Elgato Wave Neo

The Kanye West of mics: Easy to get into, but a little weird

- HOPE CORRIGAN

THE ELGATO WAVE Neo is the newest mic from the streaming gear company. Following a legacy of quality mics such as the beloved Wave 3 and Wave DX, the Neo line-up is aiming to deliver more affordable solutions. Thus, the Wave Neo costs $90, making it the cheapest Wave microphone to date. But it does make some sacrifices to hit that price point. For starters, the thoughtful recycled cardboard box contains only what you need. You get a braided USB Type-C (device side) to Type-A cable, a mic stand complete with some cable management, and the Wave 3 itself. The mic is rocking a pop filter natively.