Elgato Wave XLR MK.2 USB Audio Interface

Elgato Wave XLR MK.2 USB Audio Interface is intended for podcasting and live streaming setups where an XLR microphone needs to connect to a computer over USB-C. According to the source material, it has 1 x XLR 3-pin balanced mic input, 48 kHz / 24-bit audio, 80 dB gain range, and 48 V selectable phantom power.

The interface measures 4.65 x 3.66 x 2.87" / 118.11 x 92.96 x 72.9 mm and weighs 0.7 lb / 318 g. Anyone who has built a small voice desk knows that space gets used up fast by the microphone, headphones, keyboard, and monitor. A compact USB-C interface keeps the XLR input, headphone output, and main control in one small box.

Highlights

• USB-C audio interface for podcasting and live streaming
• 1 x XLR 3-pin balanced microphone input
• 80 dB microphone gain range
• 48 kHz / 24-bit audio
• 48 V selectable phantom power
• 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS headphone output

Quick Specs & Uses

• Display: No
• Channels of I/O: 1 input / 2 outputs at 48 kHz
• Maximum sampling rate: 48 kHz / 24-bit
• Number of microphone inputs: 1
• Built-in microphone: No
• Input level adjustment: 1 x wheel, 1 x automatic
• Pad: No
• Gain / trim range: 80 dB
• High-pass filter: 80 to 120 Hz
• Solo / mute: Mute per master
• Analog audio I/O: 1 x XLR 3-pin balanced mic input
• Analog audio I/O: 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS headphone output
• Phantom power: 48 V, selectable on / off
• Digital audio I/O: No
• Host connection / USB: 1 x USB-C
• Host connection protocol: USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 Gen 1
• USB non-host: No
• Sync I/O: No
• Network I/O: No
• MIDI I/O: No
• Expansion slots: No
• Wireless: No
• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Maximum input level: 6 dBV
• Dynamic range: 135 dB
• EIN: -130 dB A-weighted
• Sample rates: 48 kHz
• Sample rate conversion: No
• Bit depths: 24-bit
• Sync sources: No
• Media / memory card slot: No
• OS compatibility: Windows 11 or later / macOS 14.2 or later
• Power requirements: USB bus power
• Dimensions: 4.65 x 3.66 x 2.87" / 118.11 x 92.96 x 72.9 mm
• Weight: 0.7 lb / 318 g

Why It Helps

An XLR microphone usually needs more than a simple cable before it reaches the computer. The interface handles that middle step by taking the mic input, adding gain control, and sending the audio through USB-C.

The headphone output is useful on a podcast or stream desk because monitoring should stay close to the microphone chain. Instead of checking levels from another device, the operator can keep mic gain, headphone monitoring, mute, and USB connection in the same small setup.

System Characteristics

• Single-input USB-C audio interface for XLR microphone workflows
• 48 kHz / 24-bit digital audio path
• Selectable 48 V phantom power for compatible microphones
• 3.5 mm headphone monitoring output
• USB bus-powered operation with no wireless, MIDI, network, or expansion slots

What’s In The Box

• 1 x Elgato Wave XLR MK.2 USB-C Audio Interface
• 1 x USB-C Cable (59")

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