Elgato Prompter Review - It's a GAME CHANGER!

Terry Lee White
Terry Lee White
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Published 2024-02-13
Terry White reviews the NEW Elgato Prompter. What sets this prompter apart from all others is that it has a built-in display to see your scripts/notes and drag any window onto it, including your online meetings, FaceTime calls, and live stream chats. While this is definitely a game-changing product for the price, there are a couple of pitfalls that Elgato needs to address.

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - What sets the Elgato Prompter apart?
1:24 - Using it for Online Meetings
2:23 - For Live Stream Chats
2:58 - Connecting it to your computer
4:00 - My 1s gripe - the supplied cable
4:34 - Using a different USB-C to USB-C cable
5:23 - How all other teleprompters work
5:49 - How the Elgato mounts onto your camera differently
7:47 - Mounting your camera on the platform
9:34 - The software
11:16 - Initial software issue
13:22 - Fixing the software problem for Text
15:19 - Formatting your script
18:19 - How to advance the script
20:56 - My conclusions

The Elgato Prompter comes with a USB-C to USB-A cable. If you want to plug it into your computer's USB-C port then get this cable that I've tested and found to work perfectly: amzn.to/3SBrM6r

You can order the Elgato Prompter from their site for $279.99: www.elgato.com/us/en/p/prompter

The Camera I Use - Sony ZV-E10: amzn.to/49aV96A
The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 lens I use: amzn.to/3SSamUn
All Comments (11)
  • @talkingbuffalo
    I can't begin to tell you how useful this review was to me. I had two major questions I was looking to find answers, and you answered them both---and I'm telling you I watched dozens of Elgato Prompter vids.. Number one I wanted a visual demonstration of their USB cable and an alternative solution which you gave me. .And the other (HUGE) thing was I have a Sony A5100 (older camera than your EZ-10) but with the same exact Sigma 16mm lens and was hoping to see it visually work. Now that I know my laptop is configured right AND my Sigma16mm can be used with this, I''m 100% getting this.. Awesome awesome video.
  • @BrandonDoyleMN
    I just got mine today, tested it in a Google meeting and it was great. I’m going to try using it for a script next
  • @sesomediagroup
    Thank you for this thorough review. This is a “buzzy” product right now, and the interwebs are chock full of Prompter reviews. Honestly, the USB-A cable in 2024 and the apparently buggy software (or at least software without clear instructions) actually are factors that downgrade this product from “Buy” to “Wait” for me. And to your credit, you were totally candid about both of these factors. It just seems Elgato has presented a “not quite finished” product. It’s odd: Elgato provides lens adapters in multiple sizes, but then uses a USB-A cable?!?!?!
  • @FotomakerAcademy
    Thx for the overview! A few questions: (1) How do you juggle working the remote to advance your script? I use both hands on my computer and mouse or tablet to demo Ps capabilities (I sorta hoped a teleprompter might have a foot pedal...), (2) I only do a screen capture in my tutorials (no video of me) so all I'd need is script display (I assume your tips on rings & lens wouldn't be relevant to me, right?) (3) What are the dimensions of the teleprompter setup? Your videos are so helpful & spark ideas of new things to try.
  • @steveperry4243
    Great breakdown, Terry. I'm actually torn right now between getting a glide gear teleprompter to use with 10.2" iPad or alternatively the Elgato for talking head language education type content. Which setup would you choose for that sort of thing? Many thanks!
  • @DerekHeck-bn4ow
    Hey Terry. Do you know if you would be able to plug this into a Ipad Pro that has the USB C port to this prompter to use the screen? I am thinking of doing a mobile setup and would use a different app for the teleprompting.