Elgato enters portable microphone market with £99.99 Wave Go
Elgato has launched the Wave Go, a £99.99 wireless microphone aimed at mobile content creators and vloggers. The device marks Elgato's entry into the portable creator microphone market, directly challenging competitors like DJI's Mic Mini whilst expanding its range beyond desktop-focused hardware.
The Wave Go is remarkably compact at just 7 grams, approximately the size of an AirPod, and uses a magnetic clip to attach to clothing for hands-free recording. Despite its tiny size, Elgato promises broadcast-quality audio with features including noise cancellation, auto gain control, and EQ adjustment. The bundled Smart Handle accessory transforms the microphone into a full-size interview unit and serves as a charger, extending total battery life to approximately 48 hours. The device connects via 2.4GHz wireless (not Bluetooth) with minimal latency of 24 milliseconds or less, working with iPhones, Android devices, and iPads through a USB-C receiver.
- Elgato launches Wave Go wireless microphone at £99.99
- 7-gram clip-on design offers broadcast-quality audio with noise cancellation
- Smart Handle accessory adds 48 hours total battery life
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Elgato is a technology company that makes equipment for content creators, particularly those who record or livestream videos. It is well-known for microphones and lighting gear designed for studio use at a desk or in a fixed location. Whilst the company has been successful in the traditional creator equipment market, portable microphones for on-the-move recording have largely been served by other brands.
The market for small wireless microphones has grown as smartphones and tablets have become capable of recording professional-quality video. Devices like DJI's Mic Mini have shown there is demand for compact audio equipment that clips to clothing and connects wirelessly without the bulk of traditional studio microphones. These products are used by vloggers, mobile journalists, and others who need reliable sound quality whilst working outside a studio.
Elgato's move into portable microphones marks an expansion of the company beyond its traditional desk-focused product range. The shift reflects how more content creators are now working on the move rather than in fixed studios. For people looking to buy a portable microphone, this adds Elgato as a new option among the existing competitors in the market.
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Originally published by The Verge as “Elgato takes on DJI with a tiny wireless mic for creators on the go”.