Fine-tune your streaming with Elgato's Mic Arms and other accessories
Elgato's products have long been the streamer's best friend.
There are few companies more trusted in the streaming space than Elgato. The Munich-based company was there for the birth of game-streaming in the early 2010s, and its now-legendary Game Capture devices were among the most popular means of capturing console game footage long before it became a standard feature.
Just as streaming has evolved, so too has Elgato, and the company now has serious hardware for serious streamers. Its range of mic arms and mini mounts are designed to give your streams that premium studio feel. With sturdy, steely build quality, these accessories provide an unobstructed view of your face for maximum contact with your fans.
Here are Elgato's latest mic arms and mounts to take your streaming production to the next level.
Wave Mic Arm – Best for big desks
This is what the Pros call a 'Suspension Boom Arm.' It stands upright, with the hinge then angling the mic back down towards your face. You can position this neatly behind your monitor, coming over the top of the monitor so that the arm is out of sight off the top of the screen, or place it at an angle from off to the side of your screen.
Stick it stably to your desk with the vice-like padded clamp, adjust the arm using its 360-degree rotation, stick your mic to the highly flexible ball head at the end, and get streaming.
Wave Mic Arm LP – Best for compact setups
We've all been there. Whether you're living in a cosy city apartment or simply have a desk brimming with other equipment, space can be at a premium, which is where the Wave Mic Arm LP comes in.
In this case, the 'LP' doesn't stand for 'longplay' but for 'low-profile.' The arm clamps to the edge of your desk and hinges horizontally, positioning the mic out of sight just below your shoulder. It actually has an impressive maximum reach of 74cm/29.1in, but its 360-degree rotation lets you 'compress' it in whatever way best suits your desktop setu
Mini mount – Best on a budget
Whether you're looking to stably mount your mic, camera, studio lighting, or phone, the Mini Mount serves a multitude of purposes. With a minimal footprint on your desk, the Mini Mount can be adjusted between 37cm/14.6in to 64cm/25.2in in height thanks to its telescopic pole, and you can lock your device in at any angle thanks to the 360-degree ball head.
The weighted base protects against unwanted vibrations, and even has a slot in it so you can prop up your phone or tablet at the foot of the mount. This thing is a serious space and money saver for the savvy streamer.
The best of the rest
Of course, you're going to need actual audio equipment to go into and alongside all those mounts. You'll find all manner of mics, cabling, and mixing tools across Elgato's site, so dive in and see what's on offer.
Looking for that perfect mic to slot seamlessly into your new mic arm? Check out the Wave DX (£109.99), which will capture those finer details and frequencies much like a condenser. Or maybe you're seeking a handy all-in-one mixing and mic interfacing solution, in which case the Wave XLR (£159.99) is your best bet—a simple and multifunctional dial to control all those core mic features. You even get a free face plate of your choice with the code: ZZ-XLR-FACEPLATE.
Of course, everyone's got their own streaming needs and budgets, so explore the Elgato site to find what works for you. Streaming is a personal journey, and Elgato's accessories are simply there to help you on your way.
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