My Livestreaming Setup

Streaming Setup

Software
- StreamLabs OBS: https://streamlabs.com/
- Zoom: https://zoom.us/
Computers
- Coding Computer: 15" MacBook Pro, 2017 https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/
- Streaming PC: https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Gamer-Master-9000
  - I don't really know what most of that means. I asked Chris Biscardi what computer I should get and he told me to get this one.[^fortnite]
- Laptop-to-Streaming-PC Connection: https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/game-capture-hd60-s
- Cables
  - USB-C to HDMI (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075V5JK36) — MacBook Pro to Elgato
  - HDMI cable (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CRA4L9G) — Elgato to streaming PC
Video Gear
- dSLR Camera: Sony a5100 https://www.sony.com/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-5100-body-kit
- Boom Arm: https://www.amazon.com/Arkscan-MCM5-Photography-Videography-Smartphone/dp/B074JBZKNL
- dSLR-to-Webcam Interface: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicwebpresenter
- Cables
  - Micro HDMI to HDMI (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EL9U1U) — camera to Web Presenter
  - Web Presenter comes with a cable to connect to hardware switcher
Audio Gear
- Microphone: Shure SM7B https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7b
- Boom: https://www.ocwhite.com/proboomtm-deluxe-mic-arm-three-section-46-reach.html
- Desk Clamp for Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/ultima-ulp-clamp.html (requires an adapter: https://www.ocwhite.com/ultima-16202-reducing-bushing-for-proboom.html)
- Mic Activator: Cloudlifter https://www.cloudmicrophones.com/cloudlifter-cl-1
- Preamp: dbx 286s https://dbxpro.com/en/products/286s
- Audio interface: Scarlett 2i2: https://focusrite.com/en/usb-audio-interface/scarlett/scarlett-2i2
- Cables
  - 2 male-to-female XLR (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AMTEWL6) — mic to Cloudlifter, Cloudlifter to dbx
  - 1 male-to-male TRS cable (https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BP3--pro-co-bp-3-excellines-balanced-patch-cable-3-foot) — dbx to Scarlett
  - Scarlett comes with a cable to connect to the hardware switcher
Lighting Gear
- Key and Fill Lights: Fotodiox FlapJack LED, 18" round: https://fotodioxpro.com/collections/flapjack-led-edgelights/products/led-flpjk-c700rsv
- Light Stands: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AMOTAY
- Back Light: Fotodiox FlapJack LED, 5"x8": https://fotodioxpro.com/products/led-flpjk-c208as
- Light Stand: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D2GQ8Y
Power Conditioner
- Furman PL-PLUS DMC: https://www.furmanpower.com/product/15a-power-conditioner-lights-voltammeter-PL-PLUS DMC
Hardware Switcher
- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DKD7JHG — this is so I can use the webcam and mic for work calls (on the MacBook Pro) as well as streaming (on the PC)
Scene Switcher
- Elgato Stream Deck https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/stream-deck — this lets me change scenes while streaming with a button push vs. switching over to the streaming software
Audio Dampening
- VersiFold Room Divider: https://www.versare.com/versifold-acoustical-room-divider.html
Headphones
- Bose QuietComfort 31 II: https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/headphones/over_ear_headphones/quietcomfort-35-wireless-ii.html#v=qc35_ii_black
- I use the cable while streaming to avoid Bluetooth audio delays
- Cable
  - 1/4" TRS to 1/8" adapter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DFFBNC5
Miscellaneous
- I hardwire internet into both the MacBook Pro and the streaming PC to give myself the best chance of avoiding connectivity issues while streaming

[^fortnite]: I'm reasonably convinced that the whole "you need a streaming PC" thing was actually just a long con so Chris could trick me into playing Fortnite with him.