From audio clarity to lighting that hits just right, these are my go-to content creator tools for filming Reels, livestreams, and podcast episodes. No fluff — just gear I trust to help you stay consistent and confident on camera.
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Tripod have gone up a notch and now they have the MagSafe feature. This is great if you are a content creator.
Magsafe Tripod
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One of my favorite lapel mics is from Shure and my very first lapel mic was from Shure. It’s great for live streaming and recording.
Shure Lavalier Microphone
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I love that the selfie lights are much easier to travel with and they provide great lighting for your videos or pics.
BANSINE USB-Rechargeable LED Selfie Light
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My favorite lapel mics for voiceovers is from Donner. It’s great for music but I love how well it cuts out background noise.
Donner Lavalier Microphone for iOS/Android
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This is a great checklist to have if you are just getting started with creating content.
The Beginner's Checklist: Essential Equipment for Content Creators
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If you are in an area without natural light, having a reflector can help you set the scene. I love how compact these are so you can travel with them.
Photo Reflector Collapsible With Handles
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Maono has a soundboard that is really easy to use which is great for beginners.
MAONO Gaming Audio Mixer Pro-preamp RGB Bluetooth
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Plugable has docking stations that give you extra usb ports for webcams, mouse, keyboard, etc. and they have multiple options for other things like hdmi ports as well.
Docking Stations - Plugable
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I love the Ai tech that Osbot uses which allows you to be able to have the camera follow your movements. Their cameras are usually plug and play but they do give you more options when using their setup for the camera.
OBSBOT Tiny 4K - AI-Powered AI Tracking PTZ 4K Webcam
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You need to have an external hard drive. I have a few, but there is one designated to the videos and content I upload for brands. Believe me, you never want to only save your content in the cloud or on your laptop/desktop.
External Hard Drives: External HDD Storage
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There are a lot of options when it comes to creating and sharing content. This post helps shed light on sone of the myths.
7 Myths I Used to Believe About Content Creation | by Nicole Paleng
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I love gimbals because they allow you to stabilize your phone as you record. Even while on the move.
gimbal for iphone
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Create content on the go with a body camera. This one capture video and audio.
Losfom Z11 Body Camera 128GB, 180° Lens
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Lighting is always a factor when creating content indoors and outdoors so having a ring light or selfie light is a must.
Meixitoy 120 LED Rechargeable Selfie Light
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If you’re in an area where there may be a lot of noise, having soundproofing panel can help along with a good mic with noise cancellation.
Best Recording Studio Acoustical Treatments
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If you’re looking for a body camera to test out creating content while on the go, this one is a great starter camera. Easy to use.