All that money for a stupid little dongle that connects
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2025 8:57 am
Headphones: MEE audio Sport-Fi M6 w/Memory Wire (US$15) – I like using headphones to immerse myself in the sound from the meetings. These are good, inexpensive, and the clear plastic and reverse wrap-around format keeps them out of view from your audience. No messy wires to clutter the visual.
Note: depending on how far your audio jack is you might need an audio cable extension. I run a 6ft extension on mine.
Camera: Sony ZV-e10 (US$800) – If you want a killer camera experience that captures the most possible light and creates that cool blurred background effect natively, you have to ditch your built-in or external webcam and move up to a proper DSLR. This compact model is a favorite of vloggers and streamers alike because it’s small, easy to use, powerful, has a native webcam output mode and can be connected to external power for unlimited uptime.
The only problem is that even though it’s a 4K camera, its norway telegram data native video streaming mode (which connects to your computer via a USB-C cable) only outputs 720p. Hence, the next item on the list.
Elgato CamLink 4K (US$130) – now don’t freak out! I know. your camera to your computer sounds like a waste (especially since I already told you the camera can connect without this via USB-C at 720p). But trust me, I did my research
and you want this. This little dongle connects your 4K camera via an HDMI cable and pumps the signal into your computer at full 4K resolution and brilliant color! Don’t ask me how it does it. But heck, you’re already dropping all this money to have a killer setup, just close your eyes and click “buy” on this one.
Note: there are cheaper 4K capture dongles out there for sure. I just decided not to mess around here. But if you feel like trying something that’s more cost-effective, have at it!
Note: depending on how far your audio jack is you might need an audio cable extension. I run a 6ft extension on mine.
Camera: Sony ZV-e10 (US$800) – If you want a killer camera experience that captures the most possible light and creates that cool blurred background effect natively, you have to ditch your built-in or external webcam and move up to a proper DSLR. This compact model is a favorite of vloggers and streamers alike because it’s small, easy to use, powerful, has a native webcam output mode and can be connected to external power for unlimited uptime.
The only problem is that even though it’s a 4K camera, its norway telegram data native video streaming mode (which connects to your computer via a USB-C cable) only outputs 720p. Hence, the next item on the list.
Elgato CamLink 4K (US$130) – now don’t freak out! I know. your camera to your computer sounds like a waste (especially since I already told you the camera can connect without this via USB-C at 720p). But trust me, I did my research
and you want this. This little dongle connects your 4K camera via an HDMI cable and pumps the signal into your computer at full 4K resolution and brilliant color! Don’t ask me how it does it. But heck, you’re already dropping all this money to have a killer setup, just close your eyes and click “buy” on this one.
Note: there are cheaper 4K capture dongles out there for sure. I just decided not to mess around here. But if you feel like trying something that’s more cost-effective, have at it!