Kro's Streaming Gear Guide
You do not need an expensive setup to start streaming. Buy the cheapest gear that actually solves your problem, then upgrade when your stream gives you a real reason to.
Choose a setup
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These are starting points, not shopping lists you have to follow exactly.
Starter
The cheapest complete setup I would actually recommend.
Recommended
The sweet spot before the upgrades start getting expensive.
High-End
For someone who knows they will use the extra features.
Shop by category
Microphones, headphones and headsets, cameras, key lighting, audio interfaces and mixers, Stream Decks, microphone arms, and optional background lighting.
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What I personally use
- MicrophoneMicrophone: RØDE PodMic~$99What I UseXLR Required
- Mic ArmMicrophone arm: Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP~$100RecommendedWhat I Use
- CameraCamera: Elgato Facecam 4K~$200PremiumWhat I Use
- LightingLighting: 2x Logitech Litra Beam~$59 eachRecommendedWhat I Use
- Audio InterfaceAudio mixer: GoXLR Mini~$190What I UseXLR Required
- Stream DeckStream control: Elgato Stream Deck MK.2~$150RecommendedWhat I Use
- HeadphonesMixer headphones used: Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 80Ω~$170but my pair brokePremiumWhat I Use
What I use and what I recommend to a brand-new streamer will not always be the same. My setup has grown over time. You do not need to copy the entire thing on day one.
Still need help?
If you are not sure what works with your PC, console, room, or budget, join the KroVisual Discord and ask before wasting money.
Updated to match my finalized gear recommendations: August 12, 2026