Hercules Stream 200 XLR Black 9 buttons Control type Buttons Rotary

Hercules Stream 200 XLR Black is an audio controller with a built-in sound card designed for streamers and content creators who need separate monitoring and audience mixes. The compact unit (110 × 155 × 115 mm) includes an XLR microphone input, headset output, optical connector, line-in and line-out ports, and a clear LCD with VU meters to visualize levels for each track. With 9 buttons and rotary controls, the device lets you view and adjust multiple audio sources in real time — games, chat, music, console, second PC and more — while keeping distinct mixes for you and your audience.

Advantages

The Hercules Stream 200 XLR provides real-time, user-friendly control of multiple audio channels with dedicated encoders, mute support and a Mute All function. Its integrated software (Hercules Stream Control) supports core streaming apps such as OBS and Streamlabs and offers profile management, custom images/icons, and color options for VU meters. Four assignable action buttons expand functionality by triggering mutes, opening URLs, switching scenes and other customizable actions. Advanced audio features include a preamp for high-fidelity vocal sound, Solo and Push-to-Mute modes, and a Creator/Audience mix switch.

Suitable for

• Live streamers who need separate headphone and audience mixes
• Podcasters and voice creators using an XLR microphone
• Gamers integrating console or second-PC audio into streams
• Content creators who require quick access to scene changes and macros

Key specifications

• Form factor: compact controller — 110 × 155 × 115 mm
• Inputs/outputs: 1 x XLR mic input, 1 x headset output, 1 x optical connector, 1 x line-in, 1 x line-out
• Controls: 4 volume encoders with mute support (2 pages of 4 tracks), headset volume encoder, Mute All button, 4 assignable action buttons, page management button
• Display: built-in LCD with 2 × 2 stereo VU meters per track
• Software: Hercules Stream Control app; pre-integrated with OBS and Streamlabs

How to use

Connect your microphone to the XLR input and headphones to the headset output, then connect the unit to your computer or additional devices via line-in/line-out or optical as needed. Use the encoders and page button to navigate and adjust each audio track’s level for Creator and Audience mixes. Assign actions to the four programmable buttons through the Hercules Stream Control software, and use the Mute All, Solo or Push-to-Mute functions during live sessions to manage sound quickly. The LCD and VU meters provide visual feedback while you make adjustments.

Usage recommendations

For stable performance, install the Hercules Stream Control app and configure profiles before going live. Set microphone preamp gain to avoid clipping, test Creator and Audience mixes at streaming volume levels, and assign frequently used functions (scene change, multiple mute) to the action buttons for faster control during broadcasts.