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Practical advice to choose your gear and get the most out of it, without unnecessary jargon.

WebcamsHow to start a YouTube channel on a small budgetWhat to buy first, in what order and what you can leave for later when you start a YouTube channel on a tight budget.Sep 27, 2026 · 7 min

MicrophonesBest podcast microphones: how to choose for your formatDynamic or condenser, USB or XLR, one mic or several: the best podcast microphones in our catalog and how to get the most out of them.Sep 25, 2026 · 7 min

StreamingStreaming setup for beginners: everything you need for your first live streamsPC or console: what gear you need to start streaming on Twitch, YouTube or Kick, in what order to buy it and how to set it up.Sep 23, 2026 · 6 min

LightingLighting for YouTube: how to look professional with little gearKey, fill and backlight; ring lights, LED panels or COB: how to light your YouTube videos step by step and which lights to choose.Sep 21, 2026 · 6 min

MicrophonesHow to choose your first microphone for YouTube, podcasting or streamingUSB or XLR, dynamic or condenser, desk or wireless: how to get the microphone right based on what you record and where you record it.Sep 20, 2026 · 2 min

CamerasBest vlogging cameras: compact, pocket, action and mirrorlessWhich camera to choose for vlogging based on your style: compact, pocket gimbal, action camera or mirrorless, plus the accessories you can't do without.Sep 19, 2026 · 6 min

Wireless microphonesTikTok kit for your phone: stabiliser, audio and lightHow to build a complete kit to shoot TikTok, Reels and Shorts with your phone: stabiliser, wireless microphone, light, mounts and camera settings.Sep 17, 2026 · 6 min

MicrophonesUSB vs XLR microphone: the real differences and which one suits youWhat changes between a USB and an XLR microphone, when an audio interface is worth it and why hybrid models are the safest choice.Sep 15, 2026 · 6 min

AudioHow to record good audio at home: a practical guide for creatorsRoom, microphone placement, levels, monitoring and editing: everything you need to record quality voice at home without a studio.Sep 13, 2026 · 6 min

WebcamsBest webcams for streaming: resolution, fps, light and settingsWhat to look for in a webcam for streaming on Twitch or YouTube, the best ones in our catalog by profile and how to set them up to look good.Sep 11, 2026 · 6 min

Tripods and standsDesk setup for creators: how to organise your workstationHow to build a comfortable, functional desk for recording, streaming and editing: layout, audio, camera, light, controls and cable management.Sep 9, 2026 · 6 min