My facebook LIVE and Youtube LIVE Setup: Gear and Tips from the trenches

Haven’t gotten to the quality i want yet, but learning every day. Here’s my Facebook Live and Youtube Live setup as of March 2017.

Follow @NotSoAncientDave on Facebook and join in the live fun 🙂

Besides a great internet connection and good light, the only gear I’d recommend is a decent mic. Here are a couple I use:

Rode smartLav+ Lavalier Microphone for iPhone and Smartphones

List Price:$90.00

Price:$69.94

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Rode Microphones SC1 TRRS Extension Cable

List Price:$29.95

Price:$30.67

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Rode SC3 3.5mm TRRS to TRS Adaptor

List Price:$14.99

Price:$15.00

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Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones

List Price:$59.00

Price:$59.00

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Facebook LIVE and Youtube LIVE streaming from your desktop

You can stream on your personal facebook profile or page from your desktop for better quality. I use the free software OBS. Note that it’s open-source and free, but doesn’t have the greatest manual or support. But if you don’t mind exploring the various menu items and syncing your audio via trial and error, it’s amazingly functional.

Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920, Widescreen Video Calling and Recording, 1080p Camera, Desktop or Laptop Webcam

List Price:$64.99

Price:$64.99

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Samson G-Track USB Condenser Microphone with Audio Interface

List Price: $95.00

Price: $95.00

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Samson SP04 Spider Shockmount

List Price: $39.99

Price: $24.95

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WindTech PopGard 2000

List Price: $31.95

Price: $31.95

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Pedco UltraMount Ball and Socket Head

List Price:$14.95

Price:$14.89

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Plugable 5 Meter (16 Foot) USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable Type A Male to A Female

List Price:$12.95

Price:$12.95

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RODE PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm

List Price:$98.79

Price:$98.79

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Smatree SmaPole Y2 Telescoping Pole with Tripod Stand for GoPro Hero 5/4/3+/3/2/1/Session (WiFi Remote Controller is NOT Included)

List Price:$19.99

Price:$19.99

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Benro Aluminum 4 Series Flip-Lock Video Monopod Kit w/ 3-Foot Articulating Base and S4 Video Head (A48FDS4)

List Price:$159.00

Price:$159.00

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