I need to install the audio foam, and new monitor arm so the picture isn’t accurate.
Disclaimer : I invested a lot of money in my physical setup. Keep in mind that online conferences and video recording, even if fun, are part of my job. I’m also working remotely for the last ten years. I’m privileged enough to be able to afford the tools I wanted to get a high-quality job done.
Every time I share a picture of my evolving setup, I get myriad of questions about it. I’m a huge fan of saving keystrokes, so this article was long overdue.
Apps + Configurations
The full list of applications I use and my computer configurations are on my Mac setup script, but here are the ones people always want to know about:
IDEs: Vim with Vundle & Visual Studio Code
Shell: Zsh with Oh My Zsh & Spaceship prompt
Terminal: iTerm2 with robbyrussell theme & seti as my color scheme
Audio
Acoustic Isolation: Elgato Wave Panels
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x & Apple AirPods Pro
Microphone: Elgato Wave:3
Microphone Arm: RODE Professional Studio Arm PS1
Pop Filter: Elgato Wave Pop Filter
Shock Mount: Elgato Wave Shock Mount
Speakers: Bose Companion 2 Series III
Video
Camera (for recording videos): Sony Alpha a6400 with a dummy battery for power & Elgato Cam Link 4K to get the signal to my computer.
Webcam (for meetings): Logitech 4K Pro Webcam
Lights: 3 x Elgato Key Lights mounted on Vivo Dual Monitor Desk Mount (need only one mount now) & attached with VIVO VESA Adapter Bracket Kit
Green Screen: Elgato Green Screen MT
Desk Setup
Computer: MacBook Pro M1 13-inch 2021 edition
Desk: standing desk from Ergonofis
Keyboard: Apple Magic Keyboard
Misc: Elgato Stream Deck
Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3
Docking Station: CalDigit TS3 Plus & Targus USB-C Universal DV4K Docking Station (for DisplayLink support)
Chair: Herman Miller Embody
Monitors: 2 x Dell 32 Curved 4K UHD Monitor on a VIVO Triple Monitor Desk Mount
Presenting
Remote: Logitech Spotlight
Teleprompter: a generic teleprompter setup with a basic iPad 10.2 inches
Misc
Coffee Mug: Ember Mug² 10oz black
Light Therapy: HOSOME 10,000 Lux LED Therapy Light mounted on a Universal VESA Holder for Tablets
Smartphone: Apple iPhone 13 Pro
That’s it! I’ll try to keep that article up to date when I change my equipment. I’m always open to suggestions about my setup since it’s always a work-in-progress. Also, feel free to ask any questions I may not have answered here or let me know if I missed something.
P.S.: Want to see what other people are using, check the Uses Tech website.
2021-02-27 -
Thank you for posting this. I was needing a good idea for a DSLR cam for recording.