Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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On Zoom calls I'm often asked how I get such a nice, sharp picture and crisp, clear audio. There's no secret, just a decade spent optimizing every part of my desk setup to make it fast, easy, and pro-quality!

Things I mentioned in this setup (links are affiliate links):

- OBS: obsproject.com
- Sony a6600: amzn.to/3JWnxhC
- Sony ZEISS 24mm f/1.8 lens: amzn.to/4bNRVab
- Sony a6600 AC dummy battery pack: amzn.to/4dvDRnc
- ThirdReality Zigbee Smart Outlet: amzn.to/3JTrQdD
- Home Assistant Yellow: home-assistant.io/yellow
- StreamDeck Home-Assistant Plugin: github.com/cgiesche/streamdeck-homeassistant
- Utilitech background 4' LED light: lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-4-ft-Light-LED-Linear-Shop-Light/5000858985
- Logitech Brio 4K Webcam: amzn.to/3UCePu4
- Manfrotto 196B-2 Articulated Arm: amzn.to/3UtDpgy
- Manfrotto 2909 Super Clamp: amzn.to/4b81EIo
- SGM-250CX Compact Shotgun: amzn.to/4dJ7yRY
- Rode SM4-R Rycote Lyre Shockmount: amzn.to/3UBMOCI
- HUANUO Monitor Stand Desk Mount: amzn.to/3WA1NQj
- Behringer UMC202-HD USB Audio Interface: amzn.to/4acTFs4
- Elgato Prompter: amzn.to/3wDVGzI
- Glide Gear TMP100 Teleprompter: amzn.to/3wzHQhO
- Elgato Cam Link 4K: amzn.to/3wvfRjn
- Manfrotto 244 Variable Friction Magic Arm: amzn.to/4bam1oi
- Rogue Amoeba Loopback: rogueamoeba.com/loopback
- Rogue Amoeba Audio Hijack: rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack

Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/geerlingguy
Sponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy
Merch: redshirtjeff.com
2nd Channel: youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering
3rd Channel: youtube.com/@Level2Jeff

End YouTuber reference: @geraldundone