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My Streaming Setup: Mic, Audio Interface & Lighting That Works

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Everything in my actual streaming setup — the mic, audio interface, boom arm, lights and camera I use for Twitch and YouTube. I stream Monsters & Memories plus more, so this gear gets real hours every week.
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Audio: Mics & Interfaces

The mics and audio interfaces that make my voice actually sound good on stream.

 
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This is the mic I use on stream. Dynamic, sounds great with my Maono interface, and the USB/XLR combo means I'm set either way.
Maono PD200X Dynamic Microphone
 
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My actual audio interface. Runs my mic and headphones with zero drama, and it didn't cost a fortune.
Maono PS22 Lite Audio Interface
 
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The streamer mic everyone knows. The tap-to-mute and Clipguard make it basically foolproof for live audio.
Wave:3 MK.2
 
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If I ever go full XLR, this is the interface I'd get — clean gain and it plays nice with the whole Wave setup.
Wave XLR MK.2
 
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Dynamic XLR mic that's built for noisy rooms. Great pick if your keyboard clicks are louder than your voice.
Wave DX - Black | Dynamic Vocal Microphone
 
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The classic starter mic. Four pickup patterns and it just works plugged straight into USB.
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Boom Arms & Accessories

Mounts, arms and little extras that keep the mic where I need it.

 
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Solid boom arm that stays where you put it. No sagging mid-stream.
Wave Mic Arm MK.2
 
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Kills the desk thumps and keyboard rumble that sneak into your mic. Worth it.
Wave Shock Mount
 
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Keeps the p's and b's from blowing out your audio. Cheap upgrade, big difference.
Wave Pop Filter
 
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A sturdy boom arm with internal springs — clean look, no dangling cables everywhere.
Compass Microphone Boom Arm
 
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Maono's own boom arm, pairs perfectly with the PD200X. Sturdy clamp and smooth movement.
Maono BA92 Mic Boom Arm
 
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For when you don't want an arm — a weighted desk stand that keeps the mic right where you need it.
Wave Desk Stand
 
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Low-profile arm that slides under your monitor. Great if your desk is tight on space.
Wave Mic Arm LP | Mic Boom Arm for Desks

Lighting & Video

Lights, camera and the stuff that makes the stream look good.

 
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The light that makes you actually look good on camera instead of like a cave goblin.
Key Light | Professional LED Panel Lighting
 
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Smaller, cheaper version of the Key Light. Plenty for lighting up your face on stream.
Key Light Air MK.2 | Compact LED Key Light
 
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True 1080p60 webcam with a proper lens. Way better than any laptop camera.
Facecam | Premium 1080p Webcam
 
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If you want the sharpest image, this is it. 4K with great low-light performance.
Facecam 4K | Premium 4K 60FPS Webcam
 
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Logitech's streaming webcam with auto-framing — it follows you if you move around.
StreamCam
 
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One-tap control for scenes, mute, clips and sounds in OBS. Once you have one, you can't go back.
Stream Deck Scissor Keys | Precision 15-Key Control Pad
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Collapsible green screen that pops up behind your chair. Clean background, zero editing.
Green Screen | Portable Chroma Key Panel