Creator & streaming gear
Mics, cameras, lights and controllers for streamers and creators. We stream with an Elgato Wave:3, an Elgato Facecam Pro and two Elgato Stream Decks, and play on an Azeron Cyborg II, a Razer Basilisk and a SteelSeries headset. Elgato comes first here, with Logitech G and RØDE picks too.
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Microphones · Cameras & capture · Lighting & stream control · Audio interfaces & headphones · Controls & gaming audio · Tools
Microphones
Elgato Wave:3
A plug-in USB mic that plays nice with Elgato's Wave Link mixer, so your game, music and voice land on separate sliders.
See it at Elgato ↗Elgato Wave Neo
Elgato's newer USB mic, worth a look if you want something that slots into the same Elgato setup.
See it at Elgato ↗Logitech G Yeti GX
A dynamic USB mic built for streamers, handy if your keyboard is loud and your room is louder.
See it at Logitech G ↗Logitech Yeti (Blue)
The classic Blue Yeti, with multiple pickup patterns if you sometimes record with a guest.
See it at Logitech G ↗RØDE PodMic USB
A broadcast-style mic with both USB and XLR, so it can grow with your setup.
See it at RØDE ↗RØDE NT-USB+
A straightforward USB studio mic for voiceovers and talking-head videos.
See it at RØDE ↗RØDE Wireless GO II
Tiny wireless clip-on mics for when you're filming away from the desk.
See it at RØDE ↗Cameras & capture
Elgato Facecam MK.2
A webcam made for streaming, with settings you can lock in so your look stays the same every stream.
See it at Elgato ↗Elgato Facecam Pro
Elgato's top-end 4K webcam for when your face cam is the main event.
See it at Elgato ↗Elgato Game Capture 4K X
External capture for streaming and recording console gameplay.
See it at Elgato ↗Lighting & stream control
Elgato Stream Deck MK.2
Fifteen programmable keys for scenes, sounds and mutes. Pretty much the default stream controller.
See it at Elgato ↗Elgato Stream Deck +
Adds dials and a touch strip, great for adjusting audio levels on the fly.
See it at Elgato ↗Logitech G Litra Glow
A small monitor-mounted light, an easy first step up from ceiling light.
See it at Logitech G ↗Audio interfaces & headphones
RØDE RØDECaster Duo
A compact audio console for when you've got two mics, a guest, or a podcast habit.
See it at RØDE ↗Controls & gaming audio
Azeron Cyborg II
A one-handed gaming keypad with a thumbstick standing in for WASD. Lots of buttons to map.
See it at Azeron ↗Razer Basilisk
Razer's Basilisk mouse family. There are a few models, so pick the one that fits your hand and budget.
See it at Razer ↗SteelSeries Arctis headsets
SteelSeries' Arctis headset lineup, wired and wireless, for game audio and chat.
See it at SteelSeries ↗Tools we use
Opus Clip
Cuts long streams into short clips. Let it cut, then you pick the best ones.
Try Opus Clip ↗More software picks on our Tools page.