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Mic, Cam, Action! Streaming 101
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items As I streamer, I know the most difficult part is getting started. So, to help with this I've created a list of affordable equipment I used when I first started. I'm no guru on the topic but I am super interested in it.
Sections
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Console
Lights
Upgraded
Visuals
Little Things
Console
These are the products I started with when I streamed from my console to my laptop and I honestly used this exact set up for about 2 years
A small but effective capture card, this will capture game play and allow you to transfer this to your streaming studio. It manages will and preforms to a great standard!
Rybozen 4K HDMI USB 3.0 Video Capture Card
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A mic that got me a lot of compliments and positive feedback on the audio quality without breaking the bank
MAONO USB RGB Gaming Mic with Mute & Gain
For console use with a capture card, you will need an additional HDMI cable in order to capture the screen. This is great to use - just keep in mind the correct length you will need
Amazon Basics 4K HDMI Cable 3m 18Gbps
A cheap and useful headset that does the job. This is also something you can swap out to something different at a later stage
Turtle Beach Recon 50X Gaming Headset Xbox & PC
An audio splitter is essential when using console to capture card streaming. This is going to allow you to hear and speak without issues! Again, remember to get the correct size
Syncwire 3.5mm Aux Splitter Cable Nylon Braided
The very same camera I used when I started out. This was affordable and provided good enough quality so long as the lighting with placed effectively.
HD 1080P Webcam with Mic for PC, Mac, USB
With all the additional USB plugins light the mic and camera, this hub allows for additional USB connections. It was essential for me to be able to have an efficient set up
Amazon Basics USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub Dock, USB-C to 1C/3A
Lights
The lights you use are so important but really don't need to be expensive
I used these around the room in order to give the stream a different vibe from time to time. This also was good for background lighting
Keepsmile 30M RGB LED Strip Lights w/ App
This is very much the type of lighting I have at the desk in order to light up the camera. I couldn't recommend this enough to make that difference to camera quality
iVict Dual Swing Arm LED Desk Lamp with USB
Upgraded
These are aspects of my stream that I have recently upgraded to
This is the camera I have since upgraded to after 2 years of streaming. Again, this got so many compliments from viewers and I adore it
Razer Kiyo Streaming Camera with Ring Light
This is another product I have upgraded to and love. The fact these are wireless give me so much more freedom to move around. The audio quality is amazing
Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones Pink
This is my next purchase. I have so many friends who use and love this. I even got to test it out myself to see if it was worth it. This will make streaming so much easier and I am so excited to get my hands on this
Elgato Stream Deck Mini - Control Zoom & Apps
This is another item that I will be upgrading to, slightly more expensive but impressive price range still. I really want to upgrade to have a mic with an arm to make things a little easier to manage in terms of saving room on the desk
FEELWORLD VM1 Pink USB Gaming Condenser Mic
Visuals
I always get my overlays and other visuals from Etsy, I love supporting these designers and they are always so reasonably priced. This is the very same bundle I have/currently use
Cloud Scape Animated Stream Overlay for Twitch, YouTube/Aesthetic Theme/Transition/Panels/Girly/Cute Theme/Chill/Lo-Fi/Skyline/Galaxy/Space
Little Things
Trust me when I say, it gets very warm when streaming. All this equip generates heat, look after yourself and get a desk fan. This will truly help so much!
PALATALA USB Silent Desk Fan, 360° Rotation
As I've upgraded to PC streaming, this has been essential to add to the set up in order to make gaming easier
MOLMO Non-Slip Waterproof Desk Mat 80x40cm
Another essential piece of equipment to actually do anything!
Rii RGB Gaming Keyboard & Mouse Set UK
Help with optimising space with a handy headphone holder.
Amazon.co.uk: Headphone Stand