Elgato transforms its Stream Deck Plus with new XLR dock and USB hub accessories
by Tom Warren from The Verge - All Posts on (#6PFX8)
Image: Elgato
Elgato is launching two new docks for its Stream Deck Plus device that can add XLR microphone support or a USB hub. The Stream Deck Plus originally launched in 2022 with the usual Stream Deck buttons, a new LCD display, and additional knobs, but these docks extend the functionality even further.
The $119.99 XLR Dock slots into the rear of the Stream Deck Plus and delivers up to 75dB of gain, enough to power Shure's popular SM7B microphone. Just like Elgato's dedicated Wave XLR, it even has a headphone jack for zero latency monitoring.
The XLR Dock means you only need a single USB cable routing to your laptop or PC and a single device instead of having to combine an XLR interface and Stream Deck. The knobs on the Stream Deck Plus can...