Streaming Gear

Our picks: Streaming gear

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Elgato Stream Deck MK.2
One-tap scenes, audio, and macros.
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Elgato HD60 X
Capture card for console streams.
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Elgato Key Light
Soft, even key light for your face cam.
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Elgato Wave:3
USB mic made for streamers.
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Streaming Gear Guides

Streaming Gear

Capture Cards and Audio Interfaces: The Basics for New Streamers

A plain-language explainer on what capture cards and audio interfaces actually do, when you need each one, and how to avoid the most common setup mistakes.

Aug 27, 2026

Streaming Gear

Lighting, Webcam, and Mic Placement: A Practical Streaming Setup Guide

How to position lighting, your webcam, and your microphone so viewers can actually see and hear you clearly, without buying anything expensive.

Aug 27, 2026