Live streaming is the most popular way in the video live streaming industry. Live streaming requires a series of professional equipment to ensure high-quality video and audio output. The following is a list of basic live streaming equipment:
1. Camcorder: used to capture video. You can choose a professional camcorder, DSLR camera or a high-quality webcam.
2. Microphone: High-quality microphones are used to capture clear sound. Common ones include desktop microphones, lavalier microphones, boom microphones, etc.
3. Sound card: used to process audio signals, which can improve audio quality and provide functions such as mixing and adding effects.
4. Video capture card: If you use a non-USB connected camera, you may need a video capture card to convert the signal into a format that the computer can recognize.
5. Network equipment: ensure a stable and high-speed network connection, such as routers, network cables, Wi-Fi boosters, etc.
6. Lighting equipment: Good lighting is essential for the quality of live streaming images, including ring lights, soft box lights, LED light strips, etc.
7. Mobile phone holder/tripod: used to fix the camera equipment and keep the picture stable.
8. Green screen/background cloth: used to change the live broadcast background, especially when using virtual background.
9. Mixer: If there are multiple audio inputs, the mixer can help manage the audio source.
10. Live broadcast software: such as OBS, XSplit, Streamlabs OBS, etc., used for video editing, multi-channel video source synthesis, streaming media encoding, etc.
11. Headphones/monitors: used to monitor audio and ensure the sound quality during live broadcast.
12. Computer or laptop: as the host of live broadcast, running live broadcast software and processing video streams.
13. External hard drive: store a large amount of video materials to avoid insufficient hard disk space affecting live broadcast.
14. Backup power supply: such as UPS uninterruptible power supply, to prevent power outages from affecting live broadcast.
15. Cables and adapters: used to connect various devices, such as HDMI cable, USB cable, XLR cable, etc.
16. Sound insulation materials: such as sound insulation foam and sound insulation curtains to reduce background noise.
Depending on the type and needs of live broadcast, the above equipment may need to be adjusted. For example, game live streaming may focus more on high-performance computers and game capture cards, while music live streaming may require high-quality microphones and sound cards. For beginners, you can start with basic equipment and gradually add more professional equipment as your live streaming experience increases and your technical requirements improve.