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What Michael Uses

Hardware, software, & other sundries.

A note from Michael:
I get asked about the stuff I use on a regular basis. To make it easier to share with others, I try to keep the lists below up-to-date. Something missing? Hit me up and let me know.

Hardware

  • Dell 27" Curved Gaming Monitor
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  • Drop ALT Mechanical Keyboard

    I really dig this keyboard. I've owned two of them and really appreciate how easy it is to flash with custom settings.

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  • Elgato Key Light

    There are two key lights mounted to my desk. These are exclusively used on stream.

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  • GVM RGB Led Video Light

    I use four of these around the studio for different sets.

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  • Lighting Support Rail System
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  • Logitech MX Master 3
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  • MINGDA Magician Max 3D Printer

    The only 3D printer I've owned, but it's been amazing so far.

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  • NUX B-3 Wireless Mic System
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  • Rode NTG4+ Shotgun Microphone
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  • RØDE Wireless Go II Lav Mic
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  • RØDECaster Pro II

    Audio mixing, effects, etc. all run through my RØDECaster Pro II.

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  • Shure SE425 PRO Wired Earbuds

    I've had these in-ears since my days of playing in a band. They've been great for streaming.

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  • Shure SM7B

    All audio recording for podcasts and most streams & videos are recorded using the Shure SM7B. It's a classic and I love it.

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  • Sony A6400 Mirrorless Camera

    I should have bought stock in Sony before buying 3 of these cameras and an assortment of lenses.

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Network

  • CyberPower UPS
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  • Dell PowerEdge R630

    This server has tons of storage and runs TrueNAS, which also runs Plex, OctoPrint, and Home Assistant.

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  • Ubiquiti 24 PoE Switch

    Every wired device in our home runs through the Ubiquiti switch. No fuss and PoE for many devices.

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  • Ubiquiti AC Pro Access Point
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  • Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro

    My entire home is powered by the Dream Machine. It has been a "dream" to setup and run.

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  • Ubiquiti Power Backup
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Software

  • Adobe Creative Cloud

    Including video, image and audio editing, Creative Cloud handles 90%+ of my A/V work.

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  • Fira Code Font

    For all my development, I love using Fira Code with ligatures enabled.

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  • Notion

    My life is run from Notion. From scheduling content to honey-do's, everything lives there.

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  • Visual Studio Code (Insiders)
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  • Windows Terminal (Preview)

    Whether I'm using PowerShell or connected to Ubuntu in WSL2, I love working in Windows Terminal.

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