Streaming Gear for Beginners: My Actual Setup

🎧 streaming must-haves

the exact gear i actually use

No fluff, no sponsorship pressure… just the budget-friendly kit and software that got me streaming and kept me sane. Vetted for emerging creators. 🌸

💜 Some links are affiliate links: if you grab something, I may earn a little (at no extra cost to you). It helps keep the streams cozy & free.

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audio

sound is everything: start here

FIFINE XLR/USB Dynamic Microphone

What I currently use. It's pretty damn good.

FIFINE XLR/USB Gaming Microphone

Plug-and-play, zero fuss. The mic I started on.

FIFINE Low Profile Boom Arm Mic Stand

This boom-arm looks so good on my desk. That's it and that's all.

DJI Mic 2 Transmitter

For when I decide to record a talking-head video and i need my audio nice and crispy.

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camera & video

look cozy on cam without breaking the bank

Insta360 Link 2C - 4K Webcam for PC/Mac

My current streaming camera. It's so good, I don't know when I'll ever replace it.

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Vlogging Camera

What I use for vlogging and talking head videos. Great for quickly recording short form vids.

InnoGear Webcam Stand for Desk

Helps me keep my webcam centered and grounded. The base is nice and hefty for that.

UGREEN 4K@30Hz HDMI Capture Card

For my Switch 2 gameplays and streams.

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lighting

soft, flattering light = instant cozy

LED Desk Lamp with Clamp

Doubles as a desk lamp and to help light my face for streams.

Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp

What I use as the core color (purple) background light in my streams.

Govee Smart LED Light Bars

The second color (pink) in the background of my stream. Sits comfortably on my shelf.

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software & extras

the apps that run my streams & content creation

OBS Studio

My main streaming software. It handle everything for a fun and flexible streaming experience.

Atium Multistream

What I use to multi-stream to Twitch, YouTube (and sometimes TikTok). Works directly within OBS.

Streamladder

A must-have to create and post beautifully edited clips directly from your recorded streams.

Stream Elements

What I use to display alerts for my stream. Comes with a ton of other tools for streamers that I honestly haven't tried yet. 😅

Notion

The tool I use to keep my never-ending list of streaming to-dos organized and maintained.

Google Drive

Keeps all my streaming files in a safe, accessible, online space without breaking the bank.

Canva

My go-to tool for any and everything graphic design related. Perfect for designing my postable stream schedule, thumbnails, and so much more.

CapCut

When I do get a chance to edit a long-form video, this is my go-to tool. I absolutely love the mobile-app as well.

Epidemic Sound

What I use for royalty-free music for some of my long-form video edits. Start your free trial today.

vidIQ

Helps me further optimize my videos when posting on YouTube.

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