Wave Next combines hardware processing, intelligent software, and tactile controls into a single ecosystem to streamline how creators manage and produce audio.

Corsair Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRSR) ("Corsair" or the "Company"), a leading global provider and innovator of high-performance products for gamers, streamers, content-creators, gaming PC builders, and SIM driving enthusiasts, today announced the launch of Wave Next, the most ambitious evolution of its Elgato audio platform since its debut in 2020. Built on invaluable insight from hundreds of thousands of creators, Wave Next transforms fragmented audio workflows into a unified, scalable ecosystem, combining free professional-grade software, purpose-built hardware with custom silicon and tactile control surfaces into one cohesive platform.

Wave Next represents a strategic expansion of Corsair's leadership in the creator economy – strengthening differentiation, deepening customer engagement, and extending long-term growth opportunities across hardware and software.

"When we launched Wave, our mission was to simplify audio for creators," said Julian Fest, SVP and General Manager of Corsair's Elgato. "Five years of real-world insight and hundreds of thousands of real-world setups have enabled us to evolve Wave into a scalable platform that expands our reach, deepens ecosystem integration, and strengthens our competitive differentiation to capture more value across the creator economy."

Custom Silicon That Changes the Signal Path

Every new Wave device is powered by Wave FX Processor, a custom chip developed in partnership with Lewitt Audio. This breakthrough architecture reimagines how audio moves from microphone to application, shifting critical processing to the hardware layer.

The result is zero-latency onboard DSP, reduced CPU load, studio-grade processing without routing complexity, and clean, finished audio delivered directly to any application. This hardware-level innovation creates meaningful differentiation, strengthens defensibility, and positions Corsair's Elgato Wave products well above commodity alternatives.

A Scalable Ecosystem Built to Grow With Creators

Wave Next launches with a full lineup designed to scale from entry-level creators to professional dual-microphone setups:

Wave:3 MK.2: USB condenser microphone with integrated processing and onboard settings storage

Wave XLR MK.2: Professional XLR interface with 80 dB of clean gain

XLR Dock MK.2: Modular XLR expansion for Stream Deck +

Wave XLR Pro: Dual-input audio matrix with independent hardware mixes that is shipping in Q2 2026.

Stream Deck + XL: 36 LCD keys, multifunction dials, and touch strip for real-time tactile control

Users can begin with a single USB microphone and expand into multi-microphone or dual-PC environments without rebuilding workflows. Software, silicon, and control are designed to work as one. This modular, scalable design increases customer lifetime value, drives attach rates across product categories, and strengthens ecosystem stickiness.

Designed for Today. Built for What's Next.

As Corsair continues to position Elgato's solutions as the platform standard for streaming and digital production workflows, Wave Next represents a meaningful step forward in digital control innovation. It brings together intelligent software, premium hardware, and smart control into a unified, scalable creator experience.

By enabling seamless management of microphones, audio channels, effects, and streaming outputs through an intuitive interface, Elgato delivers a powerful central command layer for digital creators.

"Wave Next reflects our commitment to building the digital production infrastructure of the future," said Thi La, Chief Executive Officer of Corsair. "By integrating software intelligence with purpose-built hardware, we are delivering one of the most advanced workflow control solutions to streamers, podcasters, VTubers, and digital content creators."

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