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00:00:00 – 00:08:53
The video introduces the Elgato Wave Link, an audio mixing app for Elgato Wave microphones that simplifies managing audio sources for streaming. It enables users to create two independent audio mixes by integrating hardware and software inputs. The Wave 3 microphone's features and functions, including mic gain control, headphone output volume, and mic PC balance, are explained. The use of Wave Link to add multiple audio channels and link them to specific apps is demonstrated. Viewers are shown how to adjust volume levels, set up output channels for streaming, and optimize audio with features like low-cut filters and clip guards. The importance of selecting the right audio device for low latency is highlighted. The tutorial also covers advanced features like linking faders and adding the Wave Link stream as an audio source in OBS. Overall, the video aims to help users optimize their audio setup for streaming through Elgato products.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker introduces Elgato Wave Link, an audio mixing app for Elgato Wave microphones. Wave Link allows users to add multiple hardware and software inputs and output them to two independent mixes. Before Wave Link, managing audio sources for streaming required manually adjusting settings in different apps, leading to inconsistent audio levels for viewers. Wave Link simplifies this process by functioning as a virtual audio mixer integrated with the computer, eliminating the need for physical mixers. The app is powered by Elgato Wave microphones and the interface allows easy control over audio channels.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker explains the different faders and functions of the Wave 3 microphone. They discuss the mic gain, headphone output volume, and mic PC balance. The speaker demonstrates how the multi-function dial on the Wave 3 can control these functions. They also introduce the low-cut filter and clip guard features to filter out low-frequency sounds and prevent clipping. The speaker then adds a second audio channel using Wave Link, linking it to a specific app for it to work. Finally, they explain the components of the audio channels and how to adjust volume levels and linking faders for different audio mixes.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to link two faders together at a specific ratio using Elgato Wave Link software. They mention the benefit of a ratio lock feature suggested by Harris Heller. The video explains how to add hardware inputs for microphones, sound cards, and capture cards, and how to set up output channels for streaming and monitor mixes. It highlights the importance of selecting the right audio device for low latency. The segment also covers adjusting volume levels with master faders, identifying stream output with ear icons, and adding the Wave Link stream as an audio source in OBS. Additionally, the video touches on settings for automatic login and updates. The speaker encourages viewers to explore more tutorials on Elgato products for audio optimization.