Elgato Prompter XL — Full-Sized Teleprompter for DSLRs and Studio Cameras

Prompter XL is the follow-up to our award-winning Prompter, bringing pro teleprompting tools to your home or studio. With a larger 15.6-inch Full HD display and reinforced design, it’s built for creators, streamers, and professionals who want to keep eye contact, reduce mistakes, and save time in production.

Before diving into specifics, a quick refresher: a teleprompter projects text onto beamsplitter glass at a 45-degree angle. You see your script, while the camera looks right through it. That means you maintain eye contact with your audience, whether you’re recording a video, streaming on Twitch, or presenting in a meeting.

Creators and Streamers
Read scripts, monitor chat, or stay connected to your audience while maintaining perfect eye contact.

Professionals
Look natural on video calls and webinars without constantly glancing at notes.

Studios and Events
Ideal for town halls, interviews, panel discussions, or stage presentations.

Desk Setups
Use it as a full-size monitor for multitasking or presentations, then switch back to teleprompting with a click.

Virtual Meetings
Look directly into the lens during video calls for natural, eye-to-eye communication. Perfect for Zoom, Teams, or online presentations.

Prompter XL nearly doubles the size of the original Prompter while tripling its resolution. Its 15.6-inch Full HD display stays bright and sharp even from across the room, making text easy to read up to 15 feet away.

The magnetic display detaches easily for transport or cleaning, and a hard power button lets you fully shut it off or simply dim the screen through Camera Hub. Every detail was built for efficiency, so you can record at superspeed, make fewer mistakes, and save hours of filming and editing time.

Whether you’re leading a virtual meeting or hosting a live broadcast, Prompter XL helps you maintain direct, natural eye contact. By displaying your notes or participants’ faces on the teleprompter screen, you can look straight into the camera while still seeing everyone on the call. The result is a more human, more engaging experience for your audience.

Prompter XL is designed for professional cameras and real production environments. Unlike the original Prompter, which could mount directly onto a lens, Prompter XL always uses its own reinforced camera bracket and must be mounted on a tripod or stand. Its strengthened body, all-metal frame, and precision glass make it one of the most stable and adaptable teleprompters available.

• Reinforced aluminum bracket supports full-size DSLRs, mirrorless, and studio cameras with lenses up to 22 cm long.
• Dual tripod threads (¼" and ⅜") provide secure mounting on tripods or C-stands.
• Internal metal skeleton adds rigidity and stability for heavy gear.
• Cold-shoe rail lets you attach accessories like tally lights, compact mics, or transmitters.
• Real 70/30 beamsplitter glass (1.1 mm thick) delivers clear, reflection-free text visibility and detaches easily for cleaning.
• Lightweight chassis keeps the overall build balanced and portable without compromising durability.
• Magnetic display mount makes setup fast and flexible, snapping securely into place or detaching in seconds when you need to reposition or store it.

From DSLR setups to cinema cameras, Prompter XL stays balanced, sturdy, and ready for long recording days.

Two interchangeable backplates make Prompter XL highly adaptable:

Universal Shroud Backplate
A larger enclosure that supports bigger camera bodies and lenses, giving you more flexibility for positioning and balance.

Ring Backplate
Redesigned so cameras drop in from above instead of sliding from below. Combined with nine included step-up rings (49–82 mm), it fits a wide range of lens sizes.

The larger openings also make it future-ready for cinema-style cameras or even custom 3D-printed accessories.

Prompter XL connects directly to your computer with a single USB-C cable. No capture cards or extra power adapters required.

Control every setting through Camera Hub, Elgato’s free app that does more than traditional teleprompting software:

• Script Manager: Edit, organize, and display your scripts in real time.
• Voice Sync: Auto-scrolls text at your natural speaking pace (requires RTX or Apple Silicon).
• Display Mode: Use Prompter XL as a second monitor for slides, notes, or apps.
• Twitch Chat: Read and respond to chat directly on-screen while streaming.
• Stream Deck Integration: Start, stop, or adjust your script with a single tap.

Camera Hub turns Prompter XL into an all-in-one production tool, not just a teleprompter.

Prompter XL sets up fast. With just a few thumbscrews and a single USB-C cable, you’ll be ready to shoot in minutes. No extra screens or adapters are required.

Your camera can move in any direction for perfect eye alignment, ensuring that natural, dead-center connection that defines professional video.

Display: 15.6" 1920 × 1080 px, 600 nit brightness

Power: USB-C 3.2 with 15 W delivery

Weight: 3.37 kg / 7.43 lbs (with bracket)

Dimensions: 493 × 396 × 295 mm (with bracket)

System Requirements: Windows 11 or newer, macOS 13 or newer, Android 11 or newer

Q. What cameras can Prompter XL support?

A. Prompter XL is built with a sturdy metal bracket and can hold DSLR and mirrorless cameras with lenses up to 22 cm in length. It also includes nine step-up rings (49–82 mm) so you can easily mount a wide range of lens sizes.

Q. Which Elgato Mounts work with Prompter XL?
A. Prompter XL includes multiple mounting points (two 1/4” and one 5/8”), so it works with most standard tripods and third-party mounting solutions.

Note: Prompter XL is not compatible with Elgato Multi Mount.

Q. Do I need external power?
A. No. Prompter XL requires 15 W power delivery and runs from a single USB-C connection. This can come directly from your computer’s USB-C port or from a USB/Thunderbolt hub that provides 15 W.

Q. What type of glass does it use?
A. Prompter XL uses 70/30 beamsplitter glass. It’s thin (1.1 mm) for a clear view, tempered for durability, and coated with a scratch-resistant finish. The glass is detachable, so it can be cleaned easily.

Q. Can I mount accessories on top of Prompter XL?
A. Yes. Prompter XL has a cold shoe rail on top, so you can attach accessories like tally lights or small microphones.

Q. Can I use the display as a secondary monitor?
A. Yes. The display runs at 1080p Full HD resolution and functions like any extra monitor. You can drag and drop apps, notes, or video calls directly onto it.

Q. Can I use Prompter XL hands-free?
A. Yes. With Voice Sync technology, Prompter XL scrolls text automatically as you speak. You can also control it with Stream Deck for one-touch playback.

Q. What is the suggested distance range for comfortable reading?
A. Prompter XL’s 15.6” display is designed for medium-to-longer setups. Text remains comfortably readable from about 3 to 15 feet (0.9–4.6 m), making it well-suited for studio or stage-style recording.

Q. How should I position Prompter XL?
A. For best results, place Prompter XL directly in front of your camera lens at eye level. Keep it angled straight toward your subject so reflections stay even and text is easy to read.

Q. Can I use Prompter XL in small or multi-purpose rooms?
A. Yes. While Prompter XL can be used at a desk, it’s optimized for setups where the camera is 5 feet or more from the subject—like meeting rooms, studio environments, or seated panel-style layouts. At closer distances, you might notice more side-to-side eye movement. Adjusting text size or positioning slightly farther back helps maintain a natural look.

Q. Is Prompter XL a good fit for corporate AV setups?
A. Definitely. Whether you’re hosting a town hall, giving a sales pitch, or presenting regulated messaging, Prompter XL delivers pro polish in a compact form. It’s easy to integrate with existing camera gear and supports standardization across enterprise AV teams.

When you add Prompter XL to your cart, you’ll also see the option to include Cam Link 4K at no cost.

Prompter XL takes everything people loved about the original Prompter and scales it up for bigger cameras, larger spaces, and more professional workflows. Whether you’re recording scripted content, streaming live, or presenting to an audience, it keeps your focus where it matters most: on your audience.

Discover Prompter XL today at elgato.com.