PC / Desk streaming setup
A seated, wired setup around your computer: a sharp face cam, broadcast audio, lighting, and a control deck. Highest production ceiling, fewest variables.
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Add an encoder to see your stream quality.
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Pick an encoder (or a phone/PC that encodes) to see the stream quality this build can hold.
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Camera
Audio
Interface / MixerOptional
Mic ArmOptional
Capture CardOptional
LightingOptional
Green ScreenOptional
Control DeckOptional
Headphones / HeadsetOptional
Software
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| Component | Selection | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
Camera Your video source. A phone can be camera + encoder in one; a real camera needs capture. | — | ||
Audio On the move, a mic into the camera keeps audio in sync past the stream delay. | — | ||
Interface / MixerOptional Gets an XLR mic to the PC and adds mixing, faders, and effects. Skip it if your mic is USB. | — | ||
Mic ArmOptional Gets the mic close to your mouth and out of the camera frame. | — | ||
Capture CardOptional Pulls an HDMI camera feed into an encoder or PC. Skip it if your camera is USB or a phone. | — | ||
LightingOptional A lit face reads as higher production than any camera upgrade. At a desk one key light is enough; in the field a pocket light on the rig keeps you visible after dark. | — | ||
Green ScreenOptional Optional. Drops your background out for overlays or a cleaner key. | — | ||
Control DeckOptional Physical buttons for scenes, alerts, and mutes so you stop alt-tabbing mid-stream. | — | ||
Headphones / HeadsetOptional Monitor your audio. Closed-back headphones (no mic) are the pro pick if you mic separately; a headset adds a mic for comms or casual use. | — | ||
Software What puts you on the platform. On a PC this is also your encoder. | — | ||
| Hardware total | $0 | ||
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