Technical data
Before we get to the question of what exactly a Stream Deck actually is and what function it is supposed to fulfill, let’s first look at the obligatory table with the technical data.
What does a Stream Deck do anyway?
Since our community now consists of a colorful mix of different interest groups and it has become a tradition for some loyal readers to read the test report of the day in the morning – regardless of the tested device – I would like to briefly explain what this is all about for those readers who do not necessarily belong to the target group.
Streaming itself should be familiar to everyone by now. On platforms like Twitch, YouTube and others, more or less talented content creators share their intellectual outpourings with their viewers. One shows technical reviews with profound knowledge, the other shares his screen while playing and still others film themselves licking the microphone. At this point, however, I don’t want to pass judgment on the respective content, but rather concentrate on the function of the stream deck.
For many, a point is reached at some point where the basic functions of the camera or microphone are no longer sufficient to meet the requirements of the stream. For example, if different cameras are used when disassembling a device, the perspective or camera source must inevitably be changed at some point during the recording. In this respect, the requirements are certainly limitless: changing the color temperature of the lighting during the stream, adjusting the volume of the microphone or changing the scene are just a few examples to illustrate the requirements that can arise when creating videos. All these functions can certainly also be assigned to corresponding keys on the keyboard or implemented via macros, but depending on the scope, you have to remember quite a bit and will certainly get confused quickly.
This is exactly where the Stream Deck comes into play. Here, each button has a small display to which you can assign a corresponding symbol or graphic, so that you can quickly find the desired function even if the functions change frequently or if you have “stage fright” during a live stream – similar to what radio presenters have been using for decades, only with freely customizable displays on each button. The first Stream Deck was born out of this idea, and over the years the range of functions has been constantly expanded, adapted and further developed until the present Stream Deck+ was finally reached.
Features
With regard to the scope of functions and use, it is of course largely dependent on the individual configuration. However, the Stream Deck+ provides some extremely nice features in return.
Input
- 8 buttons with integrated display
- Touch screen field with 4 areas
- 4 knobs with 360° adjustment range and push function
Smart Profiles
The Stream Deck software detects the running/active application and can activate corresponding profiles.
Dial Stacks
The rotary controls can be assigned multiple times. By pressing the knobs, different functions can be switched through.
Pages
The touch field has a swipe function, which is also known from the smartphone. This allows you to create multiple pages and switch through them conveniently.
Customization
As with its predecessors, the Stream Deck+ will again offer a wide range of customizations. Initially, the knobs will be interchangeable, and later different designs will be added in the form of decals/stickers.
Apps, plugins and development
Elgato provides an interface for developing custom plugins for the Stream Deck software, which can be shared and downloaded through a sort of app store. Among other things, 3rd party programs can communicate with the Stream Deck software, which I will also roughly outline on the following pages.
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