The Elgato Wave 3 is a USB microphone designed for content creators, streamers, podcasters, and gamers. It offers high-quality audio capture, built-in digital audio processing, and integration with software for controlling the mic's settings. The Elgato Wave 3 Windows driver is the software that enables the microphone to function correctly with your Windows computer.

The Elgato Wave 3 microphone typically works with the built-in Windows audio drivers, but you may also need to install specific drivers or software to unlock all the features, including using the Wave Link software to customize the mic's settings and manage multiple audio sources.