u/ThiccNickGaming

I explain most of the background and the issue in the video posted above, but I will add a bit more info/context here.

Issue started 2 months ago. I have gone back and forth for weeks now trying to figure out if I purchased/installed something 2 months ago that could have started this issue, but I have yet to figure it out.

I've attempted to swap out my Audio Converter (Currently using a WAVE XLR PRO, but I did try switching to a Focusrite 2i2 and even a Rodecaster Pro 2... no change to the sound so I went back to my WAVE XLR PRO), Swapped XLR cables, my PC's motherboard, power adapters, and I even purchased a brand new SM7B and that has not fixed the issue.

Yes, I have tried using other USB-C ports on my PC's motherboard for the audio converter, doesn't change the sound.

I even gave those ground loop isolator products a shot and they did not fix the issue. These are the two I tried:

1.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D969C3DN?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
2.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XWJNS9T?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

As stated in the video this weird resonance sound can be heard both in direct monitoring straight to my headset as well as in recordings so I do not believe this to be a software issue.

I do not use a cloudlifter in between my SM7B and the audio converter since the WAVE XLR PRO does not need the extra gain. Phantom Power is of course DISABLED.

I run my SM7B at 47-50db of gain without ANY software gain added via compression and/or post processing.

My head is always 6-8 inches away from the mic capsule and I have the included wind guard installed on the SM7B.

Lastly I of course have verified that both WITH and WITHOUT any type of processing to the microphone this sound is heard. No matter how much compression I add, it stull cuts through and sounds terrible.

Operating System: Windows 11 Home. Fully up to date.

PC Specs: Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, ToughRam 32GB DDR5 6400MT/s Memory, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, 1TB NVMe M.2

I literally don't know what else to do or test.... so please, any audio professionals out there.... let me know what I can do to fix this.

For whatever reason Samsung has decided to enable RAM Plus by default on every new Galaxy Fold 8. I have no idea why they have done this because it tends to lead to many instances of stutter and lag throughout everyday use (at least in my experience).

So I recommend disabling this feature in order to get the full performance you paid for.

How to disable RAM Plus:

Go to settings, Device Care, memory, scroll down to RAM Plus. Click on it and at the top turn it off.

You're welcome!

I traded in my Z Fold 7 for the Fold 8 and after 8 hours of use I can easily say it was a great decision! The outside display is much smaller than the Z Fold 7 but the aspect ratio is so much more comfortable for texting and watching YouTube on. Plus it actually gives me more of a reason to use the inner display which is the perfect size for a tablet when scrolling media in portrait mode. I also like the light weight and the battery life so far is SO much better.

If I had any issues I would say the inner camera gets in the way a bit more than I would like, and the removal of the telephoto camera is a big L.

All in all happy with my upgrade!

As the title states, I have been trying now for over a week straight to get my SM7B sounding decent enough to live stream with when using my new Wave XLR Pro audio interface. For some reason no matter how many settings I tweak, how many hardware components I swap out (mics, XLR cables, USB C cables, Using a cloud lifter, removing the cloud lifter, etc) the audio always sounds.... harsh?

It might just be my ears, but no matter what headset I listen to my voice with, it comes out harsh and ear-piercing with certain words I say. And this has nothing to do with my gain levels. I've tried recording at super low gain (with boost in post) and I have tried with higher gain. Same issue. I have tried with and without clip guard enabled. I have tried with and without ALL hardware effects running. I have tried using different Software VSTs such as EQ, Compression, D-Essers, Limiters, Noise Gates, etc. NOTHING WORKS to fix this problem.

I have had my SM7B for over 6 years and never had this issue with my voice recordings. It all started once I started using the Wave XLR PRO. I love the damn thing, but this audio is just unusable.

I made a recent post talking about this same issue found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/elgato/s/p3EvLz2T7M

But my issues are still remaining 10 days later.

This is not a paid promotion. The second I saw what the Wave XLR Pro was capable of for my stream setup, I instantly through it in my cart.

I've been streaming with a dual PC setup for well over a year now and I won't lie, it's been nothing short of a headache at times. Thankfully Elgato and Wave Link's software have helped make that process easier over that time, but I was always wishing I could use my XLR (SM7B) with my gaming PC alongside my stream PC.

Thanks to the Wave XLR Pro that is now possible! Not only am I able to use my mic through both PCs with zero latency monitoring, but the VST effects also transfer through to the gaming PC as well! It's insane how seamless it is.

I also love how compact and sleek this thing is. It's fully replaced my old bulky Scarlet 4i4 audio interface that did everything I needed to, but it took up too much desk space and obviously doesn't have the software features the Wave XLR Pro does.

My only real issue with the device is the lack of knobs/physical buttons. Obviously it works wonders with just the software alone and most people who buy this product probably already own a stream deck or a stream deck + (like I do!) so that can basically replace any lack of physical buttons.

And if you're wondering how the XLR ports sound with the SM7B? They are whisper quiet with the sound floor, give enough DB of gain to no longer need a cloudlifter, and the setup was easier than the scarlet which gave me a sigh of relief.

It also drives my DT 1990 pro studio headphones without an issue. So if you were worried about high impedance headphones not having enough volume, you can rest assured this thing will power them just fine.

I also should throw in my thoughts on the new ducking feature. It works WONDERFULLY for streamers if you're like me and have game audio, music, and maybe alerts that your audience can trigger at any point. Having a system what automatically lowers all audio to enhance the clarity of your voice has been so sick that I never knew this was a feature I needed...but now I could never go without it!

In the end, this has fully replaced my old audio interface and I don't think I could ever go without all the useful tools that it brings to the table. $350 is not a cheap pricetag, but when you compare it to other audio interfaces on the market, literally nothing can replicate the Wave XLR Pro in terms of its software feature set. The fact you can connect it to two PCs at the same time and use it on both simultaneously is worth the price alone.

If you have any further questions comment below and I'll try my hardest to get back to you ASAP!