Practically everyone in the gaming space has heard of Elgato.
But does it deliver on the latter?
Let’s find out.
The Wave Neo doesn’t necessarily have eye-catching packaging, but it’s certainly doing its part for the environment.
This review was made possible by a review unit provided by Elgato.
The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing.
The Elgato Wave Neo is available fromAmazon for $89.99or directly fromElgato for $89.99.
Wave Neo looks stunning no matter how you have it set up.
I would argue that it’s Elgato’s best-looking microphone on the market.
The Wave Neo is meticulously crafted from a combination of premium metal and high-grade plastic, ensuring exceptional durability.
The stand base is adequately weighted to provide unwavering stability.
Premium audio sound for a cheaper price, what’s not to love?
Well, the simple answer is no.
Let’s get into the nitty-gritty of it, shall we?
It offers a 20-20,2000Hz frequency response with a sensitivity rating of -23dB mid gain and 7dB max gain.
Such a clean looking microphone.
But what does all this mean?
Is it the best on the market?
No, but it’s not trying to be.
A lot of power for such a small device.
That being said, this is the best budget microphone I’ve ever had the pleasure of using.
Unsurprisingly, there are few decent offerings within the same price range as the Wave Neo.
The Wave Neo has a broader frequency response but is less responsive.
Again, it comes down to personal preference.
I would also recommend the SteelSeries Alias USB microphone.
It also has a 3x bigger capsule to capture a wide range of vocal ranges.
It doesn’t sacrifice sound quality for that cheaper price, and it’s environmentally friendly.
It’s a win-win.
This means you don’t need a fancy PC set up to enter the world of content creation.
Overall, the Elgato Wave Neo is an incredible microphone for its price point.
Elgato has really outdone itself here, creating a budget microphone with the best sound output possible.
But, like, Elgato, make a white color alternative to all of your products.
