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Behind the Stream
The equipment I use.
Compute & Transport
Game capture stays on the network: gaming OBS sends an NDI feed directly to streaming OBS.
Gaming PC
The main gaming system, built around a Ryzen 9 processor and an RTX 5080.
Streaming Computer
A Mac Studio with M2 Max dedicated to streaming OBS and receiving the gaming PC's NDI feed.
Capture Workflow
No physical capture card. The gaming system sends video from OBS across the network into streaming OBS.
Video
A mix of mirrorless, USB, security, and NDI cameras covers the desk from every useful angle.
Right-side main
The primary side-view camera, mounted on a flexible LenTok overhead arm.
View camera mountFace cam
A compact 1080p face camera mounted on a SMALLRIG 22-inch magic-arm clamp.
View camera mountOverhead
A 4K PTZ camera providing the overhead view of the desk and workspace.
Left angle
A compact 1080p60 NDI camera on a Mippko articulating wall mount.
View camera mountHand cam
The close hand-view webcam, mounted on a SMALLRIG overhead desk arm.
View camera mountAdditional angle
An indoor Wi-Fi security camera used as another view within the stream setup.
Input, Control & Audio
Fast inputs, tactile stream controls, and straightforward USB audio keep the live workflow moving.
Keyboard
A tenkeyless keyboard with adjustable OmniPoint switches.
Mouse
An ultralight 8K wireless mouse weighing 26.5 grams.
Mousepad
An extended cloth mousepad covering the primary keyboard and mouse area.
Headset
Wireless game audio and monitoring for long streaming sessions.
Microphone
A dynamic USB microphone for stream audio, voice chat, and recording.
Scene control
One-touch access to scenes, commands, and everyday stream actions.
Audio control
Rotary controls and touch-strip feedback used as the stream's audio mixer.
Hands-free control
Three programmable pedals for stream actions without taking a hand off the controls.
Workspace
The foundation of the setup. Exact model details will be added as they are confirmed.
Main display
The primary ultrawide display for gaming, OBS, and day-to-day stream management.
Desk
The adjustable desk supporting the computers, controls, monitor, and camera mounting system.
Chair
The ergonomic chair used at the gaming and streaming desk.