Here are the full details for the Elgato Wave:3 USB Microphone (Black) – 10MAB9901, plus pros & cons and where to buy in India. If you want, I can also pull up alternatives.
🔧 Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | Wave:3 Black, 10MAB9901 B&H Photo Video+1 |
| Capsule / Element | 17 mm electret condenser Elgato Help+1 |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid B&H Photo Video+1 |
| Resolution / Bit Depth | 24‑bit Elgato Help+1 |
| Sample Rates | 48 / 96 kHz Elgato Help+1 |
| Frequency Response | 70 Hz to 20 kHz Elgato Help+1 |
| Max SPL | 120 dB normally, up to 140 dB with Clipguard enabled Elgato Help+1 |
| Dynamic Range | ~ 95 dB normally; ~ 115 dB with Clipguard Elgato Help+1 |
| Interfaces | USB‑C for connection; 3.5 mm headphone jack for monitoring B&H Photo Video+1 |
| Corporate/Control Features | Multifunction dial (gain / monitor blend / headphone volume), capacitive mute button, zero‑latency monitoring, Clipguard anti‑clipping technology B&H Photo Video+2B&H Photo Video+2 |
| Physical Dimensions & Weight | ≈ 153 × 66 × 40 mm; mic plus U‑mount ~ 280 g, with base ~ 305 g Elgato Help+2B&H Photo Video+2 |
✅ What It’s Good For
Streaming, podcasting, voice overs — clean, speech‑focused sound.
Great for someone who wants minimal setup (USB) but with quality features.
The Clipguard helps avoid distortion if you speak loudly unexpectedly.
Useful monitoring controls built in (dial, mute) reduce the need to fiddle with software constantly.
With 96 kHz support, more headroom for high‑quality recording (if your system supports it) Elgato Help+1.
⚠️ Limitations / Things to Be Aware Of
As a condenser mic with cardioid pattern, it will pick up ambient / background noise if room isn’t well treated. Fan noise, keyboard, etc. can be picked up.
No physical high‑pass filter onboard, so rumble / low frequency noise might need to be handled in software.
USB‑powered → depends on the USB port / cable quality. Poor cable or port may degrade signal.
Although 24‑bit / 96 kHz are supported, many flavors of software or streaming don’t always use the higher sample rate; often 48 kHz is the norm.
Weight + base may require using a boom arm or sturdy stand to avoid desk vibration.