Amazon is now offering the Elgato Wave XLR Audio Mixer Interface for $129.99 shipped. Regularly $160, this is about 20% off the going rate and the lowest price we can find. Today’s deal also comes in as a match of the lowest price we have tracked this year – it is also on par with the best price we have tracked since a limited drop knocked it down to $120 back in December 2022. You’re looking at Elgato’s streamer- and gaming-focused audio interface, complete with built-in phantom power for condenser mics. This model allows folks to connect XLR mics to a PC or Mac via USB-C and, as you can see in the image above, works wonderfully alongside the beloved Elgato Stream Decks. You’ll also find Elgato’s “proprietary Clipguard technology [that] prevents microphone distortion” as well as the companion Wave Link app that allows users to combine the mic input with multiple audio sources to create two independent mixes alongside the large heads-up multifunctional control knob and 3.5mm headphone jack. More details below.
Another wonderful option when it comes to connecting your XLR mics to a Mac otherwise is the Focusrite Scarlett interfaces. Check out the 3rd-gen Focusrite models for something even more affordable than the featured offer above. They are a compelling option that will more than get the job done, despite not including the mixer and multiple audio source features, and you can score the Solo model at just over $100 on Amazon right now.
The latest 4th-generation models debuted in late August and they are just as fantastic as the previous iterations. After having a chance to go hands-on for a few weeks ahead of the launch announcement, I can confidentially say it is one of the best options out there in the price range. They start from $140 and you can get a complete breakdown of the user experience right here.
And for PC-related streaming gear deals, head straight over to our curated hub and scope out the new RGB Alias USB and XLR mics purpose-built for gamers from SteelSeries.
Elgato Wave XLR Audio Mixer Interface features:
- Premium XLR to USB-C connection
- Use the Wave Link app to mix Wave XLR with multiple audio sources, plus create two independent mixes
- Proprietary Clipguard technology prevents microphone distortion
- Up to 75 dB of ultra-low-noise gain amplifies insensitive mics
- 48 V phantom power drives condenser microphones
- Dual selectable filters remove low frequencies
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