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✨ Best Equipment to Start Your ASMR or Mukbang Channel
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items The must-haves to create immersive ASMR or engaging Mukbang content — whether you’re a beginner or pro!
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🎙️ Microphones (Crystal Clear Sound)
🎧 Headphones (Accurate Monitoring)
📸 Cameras (HD Food & Close-Up Shots)
💡 Lighting (Enhance the Mood & Food)
🍴 Mukbang Essentials (Food Setup)
🎬 Extras (Boost Production Value)
🎙️ Microphones (Crystal Clear Sound)
The heart of any ASMR or Mukbang setup is the microphone. A good mic captures every whisper, crunch, and subtle detail that makes your content immersive. Whether you’re recording delicate tapping, gentle eating sounds, or casual conversation, these m...
Yeti Nano is a broadcast-quality USB mic for gaming, streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos and more. Yeti Nano features Blue VO!CEeffects, 24-bit sound quality and plug ’n play operation with Mac or PC. With a no-latency headphone output and onboard ...
Yeti Nano - USB Microphone
A high-end dynamic mic; great for ASMR voice or mukbang if you want very clean vocal quality, and less sensitivity to background noise.
SM7B - Vocal Microphone - Shure USA
The RØDE NT1 | Studio Condenser Microphone is often loved by ASMRtists, podcasters, and studio creators because of these qualities:
✨ Ultra-low noise – It’s one of the quietest microphones in the world (just 4.5dBA self-noise), which makes it excell...
NT1 | Studio Condenser Microphone
Portable recorder for binaural and real-life ASMR capture.
H4n Pro Audio Recorder | Buy Now
Versatile and beginner-friendly, perfect for whispers and tapping.
Yeti - Premium Multi-Pattern USB Microphone with Blue VO!CE
🎧 Headphones (Accurate Monitoring)
To create high-quality ASMR or Mukbang content, you need to hear exactly what your audience will hear. A reliable pair of headphones lets you catch subtle sounds, adjust audio levels, and ensure every whisper or bite comes through perfectly. Comfort ...
Comfortable and precise, great for editing ASMR.
Professional monitor headphones| ATH-M50x
Studio standard for hearing all the subtle sound details.
MDR-7506 Professional Headphones
Lightweight, good clarity in mids, more affordable. Useful for monitoring without fatiguing ears. Less ‘boomy’ bass so you can hear fine detail.
Sennheiser HD 200 PRO
Open-back design gives you a wide soundstage — good for editing or listening back where you want more “space” in sound (especially for roleplays / immersive ASMR). Excellent clarity and detail.
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 ohm Open-back Studio Headphones
Mid-budget option. Comfortable ear pads, balanced sound, good for extended editing or monitoring sessions. Decent value.
MAONO Professional Studio Monitor Headphones - Over Ear Closed Back Headphones Wired with Detachable Cable for Podcast, Recording, DJ, Music, MH700 Black
Ultra-budget, but semi-open gives a mix of open-back spaciousness + moderate detail. Good for starters to feel what open-stage sound is like without spending a lot.
Samson SR850 Semi-open Studio Headphones
📸 Cameras (HD Food & Close-Up Shots)
Great visuals make your ASMR or Mukbang videos irresistible. The right camera captures every detail — from the shine of glass bowls to the steam rising off your food. Whether you’re filming crisp close-ups, wide table spreads, or live streaming, thes...
Compact camera for crisp video and easy vlogging.
ZV-1 | Compact Cameras
Popular mirrorless option with great colors for food shots.
Canon EOS M50 Mark II - Cameras
Budget-friendly, high-quality live streaming option.
Logitech BRIO Webcam with 4K Ultra HD Video & HDR
Very high-zoom point-and-shoot. If you want close-ups from farther away (or interesting shots without changing lenses), this helps.
COOLPIX P1100 | Compact Digital Cameras | Nikon Consumer
Full-frame mirrorless (Canon RP). Good low light, nice background blur (“bokeh”), pretty solid video performance. Good for upgrading your visuals.
Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera
Cheap “room cam” or backup / secondary angle cam. Decent resolution, wide field of view—can be used for overhead cam or ambient shots.
SJCAM S1 Home Smart Camera
💡 Lighting (Enhance the Mood & Food)
Lighting sets the vibe of your content and makes every detail stand out. For ASMR, it creates a soft, calming atmosphere; for Mukbang, it highlights textures, colors, and delicious details of your food. From simple ring lights to pro-level studio set...
Affordable and great for mukbang face shots.
NEEWER 18" Ring Light with Stand, 55W 5600K Large LED Ringlight with Holder
Adjustable lighting for soft and pro-level illumination.
Key Light Air | Compact LED Key Light
Perfect for evenly lighting food setups.
Softbox Lighting Kit 16 in x 16 in 3000-6500K Adjustable for Photography
A powerful lighting kit with RGB control, app control, large panels. Great for mood lighting or creative effects, especially in rooms that aren’t naturally bright.
GVM RGB LED Video Lighting Kit, 800D Studio Video Lights with Panel, APP ...
More portable lighting; with batteries + dual USB charger helps when you don’t have reliable mains power or want to shoot somewhere flexible.
NEEWER On Camera Dimmable 176 LED Lighting Panel
🍴 Mukbang Essentials (Food Setup)
The little details on your table can make a big difference in your videos. Using glass or metal bowls adds satisfying clinks, while wooden and ceramic plates bring a warm, cozy vibe. A well-styled setup with trays, chopsticks, and utensils not only l...
Create satisfying clinking sounds.
Nuutajärvi Finland Smokey Grey #5577 Bowl Set by Saara Hopea.Vintage MCM Glass.
Natural tones for cozy mukbang vibes.
Hardwoods South Pacific Hand Carved Wood Plates Dishes Set of 8
Clear glass bowls, with the hammered texture. Good for clinking sounds, visually appealing. Use for sauces, sides, or for sound layering.
Handmade Japanese Glass Bowl - Square Hammered Design with Gold Trim, Perfect for Fruit, Dessert, Salad & Seafood Serving
All-metal (steel) bowls with a nice finish. The “nut bowl” shape works well for holding crunchy bits, or small side dishes. The steel gives sharper, crisper clinks.
Ralph Lauren Home Set Of 3 Steel Nut Bowls | Silver
Crafted from nylon, these utensils are tough enough for the modern kitchen. Their sturdy, ergonomic grips make it easy to take control of your meal.
The vibrant colors add a pop of personality to your kitchen, plus they're tough and ultra-durable fo...
GreenLife Cooking Tools and Utensils, 7 Piece Nylon Set including Spatulas Turner Spoons and Tongs, Dishwasher Safe, Bright Pink
Boarderie arranges their boards to look stunning right out of the box. For Mukbang or ASMR, your bowls, plates, and table setup should also feel intentional and visually pleasing — because viewers “eat with their eyes” first.
Charcuterie Board Delivery | Shop Boards - Boarderie
🎬 Extras (Boost Production Value)
These finishing touches take your ASMR and Mukbang content to the next level. From pop filters that keep your audio clean, to tripods that help you capture the perfect angle, to soundproof panels that create an immersive noise-free environment—small ...
Dual-layer metal/mesh pop filter, flexible gooseneck ‒ good for reducing plosives and protecting mics.
Gator GM-POP FILTER 6-inch Double-layer Pop Filter
A desktop isolation shield with high-density foam, helps reduce room reflections (great for voice clarity).
Pyle Pro 5 Layer Steel Microphone Shield Noise-Absorbing Adjustable Studio Booth
Higher quality set, includes isolation mount + pop filter; good upgrade option.
sE Electronics Isolation Pack Quick Release Shock Mount With Adjustable Pop Filter
Good low-cost way to cover a wall to reduce echo.
RHINO Acoustic Sound Panels, Soundproof Wall Tiles – Multiple Colors & Sizes
Flexible arm video/phone mount; great for overhead food shots.
TARION Overhead Video Arm Articulating Flexible Cell Phone ...