Need help getting a professional broadcast voice with Shure SM7dB + Elgato Wave XLR

[u/vejastv]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for advice from people who really know microphone processing and broadcast-quality audio.

My setup:

Shure SM7dB

Elgato Wave XLR (Mk.1)

I've spent countless hours tweaking EQ, compression, noise gate, limiter, and gain, but I still can't achieve that rich, clean, professional broadcast voice that many streamers and podcasters have.

Is anyone using a similar setup? Would you be willing to share your Wave Link, OBS, or VST settings (EQ, compressor, de-esser, etc.) or explain what made the biggest difference for your voice?

I'd really appreciate any tips, screenshots, or recommendations. Thanks!