elgato Wave Desk Stand Adjustable Microphone Stand, Metal, Black, 1 kg Capacity

Benefits

For a podcast or video call at a desk, the elgato Wave Desk Stand gives you a way to position a microphone without fitting a clamp to the desk edge. Its flat base sits on a desk or coffee table, while three pivot points let you adjust where the attached equipment sits. The stand is made from metal and is rated to hold microphones and other gear up to 1 kg.

It can also hold a camera, light or smartphone, so it may suit a compact recording or conferencing setup that needs more than a fixed microphone position. Four silicone ties are included to help keep cables organised around the stand.

What matters most

The key distinction is its tabletop format: it rests on a flat surface rather than attaching to the side of a desk. That makes it easier to move between suitable surfaces, but it does use some of the space where it sits. If keeping the desk edge clear matters, this is a different approach from a clamp-mounted arm, if you want a stand that can be placed on a coffee table as well as a desk, the flat base is useful.

The three adjustable pivot points give you options for positioning, while the stated maximum height is 8.07 inches. The listed thread compatibility is 1/4, 3/8 and 5/8, and the supported load is up to 1 kg. Is that enough for your setup? The weight limit is the practical check: include any attached gear when deciding whether it is suitable.

Buyer feedback often praises the build, adjustability and ability to stay in position. However, stability comments are mixed, with some buyers saying it holds their microphone securely and others reporting that it stopped holding theirs properly. These impressions are useful context, but they do not replace the stated 1 kg limit or guarantee the same result with every setup.

Best use cases

This stand is most relevant for a desk-based podcast, conference call or compact recording arrangement where you want to reposition a microphone without installing a desk clamp. Its ability to take a camera, light or smartphone also gives it flexibility for a small content-creation setup. The included cable ties are a practical extra if cables tend to spread across the work surface.

It makes sense if your equipment is within the stated load and you value a movable, tabletop stand with several adjustment points. You may want to skip it if your setup exceeds 1 kg, or if you specifically need an arm that clamps to the edge of a desk rather than sitting on a flat surface.

Before you decide

What equipment can it hold? It is described for microphones, cameras, lights and smartphones, with a maximum supported load of 1 kg. The details list 1/4, 3/8 and 5/8 thread compatibility.

How can you adjust its position? The stand has three pivot points for moving attached equipment into position. Its listed maximum height is 8.07 inches.

Does it help with cable organisation? Four silicone ties are included to help keep cables tidy around the stand.

Is it worth it?

The Wave Desk Stand is worth considering if a flat-base design suits your workspace better than a clamp-mounted arm and your equipment stays within the stated weight limit. Its metal construction, three pivot points and support for several thread sizes give it a clear role in a compact desk setup. The main trade-off is that it occupies surface space, and buyer reports on how securely it holds a microphone are not unanimous. Choose it for tabletop flexibility rather than for a clamp-based setup or equipment above its 1 kg rating.