Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Elgato just dropped their biggest update yet. Today we're taking a quick look at the massive new Stream Deck + XL, but that's not all—we're also looking at the entire Wave Next lineup including the Wave XLR Mark II, Wave: 3 Mark II, Wave Link 3.0. With the new Wave FX processor and auto-gain features, is this total ecosystem overhaul worth the upgrade?
Products (affiliate)
Elgato Stream Deck + XL - elgato.sjv.io/5kbX5j
Elgato Wave XLR mk. 2 - elgato.sjv.io/aN1BOW
Elgato Wave:3 - elgato.sjv.io/GbjAKV
Elgato Wave XLR Dock mk. 2 for Stream Deck + - elgato.sjv.io/WODxyP
Elgato Wave Link 3.1 Download - elgato.sjv.io/9VErde
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Channel Started - 7/12/2019
YouTube Partner Program - 11/7/2020
10k Subs - 7/18/2022
20k Subs - 3/13/2024
Timestamps:
0:00 Elgato Wave Next Launch – What’s New?
0:50 What Wave Next Means for Creators
1:28 Free Wave Link 3.0 (Works With Any Microphone)
2:13 Free Stream Deck App (iPhone + Android)
2:52 Wave XLR Mark II – What’s Actually Upgraded?
3:12 Wave FX Processor Explained (Zero Latency Monitoring)
5:23 One-Button Auto Gain Setup
6:14 Wave XLR Dock Mark II (Stream Deck+ Upgrade)
7:06 Wave 3 Mark II – Is It Worth $170?
8:30 Stream Deck Plus XL – 36 Buttons + 6 Dials
10:36 How I’m Setting Up Stream Deck Plus XL
11:04 My Real Workflow Setup
12:18 Should You Upgrade to Wave Next?
Elgato just dropped their biggest update yet. Today we're taking a quick look at the massive new Stream Deck + XL, but that's not all—we're also looking at the entire Wave Next lineup including the Wave XLR Mark II, Wave: 3 Mark II, Wave Link 3.0. With the new Wave FX processor and auto-gain features, is this total ecosystem overhaul worth the upgrade?
Products (affiliate)
Elgato Stream Deck + XL - elgato.sjv.io/5kbX5j
Elgato Wave XLR mk. 2 - elgato.sjv.io/aN1BOW
Elgato Wave:3 - elgato.sjv.io/GbjAKV
Elgato Wave XLR Dock mk. 2 for Stream Deck + - elgato.sjv.io/WODxyP
Elgato Wave Link 3.1 Download - elgato.sjv.io/9VErde
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We are an Elgato Ambassador! Get a discount when you order your favorite Elgato products with my link! elgato.sjv.io/aOdJZR
Are you a Console Streamer? Then you need Lightstream!
golightstream.com/darkenedcyrus
Discount Code: DarkenedCyrus (25% off 3 months!)
We are an AVerMedia Partner! Go check out their AWESOME Inventory and get an exclusive discount with my coupon code!
Code: Cyrus
Link: sdqk.me/bPFV6hdj/9f8lj0GW
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Check out my website to book 1 on 1 Coaching, editing services, and more! https://www.darkenedcyrus.live
Join The Darkness Discord! discord.gg/ftRsYvq
------------------------------------
Check out my website! - darkenedcyrus.com
BRANDS! Here's my Media Kit - https://darkenedcyrus.live/mediakit
------------------------------------
Come Watch My Stream!
Twitch - twitch.tv/darkenedcyrus
------------------------------------
Socials
Twitter - twitter.com/DarkenedCyrus
Instagram - instagram.com/DarkenedCyrus
------------------------------------
Channel Started - 7/12/2019
YouTube Partner Program - 11/7/2020
10k Subs - 7/18/2022
20k Subs - 3/13/2024
Timestamps:
0:00 Elgato Wave Next Launch – What’s New?
0:50 What Wave Next Means for Creators
1:28 Free Wave Link 3.0 (Works With Any Microphone)
2:13 Free Stream Deck App (iPhone + Android)
2:52 Wave XLR Mark II – What’s Actually Upgraded?
3:12 Wave FX Processor Explained (Zero Latency Monitoring)
5:23 One-Button Auto Gain Setup
6:14 Wave XLR Dock Mark II (Stream Deck+ Upgrade)
7:06 Wave 3 Mark II – Is It Worth $170?
8:30 Stream Deck Plus XL – 36 Buttons + 6 Dials
10:36 How I’m Setting Up Stream Deck Plus XL
11:04 My Real Workflow Setup
12:18 Should You Upgrade to Wave Next?
