Camera Equipment
Sony ZV-E10 Camera
My primary production camera. This camera is versatile and keeps up with the refresh rate of my CRT TV perfectly with me in the shot! This is also the same camera that I create content with! It comes with a 16-50mm lens in the box to start with. I also purchased a low-light lens specifically to use for streaming and it's a perfect match!
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Logitech MX Brio Camera
This was my first streaming camera and it was perfect for my needs! It can also handle low-light and the refresh rate of a CRT TV. I still use this camera as a secondary streaming camera and I love it! This is a great and inexpensive camera with strong capabilities out of the box!
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Microphones
MAONO A04 USB Microphone
This Maono USB mic was my first mic that I ever used for streaming. It comes with a lot in a small package to get you up and running. It even has an onboard gain knob and touch mute button. I layered a few filters in my streaming software with this mic and received a lot of compliments on how crisp I sounded. Fantastic for a new streamer or a budget setup!
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Video Capture
Elgato 4K S Capture Card
The Elgato 4K S is the final stop for my game image before you see it on stream. This device handles 4K60 HDR10 with zero latency, making it perfect for capturing both retro consoles and modern systems.
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RetroTINK 5X Upscaler
The RetroTINK 5X is the device that makes my retro gameplay image that you see possible. This upscale device has so many features that allow you to customize your output the way you want, but has presets so that you can select one and jump right in and get going. Most retro game consoles can hook right up with their default cables. It's worth the purchase! It's also a lot cheaper now since I bought mine!
Elgato Cam Link 4K
This capture device allows my Sony DSLR camera to connect to my PC via HDMI. Its easy to use! Just plug and play! You can even plug it into the Stream Deck if a USB hub is present! A must-have for anything beyond a webcam.
Accessories
Elgato Stream Deck +
The Elgato Stream Deck + is an essential part of my stream setup. It controls my scenes, redemptions, counters, and most importantly, my multiplayer setup. I also use it to control my volumes and mixes. I can even set profiles for different platforms and software that I use. I rely on my Stream Deck a lot, because it does alot and more!
Elgato USB Hub
The Elgato USB Hub adapter for the Stream Deck + is what powers and captures the feed from all of my cameras and the mic freeing up my computer's USB ports for other devices, keeping everything neatly organized and out of my way while I stream. This was a necessity for me like the Stream Deck + itself!
Arzopa Portable Monitor
This Arzopa monitor is where I read my chats from and check the status of my streams while my main monitor shows my streaming software and platform-specific software. Without this, I'd be flipping back and forth through screens just to gather all of the information I needed to keep the stream running. Truly a worthy purchase.
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Computer
ASUS TUF A18 Gaming Laptop
Yes, I use a laptop to stream and create content! The ASUS A18 is how I'm able to move my streaming setup from the retro room to the modern room so easily! This laptop has powered my content creation since the beginning and is easily the best laptop for the job with 32GB of RAM and a 5060 Nvidia dedicated graphic card. It's a beast!
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Cables
SNES HD Retrovision Component Cables
Proper cables make a huge difference. I use HD Retrovision cables on all of my consoles that have them available. This is what is producing that crisp image that you see on my streams when running my Super Nintendo. My setup relies on the quality that these produce and you notice it.
