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u/Pyroraptor · 2 pointsr/Twitch

Not a problem at all! Glad to help in any ways I can!

When you are done editing sections of a video together you then have to render the video to stitch all the pieces together and make it a final video. Some of the cheaper video editors don't offer GPU accelerated rendering, so it relies completely on your CPU for the rendering. GPU accelerated rendering allows the software to use your CPU and GPU to render videos, opening up the software to a lot more power. I recently switched from Hitfilm 2 Express (no GPU acc rendering) to Sony Movie Studios 13 Platinum (GPU accelerated rendering) and reduced my renderign time by 75%. A video that would normally have taken me 8 hours (yes that is right) to render now takes 2 hours. The upload to Youtube will depend on the file size after rendering and your internet connection.

I would outline exactly what you want to start with and look at your options. If you are only doing newer games (that allow HDMI) then I would go with the HD60. If you (seriously) plan on doing retro consoles that don't allow HDMI then either go for the HD or an emulator. You could also put more money into a really fancy setup that will do both if you want. That is up to you and your budget.

Let's talk a little bit about how microphones work. They have a bit inside them called a transducer which will convert acoustic energy into an analog electrical signal. There are several types of transducer (condenser, dynamic, ribbon, etc) but they all have the same function. The voltage signal you get from the transducer is analog and very low voltage. In order to use that signal for editing and recording it needs to be amplified. A USB microphone is made up of 3 main parts, the transducer, an amplifier, and an analog to digital converter. The analog to digital convert turns the voltages into binary so that it can be transferred through USB to your computer.

An XLR mic does not have an amplifier or an analog to digital converter. It is simple the transducer and usually a few circuits then it outputs an analog signal through an XLR cable. In order to use this signal you need a preamp. There are several options, you could get Mic converter/Preamp which is basically what a USB mic has inside it. You can get a Tube amplifier which will have a MUCH better amplifier in it and a MUCH better analog to digital converter. It also allows you to control the sound a bit as well. You could get a Mixing board which will have a MUCH better amplifier and converter as well, but will also allow you to adjust some of your settings before the sound goes to your computer. They may look scary, but tehy are actually very easy to use.

The main benefit of an XLR setup is better sound, gain control, and the ability to better adjust and control your sound. With a USB mic you usually get a few small adjustments on the mic (if you are lucky) and then that is the sound you get. Everything else must be done in post processing through a computer program. With XLR you can adjust it how you want and leave it like that (or adjust it on the fly) which cuts down on time since you don't have to do audio editing anymore.

Now to the other real benefit: XLR mics have better components. The AT2020 USB is $130 and the AT2020 XLR is $100. However, the USB version has the cost of the amplifier and converter into the price. So what USB mics do is give you a cheaper transducer in order to make up for the extra cost of manufacturing the USB mic. The XLR mics sound better because they have better transducers inside of them. Also, once you have a preamp and an XLR mic and you want to upgrade it will be easier because all you have to do is buy a new XLR mic. If you get a USB mic now and then upgrade to an XLR (like I did) then you have to buy both components later. If you have the money for it, get the XLR setup now.

Hope that explained some of it. I can go further into details if you have more questions.

u/SuperKato1K · 2 pointsr/Twitch

I use a Blue Yeti Pro microphone (~$250) with a powered external audio interface (~$100), and a comfortable pair of decent sounding headphones, which is probably overkill if you're just starting out. The mic is on a boom so it's in ideal position to catch my voice when I'm live. It looks like this (link) in practice.

You really don't need to spend that much $$$ though. You can get a good stand-alone usb mic like the Blue Snowball for about 50 bucks. It would almost certainly sound better than just about any headset mic you could find. Here's the thing... when it comes to audio the more you spend the better it will theoretically sound, but it also stands to sound worse if you don't know what you're doing or improperly set up and tune your gear. Something like a snowball fits into a nice middle ground.

The awesome thing is at that point you get headphones that work for you, and your selection dramatically increases when you don't need to worry about a headphone mic. There are plenty of decent USB headphones out there. Or you could go a bit more audiophile and get a compact little headphone amplifier to drive something a bit more fun. =)

Edit: I get questions about my audio setup from time to time so it may help to explain what is actually sitting on the desktop. Keep in mind this is an expensive setup, and it's absolutely not needed to get a very good combination of gear working on your end. Ok, so starting with the microphone... it's a microphone capable of being connected via XLR audio cable to a dedicated audio interface. You see the little box under my main monitor with the black face? That's my audio interface, a little Steinberg UR12. The audio interface provides power to the microphone and allows me to adjust volume/gain/etc before the signal is sent to my PC. Now, to the left of my chair's armrest you can probably see the top of my headphones hanging from my desk. See the cable running from them to the thing with the copper colored thingies on top? They're connected to a headphone amplifier, which is itself connected to an out-of-view digital-analog converter, which is connected to my PC. In my case I run an old school tube amplifier because I'm a bit nutty (and it helps keep the room warm during the winter lol). That's absolutely not necessary. In fact, you can generally connect your headphones directly to your computer. It all comes together... the mic does its thing, the headphones do their thing, the headphone amp and dac do their thing, everything has a job. Hope that helps a little bit.

u/LapisNLazuli · 2 pointsr/Twitch

XLR mics with phantom power for the win! If you're going for professional quality sound, save your money and invest in a good XLR mic.

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The problem with USB mics like Blue Yeti is the fact that they use the integrated sound on your computer's motherboard. If your motherboard's sound system is older (2 years or older), the voice from the USB mic could sound robotic or it might not capture your entire voice range. This is especially a problem for folks with deeper voices. On older computers, you might sound far away or your voice could break up. If you have a brand new computer, feel free to use a USB mic until you can afford an XLR microphone.


XLR microphones require phantom power. Scarlet Focusrite (https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B01E6T56CM) is a good product for phantom power, but there are affordable, good quality sound mixers that provide phantom power as well. Alot of streamers have used Berhinger Xenyx 302 ( https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-302USB-BEHRINGER-XENYX/dp/B005EHILV4) or Berhinger Xenyx 502 (https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-502-BEHRINGER-XENYX/dp/B000J5UEGQ). I personally use Roland VT-3 (https://www.amazon.com/Roland-AIRA-VT-3-Voice-Transformer/dp/B00IGDXK9Q) because it's a voice changer, sound mixer, noise gate, and phantom power all mixed into one machine.

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For mics, I admit I'm using a cheap Pyle PDMIC58 . (Hey, I got this XLR mic for free with my Best Buy points. I didn't have enough points for a good mic). My problem with the mic is that it's too bright for my voice, and I have a low voice for a woman. I need something that captures my full voice range alot better. I'm planning to upgrade to a RODE NT-1 mic (Not the Rode NT-1A) before the end of the year.

Like others have stated, take your time and do research. Don't rush! Find the mic that fits your voice best. Good luck!

u/brettmac808 · 2 pointsr/Twitch
  1. Microphone

    https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0006H92QK

  2. USB Audio interface Option #1 (Has RCA + 1/4 inch balanced)

    This is the golden standard for high quality Mic input as well as output. The audio drivers on the Scarlet models are simply crisp and clear. There are other options that work, but like a bicycle...they all ride different. This is simply the very best without a doubt at your price range. You could easily spend $500-$700 on an audio interface, but for youir streaming needs, this is literally perfect

    Note, this is what I utilize for my Stream, and get compliments on the professional audio quality of my Mic almost daily.

    https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B01E6T56EA/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1525297509&sr=1-1&keywords=scarlett+2i2

  3. USB Audio Interface Option #2 (Has RCA outputs only)

    *Next best option, if you do not plan to run to Speak Monitors like KRKs or Mackie's. This will give you the same quality of audio input from your Mic. But if you are planning to use Monitors, the 2i2 above will give you the best output audio quality being that the 1/4 inch is balanced audio.

    https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B01E6T56CM/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1525297603&sr=1-3&keywords=scarlett+solo

    Trust me. Anyone who knows what they are talking about when it comes to audio, not just streaming...will agree. LMK if you have any questions...happy to help.
u/NekoGamiYuki · 1 pointr/Twitch

Ah ok, that's probably the reason. Most built in microphones will not be as good as the microphones you buy in stores/online. They pick up the sounds of your laptop fan and other noises. It's alright if you're a beginner just trying to start but it'll quickly need to be replaced as some people might not even consider following you if there's an annoying sound constantly playing.

Since I haven't heard your microphone then all I can say is that if it doesn't sound like your ears are about to bleed then feel free to use it for starters(test this with a friend or some viewers). But I suggest you get a dedicated microphone for streaming.

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Microphones my friends and I have used

If you're able to buy a microphone then the ones that my friends and I have experience with are the following:

  1. Pop filters are designed to stop Plosives from being heard when recording. Plosives are puffs of air that emit when saying words that start with certain letters, such as P or B. They can ruin a recording for people that over-exaggerate the begging of some words. Pop filter Example

  2. The best way I can describe a Shock-Mount is a if the mount is a cradle for your microphone. Any bumps or small movements to a Microphone NOT using a Shock-Mount will cause it to be heard in recording, meaning you'll hear all these small sounds in the background. It's easier to just show you what a shock mount does

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    There's a bit more to recording your microphone, like sound proofing, but that's for another day. I just wanted to give you a list of microphones and some tips that could help you out if you're a new to streaming/recording.

    Good Luck! As I said before, if your laptop's microphone doesn't make your ears(or a friends' ears) bleed then go ahead and use it for how ever long it takes you to save up and buy a better microphone. But I suggest you not wait too long if you have the choice.

    Edit: Markup

    Edit2: Grammar

    Edit3: Reworded the first section's title.
u/ollee · 3 pointsr/Twitch

Can't go wrong with a Behringer. They're specifically what I use. I originally started with console capture, having both PS3 and 360 so I sprung for the xenyx 802 for the extra channels. This is a list of their small mixers. I know a couple people(larger streamers) Running the 502usb...it seems nice. I'm using a 1622fx atm but that's big. I got it second hand at guitar center, it's fairly safe to check what they might have that's small, you might get something cheaper than online, or something better for the same price, but you ARE taking a chance.

Another option if you're going for a traditional XLR mic(since windows mixer w/ OBS/Xsplit is strong for PC gamers) you can get an audio interface. This basically is a piece of equipment that turns your XLR into a usb device. The Behringer 302usb is just an interface/small mixer that looks like it might be nice to use. There are also things like the babyface that is expensive as shit but absolutely wonderful, or the much more budget focusrite that are both solid devices. These are actually best as you're taking balanced audio directly translated into a digital signal through a device designed to eliminate interference, but they can get expensive.

Good audio costs money, but you can alleviate the cost some. Don't by a snowball...get something you can shockmount and popfilter and boom to eliminate ambient noise...that is if you don't have a good mic yet.

^_^

u/the_krillep · 1 pointr/Twitch

This combined with an InnoGear Phantom Power Supply works really great as a starter kit. I bought it some weeks ago, and I was really surprised of the quality of the mic. To the price I thought it would be really horrible with all the other things that comes in the package, but it's really great. Works wonders especially if you have a good soundboard on your motherboard. The pop filter is really tricky to put on since it has a weird shape for it's clamp, so I bought this mudder pop filter and it fits perfectly on the mic. If you're on a budget or just don't want to go full ham with your blue yetis or other super fancy mics, then these items can be recommended for an aspiring streamer :)


But it's a really good guide you have made here, thank you! :D

Edit: the phantom power supply is from the uk, so you'll need a converter for it to work with your power outlet if you don't live in the uk. Else any other phantom power supply should work just as fine. There's not an XLR cable included in the kit, but they're pretty cheap and can be found in almost every electronics store or music department.

u/silentcovenant · 1 pointr/Twitch

I don't know much about mics, but I just wanted to let you know my experience(s) with the mic I just bought. I picked up a Samson C01U because it's a lot cheaper than the more popular AT2020 and and Blue Yeti condenser mics.

If you're on Windows 8+ like I am, the default USB Audio Device drivers, the one that will be installed when you plug in an USB mic, isn't as good as it was on Windows 7.

My same mic performs better on Windows 7 because of the gain settings. By default the mic is set to around 50% sensitivity level(gain). If you tried speaking into it on Windows 8, you'd have to pretty much put the mic into your mouth before you can hear anything. One Windows 7, it's still pretty soft, but at least you can see something moving on your recording software.

I have mine currently set to around 96% and my voice sounds good, but it also picks up everything else.. On Win7, to have it sound similar, I can leave the levels at around 80%.

What I do to combat that issue--I've tried searching everywhere for driver help, no such luck--I just use the Noise Gate feature on OBS, or any other software that uses that mic.

Anyways, to get back to your question get a condenser mic. The Rode Podcaster is a dynamic mic, which will most likely pick up more sound than a condenser mic. What the condenser mic does is pickup sound from a 'condensed' area, usually right in-front of the mic, not above/behind/next-to it. Keep in mind, if you do decide to go with a Dynamic mic, it isn't as sensitive as a condenser mic, so it might help with the background noise assuming it isn't too loud. Although, you'd probably have to speak louder than usual for it to be clear.

Also, if your computer can handle it, you can use Adobe Audition to de-noise/de-hiss your audio and output it to your stream/chat software. I've yet to try this method, might try it tonight.

u/Bradllez · 0 pointsr/Twitch

I can give you my setup (it keeps growing each day):
This microphone is plug and play and works wonderfully. I also use Adobe Audition and Virtual Audio Cable to clear any background feedback which makes my voice quality absolutely spectacular in most cases.

If you are looking into a green screen, I honestly recommend just going to a Home Depot store and get a bright green paint. I have realized that the quality of a green screen seems to rely more on the lighting of your studio/setup. To conquer the idea of "perfect lighting" isn't exactly that expensive. I bought a set of the following items on amazon: a bulb holder, a lighting umbrella, a light stand, and a studio quality bulb. Remember these items are just examples but lighting is very important if you indeed plan to use a greenscreen or camera view.

It terms of a webcam, the Logitech c920 is the best bang for your buck in the market.

Headsets can be whatever you wish it to be. I use an old Turtle Beach headset from my Xbox 360 days. It works. If you use a high quality microphone, the quality of your headset isn't too important. If you do plan on using a high quality headset: a surround sound Logitech headset are the best in my personal opinion.

I like to say that my setup is the most ghetto version of a high quality streaming setup. An example of the final product of above hardware and software is here. If you have any questions about these recommendation, be sure to ask. And welcome to the world of home studio streaming!

u/Egsession · 2 pointsr/Twitch

As everyone else has said--always go with the microphone first. Good audio quality is paramount to a good stream. If you're on a budget, I wouldn't recommend getting a Blue Yeti right off the bat. A lot of people think that the Blue Yeti is cruise control for great audio quality, but it requires a lot of work to get it sounding good because it's so sensitive.

I'd recommend getting a cheap dynamic mic as well as an audio interface. Those combined will be about 50 bucks--much more affordable than the Blue Yeti, and will be a lot easier to work with in the long run.

You'll also need a microphone arm, which is also why I recommend a cheaper mic. The Neewer 20 dollar arm is perfect for those starting out--if you went with the Blue Yeti, that same arm wouldn't work as well because the Yeti is just so heavy, and you'd need to buy an adapter because the arm isn't compatible with it right out of the box.

When you're ready to get a new webcam, I'd recommend with Logitech C270. It's only 20 bucks right now and you're able to stream at 720p without any issues. You're a small streamer, so you shouldn't really worry too much about 1080p--especially since even the bigger streamers only stream at 720p anyway.

u/Aezalius · 3 pointsr/Twitch

I'm not the biggest fan of USB microphones, so I'd be tempted to say the yeti pro is the best option here, but I've got a few friends with both the regular yeti and a snowball ice and you can get them to sound pretty good even in less than ideal conditions with some tweaking in obs and sound settings.

I'm tempted to ask what sort of environment you're going to be streaming in, if you have any sort of loud or constant noise in the background I would highly recommend you look into dynamic microphones since a condenser will sound like you're recording inside an air conditioner instead of next to it. As a starter reccomendation the Samson Q2U is a USB and XLR dynamic mic for about the same price as the cheapest mic in your list and it sounds pretty damn good. If I had to choose from your list I would go with the yeti pro for its XLR port, and my next choice would be the snowball ice (sounds almost identical to the stock yeti if you set it up right).

u/lol_machy · 2 pointsr/Twitch

First off, it is so amazing that you want to support him, even though you aren't sure what it is. A good mic is probably the first thing I would get. It doesn't have to be expensive either, this one is very common and is of much better quality than a mic on a headset. https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-Condenser-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B006DIA77E/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=usb%2Bmic&qid=1574866095&sr=8-7&th=1

A webcam is recommended, but a microphone is more important. That said, if you do want to get him a webcam, this is a good one. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006JH8T3S/ref=twister_B07XFGW1NZ?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

Other than that, there isn't much else needed besides a computer that is good enough to stream. I really hope he gets popular, and it is very nice to see a parent supporting their child's goals. Have an awesome day!

u/Karma_Vampire · 6 pointsr/Twitch

A good microphone is probably the most important thing a streamer can have, other than of course a great personality and good social skills, so buying him a microphone would be a great idea. I read that you're looking at spending a maximum of $200. For $200 you should probably buy a USB microphone, as they don't require any kind of external hardware like a mixer or an audio interface. They're generally slightly worse quality, but that doesn't really matter because the audio quality will be compressed anyway, and only audiophiles would be looking for studio quality audio from a gaming livestream.

The higher quality option is an XLR microphone, but they require an audio interface. This will generally be a more expensive option because audio interfaces are usually just as expensive as microphones, so I wouldn't choose this option if I were you. An XLR microphone, a microphone arm, and an audio interface will cost around $250 if not more.

If you decide to go for a microphone, I would say you should go for an AT2020 USB microphone. It's by far the best option if you want good audio quality for a good price. You could go for the Streaming/Podcasting pack if you want headphones and a microphone arm included, which maxes out your budget. It's actually a bit cheaper than buying the mic and a good microphone stand seperately, plus you get a pair of decent looking headphones to go with it.

I can't really vouch for the microphone arm and the headphones as I haven't tried them personally, but Audio Technica is a really good brand. I would be surprised if it wasn't superb quality.

Let me know if you have any questions :)

u/GrandStarYoshi · 1 pointr/Twitch

listen to me and tell me using audition to reduce background noise is bullshit. it's not, you just have to know what you're doing. http://www.twitch.tv/grandstaryoshi/v/27950653 (this link is used as an example of audio quality, not advertisement.)

what i do, for those curious/wanting to do the same:

  • in your microphone's preferences, set its levels to 75, + set the default format to 2 channel, 16 bit, 48000Hz. http://prntscr.com/9bagtn

  • using adobe audition, open a multitrack, then go into your audio hardware settings and set the default input device to your microphone, and set the default output device to your default audio device (for me, that would be my headphones.) http://prntscr.com/9bag9u

  • do the same to track 1 of the multitrack (you can delete any other tracks, you only need this one.) http://prntscr.com/9bah80

  • in the effect rack, add a single-band compressor and a parametric equalizer. http://prntscr.com/9bahkh
  • single-band compressor settings: http://prntscr.com/9bahzp + parametric equalizer settings: http://prntscr.com/9bai9z

  • click both the little R and I icons in track 1 of the multitrack. this will make the microphone output to the selected device, in this case, my headphones. http://prntscr.com/9bajgp

    you may see i also have two other effects, dynamics processing and an echo. dynamics processing basically evens out audio levels, bringing quiet sounds up and loud sounds down. i use this for various other things, but not for cutting out background noise. it actually brings that out more. and the echo is just for fun, really. :P

    a couple of things about this setup. one, i run my microphone audio, as well as any other stream audio, through my headphones and only use one channel in OBS, the desktop audio source, and then give that a 5db gain boost within OBS, that way i'm able to know and balance my own audio levels rather than having to constantly ask chat if audio levels are okay. hearing yourself during stream takes a bit of getting used to, but it's super useful in the long run. if you don't want to do this, you can run it through a virtual audio cable and set that as your output device in audition, then set that up as your microphone source in OBS.

    also, i HIGHLY recommend getting a mic arm. the one i use cost me $20 on amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Suspension-Scissor-Built--Female/dp/B00AK7SKL4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449483500&sr=8-1&keywords=neewer+broadcast+arm), and came with a shock mount. i also don't recommend pop filters unless they're attached to the shock mount out of personal preference, as i've found clamping shock mounts to be super clunky and in the way, especially for streaming. i prefer to use a windscreen (although get one bigger than the one i have. it doesn't cover the entire mic, and more importantly, the actual part you speak into. i just keep it there until i get a bigger one.).

    and the advice about keeping the microphone close to you is very sound. 6 inches, no more than a foot.

    any questions, feel free to ask.
u/GuacamoleNinja · 1 pointr/Twitch

I feel bad because the things were more expensive than I remember.

Here is the green screen $17.99

and here is the stand $34.99

The green screen requires some kind of stand. Its kind of a massive screen, but I was able to fold it around to fit the size I need and I use it for photography as well. For the stand I didn't even fold the legs out. I just propped them against the wall and used a little sticky tack. If you have more time than money you could get some pvc pipe and make a similar stand for probably less, but I liked this one because it is pretty nice and it is adjustable.

The lamp you linked is not it exactly, but seems like the updated version of what I have. The most important thing is just having the right amount of lumens for the distance away from you. There are conversion charts for when they only give the wattage of the lamp. The lamps I have don't have any temperature control, but I think you can do that on the OBS side. They are just natural white as far as I can tell.

If you're not going to be doing an equipment take down every day then I would go with something like what I have, but if you have to do clean up then a collapsable screen might be worth the extra money.

u/DiscipleTD · 2 pointsr/Twitch

Try this (Blue Yeti Mic) and this mic stand

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These might look a little like his buddies. But the mic is very recommended from streamers and such, I personally us it and it is great. If he likes his headphones then a new mic would be another step to improve his audio.

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I would say that I am not sure this is ideal for him, just trying to help as much as I can based on the original post!

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EDIT: This is a cheaper mic made by the same company that is also a great option. Best of luck!

u/kickedtripod · 2 pointsr/Twitch

Hey Tony. That's a great question.
My Credentials: I do 2 podcasts (Well Met! and The Payload) and live stream. I have thousands of dollars in microphone equipment.

 

Your Answer: You'll need something else to power it. The AT2035 requires +48V Phantom Power. Meaning, your 3.5mm jack wont power the microphone. The good news: These aren't that expensive. I personally recommend FocusRite interfaces. I use a Scarlett 2i2, but you'd be totally great with a Scarlett Solo. The only difference is that the solo has 1 inputs, while the 2i2 has two inputs. This wont only just give you phantom power, but the digital-to-analog converters (often called DAC) are REALLY good for spoken word and vocals... Like REALLY good and it's a preamp so it'll amplify the signal to the proper amount.

 

Disclaimer: There are some XLR to 3.5mm adapters that you can plug in to a standard plugin or USB to get phantom power, but I highly recommend in investing in an interface. It's one that, no matter your microphone, you'll be able to use for a long time. If you need other options in different budgets, let me know!

u/MatzStream · 2 pointsr/Twitch

I did the same research just yesterday. Based on the Amazon reviews, this is what I came up with:

  1. Samson SP01: Although it is out of stock at the moment, this shock mount will work perfectly for the AT2020, as mentionned in the reviews on Amazon.com.

  2. niceEshop(TM) Studio Microphone Mic Wind Screen Pop Filter: A cheap, but apparently very able pop filter. Again, this is according to the reviews.

    3-a. RODE PSA 1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm: This is a more expensive, but probably better built, and reliable option.

    3-b. Neewer® White Broadcasting Studio Microphone Suspension Boom Scissor Arm stand: A cheaper, probably less reliable (at least according to the reviews) bet for a microphone arm. With a name containing so many adjectives, surely it's not that bad, right? Kappa

    Good luck with your endeavour, I know I'll need it. XD

    Edit: All the reviews come from Amazon.com as opposed to Amazon.ca for a larger pool of data.
u/Riposte_This · 1 pointr/Twitch

One way to help is with a mic boom, you can get the mic closer to your face, further from the keyboard, and because of how mics like the AT2020 and the Samson Meteor (the mic I use) record, they record out like a cone, if the keyboard is below the mic it becomes more of a background noise.

Another option is getting a keyboard that is still mechanical but does not use MX Blue switches. MX Blue switches are the loudest switches for mechanic keyboards, there are ones like red that give a little less resistance but are quiet, I believe brown is the quietest, also the hardest to find. A custom keyboard like a Ducky has them, and also still has back light.

Another quick fix is to put the mic on something soft like a folded hand cloth, socks, etc. Sometimes the mic picks up a slight thud from typing, having it on something like that works. However, the best fix is to go with a mic stand / boom, and I know the AT2020 fits well into one of the shock mounts.
http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Broadcast-Microphone-Suspension-Scissor/dp/B00AK7SKL4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417559941&sr=8-1&keywords=mic+stand+shock

Another option is setting up filters, there is one with the Reaper plug ins, and VB Audio Cable, that allow you to edit where your mic picks up sound all along the sound scale (hi to lo) However, it does add a delay and I found a slight mechanical ting added to it. I went with the mic stand and it fixed much of my problems, especially since you can lower your mic gain and that reduces the background noise even more.

I hope this helped a little.

u/Mrcharlieismad · 1 pointr/Twitch

If you’re looking for software, you’ll need OBS or something similar, this will give you almost all the tools you need on the software side.

There’s tons of add ons to get, but one other one I love is voicemeeter, it allows more fine tuning of your audio than OBS allows for.

here Is a great guide on how to make yourself sound better

As for hardware, [this]
(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QJREXM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9CLHDb5R3T53Q)is a really great cheap mic, and if you’re just starting out with twitch you can get away with [this]
(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004FHO5Y6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PELHDbFYWFCAM) since twitch doesn’t let you stream in 1080 right away.

u/saurkor · 2 pointsr/Twitch

Just get the Logitech C920 1080p and be done with it, it's the best cam out there and you can find it like 70$ on sale sometimes. I would bet that even a refurbished one would be great. Mics are a little different and there are lots of options but i bought recently this http://www.amazon.com/CAD-U37-Condenser-Recording-Microphone/dp/B001AIQGUO and it's 50$ now and great quality.

Getting good gear is the one of the hardest parts about streaming, it's like buying a new musical instrument or something but when you think about how much time you are going to use this object then i think higher prices justify themselves. You stream few hours a day and in a month you'll have used that item for like 100 hours, in a year 1200 hours and then just think about how much you paid per hour for it lol

u/Lousy24 · 1 pointr/Twitch

How much of a budget are you looking for to spend on that Webcam? Because I can tell you right now, it probably doesn't exist. What you can do, and what I use on my Mac, is get a USB mixer, like this one, and a XLR microphone, like this one and an XLR male to XLR female, because that microphone comes with a XLR female to male 3.5mm jack only (and no it won't plug into your computer and work fine, it needs power provided by the mixer). This should run you less than $80. And it will work as a separate microphone from your webcam when you plug it into your Mac. On ElGato, choose the microphone input as USB Audio Codex when it's plugged in.

On the mixer, you have 2 channels: the XLR input, and a left and right channel through RCA inputs. There is also a left and right RCA out for speakers, and a 1/4" Jack out for headphones. There is also a USB assign to line, but you don't want to use that because it will make your computer audio go to the mixer and out the monitor and RCA outs, and you can not input at the same time to the computer. You can adjust your gain for the microphones separate from the line 2&3 RCA inputs, I keep mine a little more than halfway. And you can plug an extra audio source for music, like a phone or iPod, in through the RCA jacks (using an RCA male to 3.5mm male) and adjust that separately, and then you can boost the master output of both of those, I keep mine about 60-70%).

Edit: Or, I just thought of this. Get a usb sound card, the ones that are like $6 and have a 3.5mm jack for headphones and another for mic. Then, you can choose this as USB microphone in ElGato. But, I still think my first option gives you better quality and more control, and the benefit of adding that extra audio input through an outside source, at a reasonable price.

u/userrnam · 0 pointsr/Twitch

If you want a mic upgrade, you shouldn't be looking for a headset mic. I can, however recommend a good headset with a surprisingly high quality mic, if that's what you're into. I must also mention that it's extremely comfortable. HyperX Cloud

If you're looking for a good starter mic for a budget, I'd try the Blue Snowball Alternatively, the Blue Yeti, but be warned that this mic is very sensitive to background noise. If you're in a noisy area and plan on speaking directly into the mic, I'd like to recommend my personal favourite and the mic I'm currently using, the AT2020.

Be careful, because the AT2020 does require phantom power, so you'll need a mixer that supports at least 48v.

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Feel free to PM me about audio stuff! Good luck!*

u/FireLaced · 1 pointr/Twitch

Scarlet gets thrown around a lot and is a common recommendation, but I've never had a problem being more budget and using the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC202HD. I snapped one up on a $50 deal awhile back, but if it's close in price to the Scarlet, I'd still default to Scarlet.

You should also consider the Samson Q2U, which functions both as USB and XLR, so might be easier to budget for. https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Handheld-Microphone-Recording-Podcasting/dp/B001R747SG. There's a good review on this mic from EposVox on youtube.

I've also seen some reviewers favoring the Blue Ember over the AT2020, which compete with each other closely in both specs & price: https://www.bluedesigns.com/products/ember/

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Finally, don't be afraid to buy used. The gear is durable. It's rare that I buy anything new. The bundle you listed (Scarlet + AT2020) is fine too. I used the At2020 for awhile and was happy with it.

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Here's my Go-to-list of vendors I usually price-shop from:

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Adorama, BHphoto, musiciansfriend, reverb, pssl, ebay, Amazon

u/IncredibleGeek · -1 pointsr/Twitch

blue yeti not needed it's expensive. my mic is 30 dollars and with tweaking it can sound decent or pretty good Neewer NW-700 I have a power supply with it and it's highly recommended. Neewer 1-Channel 48V Phantom Power Supply. for other good or decent mics look up condenser mics. or alternative common twitch mics. the reason behind why i'm saying what I'm saying is alpha gaming check this out and your understand. how to set it up is gaming career within obs. hope this helps. total about $50 vs blue yeti $100+. unless you can afford it I'd go with $50. good luck and hope this helped

u/Obscure_Username_ · 3 pointsr/Twitch

If you want to future-proof your setup, go with something XLR based, and later down the road you can upgrade and replace stuff on the cheap.

I personally use an AT2020-XLR on a cheap mic stand that comes with a shock mount and built in cable (gets a bit squeaky after a few months of use, but only when fully retracting it), piped through a phantom power supply and an XLR to USB cable

A really good mic to go with would also be the ATR 2100 as it is both XLR and USB. It's a dynamic mic, so background noise won't be much of an issue. The price point is great, and it would be easy to expand on later. I personally have no experience with the mic, so take that as you will.

u/tehFeetus · 4 pointsr/Twitch

I'm glad to see that you are researching it out and spending some time thinking about it. That's the right first step! I don't have experience with other mics to speak of, but I'm pretty happy with my purchases and what I'm able to do with them. So, some more food for thought:

u/Chorrbs · 2 pointsr/Twitch

Yeah I love mine. However if you can get a Yeti for cheap that is also recommended. I bought my Snowball for like $60 a few years ago and like a week later I saw a Yeti on sale for $75 and wish I would have saw that before. Either way both are great USB mics to start out with.

I have also heard that the Audio-Technica AT2020 is a great choice as well but you are getting up there in price with that one.

Also the Blue Yeti Pro is a USB and XLR mic so if you decide later on to upgrade your sound with a mixer and such that mic is already ready for that.

u/WeGotLighters · 2 pointsr/Twitch

If you're willing to go a little over budget I'd pick up the [Logitech C920] (https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/hd-pro-webcam-c920) and the [Blue Yeti Microphone] (https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Blackout/dp/B00N1YPXW2/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1520708427&sr=1-3&keywords=blue+yeti). Both of these are quality equipment that even bigger streamers with a large budget use. If that's outside of your price range, I'd switch out the Yeti for the [Blue Snowball] (https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-iCE-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B014PYGTUQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1520708583&sr=1-2&keywords=blue+snowball). It's still a good quality microphone for around half the price of the Yeti. I'm not sure if there is anything better at that price range but I've heard nothing dealbreaking about either the Yeti/Snowball or the C920.

As for tips, I'd recommend having some way to look at chat and whatever alert system you use (We use StreamLabs) without having to alt-tab out of game constantly. Whether it's a two monitor setup, a tablet/phone, or even playing in windowed mode, interacting with the people watching is definitely important.

u/egriz10 · 1 pointr/Twitch

Thank you so much for the follow and welcome! :) I am from Massachusetts.


The microphone I use is a CAD U37. It's not the best, but for under $50, I think it's a good value. I also use Adobe Auditions to help reduce background noise a bit.

edit: I should add that I haven't really done any work in my "highlight" videos. I often forget about them. So you probably won't get the best gauge from those. Feel free to check out past broadcasts though!

u/distortednet · 1 pointr/Twitch

did a bit of research, this stand according to the Q&A section for it is compatible with the blue yeti. its the same stand I use for my AT2020 and works great. It's very basic (ie: no 360 degree movement) but still has alot of options for movement/placement. been pretty happy with it, and I am not sure you can get any cheaper to be honest :D

u/SnuggleBunzTV · 1 pointr/Twitch

One of the best things you could get is the StreamDeck from Elgato!! It is amazing and allows you to switch between screens with incredible ease!!

https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Stream-Deck-Controller-Customizable/dp/B06XKNZT1P/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1541430179&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=streamdeck+elgato&psc=1

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Does he stream PC or from console.. If he is streaming with console and has a pc to do the work, a capture card is also an incredible thing that will help out productivity.

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u/LegionsReddit · 2 pointsr/Twitch

Please do yourself a favor and get an AT2020 or 2035 XLR. Most people that have been doing this for some time will tell you, get a mic that will last. Don't go the upgrade path. In the long run if you go from headset mic to yet/snowball then eventually upgrade to XLR and a mixer, you're spending unnecessary money. Spend the little bit now to get the end game, and use it for years! Enjoy the high quality the whole time!

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https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-UMC22-BEHRINGER-U-PHORIA/dp/B00FFIGZF6/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=xlr+usb+audio+interface&qid=1555079970&s=gateway&sr=8-9

The link above has a bundle of frequently purchased together with the AUI and XLR Cable for $150

https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Anti-Vibration-Suspension-Diameter-46mm-53mm/dp/B01LY7QM1N/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=at2020+boom&qid=1555080248&s=gateway&sr=8-3

This is a pop filter and shock mount for $14

https://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO/ref=sr_1_3?crid=CUJDIZ6156GX&keywords=rode+boom+arm&qid=1555080384&s=gateway&sprefix=rode+boom%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-3

This Boom = $100 (Worth it)

This is the boom arm i have that was recommended to me, I've had lower quality ones that didn't work out well and you don't want to know what its like to have almost $200 of equipment dangling on a $15 boom let em tell you. You also don't want to use the desk mounts as from my experience they don't provide the quality that booms do (so much noise every time you move your mouse or get animated and bump your desk slightly. Ive had this boom 3 years and love it still, great investment.

Total: $265+Taxes includes..

AT2020

Rode Boom Arm

XLR Audio interface

XLR Cable

Pop Filter

Shock Mount

u/Shankafoo · 1 pointr/Twitch

This is the one I picked up. - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UOOTCS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Probably more than you need, but I've been thrilled with the value considering I use it for youtube videos, site commercials, and of course, now Twitch.

You could probably just get away with this - http://www.amazon.com/6x9-Chromakey-Backdrop-Background-Fancierstudio/dp/B001PCQTDO/ref=pd_cp_p_3

Make sure you have something to set it up with, either a wall, piece of foamboard, or get a frame like this - http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Adjustable-Background-Backdrop-Support/dp/B00E6GRHBO/ref=pd_bxgy_p_text_y

If you get the frame, don't neglect the spring clamps - http://www.amazon.com/Cheaplights-PCS-3-75-Spring-Clamps/dp/B0019SHZU0/ref=pd_bxgy_p_text_z though I got mine (metal and more robust) from Home Depot.

u/ProfessorDaen · 4 pointsr/Twitch

Just a quick thing to mention, the AT2020 is not a Dynamic microphone as OP requested. The Shure SM58 ($100) would be a great starter, it's a solid microphone and priced well.

I personally use a Rode Procaster ($230) and Yamaha MG10XU ($200) and think the sound is great, though the mixer is almost certainly overkill so it ends up a little out of budget there. The Scarlet 2i2 u/Triksterism mentioned is a very popular and solid choice for the interface.

Edit: Either I'm stupid or reddit's new interface makes it a pain in the butt to create links compared to the old system.

u/crimsonemberbelle · 2 pointsr/Twitch

I use lighting like this for my streams and I love it. It’s more bulky than a ring light for sure and I place them feet from my desk so it may not be viable but I deal with a lot of light sensitivity/photophobia so I’m unable to use a ring light. This may not be an option for you but if you have issues with light it’s perfect for being well lit without the pain.

u/Splinxes · 1 pointr/Twitch

I used a Audio-Technica AT2020 for a year before I upgraded. Honestly its a great microphone.
I paired it with a newer microphone stand which is like 15 bucks and also a pop filter. I was very happy with the results.

Mic: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006H92QK

Arm: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DW3ZT76

Pop Filter: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00946ZJN4

u/RubberFistFight · 2 pointsr/Twitch

Alright so here's some stuff to get you started.

Blue snowball microphone.

AGPTEK MyPin capture device.

Both of these are "budget" solutions but should perform just fine for your needs. It's your call if you want to get a mic arm but I would suggest one, along with a pop filter.

The capture device should interface with OBS Studio without any major problems. It's a bit on the "no frills" side but from what I can gather it's still a pretty solid option.

Just be aware that you may run into HDCP issues with the Switch, where the capture device will refuse to accept the video stream. If that happens, you can just run the signal via a cheap HDMI splitter and it will take care of that.

u/beardedmanstudios · 1 pointr/Twitch

As far as a mic. You have a lot of options. You can go with a USB connection. Which is a reasonable option with good quality in products like Blue Yeti or going with a much better studio quality mic like MXL or even Audio-Technica however going with the studio mica I have listed you will need an audio interface. Like the scarlet or Yamaha

u/Kizamus · 2 pointsr/Twitch

I'm not too sure on what else you could do TBH. If you're already using noise gate. The blue yeti is a pretty sensitive mic and not one that I would recommend. You could always try selling the yeti and going for a different mic. Maybe an XLR Shotgun. You can get one under 100 including the phantom PS. I may add some links to this reply

Edit:
Audio Interface:
https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-UMC22-BEHRINGER-U-PHORIA/dp/B00FFIGZF6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517463363&sr=8-1&keywords=Behringer+UMC22

Microphone:
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-centimeters-Uni-Directional-Microphone-Camcorder/dp/B018DYTFUU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1517463442&sr=8-4&keywords=neewer+shotgun+XLR

Those are under 70 USD. I've used the Audio interface in the past and it's actually really good for its price.
You may need to look for a different stand, or maybe figure out a way to keep it pointed towards you while you play your games ect.

Hope this helps

u/ImDISCR33T · 1 pointr/Twitch

You want the right tool for the right job. The purpose of a LAV mic is to get audio when a mic is preferred to not be seen or when you really have no way to follow the talent around with a boom (for example, I use a LAV for anything Virtual Reality). The audio quality will never match a mic that has a larger condenser.

As you mentioned it's more about quality and ease of use, I would highly recommend the Audio-Technica AT2020USB (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B5ZX9FM/). It has a wide frontal pickup pattern and is USB. I set this up for a fellow streamer and it allowed her to put the mic next to her monitor (out of camera view) and listen to music over speakers (she refused to wear headphones). The stand that it comes with can be dodgy and I would recommend some type of mic stand that has a shock mount to prevent desk/keyboard vibrations being picked up. This will also allow more freedom of movement without mic rustling on clothing unless you are really going to take the time to setup your LAV correctly before each broadcast (cable loop and undercover please (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TGNHBA/)).

If you decide that having a LAV is what you would like to do, there are two sure fire options. The Sennheiser G3 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CWQTXG/) and the RodeLink (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TV90DX0/). If money is no problem, you can never go wrong with Lectrosonics (http://www.lectrosonics.com/US/Wireless-IFB/category/22-wireless-ifb.html).

As far as the audio logistics, you will have the receiver audio out cable go into the mic audio in on the computer. That's if you dont have a mixer or anything like that. The wireless pack will have a dedicated mute switch in the event you need to cough or go to the restroom.

Also to note, wireless packs will chew through batteries and it's always a good idea to replace them when the pack reads one bar for the battery. Last thing you want is a dead mic mid broadcast and you have to scramble for batteries.

u/blazefalcon · 0 pointsr/Twitch

I'll probably upgrade to the C920 soon, but the Logitech C270 is what I've used for years and it's never failed me. Pretty ok quality and good settings adjustment so even my garbage green screen works beautifully. If you're on a tight budget, this is a great cam.

u/blizeH · 1 pointr/Twitch

Thanks! Is this a good option please? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Behringer-UMC22-Computer-Audio-Interface/dp/B00FFIGZF6/

It’s not from their Xenyx range but it’s still a Behringer and it’s USB powered which is a big plus for me. It has the gain controls :)

u/BigMan7o0 · 2 pointsr/Twitch

The Elgato software has a MAC version, so you should just be able to buy an Elgato capture card, a mic, and have it work just fine.

As for a good quality mic, something like an AudioTechnica USB mic will be great quality, however it is a bit pricey.

if you want a cheaper but still decent quality mic, the Samson GO is actually really good for the money, and is what i use. if you want a sound demo of it i can make one, or i can link you part of one of my videos where i am using it to do commentary type stuff

u/cheezenub · 2 pointsr/Twitch

The Blue Yeti is a good mic but over rated. Before I went with an XLR condenser mic I was using a CAD U37 USB mic on loan from a friend. For less than half the price of a Yeti, it does produce a very nice sound. It also isn't so frickin' HUGE.

u/Wild4Games · 2 pointsr/Twitch

I think what you are talking about is Photo Background stands that would allow the fabric to drape down.

http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Adjustable-Background-Backdrop-AGG1112/dp/B00E6GRHBO/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1449083607&sr=1-1&keywords=green+screen+stand

Its hard to comment on the lighting (You will know by testing it out), You have to make sure your light will give you an even exposure for OBS to Key the green out properly. But most people like myself get additional lights to help with green screen

I hope this helps

u/BurntMaToast · 1 pointr/Twitch

You could use an external device if you have some sort of mixer (Not necessarily this one).

If you had trouble figuring out VoiceMeeter, this is essentially the same thing but hardware.

Best of luck,

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u/passtheremote1983 · 1 pointr/Twitch

Thanks for the advice everyone...Yeah...anything over 100 is out of budget, I don't even k ow if I can use a stand-alone mic on the laptop as it only has the earphone slot, but been reading that I can modify that it settings to be mic In?

Was looking at something like:
A) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075D9KM4Z/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?psc=1

B)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B006DIA77E/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1520641403&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=microphone&dpPl=1&dpID=410G%2B2Ul%2BzL&ref=plSrch

C)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079N9DKMQ/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?psc=1

£30ish would be my budget at the moment.

Main priority is getting the money together for the pc. (And again I'll probably call on help for that lol)

Any of them 3 three any use?

u/ICreationI · 1 pointr/Twitch

Personally I just went for it and got
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kfVByb3M3GG3G

Worth it. Brought them with me in Christmas to get good lighting for photos. Great success!(;
Came with carrying case and everything!

u/GadGamer · 1 pointr/Twitch

Well you could always just use your headset and a standalone mic. I can't think of any streamer who uses a standalone mic and speakers because the issue of feedback is kinda hard to solve. If you are set on using a standalone mic and speakers then your best bet is to get a cardioid microphone. These types of mics are designed to only pick up nearby sounds from a certain angle so you could possibly avoid feedback with one. Some good cardioid mics are the AT2020 and the Blue Yeti

u/Tokki88 · 1 pointr/Twitch

I have a cloth thats something like 4x4 feet (I think they are 10-20$ on amazon.) I then pinned the corners to the roof with tacs and left the center un-tacked so it droops a bit. When I'm done I just toss it up over itself through the tack free portion and you can walk freely under it.

If you have some extra money you can also get a stand off of amazon that you could store off to the side: https://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Adjustable-Background-Backdrop-AGG1112/dp/B00E6GRHBO/ref=br_lf_m_gvy6u24qkj8xx55_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&s=photo

u/VertigoHC · 2 pointsr/Twitch

You could get a Blue Yeti it has an omnidirectional mode which is pretty powerful just turn up the gain and you'll get to hear every squeak, belch and fart your players make. I currently use a Blue Yeti myself and you can do a lot of stuff with the software to help with your problem.

u/fabier · 1 pointr/Twitch

Yes. This is the exact one I ordered. They have a cheaper one that doesn't have the built in cable, but having the cable is nice since I have an XLR mic :

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AK7SKL4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_MA4zzbXEG4VBH

Edit: Ha! Just noticed I ordered it exactly two years ago to the day!

u/nksharp · 1 pointr/Twitch

Currently using an AT2020 and this microphone suspension arm :

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Broadcast-Microphone-Suspension-Scissor/dp/B00AK7SKL4

Not sure if it ships to Australia or where it may be in stock but if you can find it hopefully it is pretty cheap. Not a perfect fit really for the at2020 and took a bit of effort just to get in but the yeti seems like it would be even harder to mount (which is why I bought the at2020 in the first place as well).

u/Justintime4hookah · 2 pointsr/Twitch

Weekends are my busiest streaming days since I normally run from 12pm-1am but I'll try to throw a guide together this weekend and post it on the sub.

But for you:

LimoStudio Green Screen Stand - $35

LimoStudio Green Screen - $18

LimoStudio Studio Light Umbrella Kit - $52

Alternatively, you could get the softboxes instead:

LimoStudios Light Softbox Kit - $77

What's interesting is Limo no longer sells the green screen and stand together without the lighting kit but I don't think that's a deal killer.

Alternatively, if you want the full setup in one go, with two umbrellas, two softboxes, four light stands, a green screen and stand, and a black and a blue backdrop. The only thing substantially different from this kit is that it leaves out the third, small light stand from the umbrella kit that is typically used to project light on the subject's back to create a "highlight" on the outline of the subject to help the chromakey separate from the subject and the green screen but I don't use this and don't have any issues.

LimoStudios Full Light and Backdrop Kit - $143

Also, quick question, when I make this guide do you think it would be helpful to provide light setup and position guides as well as chromakey guides?

u/Megatf · 2 pointsr/Twitch

CUK Stratos Gaming PC (Intel i9-9900K with Liquid Cooling, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD + 2TB, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11GB, 750W PSU, AC WiFi, Windows 10) Gamer Desktop Computer with 7 RGB Halo Fans https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HRXRJZR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YHe5Cb2M3MEHY

Adamant Custom 16X-Core Workstation Desktop Computer PC AMD RYZEN Threadripper 1950X 3.4Ghz 32Gb DDR4 3TB HDD 250Gb SSD 750W PSU https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075KQ5DK6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LLe5Cb88QKHQG

Elgato Stream Deck - Live Content Creation Controller with 15 customizable LCD keys, adjustable stand, for Windows 10 and macOS 10.11 or later https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKNZT1P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GMe5CbF7SEQ7P

(I have a guide on my post history on how to wire, what cables you need and usb sound cards with amazon links)
Yamaha MG12XU 12-Input 4-Bus Mixer with Effects https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IBIVLKQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9Me5Cb83KZ5FZ

(Remake of the 3600 dollar neuman u-87 mic, what I use currently)
Warm Audio WA-87 Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6DIGGA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-Re5CbC388MGW

Elgato Game Capture HD60 S (Renewed) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072MSJP82/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BNe5Cb1C55PNG

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 DSLR Camera Body w/Advanced Photo & Travel Bundle - Includes: Altura Photo Backpack, SanDisk 64gb SD Card, Wrist Strap and Cleaning Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0774VTNY7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7Qe5CbXRSDEYH

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Wide Angle Lens w/ Essential Photo Bundle - Includes: Altura Photo UV-CPL-ND4, Dedicated Lens Hood, Neoprene Lens Pouch, Camera Cleaning Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VGWFKH4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ORe5Cb846HHQ0

AmazonBasics 50-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XI87KV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RWe5CbZN4M736

AmazonBasics High-Speed Mini-HDMI to HDMI TV Adapter Cable - 6 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014I8UEGY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nXe5CbJPSB4C1

FIT-POWER ACK-E18 DR-E18 AC Power Adapter Charger DC Coupler Kit (Replace LP-E17 Battery) For Canon EOS Rebel T6i T6s T7i SL2 750D 760D 800D 77D 200D Kiss 8000D X8i DSLR Camera https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0746KXJ26/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dYe5Cb8BPTNP8

Elgato Cam Link 4K — Broadcast Live, Record via DSLR, Camcorder, or Action cam, 1080p60 or 4K at 30 fps, Compact HDMI Capture Device, USB 3.0 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K3FN5MR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cWe5Cb4MVKQYN

Bi-Color LED Video Light Stand Lighting Kit 2 Pack 15.4'' Large Panel 3000K-5800K 45W 4800LM Dimmable 1-100% Brightness Soft Light for YouTube Game Video Shooting Live Stream Photography Lighting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KC7V9BW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WYe5CbE440185

You can buy most of the above items on Ebay for cheaper if youre patient to wait on the shipping. I did and significantly cut down on the costs (WA-87 for 460 instead of 599 for an open box never used, 260 for a slightly used Yamaha MG12XU, etc)

I use 3 monitors, two 60hz 24” 1080p monitors plugged into my streaming PC. Then I use a 240hz 24” 1080p monitor (I recommend Dell or Asus) on my gaming PC. I use ONE mouse and keyboard to control both my gaming pc and streaming pc through the use of freeware called, “Input Director”

What I’ve linked for you is essentially my studio level setup except with faster PC’s. The 32 thread threadripper will shred through 1080p60fps encoding at medium/slow, BUT... depending on your urge I would wait until Ryzen 3 comes out and we can build a comparable/faster PC for the same or cheaper price.

Sure you could cut the streaming PC, trick out your gaming rig with a fewer higher end options that provide minimal performance increases, then drain your in-game performance significantly streaming on the same PC.

Good luck, the streaming setup above will set you apart from most of your peers but what I linked above is just the hardware, the artistic side I chose for the backdrop of my stream ran another 250-300 bucks.

u/PanicGamer_and_Simon · 0 pointsr/Twitch

Do one stop shopping and get yourself the Yamaha MG10XU. Pound for pound I don't know anything that delivers better in it's price range. It's easy to set up and gives you a wealth of options.

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https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-MG10XU-10-Input-Stereo-Effects/dp/B00IBIVL42/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=yahama+mixer&qid=1556628901&s=gateway&sr=8-2

u/HereComesMyDingDong · 2 pointsr/Twitch

I'm in an apartment, and my computer setup is in a corner, so I used a backdrop support with a green backdrop for a while, with muslin clamps. However, that was kind of a pain in the ass to setup/teardown each time, since I couldn't leave it up since it's right against my door. Now, I started using a WebAround (The "Big Shot", round one) that I picked up at Twitchcon. It works since I don't have a lot of space, and can just throw it on the back of my chair. (You gotta be careful you don't spin around too much if you don't want your desk stuff to become floor stuff. :P)

I'll take a picture of it when I'm home, but it works pretty well :) I've got a C922 webcam, so I have to crop it a bit so I don't exceed the area around my greenscreen :P

Here's a screenshot after chromakeying

u/sparker3d · 2 pointsr/Twitch

There is another good cheap microphone that I use myself, I think it is a great option, Neewer NW-700 It comes with boom arm, pop filter, and everything you need. It does require a 48 watt phantom power supply which you can get with a Bundle with the mic or buy one separately. Though one thing I would recommend is a different Pop Filter as the one that comes with the microphone can be very annoying.

u/zWeApOnz · 1 pointr/Twitch

Thank you so much. This was great advice.

I've seen this microphone touted as one of the best, and is very similar to one you mentioned. However it is a condenser mic, so you would recommend yours over this?

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020-USB-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B001AS6OYC/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1367002546&sr=1-1&keywords=Audio+technica+usb

If so, it seems best to put the microphone on a stand and point it directly to my location? At time I do like having background noise captured, but I can use a separate mic for these occasions.

Also, how close will I need to be to this microphone? It may actually be troublesome getting this very close to my face.

u/SpicyThunder335 · 2 pointsr/Twitch

MXL BCD-1 dynamic mic - £103

Behringer UMC22 - £48

Desk mount boom arm w/shock mount - £13

XLR cable - £6

Total cost: £170

I own all these (minus this particular XLR cable) and they are great. Even the cheap boom arm that I though would fail has held up for more than a year and still works great.

Since you have the budget, if you have the floor space available, I'd also recommend getting a floor stand for the mic boom rather than using a desk mount. Even with a shock mount, desk mounts have a tendency to transfer vibrations from anything that hits the desk (set a mug down too hard, bump your knee, etc.).

u/ANJ___ · 1 pointr/Twitch

that is quite an expensive thing to start with. I'll cut that price tag in half and still show you something way more than I'm sure you will need...


https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-MG10XU-10-Input-Stereo-Effects/dp/B00IBIVL42/ref=sr_1_3?hvadid=178358016906&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9031285&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4127858809264975478&hvtargid=kwd-66694691191&keywords=yamaha+mg10xu&qid=1556581041&s=gateway&sr=8-3


I use the Yamaha MG10XU for my stream, it's an amazing mixer for it's price, it has some built in effects you can apply to channels if wanted, supports up to 4 XLR mics and then some. It doesn't necessarily have the Fader sliders you mention, but it has a volume nob which has the same function. So as long as you are cool with twisting as opposed to sliding, BAM.

u/Danonino1234 · 1 pointr/Twitch

Thanks for the reply!

Is there a major differece between the Samson Q2U and the Sm58 or E835 in terms of sound quality. I was also looking at audio interfaces and I found the Behringer UMC22 ($50) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FFIGZF6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 and was wondering if it was a good choice for that price?

u/UltimaN3rd · 1 pointr/Twitch

The CAD u37 is a nice condenser mic listed on Amazon for $45 right now. It's the mic I use so you can check a past broadcast of mine to see what kind of quality I get out of it :)

u/Globalhawk123 · 1 pointr/Twitch

I started with a Blue Snowball and ac920 logitech camera it was good quality at a good price. The Logitech C615 is another good camera at a lower price.

Snowball (49.00)
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B006DIA77E

ac920 (61.99)
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Widescreen-Calling-Recording-Desktop/dp/B006JH8T3S

u/randomdoohickey · 1 pointr/Twitch

Looks like a side address condenser that is probably best avoided, along with the cheapest arm possible.

For something off Amazon UK, how about a Samson Q2U (aka SAQ2U in the latest headphone-less bundle) w/ Neewer NB-39 arm?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001R747SG

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DW3ZT76

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjCJbhjFYiA

u/andyisatworkagain · 2 pointsr/Twitch

check these guys out. seems to be exactly what youre looking for. entirely customizable. you can even assign graphics to the buttons. theyre pretty sweet.

https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Stream-Deck-Creation-Controller/dp/B06XKNZT1P/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501184590&sr=8-1&keywords=stream+deck

u/BobLoblasLawBlog · 2 pointsr/Twitch

If you're on a budget
This mixer with this mic and this stand

The mic is a dynamic as opposed to a condenser (and on amazon comes with a free cable) So it won't pick up background noise nearly as bad as a condenser (especially the yeti) would, and the stand comes with a pop filter. When you decide to upgrade the mic, you can buy an inline phantom power box for like 20 bucks (the unit only has 15v, which isn't enough for most condensers) if you decide to go the condenser route down the road.

u/F1nnm13ster · 1 pointr/Twitch

I also had the mod mic and was not liking the quality of it in the vids I did on twitch or YT. What I ended up going with is the AT2020 USB Plus so far I have been really happy with it. I did get an [el cheapo arm] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GRMF5ZE/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) do yourself the favor and get a better arm than the el cheapo it does the job but it sucks lol. The Rode PSA1 is the arm I would get (I do plan on it when funds come available).

u/Spaciouz · 1 pointr/Twitch

For streaming? You definitely won't need anything overkill, I recommended something cheap and just right like this.

u/kyonu · 2 pointsr/Twitch

Almost any dedicated mic will be better than your camera mic. I picked up a Snowball which is wonderful sounding, and there are other cheap options as well, but any non-dedicated mic will usually not "be up to par".

u/Ace0fspad3s · 1 pointr/Twitch

Really it just goes down to how much you are willing to spend. If you can afford it, try and get a condenser microphone.

I was able to get this at guitar center for about 80$ used. Worth every penny, the sound is amazing.

u/dman81 · 2 pointsr/Twitch

This seems to be a popular one. Blue Yeti USB Microphone - Blackout Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1YPXW2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_F3eazb565E53S

This is the one I want to get
Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone, Cardioid https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002E4Z8M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_c5eazbXZ73MRP

u/Emo_chipmunk · 1 pointr/Twitch

https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-302USB-BEHRINGER-XENYX/dp/B005EHILV4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525252940&sr=8-3&keywords=xenyx+302usb

This mixer plugs in via USB and you can plug in your mic into it. Pretty basic, but I feel like it has key features in a small form factor that won't break the bank. I got it used off ebay for 30 bucks so you might wanna check there if you don't wanna pay 50.

u/HaydenSD · 1 pointr/Twitch

You could also go with a AT2020 USB, the same stand and pop filter, but go with a Samson SP01 and save yourself a few bucks.

u/DiabloKing · 2 pointsr/Twitch

Samson Q2U is probably the best budget mic IMO. It is XLR and USB so if you don't have an interface yet you can still use it with USB.

u/Left_ctrl · 0 pointsr/Twitch

the Samson Q2U Is IMO the best mic for new streamers.

u/Kaztecian · 1 pointr/Twitch

Similar to the others with the HyperX Cloud headsets, I use the Kingston HyperX Cloud II and it hasn't let me down yet. Mic quality is superb, and comes with 7.1 emulation. Highly recommend it. If not a headset, you can also look into the Blue Snowball microphones, grant it, you will need a PC.


It isn't advertised for Wii U, but it is compatible since I have used it for my Wii U Gamepad.

u/SniperNick · 1 pointr/Twitch

Most people would recommend a Focusrite Scarlett. I’ve used this one and would recommend it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E6T56EA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2.dwCb77C72DN

You could also look into an audio mixer which could give you more possibilities for future proofing. I currently use the Yamaha MG10XU and it’s also been fantastic. Although it doesn’t work exactly how I want it to for a dual pc setup but you might not have that issue. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IBIVL42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AeewCb65EAS4W

u/TacticalBacon00 · 1 pointr/Twitch

I have my NEEWER and it's pretty fantastic. It creaks just a little bit when moving it about, but you shouldn't really be doing that while using it. It has that built-in XLR connection, so hooking up my real (non-USB) mic to it is a dream with no wires shooting all over the place.

EDIT: not sure where you're shopping, but amazon has lots of them in stock. 1 2

u/ehhgreg · 1 pointr/Twitch

I have Astro A40's and both Yeti and the AT2020 and I prefer AT2020 over the yeti the sound and performance beats the Yeti. You can get a USB or an XLR (XLR needs a Mixer or an Audio Interface) Well the USB is just plug and go, (I use the USB Version) If your looking at the AT2020 get a Popfilter for sure, I use the WindTech PopGard Microphone Windscreen I currently don't use any boom arm or shock mount planning on upgrading the mic soon so not buying anything else for it. Hope this can help.

u/TestUser1001 · 1 pointr/Twitch

I guess I need to research the audio interfaces a bit more. I know that you need an XLR cable that goes from mic to interface and then other than that I'm not sure what other cables I would need. Will most likely go for the USB version since I only plan to game and stream but if I research more I might consider the XLR version because I see that you can upgrade more easily.

EDIT - cheapest interface I could find with phantom power I believe https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-UMC22-BEHRINGER-U-PHORIA/dp/B00FFIGZF6/ref=sr_1_5?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1543269770&sr=1-5&keywords=audio+interface

u/Axelum · 2 pointsr/Twitch

I personally have a CAD U37 mic. It sounds very clean and with the correct settings outperforms a Yeti in a lot of ways especially cost. Here is an amazon link.



u/Tiltasaurus_Rex · 3 pointsr/Twitch

i just got this mic and its fantastic. I literally cannot recommend this enough.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001R747SG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/pylawn · 1 pointr/Twitch

I highly suggest trying this one

It works great and doesn't add any bulk in front of your face. Pop filters aren't just for eliminating plosions by the way. They also protect the Microphone from any moisture damage from spit as you talk (even a bit far away you'd be surprised) so I highly suggest having one and not getting rid of it.

u/AbysmalVixen · 1 pointr/Twitch

I personally use a XENYX 302USB mixer board for my at2020. But any audio interface should do well for you. Cool thing about the board is that it’s powered and data is transferred off of the same usb power so it’s literally 1 wire going to my pc for power and data. Will probably need an xlr cable also

u/Tuskony_on_Twitch · 2 pointsr/Twitch

I have a neewer 700. It was like $30 on sale including the mic, stand, shock mount, etc.

With a little bit of audio software it sounds really good for it's price.

https://www.amazon.ca/Neewer-Professional-Broadcasting-Microphone-Adjustable/dp/B00XOXRTX6/ref=sr_1_1/146-4303790-9839742?ie=UTF8&qid=1521353162&sr=8-1&keywords=neewer+700

Check out some of my vods to get an idea of the audio quality.

For the price I can't say enough about this mic.

u/MrTristanguy · 1 pointr/Twitch

Ive read somewhere on a forum that the Samson SP01 Shockmount should fit the G track pro tho it doesnt list it. Im in the same boat as you where my mic for some reason didnt come with the piece to click onto my current boom arm and it doesnt look like any shockmounts quite fit this thing. Heres the link to the arm on amazon im not sure if it would work : https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000LQLDM2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1

but I may be willing to give it a try

u/DRCsyntax · 1 pointr/Twitch

I use one of these every stream:
https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Stream-Deck-Controller-Customizable/dp/B06XKNZT1P/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=stream+deck&qid=1554300663&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

They're awesome.

There's a slightly cheaper one, less buttons, but just as functional:
https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Stream-Deck-Mini-Customizable/dp/B07DYRS1WH/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=stream+deck+mini&qid=1554300695&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

You can change sources, change scenes, use sound effects, do green screen effects, send out tweets, make clips, make stream markers......pretty much everything you can do in OBS can be turned into a button on this thing. It even works with Stream elements and obs.live

u/Shado_Temple · 5 pointsr/Twitch

the Blue Yeti is hard to beat when it comes to relatively-easy setups for different group configurations, as long as everyone is pretty close.

u/marzuco · 1 pointr/Twitch

This is the only webcam I find close to your budget. It's a 720p cam, but I can't attest to how well it works.

u/ConureDelSol · 1 pointr/Twitch

Not sure what mic you're using but if it has a -10db setting, I'd say change it to that and make sure the mic is close to your mouth. In addition, be sure to use the noise gate.

If you're having trouble positioning your microphone, you might want to consider getting a suspension boom to get it in just the right place without it being in the way of anything.

Example suspension boom for $32: http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Broadcast-Microphone-Suspension-Scissor/dp/B00AK7SKL4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416686696&sr=8-2&keywords=mic+boom

u/LtCuppycake · 1 pointr/Twitch

I use this with a shock mount and it works perfectly.

u/ChrisRK · 2 pointsr/Twitch

The Logitech C270 is an acceptable webcam. I still have mine somewhere so I'll see if I can find it and I'll give some comparison shots between it and the C920.

Update: I found it! I made a comparison video for you. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZD5MwoCS8w

u/Hejqiu · 1 pointr/Twitch

I recommend such microphones:

Samson Meteor

Samson C01U

Blue Snowball

There are microphones in a similar price budget, he now bought me C01U but it's a matter of taste, the quality of this is more or less everyone is on the same level.

u/pizzalover101 · 2 pointsr/Twitch

I have the C01U Pro and it does the same. Here's my setup:

Spider Mount: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LQLDM2

Pop filter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008AOH1O6

Arm: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DY1F2CS

Keeping the mic away from the keyboard helped a little bit. The other thing that helps is noise gating on OBS and Discord. However, the mic stand is really cheap. It works, but it isn't great. I plan to upgrade to this eventually.

https://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO

Hope this helped.

u/Triksterism · 1 pointr/Twitch
u/Venthez · 2 pointsr/Twitch

I'm using the exact mic since mid 2016 till now.

I started off with the default mic-stand it came with, it was hard to position to get 'enough sound' to reach it. It felt that I needed to speak louder than usual.



So i decided to buy another desktop stand and along with it i bought a shock mount I would buy a desktop mount if i didnt have space issues The shock mount would ALMOST elimilate out any sound you make through the table.

You know how when you tap on the table, and hear it through the mic due to vibrations? this would help eliminate it of course if the tapping is so loud the sound travels to the mic thats a different thing.



Desktop stand -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002M3OVI/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Shock Mount -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LQLDM2/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



Continue playing around with the noise gate with this mic, it helps heaps when i found out about it.

What ever /u/Man_of_the_Rain suggested here is really helpful, i would consider getting a wind screen as I sometimes have the ceiling fan switched on.

u/SmokieWanKinobe · 1 pointr/Twitch

You could pick up a focus rite Scarlett 2i2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E6T56EA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_onwxDbJ9QF73X it's more or less plug and play and has 2 XLR ins.

u/DaWigSplitta · 2 pointsr/Twitch

Elgato Stream Deck - Live Content Creation Controller with 15 Customizable LCD Keys, Adjustable Stand, for Windows 10 and macOS 10.11 or later https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKNZT1P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4mV1DbSY3EK07 This is what id go with. There’s also a 6 key stream deck for a little less than half the price

u/xSLiC3x · 1 pointr/Twitch

I used this for a few weeks. After tweaking the settings, everything looked absolutely fine, I only ended up upgrading because the c920 was on sale at the time.

u/jnaw363 · 1 pointr/Twitch

I have the Blue Snowball mic! Got it on Amazon for about $60.00 Amazon Link

u/burtnaked · 2 pointsr/Twitch

i have the same mic and use a 30$ mic stand from amazon

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000978D58/

u/AvgKirch · 2 pointsr/Twitch

$60 USD Samson Q2U: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001R747SG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PYRxDbX6NHYK4

$96 USD Behringer UMC202HD:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QHURUBE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_p3RxDbKEGEK61

Look at the manufacturer website for accurate information about specs. The Amazon listing for the 202 had info about the 404 model.

u/DarklordAsmodeus · 1 pointr/Twitch

I use this to mount my webcam at times.

On Stage Stands MS7701B Tripod Boom Microphone Stand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000978D58


On Stage CM01 Video Camera/Digital Recorder Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GWCC4I

u/MaxMonsterGaming · 2 pointsr/Twitch

Hey. I have an AT2020 and have been using it with a desk mount. I was wondering mic stand are you using because I am thinking of purchasing this one?

u/TheRealJake9041 · 1 pointr/Twitch

I've noticed that just having a cheap microphone stand for your mic does wonders for background noise.

u/R8J · 1 pointr/Twitch

How about a shockmount? A quick search shows the Samson SP01 fits the AT2020.

Image of an AT2020 in the SP01.

u/memo___1 · 1 pointr/Twitch

CAD U37 USB Studio Condenser Recording Microphone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AIQGUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LYjezbHJJA5VM does this look good?

u/LuciditySam · 1 pointr/Twitch

Do you mean these? https://www.amazon.com/Photography-Portrait-Continuous-LimoStudio-LMS103/dp/B005FHZ2SI

Those are what I have in my wishlist but I won't really have room for them. Also, I don't know if I can use LED strips since I'm renting. Don't they require being drilled into the wall?

u/arsme · 2 pointsr/Twitch

Oh yours is XLR, got it. I was thinking about getting the USB version of that.

This one: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020USB-PLUS-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B00B5ZX9FM

Or a yeti I guess

u/BuDaZiM · 1 pointr/Twitch

I already have the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) USB https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E6T56EA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So the only thing i need is the XLR split?

u/avmock · 1 pointr/Twitch

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKNZT1P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ics4BbHB9NBZ1

It’s a little button pad that you can program to make do specific tasks while streaming.

Another option is a mini midi controller (used for sampling music, but can be programmed with software to function the same as a streamdeck)

midi controller

u/dodgepong · 1 pointr/Twitch

You'll need a spider shock mount and then you can mount it on on something like this boom arm.

u/mightyprometheus · 1 pointr/Twitch

The neewer NW-700 seems like a steal. $50 for the mic, stand, shock mount, cables, and pop filter. Is it actually a decent mic? I'm currently just using one I have with a headset and I'm looking to upgrade to a dedicated headset and mic.

if I get a phantom power box, should I plug that box into my PC via USB or the dedicted MIC jack?

u/lyoshas · 1 pointr/Twitch

I have this exact mic, they make an arm and shock mount for it also. Don’t get the cheap ones, the mic is too heavy and will wear them or quick.

Samson MBA38 Microphone Boom Arm, 38" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XY9B3BK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1fcCCb3R7YPMX


Samson SP01 Spider Microphone Shockmount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LQLDM2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qjcCCbEYXT5AF

u/Slogy · 1 pointr/Twitch

I used to use a Mackie Onyx Blackjack but its drivers aren't officially supported in windows 8/10 so I started to get weird digital distortion if I didn't have it just the right USB port. Picked up a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B01E6T56EA and haven't had a problem since. I was even able to remove a lot of noise cancelling plugins from my setup because they were no longer needed. There is a 1 input version (scarlet solo) for cheaper but you said you'd like 2 input (1/4" or Xlr)