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Voiceover & Video Editing Desk
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items Tools for recording narration, editing and arranging your desk. Choose compatible options for your computer, apps and space; check regional delivery. I may earn a commission from purchases through these links.
Sections
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Record & Listen
Edit, Navigate & Make Graphics
Arrange & Connect the Workspace
Record & Listen
A dynamic microphone with USB-C and XLR outputs plus a 3.5 mm headphone jack for monitoring narration. Use USB with a supported computer or XLR with an audio interface, and check stand capacity and rear cable clearance.
RØDE PodMic USB and XLR Microphone (Black)
A low-profile desk microphone arm with cable channels and adjustable joints. Check the desk-edge clamp fit, microphone thread and total accessory weight against its stated 2 kg maximum load; the microphone pictured is separate.
Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP
Closed-back wired headphones with detachable cables for checking narration, music and edit points. They are an alternative to other monitoring headphones, so use an existing suitable pair if you already have one.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Closed-Back Monitor Headphones (Black)
A USB audio interface with one microphone preamp, an instrument input and headphone monitoring. This is the optional XLR recording route for the PodMic USB; it is unnecessary if you prefer the microphone's direct USB connection.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB-C Audio Interface (4th Generation)
A 5-foot XLR female-to-male cable for connecting an XLR microphone to an audio interface. Measure the route along your microphone arm first, and skip this cable when recording through the microphone's USB output.
Hosa Technology Pro REAN XLR Male to XLR Female Microphone Cable (5', Black)
Edit, Navigate & Make Graphics
A compact USB jog-and-shuttle controller with five programmable buttons for moving through an editing timeline. Check Contour’s current driver support and your editing app before choosing it; the fixed cable uses USB-A.
Contour Design Shuttle-Xpress NLE Multimedia Controller (Black)
A desktop control pad with 15 customizable LCD keys for shortcuts, app launching and supported editing controls. It is optional alongside a normal keyboard; check that the plugins or hotkeys you want work with your editing app and operating system.
Elgato Stream Deck MK2 (Black)
A compact pen tablet with a battery-free pressure-sensitive pen for drawing thumbnail elements, masks or annotations. This model is a USB-connected tablet without a screen, and pressure support depends on the application.
Wacom Intuos Creative Pen Tablet (Small, Black)
A 27-inch 4K IPS monitor with HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C connectivity for an editing workspace. USB-C video needs a compatible host port and cable; use the appropriate color mode for the content you are delivering.
ASUS ProArt PA279CRV 27" 4K HDR Monitor
A USB-C colorimeter for measuring and calibrating a compatible computer display before color-sensitive editing. A USB-A adapter is included; check current display and software support, and connect directly to the computer as Datacolor directs.
Datacolor Spyder Essential Colorimeter
Arrange & Connect the Workspace
A powered dock with Thunderbolt, USB, card-reader, display and Ethernet connections; available functions, display limits and charging depend on the host computer. This linked package includes a US power cord, so check CalDigit’s compatibility details...
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt Dock (US Power Cord)
A folding stand with adjustable height and angle for positioning a laptop beside an external display. The listed fit is laptops at least 8.66 inches wide and up to 7 lb; use a separate keyboard and mouse for a raised setup.
Twelve South Curve Flex Laptop Stand (White)
An adjustable single-monitor arm for displays within its 1.8–10 kg (4–22 lb) load range, using a 75 × 75 or 100 × 100 mm VESA mount. This clamp version fits 10–60 mm desk edges; check the monitor’s weight without its stand, depth and mounting access,...
Ergotron LX Pro Desk Arm (Matte Black)
An under-desk holder with a padded cradle for keeping one pair of headphones off the work surface. It includes screws and high-bond tape, so check your desk material, finish and mounting clearance before fitting it.
Auray HPH-P2 Under-Desk Headphone Holder
A teleprompter with a built-in 9-inch display for reading a script near the camera's lens. It needs a supported computer, compatible camera mounting and a separate support; features such as voice-following scrolling have additional hardware requireme...
Elgato Prompter (9-inch)