Well, here’s a list of some of my gear as well as some recommended gear. I’ve spent a lot of time finding good reliable, highly rated gear, so I hope this saves you some time searching.
If you needs some help on figuring out how all this works together, shoot me an email and we’ll book some time to chat. gary@corelogix.ca
Keep coming back, I’ll continue to update this page with more gear. 😎
Camera’s
1st Choice
This is my main camera. What a fantastic Camera, from all the ones I’ve tested this one stands out as the best!
Canon EOS M6 Mark II Mirrorless Digital Camera With Ef-M 15-45mm F/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Kit
Use AC Power adapter (See Below)
With this Adapter for your Canon M6 Mark II you don’t need to use the battery, just plug into the wall and you’re good to go.
Glorich ACK-E17 Replacement AC Power Adapter Kit for Canon EOS M3, EOS M5, EOS M6 Mark II Mirrorless Digital Cameras (with DC Coupler DR-E17)
This is what you need to link your DSLR or Mirrorless camera to your computer to act as a video source. (Canon M6 Mark II & Canon M200)
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
2nd Choice
This is my second camera. Has the same upto 4k/30 resolution as my main camera but half the price. Great Camera!
Canon EOS M200 Mirrorless Digital Camera with EF-M 15-45mm IS STM Lens Kit Black
Use AC Power adapter (See Below)
With this Adapter for your Canon M200, you don’t need to use the battery, just plug into the wall and you’re good to go.
Glorich ACK-E12 Replacement AC Power Adapter Kit for Canon EOS M, M2, M10, M50, M100, M200 Mirrorless Digital Cameras
This is the Cable needed to connect you Elgato Cam Link to you Camera. Great Cable! (Canon M6 Mark II & Canon M200)
UGREEN Micro HDMI to HDMI Male to Male High Speed Cable with Ethernet Gold Plated Support 1080P 3D 4K Resolution (3ft, 6ft or 10ft Black)
3rd Choice
If I had to choose a webcam to save money, this would be IT! This webcam is loaded with fantastic software feature to adjust the camera settings.
Elgato Facecam – True 1080p60 Full HD Webcam, Sony® Sensor, Fixed-Focus Glass Lens, Optimized for Indoor Lighting, onboard Memory, Detachable USB-C
If you’re going to mount your Camera or Lights to a desk, THIS IS IT! Best product on the market!
Elgato Multi Mount, Extendable Up to 125 cm/ 49 in., Center Ball Head, 1/4″ Screw, Padded Desk Clamp, Compatible with All Elgato Multi Mount Accessories
I picked up two for these and the are Simply Fantastic!, I’ll be replacing all my Quick, iPad, iPhone or lighting quick release needs with this one or the other one below that I’m just going to order.
Ulanzi Claw Quick Release Plate Tripod QR Camera Mount Adapter, Quick Setup Kit with 1/4” Screw for Canon/Sony/Nikon Cameras/Zhiyun/Feiyu/DJI/Moza Stablizers Switch Between Tripod/Monopod/Slider
Microphone’s
1st Choice
If I needed to go to a Dynamic Mic this is the one. Awesome Dynamic mic, works on both a USB or XLR port.
Shure MV7 – USB/XLR Mic
Shure MV7 USB Podcast Microphone for Podcasting, Recording, Live Streaming & Gaming, Built-In Headphone Output, All Metal USB/XLR Dynamic Mic, Voice-Isolating Technology, TeamSpeak Certified
You will need an interface device if you want to connect it to an XLR connection (see below – Elgato Wave XLR)
This what you need to make the Rode Podcaster mic work with your system.
Elgato Wave XLR – Mic Interface, XLR/USB-C, Anti-Clipping, 75 dB preamp, Phantom Power, Direct Monitor, Touch Mute, Wave Link Digital Mixing app
2nd Choice
This is my go to microphone, a real work horse. Great USB Mic and the quality is incredible, just plug and play.
Rode NT-USB
Versatile Studio-Quality USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone
And I connect it to a RØDE Boom Arm (see below)
This is a great wearable mic if you don’t want a mic in your face when you are on a webinar, Zoom meeting or recording a video.
Rode Lavalier GO Professional-Grade Wearable Microphone, Black
2nd Choice – For a Boom Arm Mic Stand this is the best.
Elgato Wave Mic Arm
Swivel Suspension Boom, Hidden Cable Channels, Versatile Desk clamp, counterweight, 1/4“-3/8“-5/8“ mic mounts, Studio, Broadcast, Streaming, Work from Home, Professional mic arm.
3rd Choice
This is a fantastic USB mic with amazing software to adjust sound profile. Great USB Mic and the quality is incredible, just plug and play.
Elgato Wave 3
USB Condenser Microphone and Digital Mixer for Streaming, Recording, Podcasting – Clipguard, Capacitive Mute, Plug & Play for PC/Mac
1st Choice I’ve test out a few boom arms and this low profile arm is the best so far, give you lots of flexibility.
Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP
Low Profile Swivel Boom, Hidden Cable Channels, All-Metal, Versatile Desk clamp, 1/4“-3/8“-5/8“ mic mounts, Studio, Broadcast, Streaming, Work from Home, Professional mic arm
3rd Choice This a great boom arm and this was the first one I used, it works great.
RODE PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm
Lighting
I have 2 of these lights, best money I’ve spent. Don’t cheap out on less expensive lighting, I’ve tried it, Not good.
Elgato Key Light – Professional Studio LED Panel with 2500 Lumens, App-Enabled, color temperature Adjustable for Mac/Windows/iPhone/Android
This is a powerful battery packed fill light, I love it.
Elgato Key Light Mini
Portable LED Panel for Streaming, Video Conferencing, Gaming, 800 Lumens, Rechargeable Battery, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, PC/Mac/iPhone/Android
I just got this Ring light it’s the BEST. Again don’t cheap out on lighting.
Elgato Ring Light Premium Edge-lit Ring Light, 2500 lumens, Multi-Layer Diffusion, Adjustable Color, app Control on Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android
Wish List – Don’t have this light yet, but will be getting this light for backfill requirements.
Elgato Key Light Air Professional LED Panel with 1400 lumens, Multi-Layer Diffusion Technology, App-Enabled, colortemperature Adjustable for Mac/Windows/iPhone/Android
Headsets
This is an Amazing Headset, incredibly comfortable and the sound is superb
SteelSeries Arctis 5 Gaming Headset
DTS Headphone:X v2.0 7.1 Surround Sound – RGB Illuminated Earcups – for PC/Mac
This is what I use for my Live Streams on YouTube, they work great!
MEE audio
MEE audio Sport-Fi M6 Noise Isolating in-Ear Headphones with Memory Wire (Clear)
Shure Makes fantastic Headphones, great quality.
Shure SRH440
Professional Studio Headphones Designed for Home and Studio Recording & Listening.
Miscellaneous
Tried different Green Screens, THIS the BEST hands down!
Elgato Green Screen
Collapsible chroma key panel for background removal with auto-locking frame, wrinkle-resistant chroma-green fabric, aluminum hard case, ultra-quick setup and breakdown
I love this Cell Phone stand, I use it every day
Adjustable Cell Phone Stand – Lamicall Phone Desk Holder, Cradle, Dock, Mobile Smartphone Stand, Compatible with Phone 12 Mini 11 Pro Xs Max XR X 8 7 6 Plus SE Charging, Desktop Accessories – Black
Really keeps the cables from falling behind my desk, very handy
SOULWIT 3-Pack Cable Holder Clips, Desktop Cable Organizer Cord Wire Management for USB Charging Cable/Power Cord/Mouse Cable PC Office Home
Wow, will this save you a lot of time, It’s extremely powerful.
Corsair Elgato Stream Deck
Live Content Creation Controller with 15 customizable LCD keys, for Windows 10/11 and macOS 10.11+
I use this tablet stand every day as well. Great for hands free work or just watching YouTube.
Lamicall Tablet Stand, Adjustable Tablet Holder – Desktop Stand Dock Compatible with iPad 2020 2019, 9.7, 10.2, 10.5, 12.9, iPad Air Pro mini 2 3 4, iPhone, Switch, kindle, Samsung Tabs, other Tablets 4-13″ – Silver
This was recommended by Amazon and it works Great with my VoIP phone!
USB Headset with Noise Cancelling Microphone and Volume Controller for Conference Calls VoIP calls with Softphone Conversation, Clear Chat for Zoom meetings.
These Acoustic Panels will really dampen the bouncing sound in a room and help you mic quality sound much better.I got the Black & Blue colour.
Elgato Wave Panels
6 Acoustic Treatment Panels, Dual Density Foam, Proprietary EasyClick Frames, Modular Design, Easy Setup and Removal
This is the iPad (or tablet) mount I use for my stand (or tripod) when I’m streaming. I have my bullet point I want to talk about and it’s just above my monitor.
Vastar iPad Tripod Mount Universal Tablet Tripod Holder Adapter for iPad, iPad Air 2,iPad Mini,Samsung Galaxy Tab,Tab Pro,Tab S, Microsoft Surface,Google Nexus,Selfie Stick,Monopod,ipad Pro 10.5
I’ve spent a lot of money over the years on floor mats, usually one every year. BUT with this mat, because it made of Clear Polycarbonate, the last one of these I had lasted me 5 years! Super happy with this product!
Floortex Cleartex Ultimat Chair Mat, Rectangular with Lip, Clear Polycarbonate, for Plush Pile Carpets Over 1/2″, 48″ x 60″ (FR1115227LR)