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My Aesthetic Live Streaming & Desk Setup
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items I finally got tired of looking grainy and having terrible echo on my streams. Â I spent the last few months completely overhauling my desk setup with these Amazon finds to make it look and sound professional. From the dynamic mic that blocks out my loud keyboard typing, to the soft key lights that don't hurt my eyes after 5 hour...
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My viewers constantly complained about hearing my loud mechanical keyboard. Switched to this dynamic mic because it only picks up audio right in front of it. My voice sounds like a professional radio host now and the background noise is completely go...
FIFINE K688 USB XLR Studio Microphone for PC Computer Recording, Podcast Dynamic Microphone for Live Streaming with Headphone Jack, Mute, Gain Control
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Those cheap mic stands that block your monitor drove me crazy. This low-profile arm slides right under my main screen and hides the cables inside the metal tube. Looks incredibly clean on camera.
FIFINE BM88 Low Profile Microphone Boom Arm Stand, Heavy Duty Desk Mic Arm, 29in Adjustable Length with Cable Management, Mount & Adapter for Podcast, Streaming, Gaming
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Ring lights were giving me terrible headaches and glaring in my glasses. This panel light is edge-lit so it's super soft on the eyes, and I can control the brightness and color temp directly from an app on my PC.
Elgato Key Light 2800 Lumens Studio Light
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My built-in laptop camera was so grainy I looked like a pixelated ghost. Upgraded to this 4K webcam and the difference is insane. The autofocus actually tracks my face perfectly when I move around in my chair.
onn 4K Webcam with Autofocus and Swivel Head, Built-in Dual Mics, Privacy Cover, Greystone
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Fumbling around OBS with my mouse to switch scenes while live was so awkward. Now I just press one physical button to change cameras, mute my mic, or play sound effects. I don't know how I streamed without it.
FIFINE D6 Stream Controller with 15 Customizable Macro Keys, Stream Control Deck with Trigger Actions in Software for OBS/Twitch/YouTube, PC, Mac
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My room had a terrible echo that the mic kept picking up. Put a geometric pattern of these panels on the wall behind my monitor. They completely absorbed the bounce and actually look like modern art instead of ugly foam.
Soundsbay Acoustic Wall Panels Hexagon Self-Adhesive Soundproof Absorbing Noise Cancelling Wall Panels 12 Pack 12'' x 10'' x 0.4''
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Having a boring white wall in the background makes streams look so dull. I put these light bars behind my monitors facing the wall to create a really cool purple/blue gradient. You can sync them to your game audio too.
Monster 2-Pack Wi-Fi LED Light Bar with Smart Razer Chroma, RGB Mood Lighting, for Christmas, Halloween, Party, Gameday and More
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Wanted to stream my Switch games but didn't want to deal with crazy complicated internal PC parts. This just plugs in via USB and sends the gameplay directly to my streaming software with zero lag.
4K HDMI Video Capture Card for Streaming, Full HD 1080P 60FPS Video Recorder Audio Video Capture Card for Gaming/Video Conference/Broadcasting
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I don't have a dedicated room so my bed was always in the background of my streams. This green screen pulls up from the floor in 3 seconds and I just slide it under my bed when I'm done. Chroma keying works perfectly.
NEEWER 2-in-1 Green/Blue Chromakey Backdrop 5'x6.6'
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Those racing 'gaming' chairs destroyed my lower back after 4-hour streams. Finally bought a real ergonomic mesh chair. It actually supports my spine and I don't get super sweaty sitting in it all day.
Casabay Ergonomic Office Chair, High-Back Mesh Desk Chairs with Flip-up Armrest Adjustable Headrests, Comfortable Lumbar Support, for Home, Work, Study
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Trying to balance game volume, Discord chat, and my mic audio through Windows settings was a nightmare. This little mixer gives me physical sliders for everything so I can turn down my game audio instantly if someone is talking.
6-Channel Audio Interface Mixer w/ Bluetooth
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My cable situation was an absolute fire hazard hanging down by my feet. Spent an hour installing this tray under the desk and using the velcro ties. Now you literally can't see a single wire from the front.
Univivi 36" No Drill Under Desk Cable Tray
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Mouse pads with ugly gaming logos were ruining the aesthetic of my setup. This extra-large leather mat covers the whole desk, feels super premium, and is waterproof so I don't panic when I spill my coffee.
Cossini XL Vegan Leather Desk Pad 17x36
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If you use a real camera as a webcam, you need this. My camera kept dying mid-stream because the battery ran out. This plugs into the wall and goes into the battery slot so the camera has infinite power.
TKDY EN-EL14 Dummy Battery & EP-5A Adapter for Nikon D3500 D3400 D3200
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Bought this for days when I'm traveling or just using my laptop in the living room. It clips right onto the screen and gives surprisingly good lighting for how small it is. Way better than relying on a window.
Video Conference Ring Light Kit for Monitor