Multimedia Kit Hercules Stream Essentials Kit Unidirectional Microphone

The Multimedia Kit Hercules Stream Essentials Kit Unidirectional Microphone combines the Hercules Stream 200 XLR audio controller with the HXD-700 XLR microphone to provide a complete solution for streaming and recording. The Stream 200 XLR features a built-in sound card and a 10.9 cm TFT display that lets you manage up to eight audio tracks across two pages, control creator and audience mixes independently, and route audio from sources such as games, chat software, music, consoles and a second computer. The HXD-700 is a unidirectional dynamic XLR microphone designed to deliver warm, precise vocal capture and ships with a metal stand, antipop foam and required cables. The kit also includes a three-month Voicemod Pro subscription for voice effects and soundboard use.

Advantages

The kit provides both mixing hardware and a professional XLR microphone in one package, enabling independent monitoring and broadcast mixes via the built-in sound card and Creator/Audience switching. Real-time tactile controls and a clear TFT display let you adjust volume levels, mute channels and switch pages without relying solely on software. The HXD-700 microphone offers physical low-cut and mid-boost toggles and a unidirectional dynamic capsule for focused vocal pickup. Included software integration and pre-configured profiles simplify setup with popular streaming apps.

Suitable for

• Live streamers who need separate monitor and broadcast mixes
• Content creators recording podcasts, voiceovers or gameplay commentary
• Home studio setups requiring a compact audio controller and XLR microphone
• Users who want hardware control with software customization (OBS, Streamlabs)

Key specifications

• Microphone type: Unidirectional dynamic XLR (HXD-700)
• Microphone frequency range: 50–18,000 Hz
• Audio controller display: 10.9 cm TFT
• Controller dimensions: 155 x 110 x 115 mm
• Tracks controlled: Up to 8 tracks (2 pages of 4 each)
• Volume controls: 4 encoders with mute support, headset volume encoder
• Mixing: Creator/Audience mix switching, 2 x 2 stereo VU meters per track
• Inputs/outputs: 1 XLR input, 1 optical connector, 1 line-in, 1 line-out, 1 headset output
• Assignable actions: 4 action buttons with up to 8 assignable actions (start stream, scene change, voice change, URL launcher, multiple mute, etc.)
• Software: Hercules Stream Control app with OBS and Streamlabs integration; compressor, limiter, EQ for XLR mic
• Included: Metal microphone stand, antipop foam, cables, 3 months Voicemod Pro

How to use

Connect the HXD-700 microphone to the Stream 200 XLR via the XLR input, then connect the Stream 200 XLR to your computer using the provided USB cable. Power the controller and use the TFT display to assign and label your audio sources. Configure tracks in the Hercules Stream Control app if desired to apply compression, limiting or EQ to the microphone. Assign actions to the programmable buttons for stream control tasks such as scene changes or voice effects, and use the Creator/Audience switch to toggle the output mix sent to your audience while monitoring a different mix in your headphones.

Usage recommendations

For best vocal clarity, position the unidirectional microphone 10–20 cm from the mouth and enable the low-cut toggle when reducing low-frequency rumble. Use the mid-range boost toggle sparingly to enhance presence. Create separate profiles in the Stream Control app for different use cases (streaming, podcasting, console capture) and back up profiles to speed up future setups.