Streaming gear
Streaming gear: gaming microphones, capture cards and control decks from Elgato, Razer and Genesis - everything that makes a stream sound and look professional.
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Where to start with streaming
- Audio first. Viewers leave because of bad sound, not bad video. A USB microphone is the highest-impact first purchase.
- Microphone pattern. A cardioid pattern picks up your voice and rejects room noise - exactly what a streamer needs.
- Capture card. Needed when the source is a console or a second PC. Check the supported resolution and frame rate.
- Control deck. A button panel switches scenes and triggers effects without alt-tabbing out of the game.
- Light and camera. Even a simple webcam looks far better with proper lighting.
Related categories
See also microphones, webcams and headphones. Everything in the gaming section.
Frequently asked questions
Is a USB microphone enough? For streaming and calls, absolutely - XLR and an interface only pay off for music recording.
When do I need a capture card? When the source is a console or a separate PC; a single-PC setup only needs software.