Elgato Wave XLR MK.2 — USB Audio Interface + DSP Mixer, 80dB Gain, Stream Deck Control, 500+ Bought
500+ bought last month: the Wave XLR MK.2 gives any XLR mic 80dB of clean gain, onboard DSP effects and Stream Deck integration.
Our Verdict
Elgato Wave XLR MK.2 (B0GGYXY67H, 20MAN9901): XLR input, 80dB gain, 48V phantom, Clipguard 2.0, onboard voice effects + EQ, touch-to-mute, ultra-low-latency monitoring, Wave Link + Stream Deck control, 192kHz. 1,023 ratings, 500+ bought/mo, $169.99, #5 in audio interfaces.
What We Like
- 80dB gain — drives SM7B easily
- Clipguard prevents clipping
- Onboard DSP effects/EQ
- Stream Deck integration
- #5 in Computer Recording Interfaces
Worth Knowing
- One XLR input only
- Wave Link needs Win 11 / Apple Silicon
- No ADAT expansion
- USB-C only
Who Is This For?
Podcasters and streamers using an XLR mic who want hardware mixing without a big desk mixer.
The Full Picture
Plug any XLR mic into the Wave XLR MK.2 and get 80dB of clean gain, Clipguard anti-clipping, onboard compressor/EQ and touch-to-mute — all controllable from a Stream Deck. 500+ bought last month, 1,023 ratings, #5 in computer recording interfaces at $169.99. It is the SM7B best friend.
Bottom Line
The 500+/month XLR audio interface — Elgato Wave XLR MK.2 at $169.99.