The Elgato DX is very simple, so don’t expect it to get a lot of attention when you stream. It’s an end-address microphone, so its rectangular body points straight at your mouth. It is completely black and has a matte finish so that it won’t reflect light. It doesn’t light up because it uses an XLR connection without phantom power. The only decoration is a removable Elgato logo that can be put on either side when the mounting bracket is switched.
The only other features are the XLR port on the back and the mounting arm for a stand, which is not included. The port is just like any other, but the mono arm is a nice touch. The mono arm screws into the stand instead of directly into the microphone. It has a knob that lets you adjust how it fits on the mic, so you can tilt the mic to fit your mount. Since there is no external shock mount or u-bracket to deal with, you can make changes without the XLR cable getting in the way.
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- Connectivity XLR Row 0 – Cell 2
- Frequency Response 50 – 15000 Hz Row 1 – Cell 2
- Microphone Type Condenser Row 2 – Cell 2
- Polar Patterns Cardoid Row 3 – Cell 2
- Impedance 600 Ohms Row 4 – Cell 2
- Sensitivity 2.5 mV/Pa, -52 dbV/Pa Row 5 – Cell 2
- Dimensions 2.1 x 2.1 x 5.7 in Row 6 – Cell 2
- Weight (in shock mount) 0.97 pounds
Where to get Elgato Wave DX ?
The Elgato Wave DX has a broadcast-style sound that is full-bodied. As a dynamic microphone, its capsule gives the voice a bit of crunch, making it sound like it’s coming from a radio, while still capturing high-resolution, natural-sounding vocals. The sound is warm, which gives your voice presence without making it sound flat or squished. Because of this, it works well for voice work like podcasts, voiceover, and, of course, streaming.
Even though it has the distinctive sound and stronger bass of a dynamic broadcast microphone, Elgato has tuned it to bring out more treble detail. This gives the sound a bit more air and a more natural tone. Its tuning makes it a better recording tool that can be used for a wider range of instruments and music streams.