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If you or someone you know is thinking about starting a stream channel, you couldn’t have picked a better time to get in the game. The technology and hype surrounding the live streaming industry has reached an all time high, with the estimated number of live video viewers reaching 158 million in the U.S. alone and growing monumentally each year.
And the best part – there are countless streaming category options available! From beauty routines and fashion shows to cooking, baking, esports, gaming, music, chatting and more, the options are truly endless. While you will have to choose what you want to steam about, we can take care of the rest. Keep reading for everything you need to look like a professional streamer on your favorite platform.
Elgato Facecam: The coolest cat on the block is definitely the Premium 1080p60 Webcam from the creative minds at Elgato. This is more than your average streaming camera. This 2022 CES Innovation Awards nominee has everything we realized we needed when facecams gave us the cringe face in 2020’s streaming “gold rush.” With a pro-grade lens, cutting-edge image sensor, buttery smooth 60fps, and unbelievable price point, it’s easy to see why this camera is engineered to perfection, and all to make you look absolutely… perfect.
Logitech C922: Seeing is believing with Logitech’s C922 Mona Lisa masterpiece. Where a great price and high functionality meet in the middle, this facecam is everything we wanted to see in one of the brand’s biggest releases yet. With hyper-fast HD 720p, 60fps capabilities, and superior clarity, there is much to like and more to love. You’ll definitely want to give this model consideration as you browse potential streaming gear.
Blue Yeti: This heavily awarded mic is number one in our books for good reason. Blue’s original Yeti features enhanced effects, advanced voice modulation and seamless connectivity to all of your streaming platforms. The best part – with the purchase of a new mic, the Yeti comes with Blue VO!CE software, so you can customize levels and craft the perfect broadcast vocal sound to your heart’s content. If heaven featured flawless audio like this, we’d definitely rather not come back to earth.
Wave 3 and Wave DX: Elgato is back with another streaming tool that seems to find its way onto every creator’s desktop. Their premium Wave 3 and Wave DX microphones and digital mixing solution is giving us the heart-eyes emoji with broadcast-grade sound and audio that can be sculpted until it hits that perfect level for the audience. Designed to be heard and not seen, the elegant design and absolute control makes this mic worthy in every way. Being pitch-perfect never looked so good!
Elgato Key Lights: This is starting to feel like calling on that one contestant that wins all the prizes, but what can we say? Elgato just makes great streaming equipment! Lighting options of the past few years consisted of visiting the local camera store to buy a massive ring light that was awkward and cumbersome. Not anymore. The Key Lights from Elgato are the perfect size and keep the spotlight where it belongs – on you. Designed from the desk up, you never have to worry about where to put it, and with low-heat technology, users don’t have to keep the room at a chilly 62 degrees just to avoid overheating.
Lume Cube Broadcast Lighting Kit: A five-star rating for a five-star product, the Lume Cube Broadcast Lighting Kit is perfect for the stream beginner or seasoned pro. Full control of preferred lighting color and brightness and an ultra-portable stand for easy desktop setup make this the perfect easy-to-use tool for anywhere you decide to “go live.” The kit includes two separate lighting stands for one great price, so that every angle can be your best when it’s go time.
Elgato Collapsible Chroma Key Panel: The Collapsible Chroma Key Panel from Elgato is simply the best green screen option that money can buy. This green screen is made for streamers, with optimized backing for chroma keying and instant setup ability, which is what makes it the most irresistible option. Now no one has to know you’re new to the streaming world, because you'll look like a veteran with the endless background options this green screen provides.
Loupedeck Live Streaming Deck: This is what total freedom and customization looks like. The Loupedeck Live Streaming Deck provides everything you could ever want in a stream deck, with endless creation and editing possibilities right at your fingertips. Instantly move between tools, applications, and settings without delay and enjoy portable access from anywhere your vision leads.
Elgato Stream Deck: If you aren’t ready to dive deep into the weeds of technical customization for your stream deck, the best option by far is the Elgato Stream Deck. It’s fun, fast, and fabulous in every cosmetic and technical detail. From the customizable faceplate to the unlimited actions across 15 LCD keys, this one-touch tactile operation is your little soldier, ready to move at every command.
OBS Studio Streaming Software: It’s time to get your virtual hands on the best streaming software out there that will make switching between screens look as professional as your favorite news channel. The OBS Studio is the single best option available, with easy download and setup and plenty of learning opportunities so you can become a pro in no time. Also, with a powerful API for enabling plugins, the customization opportunities are endless.
We’re some of the biggest streaming nerds here at Lede TV, which is why getting to work with a number of top tech brands in the U.S. makes us stream with excitement. When you’re ready to take your digital marketing efforts from low res to 60+ fps (badum tss) then get ready to work with a team who knows a thing or two about making tech brands shine.
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