Wave XLR Mk2 Setup Guide (Perfect Mic Audio Made EASY)
#elgato #elgatopartner #microphone #tutorial #audio
Setting up your mic doesn’t have to be complicated. In this full Wave XLR Mk2 setup guide, I’ll walk you step-by-step through everything you need to get clean, professional mic audio using Wave Link 3.0, including the new Auto Gain feature that makes dialing in your sound easier than ever.
Whether you’re streaming, recording YouTube videos, or just want better audio in Discord, this guide covers everything from hardware setup to advanced audio processing—without overcomplicating it.
While I have you here, please check out @ajsarsfield he also makes excellent content/tutorials!
Link: / @ajsarsfield
Get your mic gear today! Use my links below and support my channel (partner links below, I get a % of the sale as commission at no additional cost to you)
Wave XLR MK2: elgato.sjv.io/SGTWXLRMK2
Wave DX: elgato.sjv.io/SGTWaveDx
Wave Mic Arm MK2: elgato.sjv.io/SGTWMAMK2
If you use my links above, then Thank You! If you don't, thank you anyways for checking out my video, I hope you foubnd it helpful! Please feel free to ask questions in the comments below, I'll do my best to respons quickly!
Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
01:04 Step 1: Connect Mic and Wave XLR Mk2
01:36 Step 2: Download Wave Link 3.0
03:37 Step 3: Gain Staging
06:56 Auto Gain Explained
08:42 Step 4: Adding Effects
09:12 Low Cut Filter
09:37 Expander
10:42 Mic Monitoring
11:43 Voice Tune
12:42 Compressor
15:12 4 Band EQ
19:11 Voice Focus
21:41 Software EQ
22:21 Downloading Preset EQ
23:23 Adding Preset EQ in Wave Link 3.0
24:31 EQ Setup
27:49 Limiter
31:22 Wave FX & VST Insert Explained
34:20 Direct Monitoring With Effects
35:30 Mic Assignment (OBS, Discord, etc.)
36:25 Closing Thoughts