Budget Streamer Gear - What You NEED To Buy First?

[@StreamScheme]

Hey #EarlyGang! Hope you're having a great week so far! What gear do you love, what do you regret buying? I am sure lots of you have the mics I referenced today, and love them! Hope you understand why I don't always recommend them for their price and type! Also, I flubbed and saying 5600k and not 4600k for my lighting colour. 🕘Timestamps: 0:00 Small Streamers Waste So Much Money On Gear! 0:49 The Best Streamer Overlays and Graphics For Beginners! 1:29 What Budget Microphone Is Best For Streamers? 4:40 What budget Mic Arm To Buy For Streaming? 6:40 What Budget webcam to buy for streaming? 7:30 What Budget Lighting To Buy For Streaming? 9:18 What Streamer Gear Should You Buy First?

[@StreamScheme]

Also, the reason I didn't plug the Samson q2u in to let you hear it is because a proper review would require an entire video, a small snippet wouldn't help you, that's why I linked Podcastage :) You get comprehensive information and sound examples rather than just me plugging it in and going, "Hello there 1 2 3 4 ... see its great!"

[@EasyHeat]

G'day! Just discovered your channel and love it. My 11 yo son (who like me has diagnosed ASPD) has recently expressed some aspiration to get into video game streaming. As a result so has myself. Ha! I have a background of audio production/recording, and a knack for repairing/upgrading PCs & older intel Mac, but honestly? I'm a relative noob in regards of creating streaming content. Anyhoo... The game systems we currently have are an Xbox series S and a SSD upgraded PS4 Pro with PSVR & all the VR peripheral bells & whistles. My daily driver computer is a late 2013 iMac (i7 4770, 16gb, 1gb GTX 750M gpu), but I also have an old Ivy Bridge PC (i7 3770, 12gb, 2gb GTX 750ti gpu) I also have a plethora of monitors, couple of audio interfaces, and microphones handy. Also during Covid I picked up one of those cheap generic HDMI to USB video capture cards of Amazon. Ok wow! This comment is getting loooong! Ha! Alrightythen... Given the hardware I already own? I'm thinking the only other thing I'd honestly need is perhaps a decent 1 in-2 out HDMI splitter? Does that sound about right? Obviously I would be streaming/capturing at 1080p-60Hz if I'm not mistaken. Anyway... Any/all more knowledgable advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers! P.S. I most definitely smashed the Like button, hit Subscribe, and rang the Notification Bell. 🖖

[@CarlitosWhey]

Great video.... just got the logitech c922p and found info saying it wasn't compatible with windows 11. Am I missing something? Should I have gotten the Brio?

[@SuperTrainStationH]

A Usb number pad makes a great starter alternative for a stream deck, most major broadcast software had shortcuts you can map to keyboard keys.

[@rebelforce14]

Another Good alternative now, is being able to use your phone or an ipad with the Streamdeck app, which is free

[@fisolfas]

​@@rebelforce14fr before looking for cheap look for free

[@dizdawgjr34]

I set up my full size keyboards number pad as a stream deck alternative since they are detected as a different key than the number row.

[@unlockthepicture]

Other nice function is Touchportal. Thats a free program to use your phone as streamdeck. Or when using StreamLabs it has some sort of built-in function.

[@AndRei-yc3ti]

​@@dizdawgjr34 how? Teach me sensei

[@SonicAlpha]

I also use that webcam, it's a fairly solid choice. For a Stream Deck alternative, I used Touch Portal. It can turn your phone or tablet into the same thing, and is about £12 to upgrade to pro (which allows you to add more buttons on screen). I used it solidly for a year to control my streams. It handled scene transitions, bot commands, shoutouts, an emergency hate/bot raid button, mic muting, and even controlled my vtuber avatar. I can't recommend it enough.

[@unlockthepicture]

I agree. Used it a lot and I love it. I only had to connect it to usb because the wifi-connection sometimes keeps reloading.

[@jerseyjoes]

Great video. One thing to mention lighting and wearing glasses. A person wearing glasses will have to set up their lighting different from a person that does not. The reason being is that if you set it up like people normally do, you will see the light itself in the lenses of your classes in the video or podcast. You have to set it up more above you than in front of you. I just run a 4ft single bulb led light. Just hanging above me using fishing string and 2 eye hooks. Leave the fishing string long, and you can raise and lower the light buy the string and tie it off when you think it looks good on camera.

[@StreamScheme]

You can actually just set them up further to the side and angle them in properly.

[@baraffe]

Samson Q2U, and the Logi C920/2 are the ULTIMATE budget setup for streaming! The USB use of the Q2U is great, and it leaves room to upgrade to XLR! it is almost necessary to upgrade the Firmware of the Q2U tho! Helps with the bug that makes you have to unplug the usb cable and plug it back in to get it working (may be fixed with recent revisions!). The best tips with the C920, is to manually edit the exposure and other lighting settings, so you can force a high Framerate, so you don't get the "Overly Exposed smearing" with high motion. What a great video!

[@zramirez5471]

Dude this was an awesome video. The biggest thing stopping me from starting to make some content here is sound: Ive watched a lot of plat/diamond YT'ers struggle with sound - especially echo - and discuss how difficult it is to get professional level sound for recorded content. Your video gives me the confidence to give it a go.

[@MeanderOften]

I was an early subscriber to your channel way back at the start of the pandy. You’ve grown so much with good quality honest content. By far the best advice giver for streaming I’ve seen yet. Good job dude keep it up partner.

[@BOTPlayingBlackOPS6]

I have been dealing with audio for over 20 years and as a formal pro sound engineer since 04 professional when I started getting paid. But it is more about personal taste, it is not The content or quality or the gear. It is personal preference of whose sound you like. I had my keyboard set to Spanish and I got people to comment instead of creative people understanding but one did, and he had nothing to complaint about. But you have everything perfect and you still find something to cry about. they started to hate but that always happens to me because I am good at what I do always 😂😂😂😂❤

[@daggeralvin1837]

I hate everything about this comment especially the way it was formatted

[@kyoko9986]

@@daggeralvin1837LMAOOO nah that’s true tho

[@Ni9ash]

i think u are right. it s abiut the skill u can polish or u already have. the famous streamers started with scrap

[@Razoroid]

This dude gave me brain damage.

[@zaneblack1132]

20yo pro sound engineer 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@curtistennant]

Hi mate great videos. Very helpful. A little to say about your audio advice. I am an audio engineer just for clarity. What you are actually referring to is the microphones polar pattern. A polar pattern indicates a microphones rejection zones. Ie. Cardioid, hyper cardioid, or omni directional. Cardioid reject a lot on the underside of the microphone so placement of that microphone is just as important. Knowing where that rejection is happening is the key

[@itsjustme684]

Additional tips? Hehe

[@AZRockslide42]

Thank you for mentioning the Q2U! I have been using the one I have for years, and I am CONSTANTLY trying to tell other people they should buy it instead of Yetis. Yetis are so hard to set up right, because, as you mention, they pick up everything. It took next to no time to set up my Q2U to p[ick up my voice and my voice only, and I sit right next to a vent.

[@ac3nigthmare238]

I have a $20 USB mic on a $30 mic arm, and i literally used that video you mentioned to make an old keyboard into a stream deck. I keep thinking of upgrading my stream set up but I just cant see how it will improve on what I have. Great video and great advice.

[@brightside12]

Can I ask what Mic you use

[@potato4dawin1]

Finally! A channel that gave me an ACTUAL REASON to choose one mic over the others that I can understand. All kinds of streamers will be like "just buy whatever you can afford" and I don't know if I'm getting a good deal or getting ripped off All kinds of tech review tubers will have a state of the art setup including just their room's sound damping and I can't tell what's best for me. The dynamic vs. condenser microphone distinction is finally what sold me on it. I put in an order on amazon for 1 day shipping since my old mic broke. Can't wait to try it out!

[@tatertottgames]

Just picked up a samson q2u because of your recommendation and I LOVE it. Thank you so much!

[@willyumsstudio]

If you have an iPhone and a Mac, just use the Continuity Camera feature built into them. I’m very happy with my picture quality and how I didn’t have to buy a new camera. There’s software for connecting an Android phone as an IP camera as well, so I hear.

[@j.singer8461]

Legit! I use that exact Samson mic for my podcast which is downloaded in 137 countries. It does exactly what you say it does. It has been a blessing in not picking up those pesky background noises - that you can't help if you're not in a purpose built sound studio. Thanks for this honest review of gear!!!

[@cringecouple6229]

Condensers are fine too and all you would have to do is run some software in the background to control your gain and eq. Or you can just get around all that hassle and just get a dbx 286s pre-amp. A great condenser usb mic is the at2020. I personally use the tlm-103 and rode nt1 but I also make music so those are on the expensive side. While you are correct about dynamic mics being better at not picking up noise, you won't have as crisp a voice as you would with a condenser. You can also always get a sound enclosure for your mic if you're worried about extra noise. Me personally, I'd never use a dynamic mic unless it was for a live performance where there is tons of people around making noise. I care too much about tone to not use a condenser

[@reaper5242]

I have an sm7b on an elgato lp and it doesn't sag but you need the fingie strength to TIGHTEN those thumb screws

[@StreamScheme]

I used a little wrench, doesn’t matter what I did, both sagged after a week or two of streams, it was depressing after hearing how much everyone spoke for them.

[@reaper5242]

@StreamScheme thats very unfortunate, I bought mine almost a year ago, and it's holding up really well it holds tight and only moves when I loosen it.

[@reaper5242]

@Menjivar-gd9jm this is my private channel not my content channel 😂

[@reaper5242]

@@Menjivar-gd9jm 😂😂😂

[@reaper5242]

@Menjivar-gd9jm "why don't you come over here and kiss me on my hot mouth, I'm feeling romantical"

[@jlovelylives]

I absolutely love my Q2U! I remember you mentioning it before I think on the Streamroom Podcast so when my mic died a couple weeks ago, I bought that and it’s soooooooooo good and very clear! So I will definitely look into these other recommendations when I upgrade more soon

[@Avysaurus]

On microphones, I have to say the Behringer XM8500 (a dynamic cardioid xlr mic) is excellent. I use it as a vocalist and it's the definition of bang for your buck ($25-50 USD). I also use the Shure SM58 Pro (same type) but it costs a little more ($100 USD). STILL budget-friendly. For audio interface, I use the Behringer U-Phoria UM2. It's like $35 USD and gets the job done. Again, I use these primarily for singing, but in the same set-up as streaming. I have used these for public speaking and recording content for work . Whatever you buy, HAVE FUN!

[@saltybfm]

I’m still using a Tonor Q9 condenser mic. £60 but I bought it off a friend for £30! Came with mic arm, pop shield, the works. It’s not ideal but it’s more than good enough with the correct filters and set up! Great video! And definitely one that a lot of new streamers need see!

[@kingkraig1974]

Planning on starting streaming in a month or so, i can already tell you're gonna be a lifesaver cause wow, i thought i would've had to spend mega money.

[@marvellousnkomo8166]

What type of content would you be doing ? Im tryna dabble in the industry too

[@kingkraig1974]

@@marvellousnkomo8166 Gaming, mainly playing games that i want to. So far i've streamed The Surge (finished it) Another Crab's Treasure (finished it) Pacific Drive (1 stream, i can't make it 'entertaining' imo) Still Wakes the Deep (Finished it in 1 stream) Now I'm streaming The Surge 2 (but might be cutting that short as i'm having massive technical issues every stream with it). I'm also uploading the streams to a VOD Channel, cause Twitch deletes VODS after a week, AND I'm uploading edited content to a seperate channel so i can work on the funny haha edits i always dreamed of doing. 10 Episodes of Mortal Shell deep and my editing has improved immensely!

[@kingkraig1974]

@@marvellousnkomo8166 Also, thank you for asking! www.youtube.com/@KingKraigthe1 www.youtube.com/@KingKraigVODS Edited stuff + VOD Channel. I would recommend also getting OBS, and Stream Elements; there's tutorials on how to set that stuff up, i had a friend show me, but he kinda messed me around and i had to figure it out on my own a bit; gotta say, really fulfilling.

[@marvellousnkomo8166]

@kingkraig1974 u got any tips ? I want to start streaming soon.

[@kingkraig1974]

@@Menjivar-gd9jm Eh, I'll get there.

[@yoshi-b2j]

one thing people skip out on is you can get a audio technica 2020, a behringer umc22 and the xlr cable needed for less then the quadcast s. a very decent xlr mic with top quality. thats if you are in a quiet area with minimal background noise

[@lock.in_]

Him saying dollareedoos was throwing me off but the pause after dad throwing beer cans at your head cracked me tf up

[@Tony_Chalmers]

I started with my Arctis 7 headset mic, but pretty quickly decided to upgrade to a shure pga48 + mtrack solo and haven't looked back. That audio interface + mic combo cost me about $110CAD, then I went to Princess Auto and bought a $25 "special" mic boom arm with pop filter and shock mount. Honestly, at this point, I never plan to 'upgrade' the mic, though I have been tempted by audio interfaces and would love a rode PSA1.

[@charlesedwinbooks]

My wife bought me a blue yeti, when it was on sale, 10 years ago and it was about $120ish iirc. Its the same microphone I use today, albeit, it's now on a arm boon with a pop filter over the top. I bought a $20 arm off amazon warehouse but before that I had its stand placed on top of a towel, on a small box, and my keyboard was also on a towel, to help diminish all the thudding and reverb. Now I don't use any towels lol

[@ShaunRF]

Dig the babyfaced look today Eljay! I just started streaming with a SUPER cheap setup. My vods are here on my YT channel if anyone wants to see the results. I've been very happy with my Nexigo N980P webcam and Nexigo Glow Light. The webcam is especially nice because it has a very wide field of view and has surprisingly good video quality out of the box. The effectiveness of the light will depend on your setup. I suspect it works well for me because I'm streaming from a laptop that is right in my face, but the built in battery is nice to have. I'm less enthusiastic about my cheap Fifine USB lavalier clip-on mic, but I went with that because I already had it on-hand and using it didn't require extra equipment like a mic arm. I'm planning to play around with EQ settings a bit more when I'm over this cold to see what I can squeeze out of it. That will probably be the first thing I upgrade though.

[@ForeverHollowed]

The issue is gaming hardware companies are making these mics which are not as good as the ones companies use for music or speeches. I would say go with a mic that is away from rog, hyperx, and razer.

[@jeremygiovinazzo6441]

searched over and over on your page but didnt notice the lighting guide or guide to get the best results from the dazzne d50s

[@StreamScheme]

Video is called webcam settings, because the lighting and settings go hand in hand but more people search for webcam settings

[@jeremygiovinazzo6441]

@@StreamScheme awesome thank you for the reply and the videos 🙌

[@kharismathefallen2914]

I was not expecting the sound of a ballon deflating when you talked about the mic arm lmao

[@Gutenberg1977]

If a Lack of depth of field doesn´t bother you, I would recommend to use your Actioncam (I use the Surfola 530) via USB as "Computer Cam" on a Tripod.

[@MutantMycoGenix]

mans legit posted my trash lights and called them trash sadage...like i KNOW they're trash but i got a set of 4 for $50 to light my green screen 😭

[@ExploringRevenantsParanormal]

Can confirm about the Quadcast S lol, no filters and right out of the box it picks up EVERYTHING. Some one got uh... "lead poisoning" with a .22 mm piece of lead paint a couple blocks from me a few weeks ago and I was doing a video and it picked that up lol. I have since added filters and stuff to it and it definitely sounds amazing now. I got it on sale but it was still $130 USD

[@paul.mayrhofer]

Great vid! simple down to earth info. No BS content. TY

[@YoungVonni305]

9:07 “Please don’t buy these $50 neewer lights, they suck” Me staring at my $50 neewer lights that suck:👀👀👀👀👀

[@MrNyathi1]

Logitech is an amazing (and underrated) brand. My current PC setup retains just two elements of my original 2009 setup: the chassis, and the sound system. Everything inside the chassis has been upgraded at least twice, ditto all the peripherals - except the OG Logitech sound system, which still performs like it did a *quarter century* ago, with sound quality I'm still happy with.

[@thorssensgamesNCC1701]

I have an SM58 and a Behringer UMC202HD with a cloud lifter.

[@DWS2020]

I'm nervous as hell, but all my family and friends say. I'd be fit for streaming. So this is the year I plan to grow in my journey. So I appreciate someone like you helping someone like me. Going from absolutely zero knowledge in what to get fully. But this helps me save money and space. Because I am a bit of a minimalist. So I like having non obtrusive and less things to deal with.

[@beandinner1262]

For a beginner microphone I'd also recommend the ATR 2100x as well. Dynamic, cheap (about £70-80 in the UK) and brilliant sound quality.

[@Sheestical]

You should do a review or recommend FIFINE Dynamic Microphone…it’s pretty cheap and good

[@thatguykai9038]

How did you screw the Q2U holder onto the rode psa1. The one the mic holder is too big for the screw on the arm, or at least for mine.

[@StreamScheme]

The PSA1 and the Samson come with threads to convert to either size. They’re in the boxes.

[@thatguykai9038]

@@StreamScheme Found it, thanks

[@ambers8775]

the sound of your dad throwing beer cans at your head aahhahaah

[@dalebotgaming]

9:07 i feel attacked because i have those exact lights 😥😆

[@YouCanFixIt]

Man that opener was fantastic...Good Information earned a full watch.

[@Methistopheles75]

fifine low profile arm has been a life saver for me and its held up

[@Jus-Too-Smoove]

As a music engineer, I can tell you with absolute certainty that a Shure sm7b is not a condenser microphone

[@StreamScheme]

I never said it was

[@JellyGlows]

I can only afford M7X n I’m pairing it with EVO 4. I got a RODE PSA 1 pre owned. Waiting on it all too come in

[@ADHD_Dolan]

Really surprised you didn’t mention any FineFine mics or off-brand boom arms like the InnoGear. They’re highly rated and very budget friendly.

[@StreamScheme]

As I said, I can only recommend what I’ve used and has worked for me.

[@a_potato_guy]

I heard fifine Microphones were good, should i get one?

[@StreamScheme]

Nope :) that’s why I didn’t recommend it

[@AlstarPalmer]

@@StreamSchemenice

[@MaximusAdonicus]

@@StreamScheme Damn. I've watched tons of mic videos and Fifines get plenty of praise and they DO sound GREAT in tests!

[@420gamermom]

Haha I'm at break right now but the bear can been thrown at your head had me laughing haha😂 3:22

[@ad3l547]

Personnally for my mic as a beginner, I use the Bird UM1 Pretty cheap, antipop filter and a support included for overall a good quality

[@jordantmpz]

So I’m a producer I have mics interfaces and I also have cameras that I use at weddings. I have studio lighting. I want to stream my gameplay and seems like I have everything. What would be the best place to stream and and how should I go about it already having high quality mics cameras lighting

[@SixtyEmeralds]

Oooh ooh! You touched on spending money on improving a setup, and only if it will improve the setup, but we should also remember that spending chunks of time on setup improvement is also important. And again, only to do so if that chunk of time will actually improve the setup. Time is money, after all!

[@Rivalmain]

For the mic I would actually recommend the Fifine k688. It’s a dynamic and or a condescending microphone. Theirs a switch for it. Also, it’s a USB/XLR and it runs around 78$

[@StreamScheme]

I’ve used it :) personally I think the Samson has a better sound, build, and overall mic.

[@Rivalmain]

@@StreamScheme but if you’re going for budget, the fifine obviously wins in that category

[@StreamScheme]

It doesn't really, I checked multiple sites on both after reading this and the Fifine is always 30-40AUD more expensive than the Samson, checking European and American sites it also has an increase.

[@hfangel]

You should really consider Fifine K688 and other fifine models. It's one of the best price/performance microphone with both USB-C and XLR interface. I think at the start 70 dollars for both USB-C and XLR interface is huge deal. You can use it as USB mic at the start then, upgrade it with XLR power. Also other Fifine mics are much cheaper and has lower price than expected.

[@Chebito710]

If you want a budget light, look into the ones that lash techs use. They’re $60-100 and amazing.

[@Vinzsolos]

Had the Q2U for 7 months now it’s perfect

[@Sweevee]

I'd highly reccomend the Audio Technica 2035! Podcastage has made three excellent videos on the mic. (It works perfectly with the Wave XLR)

[@StreamScheme]

I'll check it out!

[@texdoc89]

I have a blue snowball ice that a fellow streamer friend gave to me, I pay for a krisp subscription for noise canceling and have a pop filter as well. Mic sounds great 🤷‍♂

[@suavemercado6634]

Bro you’re the most honest KZbinr I’ve watched. Definitely subscribing! Love the fact you suggest things that don’t gain for your benefit but it actually helps others out. ❤

[@steamtrainmark]

Fantastic advice and wish I had found your channel sooner, nope not spent huge dollars yet.

[@PeaceWarrior187]

Love the honesty. Keep being awesome Eljay.

[@VicariousxD]

Awesome list honestly. Although I do recommend behringer xm8500 + a cheap behringer audio interface. The whole setup costs 100$ - 130$ and you have a path to upgrade.

[@juliemuz1]

If you start out using a dynamic microphone like showcased do you then also recommend using a popfilter? Or is that unnecessary? 🤔😊

[@Genew1218]

I have a yeti but thinking about switching to a xlr was looking at getting a at 2040 and a waxe xlr

[@anthonybrookes7287]

Taking my first steps to stream Zelda with my boy on switch. Any specific 2024 advice ? Great vid by the way. Thankyou.

[@noahguttormsen]

Tysm!❤️‍🔥 This amazing for my stream experience!

[@Green_reaper9]

I’m just looking for something to use when recording my 2k videos, I watch official jerv and his mic is clear sounding

[@SftSidelines]

Audio podcaster that is moving in video and im glad that i stumbled ont this video. Thanks dude

[@TwoStepGoodbye]

Great video bro, thanks for the info 🙏🏻

[@ShangClan420]

*Video Paused* I didn’t see the mic yet but I could swear you are building up to the SM58 😂

[@ShangClan420]

Daaaamn, didn’t see that coming 😂

[@evancurrin191]

Thanks man! You earned another subscriber today, love the honest recs!

[@patricknarvaez7262]

Hey don’t know if you’ll see this, but do you think the ring elgato light is a good starter light? Either thinking that or one light air then upgrading two down the line

[@StreamScheme]

No elgato lights are good, they’ve become overpriced and crap Go for the Neewer GL1C LED, there are two versions an RGB one and a non-RGB one They’re flat panel LED lights and they’re awesome

[@patricknarvaez7262]

@streamscheme in America I can only find the rgb one for the gl1c, any other recommendations

[@patricknarvaez7262]

@ would you recommend gl1pro, that’s the only one I can find in America

[@LastMinuteCrafts]

I'm new to your channel, and I tried to look around to see if this question has already been answered, so I apologize if you've already covered this. Do you have any recommendations or resources for people that want to stream making art? I want to teach people how to paint, but my desktop isn't near my painting area 🤣plus, my phone has a pretty nice camera already. I've purchased a Sennheiser MKE 200 to plug into the phone and I've got Elgato's Epoccam installed that I can use with the OBS plug-in, but WOW! I feel like I'm spinning my wheels and there might be a better way of doing all of this. Thank you!

[@StylezOnline]

I got a GREAT mic arm stand! “Gator Frameworks” is an AUDIO company and it’s about $110-$130 USD and used this for 4+ years and it’s perfect 👌🏽👌🏽

[@singleplayermoments]

I'm using a Blue Snowball for a mic. IIRC it only cost around £50-£60. Been using it for nearly a decade now, and IMO it still sounds great. I even got complimented once for having great-sounding audio. The only thing I'm missing from this video is specialized lighting. I'm still using my room light. But considering how expensive these Dazzne lights are, I want to know streaming is something I can do long-term before I think about purchasing one.

[@StreamScheme]

As I said, those mics CAN sound amazing, but for the majority they won’t :)

[@singleplayermoments]

​@@StreamScheme You did? I was just mentioning it as an example of a good sounding microphone you don't need to spend a lot for. But yeah, it probably does have a lot to do with your mic setup tutorial.

[@suavemercado6634]

Question, for a new streamer, What PC would you recommend?

[@crazybabytvworld]

Great Video! I'm also an advocate on streaming on a budget. People waste so much money buying gear and never get to actual streaming....,

[@fancyflamingoxo]

Fortunately I didn't have to buy a lot of equipment to get started. So I splurged on that HyperX QuadS and I LOVE it. Appreciate all your recs!

[@vampsteelYT]

For some reason when you said beer cans being thrown at my head i resonated with that lol

[@MissTronik]

I use my old iPhone 11pro as a camera. A razer siren mini as a Mic and that’s it. 😅

[@simplyychelsea]

Could you possibly link me to your light set up guide video? I can’t find it anywhere.

[@findinggrace5389]

I would recommend getting a cheaper, but stable mic arm, and then getting a shock mount to prevent hearing the vibrations from your desk. That's going to be 60% less money than a super expensive, on-brand mic arm.

[@StreamScheme]

Personally, every cheaper mic arm has either made sound, sagged, or broken. A lesson I learned doing 12 years in the film industry is, "If you're microphone or camera costs a few hundred, or even thousands of dollars, do you really trust a cheap piece of plastic to hold it?"

[@findinggrace5389]

@@StreamScheme Oh! That totally makes sense! I was mainly suggesting that because I was thinking about getting a $50 mic, and I'm not going to spend more money on a mic arm then a mic. Is there a mic arm that you'd recommend less than $80 USD? Or budget options?

[@coryh7891]

Hey, thanks for the tips for starter gear! I just have one question though… those lights you mentioned are going for over $500 on amazon now. Is there somewhere else to get them, or another light you might recommend that isn’t that expensive?

[@iSpike]

Bloody LEGEND mate. Watching from the Westside 🇦🇺 Oi + new Sub & a fat thumbs up 👍🏻

[@mahrcheen]

1lux=1lumen/1square meter; lumen is how much light is emited from a source while lux is how bright is the lit area

[@Twitch.Justrueles]

Can the microphone you mentioned be used for console and if so what would I search up

[@GGundamBlue]

Im having a good time with my fifine AM8 and for the price it worke for me

[@cyberfez]

Went looking for the twin pack of Dazzne D50's and now in Aust that set is $650+ so is no longer busget. IO then went looking for the Neewer 90W and I can not find them either. Thanks for a great video mate. Awesome and Thanks from Adelaide. SA

[@StreamScheme]

Dazzne added a new model so did neewer so prices changed due to old models having less stock

[@KaiFiraga]

We all are really grateful for the pure intentions you come with brother

[@mr.anirbangoswami]

I wish I knew about dynamic and condenser mics before buying the HyperX SoloCast. It's a good mic, don't get me twisted, but my echo-y room makes it a mess

[@V1king_Storm]

is there any cheaper mics to get started? its £86 in the UK for te one you recommended and I was thinking something under £50 that's more for recording than streaming.

[@Not_PretendingTV]

Thankyou man. This helped me alot.

[@evancurrin191]

Also, great mice including the one you recommended can be found at a US store called guitar center as musician grade used stock!

[@KadeFresco]

XLR won’t we need the interface to? I think that was left out

[@StreamScheme]

I didn’t recommend an XLR only mic

[@Twitch.Justrueles]

Also can the blue yeti microphone be used on a console

[@TheAnimeRoomPodcast]

If im using a green screen ,what are the lights that you would recommend me ?

[@TsgIsLive]

Love you Eljay! Thanks for teaching us :D

[@christydarling7997]

9:10 was little late to video got cheaper version of the ones said stay clear of 2 months ago dang 😢

[@crankgreenwatts]

Have just started live streaming and bought a second hand Blue Yeti X but the USB port is bust 😭 am using the mic from the Logitech C920 currently bought also have an arm so would like a pure mic .. Does the Samson Q2u come with an adaptor for arm connection please? Keep up the awesome content 👏

[@ogjoystickshinobi]

though I respect your perspective, I found everything Razer and hyper X for super cheap on amazon no cap, those items go on sale alot and I paid damn near the same for the quad cast as that samson mic, but you're still very good at these videos thank you

[@StreamScheme]

Yes all those tools go on sale a lot because they’re overpriced and can be knocked down

[@ogjoystickshinobi]

@StreamScheme exactly! They prey on shock value pricing you're doing a very good job as always with these vids

[@JellyGlows]

@@StreamSchemefound the rode psa1 pre owned still in the box for $50. I just ordered the M7x and EVO 4. I hated my blue yeti X. Hoping to like the change

[@Oodles-gaming]

thanks for sharing such amazing info however i do have 1 thing i found that you might want to fix.. in your description of the video you have wrote this "Learn how to turn any Stream Deck into a Keyboard:" and i think you ment to write it like the title of the video you posted for said comment something like """have a old keyboard laying around the Learn how to Turn ANY Keyboard Into A Stream Deck! """ something like that.. i honestly didnt mind andunderstood what you ment anyways however im just letting you know cause maybe your not awear of the mistake. once again love your video(s) they're super helpful for alot of beginner questions ive been having you hit the nail with all your videos THANKS A BUNCH