Lauren

This is a look at my current blogging gear setup in 2017.

I have a few things that I might add soon, but I am really happy with the current setup.

And it all started with just a cheap laptop, and over the last 9 years I have honed in on some favorite tools to help me speed up the process.

But if we are being honest, you don’t need ANY of this stuff to be successful as a blogger, but it can help you step up your game a bit and enjoy the work a bit more.

Check out the video below for all the details, or just keep scrolling to see everything I have in my office setup.

A look at each item:

Shure SM7B

The SM7B dynamic microphone has a smooth, flat, wide-range frequency response in all professional audio applications. The best mic I have ever owned by far.

Rode PSA1 Swivel Boom Arm

Keep the mic at a comfortable level for speaking or singing while leaving hands free! Pricey for a boom arm, but considerably better than my old one (down below).

Echo Dot

A hands-free, voice-controlled device that uses Alexa to play music, control smart home devices, provide information, read the news, set alarms, and more. Not a necessity by any means, but I love it.

Focusrite Scarlet Solo

I recommend this as they no longer make Tascam US100 which essentially is how I get my mic audio into the mac mini.

Apple Mac Mini

Great machine and plenty powerful for all the apps that I use on a daily basis.

Western Digital External Hard Drive

This is my external HD that I use. It gets the job done.

Halter Dual Monitor Stand

I LOVE having 2 monitors. And this is what makes it all possible while allowing me the flexibility to move them around.

Asus 24” Monitors

Cheap and have been very reliable.

Logitech c920 Webcam

Pretty much the best webcam out there. Highly recommended.

Pyle PMKSH01 Boom Microphone Stand

My old boom arm that now holds the webcam listed above. Not bad at all for the price.

Mic Thread Adapter to Camera Mount

Studs needed for mounting cameras, recorders and other accessories onto microphone stands.

Status Audio HD2 Headphones

My favorite pair of headphones. Truly great sound and a joy to listen to.

KRK Rokit 5 Powered Studio Monitors

Leftover from my music studio, these bad boys sound awesome.

GoPro Hero 4

I don’t use this much, but it is an incredibly versatile and useful camera.

Speaker Wall Mounts

Used to get the speakers up on the wall and off my desk.

Autonomous Sit-Stand Desk

I love standing at work now. And I love this desk. It is awesome.

Cable Management System

These things helped eliminate all the cable mess under the desk.

Under Desk Organizer

Fun little drawer for under the desk.

Retro 1951 Tornado Pen

One of my favorite pens.

Gunnar Computer Glasses

Specially designed lenses featuring proprietary tints and coatings that block high-energy blue light, UV and glare.

Topo Ergodriven Standing Mat

If you stand at your desk, you NEED a good mat. This is the best one I have found so far. You’ll sit less and stand comfortably because it inspires active and varied stances!