<p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Today I review and demo the Elgato Wave Neo, a relatively affordable USB condenser microphone. This offers a warmer and slightly darker sound compared to many of the other USB condenser microphones, a capacitive mute function, EQ, Deesser, Compressor, and Noise Removal plugins, as well as a digital mixer. </p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Buy the Elgato Wave Neo (Affiliate Link)<br></strong>Amazon: <a href="https://geni.us/waveneo">https://geni.us/waveneo</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>RECORDING SETTINGS:<br></strong>Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz<br>Computer Input Level: 12%<br>Boosted in Post: +9dB</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>SPECS:<br></strong>Polar Pattern: Cardioid<br>Freq Response: 20Hz - 20kHz<br>Sensitivity: -23dB<br>Max SPL: 120dB<br>Dynamic Range: 94dB<br>A/D &amp; D/A: 24-bit / 48 or 96khz</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer&nbsp;<br>00:23 - What’s in the Box<br>00:44 - Build Quality / Walkthrough<br>01:22 - Specifications<br>01:32 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) <br>01:48 - Plosive Test<br>02:04 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test<br>02:23 - Background Noise Test&nbsp;<br>02:38 - Untreated Room Test<br>02:58 - Mic Resonance Tap Test<br>03:12 - Shock Reiection Test<br>03:30 - Desktop Stand Demo<br>04:20 - Mute Button Test<br>05:01 - Samson Go Mic Comparison<br>05:25 - Razer Seiren V3 Mini Comparison<br>05:51 - HyperX Solocast Comparison<br>06:16 - Logitech Yeti Orb Comparison<br>06:51 - Rode NT USB Mini Comparison<br>07:26 - Neat Bumblebee II Comparison<br>07:55 - Logitech Yeti Nano Comparison<br>08:31 - Audio Technica AT2020 USB-X Comparison<br>09:07 - Sennheiser Profile USB Comparison<br>09:41 - Elgato Wave 3 Comparison<br>10:13 - Shure SM57 Comparison<br>10:52 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison<br>11:30 - Music Test<br>13:51 - Software Walkthrough<br>16:13 - Voice Focus Demo <br>18:20 - EQ Demo<br>20:27 - De-Esser Demo<br>21:42 - Compressor Demo<br>23:17 - Pros &amp; Cons <br>24:38&nbsp;- Overall Thoughts<br>26:00 - Recommendation </p>