Elgato Neo: The perfect kit for the digital creator that also revolutionizes the office

Jul 29. (EDIZIONES/Portaltic) –

‘The best technology, simplified’. This is the motto of The new Neo product family from the Elgato company. A total of five devices that aim to make life easier for users, becoming a perfect kit for the digital creator that is also capable of revolutionizing office work. We have been able to test it for a week and we are going to tell you what our first impressions have been.

Being a product very focused on ‘streamers’ and creators of content on the Internet, one of the things that worried us the most was that its installation and start-up would be cumbersome. But not at all… These are ‘plug-and-play’ tools, that is, The computer automatically recognizes them when we connect them to the USB and they do not require installation. (except for the program we will need to configure the Steam Deck or the Game Capture Neo, which we will discuss later).

In total, we have five products: Wave Neo, a professional microphone which stands out for its simplicity; Facecam Neo, a webcam with HD 1080p quality and 60 frames per second (fps); Key Light Neo, a focus which allows you to easily adjust the color temperature; Stream Deck Neo, the console with eight keys shortcut that simplifies workflows; and Game Capture Neo, a more niche device that allows Streaming or recording your games with the console in high definition.

All five are designed to facilitate activities such as video calls and live broadcasts, and work seamlessly on almost any system, including laptops and iPads. Compatibility is perfect in both applications like Twitch and Discord, for gamers and streamers, like on Zoom and Teams, for those who want to get the most out of their work. And all under the seal of a prestigious brand in this world like Elgato.

A DESIGN THAT BRINGS OUT OUR MOST CREATIVE SIDE

Their white color and elegant design make these devices fit into any environment. Those who enjoy configuring their work setup will have in these products a perfect ally, being able to integrate the microphone, the LED light, the webcam and the video capture easily, and then play with the design of the Stream Deck Neo buttons, turning it into the center of the space and awakening our most creative side.

One of the things we liked the most is that, although the installation of all the devices is really simple, They have enormous customization possibilities -a little more complex– which allow you to learn little by little, improve the performance of the products and delve deeper into this world.

This is the case of the Stream Deck Neo (99.99 euros) which, as we mentioned before, does require the installation of software on the computer to configure its buttons. This small console with eight physical buttons (with almost infinite screens to switch from one command to another) is going to become our best ally to create shortcuts on our computer.

So we can control music (via Spotify), open YouTube, control sound, take screenshots and many more functionswith just the push of a button. The layout of these is also configurable, so it will undoubtedly become the center of attention in your workspace. There are a number of plugins that can be easily added from the app, but others will require a little more work and the help of an Internet tutorial. The possibilities are almost endless.

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS

At a technical level, it is important to know the main specifications of each product, to see that it suits our needs. We are talking about Professional products, but adapted to an audience that wants to get started in the world of ‘streaming’ or enhance your office. Elgato has cutting-edge products in all these categories for those who want to take the next step in quality.

With Wave Neo (99.99 euros) the company has put the focus on eliminate the distortion often caused by built-in microphones and the user experience is very good. The fact that you can use it straight out of the box without having to configure any software is also very interesting, as it allows you to use it in the office or when you are out and about with your laptop (or even your mobile phone or tablet). The tall stand enhances vocals and silences loud keyboardsThe ‘mute’ button, which activates a red LED, is nice, but impractical because you can accidentally press it when adjusting the height of the microphone, and there is no button to adjust the volume from the device itself.

Facecam Neo (99.99 euros), on the other hand, has HD resolution to capture details in 1080p quality, which guarantees great sharpness. Movement is also smoother thanks to its 60 fps refresh rate. It also has a physical button to cover the camera and ensure privacy, although it did not seem to us – in this case – to be very well resolved, since the mechanism works with a piece that is removed and put back on, and can easily be lost.

In the case of the Key Light Neo LED spotlight (99.99 euros), we highlight its controls integrated into the front, in the frame of the light, which allow us to Adjust both the color temperature and the intensity of the lighting very quicklyeven when we are in the middle of a video call or a live broadcast on platforms such as Twitch. The color range goes from 2900 to 7000 K, with an energy consumption of 15W.

Finally, Game Capture Neo (129.99 euros) is capable of recording or transmitting Full HD content (1080p60) for unlimited sharing. Capture PlayStation, Xbox, Switch or any console and allow live streaming to the platform of our choice, as well as live on social networks, without watermarks or time limits. And all on a device the size of a smartphone.

Definitely, The experience of having a business meeting, recording a podcast, or streaming on Twitch can be completely changed with a small adjustment. of your workspace. The options are endless with the devices in the new Neo family. At Elgato they know that the strength of these products lies in the possibility of creating custom ‘kits’ for their users, so they have created a package with the five products for content creators for 429.99 euros and another without the video capture card for 319.99 euros. A more than interesting option to enter this world.