Hercules - Stream 200 XLR, Pro Audio Mixer for Advanced Content Creators, Streaming, and Gaming - Black
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Specifications
- Lighting TypeMulticolorForm FactorFull-sizeConnection TypeWired
- Key Specs
- Lighting Type: Multicolor
- Form Factor: Full-size (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Connection Type: Wired
- General
- Brand: Hercules
- Model Number: AMS-STREAM-200-XLR
- Product Name: Stream 200 XLR, Pro Audio Mixer for Advanced Content Creators, Streaming, and Gaming
- Color: Black
- Features
- Lighting Type: Multicolor
- Customizable Lighting: true
- Foldable: false
- Functions
- Form Factor: Full-size (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Connectivity
- Connection Type: Wired
- Wired Connectivity: USB-C
- Detachable Cable: true
- Number Of USB Port(s): 1 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Windows
- System Requirements: Windows 10 or higher (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 3.7 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 3.7 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 4.6 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.16 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 663296424174
Hercules Stream 200 XLR is an audio controller featuring a built-in sound card, allowing streamers to separate the audio mix that they’re listening to from the mix being played for their audience. Thanks to this audio controller with a built-in LCD screen, you can manage all your audio sources in real time: games, chat software, music, XLR microphone, game console, second computer, and more. Hercules Stream 200 XLR lets you enjoy a customized experience by individually viewing and controlling the sound level of each audio track — for you, and for your audience! Instantly enable, turn down the volume, turn up the volume, mute or unmute the sound!
- Complete user-friendly sound control in real time: 4 volume level management encoders (with mute support), 2 pages of 4 tracks each + page management button, headset volume encoder, Mute All button, audio control from other devices (game console, second computer…), 1 headset output, 1 XLR microphone input, 1 optical connector, 1 line-in port, 1 line-out port.
- Practical action launcher buttons: 4 action buttons: multiple mute, URL launcher, scene change, etc.
- Fully customizable device: Choice of colors and styles for VU meters custom images and icons profile management.
- Advance audio settings: Mute List, Solo, Push to Mute, preamp for high-fidelity vocal sound.
- Creator mix button: 2 x 2 stereo VU meters for each track, Creator/Audience mix switching button, volume control link button.
- Integrated software: Hercules Stream Control app. Core streaming apps pre-integrated (OBS, Streamlabs), built-in guidance (setup assistance, plug-and-play product, drag-and-drop interface).
- Complete user-friendly sound control in real time: 4 volume level management encoders (with mute support), 2 pages of 4 tracks each + page management button, headset volume encoder, Mute All button, audio control from other devices (game console, second computer…), 1 headset output, 1 XLR microphone input, 1 optical connector, 1 line-in port, 1 line-out port.
- Practical action launcher buttons: 4 action buttons: multiple mute, URL launcher, scene change, etc.
- Fully customizable device: Choice of colors and styles for VU meters custom images and icons profile management.
- Advance audio settings: Mute List, Solo, Push to Mute, preamp for high-fidelity vocal sound.
- Creator mix button: 2 x 2 stereo VU meters for each track, Creator/Audience mix switching button, volume control link button.
- Integrated software: Hercules Stream Control app. Core streaming apps pre-integrated (OBS, Streamlabs), built-in guidance (setup assistance, plug-and-play product, drag-and-drop interface).
Whats Included
- 1 x Hercules Stream 200 XLR
- 1 x Type C USB power cable
- Link to download Hercules Stream Control app
- Warranty card
- 1 x Hercules Stream 200 XLR
- 1 x Type C USB power cable
- Link to download Hercules Stream Control app
- Warranty card
Q: How many USB ports does the audio mixer have?
A: The Hercules Stream 200 XLR audio mixer has one USB port.
Q: Is the audio mixer compatible with XLR microphones?
A: This audio controller allows you to manage a variety of audio sources, including XLR microphones.
Q: What is the purpose of the built-in LCD screen on the audio mixer?
A: The built-in LCD screen on the audio mixer allows you to manage all your audio sources in real time and individually control the sound level of each audio track.
Q: Does the audio mixer allow you to adjust the volume of different audio sources independently?
A: Hercules Stream 200 XLR lets you enjoy a customized experience by individually viewing and controlling the sound level of each audio track — for you, and for your audience! You can instantly enable, turn down the volume, turn up the volume, mute or unmute the sound.
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| Pros for Hercules - Stream 200 XLR, Pro Audio Mixer for Advanced Content Creators, Streaming, and Gaming - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| There were no pros for this product— | Ease of use, Quality, Knobs, Customization, Volume Control | Ease of use, Overall Performance, HDMI, Video Quality, Frame Rate | Ease of use, Quality, Compatibility, USB-C |
| Cons for Hercules - Stream 200 XLR, Pro Audio Mixer for Advanced Content Creators, Streaming, and Gaming - Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Software, Lag, Connectivity | Software, Mute Button |
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- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great For Streamers and Content Creators
Hercules Stream 200 XLR Hercules has put a good idea into physical form. Their streaming device called the Hercules Stream 200 XLR streaming device allows me to connect multiple audio sources to the device and control the input and output volumes via physical knobs. It also has a button that can be used to link the input and output volume of a channel so that when I turn a knob it controls both input and output simultaneously. In addition to that, it has buttons that I can customize for taking actions such as muting a channel, playing and pausing music, launching URLs. I set all of this through the Hercules software that I installed and the software also performs firmware updates for the Stream 200 XLR Construction Construction of the Hercules is case plastic and the buttons are rubber. The buttons do feel nice. The knobs are plastic but strong enough to withstand years of use. I have no doubt that I'll get many years of use out of them. As far as the knobs go, there are five. Four smaller ones are across the front above the action buttons and one larger one on the right side towards the bottom that is for the headphone volume. The four knobs are used to control input and output volume for the input/output channels. Headphone volume knob has a lighted ring around it and it lights up based on the percentage of volume I have set for my headphones. For instance if I have the volume ¾ of the way up, 75% of the Ring will light up. If I have it set to 50% it would cause half the ring to be lit up. It’s a bright white light so it's very noticeable. Each of the action buttons have a number on them which also lights up. There are four other buttons for global mute, volume link, switching pages, creator volume control (input volume control), and audience (output volume control). Each of those has a symbol indicating its purpose. The symbols light up when activated. On the back are the input ports for the various input sources, the screen brightness button, and the 48v phantom power button. Each port is clearly marked. The LCD display on the front is bright and clear. It’s very easy to read the text, see the volume meters, and see the icons. App The app needs to be installed in order to update the firmware on the Stream 200 XLR and also to be able to set up the channels, pages, actions, and settings for XLR mics. I found it easy and straightforward to use. It is feature rich and has granular settings for XLR mics such as a limiter, compressor, etc. I really like the customizability of it. I also like that you can set programs to use specific inputs and outputs that are related to the Stream 200 XLR. You can do this within the Windows 11 volume mixer. This allows you to control the volume specifically related to something like Spotify, Windows Media Player, Chrome, etc. Those programs will show up in the Windows Volume Mixer when they try to access a mic or output audio. For example, if I have a streaming session where I want to play a video clip in Windows Media Player and I want to control the volume of that separately from other input sources, I can do it through the output channel I assign to Media Player. I can then just use the corresponding volume knob on the Stream 200 XLR to control volume output of that specific channel. This makes it super convenient for me to the volume of each input source individually. I don’t have to go back to the Volume Mixer Windows settings and adjust it that way on the fly, I just turn the knob to adjust it the way I want it. Performance The Hercules Stream 200 XLR software doesn’t take up much in the way of computer resources. It runs smoothly and performs well. I did run into a few issues with the Stream 200 XLR device. The first one I received had an issue where there were a lot of popping sounds that happened when I would use an XLR microphone. All other input ports worked as expected, it was just a problem when using the XLR port. I tried multiple XLR microphones. Multiple condenser and dynamic microphones. The problem persisted across all of them. I could hear it in headphones, see it showing with the volume meters , and was present in recordings. I reached out to Hercules' support and they sent me a replacement. The replacement has the same problem but with one exception. The problem isn’t present in the recordings made while using the second one. I can still hear it through headphones and the volume meters still show it happening. At this point, I have moved my headphones over to my computer's headphone jack so I can still monitor audio, but don’t hear the popping noise. I’m able to use the second one for streaming and recording, but it would be nice to just be able to use my headphones through the Stream 200 XLR’s headphone jack. The first one was unusable for audio recording due to how bad the problem was and it being present in the recordings and in streaming. The second one I can use, but I’ll have to use my headphones through my computer’s headphone jack as the noise is annoying enough that I wouldn’t want to be hearing it through an entire live stream. Final Thoughts Hercules has made something that I wanted for a long time. I no longer have to mess with changing the volume of a source through software while streaming, I can do it now with the channel volume knobs on the Stream 200 XLR. The screen and the back lit buttons are easy to see. The convenience of this alone makes it worth it. I like that support responded quickly. There wasn’t any fuss, they just sent out a replacement. I do hope they work out whatever is causing the popping noise involving the XLR port. I’m happy with the features and ease of controlling inputs this brings to streaming.
This review is from Hercules - Stream 200 XLR, Pro Audio Mixer for Advanced Content Creators, Streaming, and Gaming - Black
Posted by James
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Audio Mixer for Podcasts, OK for Streaming
I've been testing the Hercules Stream 200 XLR for a few days now. My verdict is it's a very good audio mixer but there's some limitations and gaps which stop it from being perfect. That said, if you're a Windows user, who regularly records live streams or podcasts, the Hercules Stream 200 XLR will up your game. In the box - Stream 200 XLR - USB C Cable - XLR Pre Amp - stickers Stream 200 CLR Ports - XLR mic input (XLR Pre Amp included) - 1 xOptical - 2x 1/8" Line Out - 1x 1/8" Line In Stream 200 XLR Buttons There's 4 audio main audio dials, a master volume control (with LED), and 5 action buttons (1 of which is a mute button). Installation is easy, plug it into your Windows PC and then download the Hercules Stream Control Software. I received multiple firmware and software updates after first install (see photos). Make sure you do those. After that, everything is managed by Stream Control. No registration is required to use the software. Connecting your microphones, headphones, etc. is plug and play. I didn't use the optical port and honestly can't remember the last time I needed one. I would have loved another 1/8" line in. Initial Observations The Stream 200 XLR looks great and professional. The screen is vibrant. I will say the buttons are a little too spongey for my liking and the dials are not stepped, they're smooth. I prefer stepped buttons to give me more precise control. On that note, the LED on the master control has some bleed as you adjust the volume - so it's not 100% clear what setting you're at. Using the Hercules Stream 200 XLR (Stream Control) The muscle for the Stream 200 XLR is in the (free) Stream Control software. The good - it integrates with OBS, which is a must have if you're streaming. Integration is tight. There's no latency or lag when using the Stream Mixer or impact on your gaming. The things I kind of wish that the 4 hot buttons were LED/LCD programmable colored macro buttons (like what exists with other decks). Labeled simply 1 through to 5, it's good but not great - especially if you want to have multiple profiles for different stream events and then you need to remember what your "1" is for. This might seem like a trivial issue, but if you're mid stream, game and want to hit a button for reaction or effect, you don't want to hit the wrong button and that's where LED/LCD action buttons help - A LOT. I will say that the Stream Control software is very good and better than I expected. You have almost an infinite amount of flexibility, it's intuitive and and it's easy to reset it to defaults if you get lost. FYI, I also found that Hercules has some good how to videos on their YouTube channel if you're looking for a guide configuring the software (there's no PDF user manual on the website - so hit up YouTube). A nice things, you can control your audio vs your audience audio separately, so great if you want to mix things in but have more clarity on the game audio for yourself. What could be better The Stream 200 XLR seems geared for PC gamers and streamers. There's no MacOS app, which is OK given if you're a gamer you're going to be on a PC. But this means the Hercules Stream 200 XLR is not good if you're also recording podcasts as well on a Mac. It's not a show stopper, but you should know that some other Mixer decks have PC and MacOS support. Final Thoughts If you're a Windows user, live streaming games and using OBS the Hercules Stream 200 XLR has nearly everything you need. It would be perfect if it has LED/LCD macro buttons, but if that's not something you need - you will be very happy.
This review is from Hercules - Stream 200 XLR, Pro Audio Mixer for Advanced Content Creators, Streaming, and Gaming - Black
Posted by teasten
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A Great Addition to My Setup!
The Hercules Stream 200 XLR Pro Audio Mixer is a great addition for a streamer. The ability to monitor and change individual audio volumes brings in a more dynamic experience. The mixer isn't too big taking up desk space. It is also very light. It is simple to set up. Just plug in the main USB-C cord after that plug in your XLR microphone. Then, connect your audio. Lastly, ensure Windows knows which Mic and Audio you want to use. The functionality for the mixer was something new for me. This was my first experience with a mixer. It allows for four custom channels on the main page. You can click over to the second page for four more additional channels. With each channel, you can individually set it the volume to each source. When I was doing a group chat I could easily adjust the volume when others were speaking. While doing some work I could easily adjust my music volume. Also, while gaming I could do the same. Being able to adjust the volume on the fly is great. You also have a creator and audience feature. Allowing you to choose which audio you hear and what the audience hears. So if you don't want your music going through just select the source for the audience and set it up that way. It comes with software that allows you to customize the layout and bottom buttons. The software is very basic. I would like to see more features put into it in the future. You can change your screen layout. You can change the channel icons. You can upload your channel icons. The feeling of the mixer is pretty good. Outside of the one through four-turn knobs. They just feel mediocre and have no serrations on them. They are very smooth. They have a function where if you push the knob in it mutes the channel. Well, when you do this I tend to turn the volume down as well. It was a consistent push all the time. The USB-C cord doesn't fully plug in all the way. This model is only for XLR microphones. The addition of standard USB microphones would have been great. Maybe an individual wanted the extra input but doesn't have an XLR microphone. Lastly, the app is basic with basic functions. I would love to see more updates in the app. Allowing for more user ability and functional ability. This is still a great mixer to add to the advanced streamer or content creator. Having the ability to individually set the volume for multiple audio sources is a benefit. No more having to tab out of software to adjust the volume. You can do it "Live!" This is a great addition to any setup!
This review is from Hercules - Stream 200 XLR, Pro Audio Mixer for Advanced Content Creators, Streaming, and Gaming - Black
Posted by Nice
