mesh grille and rugged construction. The user guide and the spec sheet name the enamel-painted die cast metal case.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Features: dent-resistant steel mesh grille and enamel coated die-cast metal construction.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Case: silver blue enamel-painted die cast metal with hardened, matte-finished, spherical steel mesh grille.
RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Software
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Software
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User firmware updates
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Compatibility
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Works with
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Consoles
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Dimensions and weight
2 of 3 differ
Microphone dimensions
Width53Height53Depth146mm(2.1 × 2.1 × 5.7 in)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: 53 x 53 x 146 mm. The page data names the 146 mm Product Length and 53 mm Product Width and Height. The mic is end-address, so the 146 mm length is the depth toward the speaker. GamesRadar says the body is under 15 cm long and 5.3 cm across, not counting the mounting joint, so the size is the body only.7Reviewgamesradar.com/elgato-wave-dx-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: without the mounting joint the body is under 15 cm long and 5.3 cm across.
Width50Height50Depth160mm(2 × 2 × 6.3 in)1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data: width 50 mm, height 160 mm, depth 50 mm, which maps the 160 mm length to height. The microphone is round and end-address, so the 160 mm length is the depth toward the speaker and 50 mm is the width and height, as for the Shure SM58.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Overall dimensions: 160 mm long and 50 mm in diameter.6Spec databaserecordinghacks.com/microphones/shure/beta-58aRead 23 October 2026Prints 160 mm long and 50 mm maximum diameter.
Microphone weight
278g(9.8 oz)1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data weight: 278 g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Weight Net 0.278 kg (0.62 lbs).3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Net weight: 278 grams (9.92 oz).6Spec databaserecordinghacks.com/microphones/shure/beta-58aRead 23 October 2026Prints 278 g.
Weight with stand
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Certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Wave DX, Swivel Mount, 3/8" and 1/4" Thread Adapters, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs, In The Box: Wave DX, Swivel Mount, 3/8" and 1/4" Thread Adapters, Quick Start Guide. XLR cable and audio interface are not included.
BETA 58A microphone, A25D Adjustable Stand Adapter, 95A2050 5/8" to 3/8" (Euro) Thread Adapter, 26A21 Storage Bag1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data furnished accessories: 1 A25D Adjustable Stand Adapter, 1 95A2050 5/8 inch to 3/8 inch (Euro) Thread Adapter and 1 26A21 Storage Bag. The microphone is added to the list.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Furnished accessories: adjustable stand adapter A25D, 5/8 inch to 3/8 inch (Euro) thread adapter 95A2050 and storage bag 26A21.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdf1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026One page Product Specifications sheet, copyright 2015.
Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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