Elgato is releasing two new docks for its Stream Deck Plus device that can add support for XLR microphones or a USB hub. The Stream Deck Plus was originally released in 2022 with the usual Stream Deck buttons, a new LCD screen, and additional knobs, but these docks expand the functionality even further.
He XLR Base for $119.99 It sits on the back of the Stream Deck Plus and offers up to 75 dB of gain – enough to power Shure’s popular SM7B microphone. Like Elgato’s dedicated Wave XLR connector, it even has a headphone jack for zero-latency monitoring.
The XLR Dock means you only need a single USB cable connected 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 control the microphone, and there are also plenty of ways to assign mute switches and more to the main buttons on the Stream Deck.
If you don't have an XLR microphone, Elgato is also releasing a $59.99 USB Hub that plugs into the back of the Stream Deck Plus. It includes two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, and an SD or microSD card reader on the side. All four USB ports offer up to 5Gb/s of data transfer, so sadly, there are no Thunderbolt speeds here.
There’s also a 65-watt uplink port that provides enough power to charge your laptop if you connect this hub to an external USB-C power supply. In fact, Elgato recommends using a USB-C power supply with this hub: “Most systems cannot power the Stream Deck Plus and USB Hub on their own, without causing performance issues. For best results, keep the USB Hub connected to a power source at all times.”
Both XLR socket and USB hub are available immediately in the Elgato webshop.