Streaming Recommendations

Video

Camera

Canon Vixia HF G50

Note:

You're always better off getting a good quality camera that will last a long time. This camera has a great zoom lens and autofocus. Yes it is 4K which may seem like overkill for streaming that is usually 720p but most good cameras that are coming out right now, have 4K automatically. This also leaves room for future growth

B&H Photo & Video

$1,099 each

Tripod

Manfrotto MVH500A fluid head with tripod

Note:

Manfrotto is the best tripod brand in my opinion and I have 2 of this exact tripod and love it. A good, steady tripod is what makes video look good.

B&H Photo & Video

$439 each (I've paid $352 in the past)

Magnus VT-4000 Tripod System

Note:

A cheaper option. I have not personally used this tripod but I have used this brand. If you don't plan to move the camera while streaming live, then this is acceptable otherwise going with the #1 option above is the easiest way to improve the professionalism of your live stream.

B&H Photo & Video

$199 each (I've seen $169 in the past)

Dana Dolly 6" Mitchell Riser Plate

Note:

I believe this will work to mount a tripod head (Hard to find a head without tripod legs) to the top of a partial wall or balcony.

B&H Photo & Video

$146

Zoom Control

Libec ZC-LP LANC control

Note:

You don't want to be reaching on the camera to zoom if you will be doing so live. This is a remote zoom that fits on the handle of the tripod. The conference owns 3 of these and multiple other churches have them and enjoy them.

B&H Photo & Video

$79 each

Video Capture Device

Add a second of these capture devices to get the signal from your stage screen into the stream.

Elgato HD60 S+

Note:

A camera needs a device like this in order to be detected by your computer. This is assuming you don't get a Camera Switcher Device and instead use a software like eCAMM Live or OBS to switch your cameras. This device basically converts HDMI to USB 3.0 signal.

Amazon

$160 (Usually $200)

Computer

Apple Mac mini - 16GB memory

Note:

I am a big Apple fan so I'm biased here but I believe an apple computer will last longer than any PC you can find and tend to keep their "speed" for more years than a PC. Also, my software recommendation of eCAMM Live only works on Apple. This Mac mini option is their 256gb storage option with upgraded memory to 16GB.

Apple Store

$899

Monitor

ASUS VP249QGR 23.8" Monitor

Note:

Monitor companies are always changing which are available and for how much. In searching Amazon, this was one I liked but it may change tomorrow. I recommend sticking with brands like Acer, ASUS, Samsung, HP, LG, and BENQ.

Amazon

$189

Audio

Audio Capture Device

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

Note:

This device allows you to plug in 2 XLR cables and convert them over USB. I actually used an older version of this device over 10 years ago. They haven't changed much about it because it just works so well.

B&H Photo Video

$169

Audience Mic

On the above Focusrite Scarlett device it has 2 xls inputs, one can be used for input from your sound board and I recommend that you plug in a microphone that points into the audience. This mic will stay on during your entire live stream (low volume) and when all the microphones are turned off, there is still something to be heard over the stream (crowd noise).

Software

OBS Studio

Note:

This is an amazing free product that is very popular. It has a lot of features but can also be very tricky to figure out for some. For the price, you can't go wrong. You can always upgrade to Ecamm Live or something else in the future with the same equipment that you have.

OBS Studio

Free

Ecamm Live

Note:

ONLY WORKS ON MAC DEVICES! This software has quite a few perks that I think make it worth it for those wanting to improve their professionalism. I recently got it for my church and still need to figure out what all it can do but so far I like it. I'm still not sure if PRO is necessary but that's what I'll recommend here.

Ecamm Live

$384 per year

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