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My Blogging Gear Breakdown

April 12, 2018 By Lauren Leave a Comment

Blogging gear breakdownThis 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

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

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).

Amazon Echo Dot

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 Scarlett Solo

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

Apple Mac Mini

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

Western Digital External Hard drive

Western Digital External Hard Drive

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

Halter Dual Monitor Stand

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

Asus 24” Monitors

Cheap and have been very reliable.

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

Logitech c920 Webcam

Pretty much the best webcam out there.  Highly recommended.

Pyle PMKSH01 Suspension Boom Scissor Microphone Stand/Studio Radio Shock Mount Mic Holder, Adjustable/Extendable

Pyle PMKSH01 Boom Microphone Stand

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

CAMVATE Thread Adapter Microphone Stand 5/8"-27 Female to 1/4"-20 Male for Camera Monitor

Mic Thread Adapter to Camera Mount

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

Status Audio HD2 Headphones

Status Audio HD2 Headphones

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

KRK RP5G3-NA Rokit 5 Generation 3 Powered Studio Monitor - Pair

KRK Rokit 5 Powered Studio Monitors

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

HERO4 GoPro

GoPro Hero 4

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

Videosecu Speaker Wall Mounts

Speaker Wall Mounts

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

SmartDesk sit to stand work space.

Autonomous Sit-Stand Desk

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

 

Cable management sleeve

Cable Management System

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

Swivel Pencil Tray - Under Desk Organizer

Under Desk Organizer

Fun little drawer for under the desk.

Retro 1951 Tornado Rollerball Pen, Stainless Steel

Retro 1951 Tornado Pen

One of my favorite pens.

Gunnar Optiks Full Rim Ergonomic Advanced Computer Glasses with Headset Compatibility and Amber Lens Tint

Gunnar Computer Glasses

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

Top by Ergodriven

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!

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard

Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard

An oldie, but my favorite keyboard that I have ever used.

Razer DeathAdder Elite Ergonomic Gaming Mouse

Razer DeathAdder

Great high-DPI mouse for very precise movements.

 

Stand Up Desk Store 60" Crank sit-stand desk

Crank Sit-Stand Desk

My old desk that is about to be sold on Craigslist, it is really nice, I just got tired of the crank to raise/lower it.

Herman Miller Aeron Chair

Herman Miller Aeron

Stupid expensive, but a great chair.  Definitely buy used if you can.  I think I got mine for 70% off the retail price on Craigslist.

 

Leather Bag by EpicLinen

My Leather Bag

All-purpose lightweight soft vintage leather briefcase that has everything I need in a work bag.

Apple MacBook Air

Macbook Air

Not my fav, but it gets the job done.

 

Grid-It Organizer

Grid-It Organizer

I love this thing.

Fisher Space Bullet Pen

Fisher Space Pen

Writes at any angle, even in Zero Gravity. 😉

Canon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR Camera

Canon T3i DSLR Camera

My old DSLR that has been good to me.  Ready to upgrade this year, but the T3i has been a great camera.

 

What about you?

What blogging gear do you have that you love?  Let me know below –

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