Elgato is bringing the focus back to the camera with the Prompter
Elgato, who seem to be the leaders in streaming tech, have announced a new piece of hardware that will really take things to a new level, with the Prompter. Just like its name suggests, the Prompter is a device that you place over your camera, so you can see the words or images, on it, whilst maintaining an eye line with the camera.
Unlike other teleprompters, it doesn’t require an extra tablet or smartphone—its 9” screen is already built in. With its unmatched compatibility and Stream Deck support, Elgato’s latest hardware is changing how people communicate online.
For the first time, teleprompting is easy for creators of all kinds, opening the door to better content and stronger communities. With Prompter, Twitch streamers can interact with chat while looking at their camera, making live conversations more engaging. Meanwhile, Prompter helps YouTubers stay on script while recording, which means fewer reshoots and less time editing. Everything’s customizable using Elgato’s Camera Hub software—included free for PC and Mac. Here in the app, creators are free to manage Prompter’s display and personalize text appearance. There’s even a Stream Deck plugin, offering more ways to control Prompter with a key press, a dial turn, or a foot tap.
“We built Prompter to be the true all-in-one solution for content creators. For years, consumer teleprompters offered only half the equation, requiring an additional smartphone or tablet. Meanwhile, studio devices with a built-in display were too expensive for most creators. Prompter is the best of both worlds.”
Inside of the box, you will find the 9inch display, the mirror plate and a host of cables. The most important aspect of course is the camera mounts, as the device works with both the Elgato Facecam and Elgato Facecam Pro, it also works with a range of other cameras.
Webcams like the Razer Kiyo and Logitech Brio work without issue, some others will fit but may have the sides of the image cut off. DLSR and other cameras are supported too, the full list of what will work, can be found here.
Here is everything you get in the box.
Prompter with display
DSLR/Mirrorless backplate
9x DSLR/Mirrorless step-up rings
Facecam Pro backplate
Universal shroud backplate
Universal bracket
Mounting screws
USB-C to USB-A cable (200 cm | 78.7 in)
Cleaning cloth
Quick start guide
Perhaps the best aspect of this, the entire unit only ways 690g, meaning it won’t require scaffolding to hold it up. It will work with the Elgato low profile boom arm and the pole they sell.
Local pricing has not been revealed yet, but the device has a US price of $280, which converted to AUD is around $440, but once you add tax and imports, it will likely be around $500.
