Elgato Wave Neo Review / Test

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. Buy the Elgato Wave Neo (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/waveneo NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. RECORDING SETTINGS: Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz Computer Input Level: 12% Boosted in Post: +9dB SPECS: Polar Pattern: Cardioid Freq Response: 20Hz - 20kHz Sensitivity: -23dB Max SPL: 120dB Dynamic Range: 94dB A/D & D/A: 24-bit / 48 or 96khz 00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:23 - What’s in the Box 00:44 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 01:22 - Specifications 01:32 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 01:48 - Plosive Test 02:04 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 02:23 - Background Noise Test 02:38 - Untreated Room Test 02:58 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 03:12 - Shock Reiection Test 03:30 - Desktop Stand Demo 04:20 - Mute Button Test 05:01 - Samson Go Mic Comparison 05:25 - Razer Seiren V3 Mini Comparison 05:51 - HyperX Solocast Comparison 06:16 - Logitech Yeti Orb Comparison 06:51 - Rode NT USB Mini Comparison 07:26 - Neat Bumblebee II Comparison 07:55 - Logitech Yeti Nano Comparison 08:31 - Audio Technica AT2020 USB-X Comparison 09:07 - Sennheiser Profile USB Comparison 09:41 - Elgato Wave 3 Comparison 10:13 - Shure SM57 Comparison 10:52 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison 11:30 - Music Test 13:51 - Software Walkthrough 16:13 - Voice Focus Demo 18:20 - EQ Demo 20:27 - De-Esser Demo 21:42 - Compressor Demo 23:17 - Pros & Cons 24:38 - Overall Thoughts 26:00 - Recommendation