A great live streaming setup has many different requirements. You need a microphone, an interface to connect your microphone to your computer, headphones, cables, and other accessories.
We’ve created this page with everything that we recommend for your home live streaming setup. You’ll find 3 options in each category. Everything you see is known to be “best in class” and “industry standard” and has a reputation for lasting a long time and providing maximum value for your stream.
Simply put, you cannot go wrong with any of the equipment in our 2022 Live Streaming Buyer’s Guide!

Best Live Streaming Dynamic Microphone
Dynamic microphones are known to be the best for live streaming and broadcasting. A dynamic microphone will do a better job of capturing your voice with more warmth and less background noise compared to a condenser microphone.
Below are our three recommendations for dynamic microphones for your live stream.
Best Condenser Microphone For Streaming
If you’re in a purpose-built studio, a condenser microphone will do a better job of capturing more detail from your voice while live streaming. The downside to using a condenser microphone is that it will also capture more fan noise, background noise, keyboard clicking, and other distracting noise compared to a dynamic microphone.
Best Audio Interface for Live Streaming
You will need a way to connect your microphone to your computer.
All of the options below will give you:
- Great XLR Microphone Preamp (75 dB of gain, no inline preamp required)
- 48v Phantom Power for Condenser Microphones
- Mute Buttons
- Ability to create a custom mix for your headphones and online stream
Best Live Streaming USB Microphone
If you only need one microphone and don’t want to worry about connecting your microphone to an audio interface/mixer, then a USB microphone is the perfect solution for your stream. Below are the 3 best USB Microphones For Live Streaming.
Best Mic Boom Arm
A boom arm is helpful for isolating your microphone from desk noise and it makes it easier to get your microphone where it will be most comfortable for recording. When live streaming, this allows you to position your microphone without interfering with your keyboard or view of the monitor. Below are three great options for microphone boom arms.
If you’re unsure which to get, buy the Rode PSA1+
Best Headphones & Studio Monitors
We use all three of these options on a regular basis. Depending on your preference for closed-back or open-back headphones, you will want either the DT770 or DT990 pro headphones.
If you like having your headphones LOUD while streaming your live stream, we recommend the DT770 pro headphones. The closed-back will prevent your microphone from hearing the sound in your headphones.
Best Studio Lighting
Having great lighting for your live stream is important for building trust with your audience and establishing your brand. These three options have a great reputation will provide you with the light that you need for your studio.
Best Audio Cables
Great cables are critical to making your life easy while recording. It can be very frustrating to troubleshoot buzzing, bad connections, and background noise. These cables are on the “high end” of available cables, but we believe that the extra cost is worth it due to longevity and reliability.
Canare XLR Cable

- Braided Copper Shield
- Very Flexible
- Star Quad Design
- Polyethylene Insulation
- Neutrik Connectors
- Color Options
Canare TRS Cable

- Braided Copper Shield
- Very Flexible
- Star Quad Design
- Polyethylene Insulation
- Neutrik Connectors
- Color Options
Home Studio Accessories
Here are some additional items to consider for your live stream rig. These are items that we use on a regular basis and we’ve included them for the sake of making this page complete.