Is Expensive Streaming Gear A Waste Of Money??

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00:00 - We love buying gear ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
01:34 - Make a Custom TTS out of your voice with Tangia (Sponsor)
02:50 - $8 Camera - The Budget Setup
06:53 - Mid Budget Setup (with a side-by-side)
09:12 - Pro Stream Setup at a reasonable price
13:00 - What was the biggest difference?
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@Senpai 11 ай бұрын

What was your best gear purchase ever? OR even more fun.. what was your worst? This is a safe space, no one is judging you..

@Zephrii_o 11 ай бұрын

BEACN you actually put me on and it’s SUPER HELPFUL AND EASY TO USE! 10/10 RECOMMEND

@edwardfletcher7790 11 ай бұрын

These videos are incredibly helpful ! I'd love to see a 3x setups at each level video ! 😆 Thank you for the amount of effort you put into this, we appreciate your advice 👍

@theoutsiderjess4869 11 ай бұрын

The blue yeti was my worst gear purchase and a 40 dollar hdmi capture card was my best

@DotsOnYTLive 11 ай бұрын

@@theoutsiderjess4869 my 15$ capture card for my camnis 10/10, unfortunately my 40$ with an audio jack gives me some rough screen tearing. Any suggestion on a good 40 one? Is it the made-by-50-companies one on amazon?

@dallascferguson 11 ай бұрын

I think the sony a7iii with the elgato 4k camlink was the best purchase. I love quality and having quality/reliable gear help aid that quality is very nice. Been going strong for close to 3 years with no hiccups.

@drift_derek 11 ай бұрын

I’d love to see a 3-or 4-part series with multiple setups for each budget tier. Maybe C-tier (entry), B-tier (mid), A-tier (pro), and S-tier (master).

@BronyumHexofloride 11 ай бұрын

I would add one further tier above S (master), S+ (Broadcast/Industry) for those who want to take the next step into the kind of gear used for TV, Live Events and Filmmaking

@TheColinShowGaming 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree with you both!

@vincentvanpiro 11 ай бұрын

Give this good man a beer!

@fungdark 11 ай бұрын

I'd have loved for his "pro" setups to include headphones and a proper interface because not zero latency monitoring your audio is absolutely not "pro". "Pro" should also include acoustic treatment options for the same reason.

@Brizzle55 11 ай бұрын

Man i couldn't agree more

@Badlex727 11 ай бұрын

Dooooo the multiple setups! I think it’s a great time to do it since there’s such a variety available now! Might I recommend bringing in someone with a higher voice for the mic tests to compare alongside your voice and give a wider range of testing? Would be super cool and helpful

@BionicLeg Ай бұрын

This was really helpful, I've been building my tech setup over the past few years little by little and it answered questions I've had about how other channels "looked". Thank you for doing this.

@SpuddGaming 11 ай бұрын

It’s definitely a lot easier to get a really high quality “low budget” setup these days compared to back when I started out which is great to see. I’d currently put myself in the pro setup category and continuing to try and push more towards the level that you have as I value high quality content but as I say it’s really great to see how accessible it’s becoming for creators. Great video as always!

@badboycris 10 ай бұрын

Great tips, and comparisons !! Keep on the great work.

@ljtech20 11 ай бұрын

This same concept applies to pretty much everything, not only streaming/content creation. We tend to overspend to get "better results", when what we have might just be good enough. Great advice, Harris!

@DrHaulcy 11 ай бұрын

I would love to see a video series comparing setups at different budget levels!

@d1mbo8 11 ай бұрын

Appreciate the hard work you put in! I actually loved the way the reasonably pro setup looked the most :D And yeah, I would love a multi level setup video

@AwesomeGamesMoments 11 ай бұрын

One of the most informational videos out there. Thank you so much 🙏

@mograin_ 11 ай бұрын

Yes please make the setup video! I really enjoyed this one and learned things. I now have new ideas for how I might want to do a streaming setup.

@WhoaItsClint 11 ай бұрын

I'd honestly love to see a longer video for each tier showing the actual setup instead of a timelapse brushing past it. I think there's definitely value in seeing how others do their full setup (including running the cables, mounting products, etc).

@DarneIITV 11 ай бұрын

Definitely a love to see a series

@ohhhh 11 ай бұрын

YES! I would like this as a series. I was surprised at the budget setup really

@finnish8flash 11 ай бұрын

another great video def learn more things about some gear so thanks harris and looking forward to the next one

@ProjectElevate 11 ай бұрын

Great info, I liked the alternate approach you took for the budget option. A series for each range would be great to watch!

@casethewolf 11 ай бұрын

I wanna say that I put together a mid budget setup thanks to your recomendations on older videos and I am happy with how it has been coming together!

@geobucky 10 ай бұрын

I would definitely been keen to watch that series! My current set up is a GoPro Hero5 (birthday present from years ago), Seiren Mini, and some very cheap LED panel lights.

@MiselHader 11 ай бұрын

Love the video, and yes I would watch an expanded series about different tier setups .. bring it on

@ShaunRF 11 ай бұрын

Great video! For budget stuff, I've been very happy with my Nexigo gear, a brand I don't ever see you mention. I have their super wide angle N980P webcam and their Glow Light stream light. Its great if you are limited on space and just want everything clipped to a monitor that is right in your face, and the results should be more than good enough for 90% for beginning streamers. Especially if you don't want to use your phone. For the mic, I went with the extremely common budget dynamic mic, the Samson Q2U.

@SiNxRealize 11 ай бұрын

Seeing different budget build videos would be great to see. I love seeing more streaming tech videos like this from ya!

@robertquinonez_ 5 ай бұрын

I just found your channel a few days ago, amazing, content. Oh, the EpocCam Pro is awesome!

@ShannonMoran 11 ай бұрын

Yes please I love all these set up videos and would love to have you break them down further

@Cafe655a 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the work! You are my go to tech guru to check in with before making and purchases.

@HAIRDIAPER 11 ай бұрын

Honestly love your videos for your real take on the huge market that is stream gear. Always honest with legit user case scenarios and trials. I'd love to see your take on multiple different setups at each level, if for nothing more than to help modify my personal current setup over time into something higher end than what I have currently. Options are cool. Harris is cooler.

@QEngineering 11 ай бұрын

Herris, Rather then getting a $25 diffuser for your window you can just buy shower curtain liners from the dollar store. They are a probably thinner then the amazon diffuser but you can just double them up (or fold them in half). I've built lighting softboxes for photography with them a few times in the past and they do the job. Try it out. The SM7B sounds is a bit more punchy, but I'd say it's only 10% better for what 4x the cost? I would say that if you have $100 buy the Elgato mic rather then putting the money to the side to get a SM7B later. Love the video. 666k subs ... nice. 🍻

@ComplexAce 11 ай бұрын

You should make low budget streaming setup vids

@parrotmode 11 ай бұрын

YES I want to watch videos about multiple different setups at different budget tiers. Hope to see it!!

@brandinimmo7837 11 ай бұрын

I learned a lot! Thanks Harris🙌🏼🙌🏼

@wagonet 9 ай бұрын

2 years ago I started streaming and your content back then helped me so much. This new stuff is great! Even tho I don't need to upgrade love seeing all this gear. My favorite gear purchase by far, PC Panel Pro. It's so useful paired with wavelink software.

@crimsonwolfhunter5548 11 ай бұрын

I love your techs videos ❤ Thank you for the knowledge about different prices for setups It's really help me how to get started 😊

@maxmcconnell946 11 ай бұрын

would love to see that series about the different setups! i’m looking at getting a pro level setup soon for my channel on music production with some gaming

@VelocciYT 11 ай бұрын

Really interested about that camera in the high budget one, and the lighting too, looking to rebuild my setup so hoping to pick up some of this gear!

@RPGinger 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this comparation!

@jonausherman5751 11 ай бұрын

I'd love to see more set up innovation!! I personally like using cell phones with touch portal as a stream deck replacement.

@Danieboy 11 ай бұрын

please do that idea of multiple budget setups and pro I LOVE THESE gear vidz, and here in Australia here things can get pretty expensive it's nice to see the options and details of gear that can be bought

@mberliner1988 11 ай бұрын

Love your videos Harris. Would like to see more budget, pro comparisons.

@ZSwordlink 10 ай бұрын

The series would be so nice to watch. I would definitely watch it

@petermcginty3636 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Harris, great stuff. I use an OTT pro setup as I am a pro corporate speaker and my livestreams are for paying customers. It is a luxury and I am fortunate to have it - but it is worth it with the quality jump.

@PvtDamion 11 ай бұрын

I just wanted to say that I'm loving that two-tone colourway hair you've been rocking the last year or so. Oh yeah, I also love your content, thanks for the vid!

@DirkWerning 11 ай бұрын

Great job. I’ve gone from the Logitech C920 with Amazon soft boxes and a headset to now a Sony ZV-E10 (Sigma 16mm lens) , amaran 60D with an aperture light done se, and a sennheiser MKE 600 shotgun mic. Little upgrades that hand made huge differences.

@SkittsyKitten 5 ай бұрын

Super helpful info and I'd definitely love to see more setups in various price points. I think the most shocking thing for me was how inexpensive your choice of pro mic was. You see so many streamers using the hyperquadcast which is nearly double the cost of the elgato. I haven't listened to a side by side to really compare which is better but it's just interesting to know you can get really good pro quality audio for not a huge investment.

@passive-aggressive 11 ай бұрын

I love that new angle!!

@GreatTazGaming 11 ай бұрын

As always Harris you did a great job. Heck seeing the 3 budget, 3 mid, 3 entry pro, and 3 power pro setups would be useful to me at least. Also I know I'm budget currently but so is my PC. I'll be heading to the mid tier you showed for sure.

@whitefoxplays 11 ай бұрын

Do the series! Would love to see several versions of budget and mid-tier set ups, especially for audio options, and maybe also include physical controls when seems appropriate.

@JustCruzOn 11 ай бұрын

I think a great video would within this series is you using all the stuff you own in the tiers, like complete setups, maybe your first mic if you still have it to the top of line gear you own and comparing. The comparison shots do give viewers a lot of difference in that you get what you pay for. That Lumix Camera and Lens looked amazing by the way.

@Mal4k1 11 ай бұрын

i would love multi gear setup vids. I have found all your videos to be the go to for streaming tips and knowing all the options would be helpful. I would also like to see a video about more in depth using cell phones as cameras, mainly comparing the difference between iphone and samsung. I'm a samsung user while rest of my family is iphone and we have a few extra old ones of each lying around.

@Hoaxcast 11 ай бұрын

I got my SM7b before they introduced the Wave DX but since it's release I've been telling folks (specifically those who want to stream / make videos) to just get a Wave DX. It sounds AMAZING, requires very little effort, and of course you get the creature comforts of the Wave Link software. I still love my SM7b and outside of the streaming world it is still king. I am lodged currently between mid and pro camps in my setup. I own a mirrorless (Canon EOS M50) but found it to be a big pain in the butt for what I was using it for (and it kept crashing mid stream which was annoying). I LOVED the extra colour accuracy, the blurred background and ACTUAL zoom rather than digital zoom, but the Elgato Facecam (not the pro because those seem to be impossible to get in Canada for some reason), has been the real MVP of the setup and has been extremely reliable and hassel free. So my current setup is Facecam + SM7b. That said, the budget options have improved DRAMATICALLY since I started 8 years ago. Like night and day.

@bruhthisb 11 ай бұрын

I would watch that series, this are super helpful, I wanted the shure SM7B but now I might just get the wave dx

@ArbyWan 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video! Been trying to figure out a webcam solution and since I'm on Android I am unable to use Epoc Cam. However I did learn that the Samsung S23 Ultra will in fact output Clean HDMI over USB-C so I am going to pick up a Camlink and see how that looks. Also recently picked up a PodMic USB and have been very happy with the performance as I have a lot of background noise and my Yeti Nano just picked everything up.

@queenielh 11 ай бұрын

I'm a sucker for Elgato products, exactly for the reasons you mention. They have amazing software for a great mid-range-budget gear that's not too complicated to setup and configure. I have not yet upgraded to the facecam pro, but have the regular facecam. 2 Keylight airs, Stream Deck Plus, Wave XLR + Wave DX. Mic arm(s), multi mount, the whole shebang 😆 It works well for me and the content I create for work.

@NaoKeysVT 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for including high end webcams. They've seen hugggeee improvement over the past couple of years. I ended up getting a Insta360 Link for my top down camera. Simple, light, fast focus. The jump to the 'Pro' stuff is nuts though. The lighting with the camera makes for a worldsss worth of difference.

@craiglowary 11 ай бұрын

Great video showing multiple setup options. I watch these videos to see how I can improve my home office video conferencing setup. My main restriction is not being able to install software on my work PC.

@georgelugo2779 11 ай бұрын

I'd love to see that 3-part series.

@sirfluffysnugglebuttz5502 11 ай бұрын

i learn what route or what to change around my set up which honestly is my biggest battle. thank you for the tips

@StephanMartone 11 ай бұрын

Would love to see more side-by-side comparisons between low-mid-pro setups. I'm thinking about mixing and matching between the levels so I can spend more on audio and less on video to start with and work my way up in quality where it makes sense.

@markd5250 5 ай бұрын

I went budget pro ish.. I love the Elgato key lights. 2 of them light everything evenly. Added a Sony mirrorless 9Zv e10) with a sigma 16-55 F2,8, and a ATR 2500X-TR (USB) mic... Great to see how you showed the differences in light, sound and image

@michaelklaus 11 ай бұрын

I would love to watch your series on gear. I am still working with a mix of low and mid gear but that's mostly because I am not really streaming. I have just been working remotely a lot in the past few years. But especially when participating in some online course it is always fun to surprise people with the quality I achieve just by spending a few bucks and making good use of the software that is available. On the other hand what is not fun about those courses is that you can often hardly understand (and sometimes see) the poeple you're supposed to work with.

@ocelliotts 11 ай бұрын

I'd love to see more of these comparisons. I thought I was starting my sons streaming setup off cheap then I watched this and realized I'm basically between mid and pro LOL.

@keiz_ 11 ай бұрын

I'd love to see more videos on different price points and different lighting setups.

@rush97_ 10 ай бұрын

Always appreciate what you do!

@Clisare 10 ай бұрын

Could you do a video on IRL streaming gear? I use my phone and a wireless mic but it just isn’t as good quality as whatever Will Neff is using (for example) and I’d love to know what I should invest in!

@Senpai 10 ай бұрын

iPhone 15 could be the Ultimate Stream Upgrade

@GameTechTalk 11 ай бұрын

🤩 That idea of a diffusing fabric over the big ass window (that is usually a nuisance of mine) in my room. Totally doing that one. (Oh and I'm I'd say Pro + tier equipped, good ideas don't always have to be costly) THANKS!!

@RadaCelestialWisdom 11 ай бұрын

Omg I so need to hear this! Thank you!!!

@vincentvanpiro 11 ай бұрын

My best purchase ever was my Blue Ember mic, it is just lovely how it sounds with my voice, and my worse purchase was a kit lights that are powerful, but tey are small af so the light on my face is super hard with a lot of shadows behind me. I think I am going for the keylights instead imitations. And as always... thank you Harris

@berghy42 9 ай бұрын

Do it! I am eating up this kind of content because there are soooo many options it’s overwhelming 😅

@readlikeaman 11 ай бұрын

do it! 3 of each setup video would be awesome

@Khazore_Blackreaver 7 ай бұрын

Would love a series of videos from Budget to Pro.

@ArkhamsBANE 11 ай бұрын

I would love to watch the kind of series with different levels of setups!

@eerietheghoul 11 ай бұрын

A new camera will be the next purchase for me. Seems like these days everyone’s quality has risen: thanks for the video Harris.

@StephanMartone 11 ай бұрын

Love the iPhone option and the iPhone app that can control the phone's camera settings - also happy to hear about the budget camera with sigma lens.

@ScrybeGaming 11 ай бұрын

Good stuff as always, Harris. I sit comfortably in the "reasonable/professional". But there's always the desire to spend more on gear...

@PeakTimeRacing 11 ай бұрын

This video is sharp! Which lens did you get?

@coreyscatchemall 11 ай бұрын

I’m glad I watch your channel cause it’s made me realize I can get the pro-like feel of my setup with a mid tier price range! Elgato for the win🎙️📷

@boonefarm2154 11 ай бұрын

I think a nice video would be a progress setup like a setup that the basic upcoming stream should have/looking, an upgrade setup for a 3-6 year streamer, one for a professional streamer and an ultimate streamer setup

@OfficialHamer 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! ... as usual. Thank You! 👍👍👍👍

@reeper_lumish 10 ай бұрын

I'd love to see more of this content

@jefftroidvania 11 ай бұрын

I bought the Insta360 Link webcam because of your video on it and it's been absolutely amazing. I have the M200 but i could never get it to look as good as you were able to in this video

@Adamsgotgame 11 ай бұрын

I wasn't surprised but great work Harris ❤

@Brizzle55 11 ай бұрын

Your videos got me back into streaming and has made me take it so much more serious. The only thing I'm hung on is webcam for now but I have everything else I need. I have a wave dx, wave xlr, stream deck +, got a crazy good deal on amazon on the wave dx and wave xlr. Do you feel like you need to put your face in stream to have a higher chance at being successful? From a viewer standpoint I do feel like it would be more engaging. Almost to affiliate 7 followers away! TLDR Man I love your videos keep it up

@drakonardo4003 11 ай бұрын

3 setups at each level would be awesome!

@jeffeisley 11 ай бұрын

would also love to see the inclusion of filming for YT & social media, example - "studio on a stand" that can be moved to different locations in the house

@OMentertainment 11 ай бұрын

It's the concept of diminishing returns. Increasing these tiny elements either converts to improved workflow, specialized development, or trying to "reach beyond for artistic purposes", like Nolan likes to do, but that doesn't translate for streaming like it does for filmmaking.

@mastapetz 11 ай бұрын

The Razer Siren mini sounded really boxy when you had it on the table but really good when you picked it up, that was kinda a surprise. I knew about the EpocCam but did NOT know about the the new software piece? I was kinda surprised that the quality change to the other cam was not as much as a jump as I expected.

@wattswheelhouse 11 ай бұрын

I'm running two a5100s for my stream these days, per your recommendation. Constantly getting compliments on the quality!

@samwallflower7875 11 ай бұрын

As long as the audio👂is good the look doesn't matter. But if you are will spoken and charismatic like this guy, that's all you need. Nice work. Thanks for the good content.🤙

@sebastianova 11 ай бұрын

The pro tier at 500 us for the camera was nice. I feel like the best thing one can do for streams is a quality Dynamic mic. I would go for Fifine since they seem to have good quality for affordable prices

@jessj611 11 ай бұрын

I would love to see more options and different setups!

@ozgoldtimes 11 ай бұрын

Great video Harris, I really liked the prices you gave on the screen for the budget setup, why didn't you display the prices for the mid setup and pro setup? Like how much was jumbo light?

@BrandonTheAnimeGuy 11 ай бұрын

The low budget setup was pretty good. Using the Camera of the phone for your webcam is amazing indeed. For less than 100 it was good. The Midrange setup is interesting. The Facecam Pro is amazing. The high end budget setup is actually really good too. Got the Elgato mic and XLR. Need to get the 4k Facecam. Then I think my setup is complete. Cheers!

@NaudVanDalen 11 ай бұрын

I recently bought an €80 microphone kit, which includes a boom arm, shock mount, pop filter and windscreen. The Maono PM422. I watched a review on KZfaq and thought it sounded good enough for what I need.

@xxmigoo 8 ай бұрын

Nice Video!!! Helps a lot!!

@polarbear9729 11 ай бұрын

I love catching Senpai videos just after drop!

@1tzelG_ 10 ай бұрын

i had iPhone 6S specifically for Epoccam and Stream Deck free now. works very well. just get good light and adjust the settings. is a nice way to revive and give a 2nd life to an old iPhone.

@moistsocks2554 11 ай бұрын

Can you do multiple setup videos but maybe include more than just the basics. Maybe like what you should buy to mount camera, lights, etc

@CantankerousOB 11 ай бұрын

Very good vid. Thanks!

@mjacksonjones 11 ай бұрын

This was a good one. Would love to see the video you described.

@deepyrogaming 11 ай бұрын

I'd love to see him do a episode or series of " ok here is a complete setup built from walmart" and then like "today is target" using their brands and trying to make them sound as good as he can