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content creator gear i've actually bought
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items I've bought a lot of content gear over the years — some of it became part of my actual setup, some of it was a stepping stone to something better, and some of it I probably didn't need in the first place. These are the filming, lighting and audio too...
I have bought enough microphones over the years to know that eventually you just want something small, wireless and easy to throw on before you start filming.
DJI Mic Mini 2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case
Good lighting does more for a video than buying a more expensive camera ever did for me. I bought this because I wanted proper light without another giant floor stand taking over the room.
NEEWER 25W 12.9" Streaming Key Light GL25B
I am always trying to get stands off the floor. A desk clamp lets you mount the camera or phone without adding one more tripod leg for me to kick.
NEEWER Camera Desk Mount w/ 360° Ball Head
This is the kind of light you buy once you realize lighting doesn't always have to mean one giant softbox pointed at your face. Small accent lights give you way more room to play.
NEEWER FL10 RGB Flashlight w/ 20 GOBOs
For phone-first filming, a little clip light is one of those things that's ridiculously convenient when you don't want to set up the whole production.
Newmowa 60 LED Rechargeable Clip Fill Light
Yes, I had a ring-light era. I actually bought this exact one twice. Ring lights aren't my entire lighting philosophy anymore, but this was absolutely part of the journey.
UBeesize 12" LED Ring Light with Tripod & Remote
These are technically flood lights, which is exactly why they're fun. I bought them twice. They're an easy way to throw color onto a wall or backdrop without buying something marketed as fancy creator lighting.
Onforu 30W RGBW LED Flood Light 4 Pack
My microphone purchases are basically a timeline of me slowly refusing to tolerate bad audio anymore. This was one of the camera/phone mic stages.
Movo VXR10 Universal Shotgun Mic for Camera
If you're recording sitting at a desk, a USB mic is a completely different setup from the tiny lavs I use for moving around on camera. I bought this during my "apparently I need every kind of microphone" era.
MAONO A04 USB Condenser Microphone Kit
This was one of my earlier wireless mic purchases. I'm including the older gear too because creator setups usually happen in stages, you don't wake up one morning with the final version.
2 Pack Wireless Lavalier Microphone for iPhone iPad
I bought this while trying different wireless mic options. I'm not going to pretend every piece of gear I've bought became a forever favorite, that's kind of the point of showing the actual trail.
Wireless Lavalier Mic for iPhone/Android - Dual Noise Canceling with Charging Case
This is the deeply unsexy part of making content: at some point you just need a tripod that holds the thing where you put it.
Amazon Basics 50in Lightweight Portable Tripod
I bought this when I wanted more than one device mounted at the same time. Very specific problem, very specific little piece of gear.
Andoer AD-04 Dual Phone Tripod Mount
I bought these in two colors on the same day, which tells you everything you need to know about me and absolutely nothing about responsible shopping.
DOQAUS Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, 90H Playtime
This isn't technically filming gear, but if you're doing makeup before filming, being able to actually see the color of your face is useful. Daylight bulbs are one of those boring upgrades that quietly make the whole setup better.
G25 LED Globe Vanity Bulbs, 60W Eq.
Not sold as creator gear, but colored ambient light is colored ambient light. I bought this for home lighting, and it's the kind of thing that can pull double duty when you want a little color in the background.
Philips Hue Go Smart Portable Table Lamp