Where they differ
| Specs | Razer Seiren V3 Pro | Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | USB and XLR | USB |
| Razer Seiren V3 Pro also has an XLR output for an audio interface; Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 connects over USB only. | ||
| Capsule | Dynamic | Condenser |
| Razer Seiren V3 Pro is dynamic, which picks up less of the room; Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 is a condenser, which suits a quiet room. | ||
| Best USB recording format | 32-bit, 96 kHz | 24-bit, 48 kHz |
| Over USB, Razer Seiren V3 Pro records up to 32-bit, 96 kHz and Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 up to 24-bit, 48 kHz. Both are more than a stream carries (Twitch takes AAC audio at up to 160 kbps), so the difference matters for recordings you edit. | ||
Where they are the same
- Pickup patterns
- Cardioid
- Stand in the box
- Yes
- Processing on the microphone
- Yes
- Headphone socket
- Yes
Not enough data to compare
We haven’t confirmed a figure for one or both models on: Preamp gain needed, XLR cable in the box, USB cable in the box. The site leaves these out rather than guess.
What else each needs
Razer Seiren V3 Pro
Seiren V3 Pro
For USB: a USB port that fits the cable
For XLR: an audio interface or mixer with an XLR microphone input
For XLR: an XLR cable
A boom arm, if you want it closer
Wired headphones with a 3.5 mm plug
- Check first: For USB: a USB port that fits the cable. A USB cable is in the box, but its ends are not listed. Check it against your computer’s ports.
- Optional: For XLR: an audio interface or mixer with an XLR microphone input. A computer has no XLR input. The interface’s preamp raises the microphone’s signal and sends it to the computer over USB.
- Optional: For XLR: an XLR cable. None comes in the box.
- Optional: A boom arm, if you want it closer. A desk stand is in the box. An arm lets you bring the microphone nearer your mouth without it sitting in the camera shot; check the arm fits its 5/8-inch thread.
- Optional: Wired headphones with a 3.5 mm plug. Its headphone socket lets you hear yourself straight from the microphone, before the computer adds delay.
Elgato Wave:3 MK.2
Wave:3 MK.2
A USB port that fits the cable
A boom arm, if you want it closer
Wired headphones with a 3.5 mm plug
- Check first: A USB port that fits the cable. A USB-C cable is in the box; check its other end against your computer’s ports.
- Optional: A boom arm, if you want it closer. A desk stand is in the box. An arm lets you bring the microphone nearer your mouth without it sitting in the camera shot; check the arm fits its 1/4-inch, 5/8-inch or 3/8-inch thread.
- Optional: Wired headphones with a 3.5 mm plug. Its headphone socket lets you hear yourself straight from the microphone, before the computer adds delay.
Next step
Put either model into the setup builder to check it against your computer and the rest of your gear, or see all 27 side by side in USB microphones for streaming compared. Test your microphone before you go live.
Full profiles: Razer Seiren V3 Pro and Elgato Wave:3 MK.2.