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Wave DX

Released September 2022.3Press releaseaphnetworks.com/news/26070-dynamic-mic-no-other-elgato-launches-wave-dxRead 15 October 2026The release says Wave DX is available immediately from the Elgato and CORSAIR network of authorized retailers. Last checked 15 October 2026.

Type
Dynamic
Polar patterns
Cardioid
Outputs
XLR
Frequency response
50 Hz / 15 kHz

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General

Series
Wave1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The page lists Wave DX in the Wave audio line next to Wave Neo, Wave:3 and Wave Go.
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
29 September 20223Press releaseaphnetworks.com/news/26070-dynamic-mic-no-other-elgato-launches-wave-dxRead 15 October 2026Copy of the CORSAIR press release dated 2022-09-29: Elgato today announced the launch of Wave DX.
Status
Available1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The US page sells all seven colours at 99.99 USD and shows them in stock.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$99.994Press article9to5toys.com/2022/09/29/elgato-wave-dx-launchRead 15 October 20269to5Toys, 2022-09-29: the Wave DX is available for purchase today for $99.99. US price, no sales tax.
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.
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 pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026

Capsule and pickup

Capsule size
Not available
Capsules
11Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The page names the dynamic capsule inside Wave DX in the singular. It prints no capsule count.
Polar patterns
Cardioid1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Polar pattern Cardioid.
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.

Sound specs

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.
Sensitivity (analog)
-52dBV/Pa1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: 2.5 mV/Pa, -52 dbV/Pa. 2.5 mV/Pa is -52.04 dBV, so the two figures agree. The reference level is not printed and 1 Pa is assumed.
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
600Ω1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Impedance 600 Ohm.

Connectivity

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.
Inputs for other sources
Not available
USB and XLR at once
Not available
USB port
Not available
Cable host plug
Not available
Cable length
Not available
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

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Max bit depth
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Max sample rate
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32-bit float recording
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Monitoring

Headphone output
No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The Tech Specs list one connector, 3-pin XLR. The page calls the mic pure analog with zero circuitry.
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

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.
Shock mount
Not available
Pop filter
Internal1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Internal pop shield of acoustically engineered nylon fiber between two layers of foam.
Desk stand included
No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The box list has no stand. Wave Desk Stand is sold separately.

Design and build

Housing material
Hardened steel1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Page gallery: hardened steel chassis.
RGB lighting
No6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/elgato-wave-dx-xlr-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Review of 2022-10-24: since it uses an XLR connection without phantom power, there is no lighting.
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

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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.
Microphone weight
440g(15.5 oz)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: 440 g | 1 lb. The page does not say whether the swivel mount is part of the weight. Tom's Hardware prints 0.97 lb, which is 440 g. Amazon prints 407 g, which is not used because the maker states a value.
Weight with stand
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Certifications

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Other certifications
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In the box

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.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years3Press releaseaphnetworks.com/news/26070-dynamic-mic-no-other-elgato-launches-wave-dxRead 15 October 2026The release says Wave DX is backed by a two-year warranty. Amazon US also lists a 2 year manufacturer warranty.

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Variants

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Model numberGTINColours
10MAH9901840006662990Black
10MAH9901-WH23007Not availableWhite
10MAH9901-DM2502Not availableDOOM
10MAH9901-PI23006Not availablePink Petal
10MAH9901-BL2501Not availableGlacier Ice
10MAH9901-PU2501Not availableWild Lavender
10MAH9901-GR2501Not availableForest Green

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