Meet the little brother of Elgato’s 15-Button Stream Deck. This new one only has 6 buttons but since every single one of them is a tiny programmable LCD screen, the possibilities are endless. Originally made for enthusiast and pro gamers, the Stream Deck Mini is well worth a closer look for indie filmmakers, too! This tiny device is basically exactly what its name suggests: A Stream Deck Mini. If you can’t recall what the Elgato Stream Deck was (and is) all about, head over to our original coverage here. Basically, the Stream Deck Mini is an add-on to your keyboard/mouse/touchpad desktop. It sports 6 buttons which can be programmed using a dedicated control software. Furthermore, each button contains an LCD screen, so you don’t have to memorize anything. Plus, you’ll get instant visual feedback on what’s going on. Elgato Stream Deck Mini The new Stream Deck Mini is really mini in comparison to the original Stream Deck (which wasn’t exactly big, either). The whole unit is only 84 x 60 x 58 mm / 3.3 x 2.4 x 2.3 in in size and it weights 160g (0.35 lbs). In terms of functionality it offers pretty much the same than the original Stream Deck but only comes with 6 instead of 15 buttons. Stream Deck vs. Stream Deck Mini. The real magic lives within the software. With it, you can configure the whole unit so it matches your workflow. Since this is originally a gaming device you’ll find lots of options...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 7 August, 2018