This comparison puts the Rode DS2 and Elgato Wave desktop mic stands against each other to see how they stack up and help you decide which one might be the best fit for your setup.

•Rode DS2: https://geni.us/ULx4l (Amazon)
•Elgato Wave: https://geni.us/YjhCP0 (Amazon)

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⏱Chapter Markers:
0:00 Rode vs. Elgato
1:11 Design
2:46 What I Don’t Like About The Rode
3:36 What I Don’t Like About The Elgato
4:50 Mic Mounting & Cable Routing
6:47 Weight & Balance
8:11 Mic Positioning
11:59 Conclusion

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Episode 437: Elgato vs. Rode Desktop Mic Stands: Build Quality or Versatility?