Low End Setup $
Low End Setup $
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Alternatives (Not as good)
$159.00
Logitech Brio 4K Webcam
Older model webcams or used GoPro's are still 4K cameras with HDMI out. GoPros have an ultrawide lens which can add distortion but is high resolution and stabilized.
GoPro Hero 7 ($184.9)
$29.99
Generic RGBWW Led Strip
Elgato Key Light is actually an array of 80 RGBWW LEDs softened and with a nice app. You can replicate the look with just off the shelf RGBWW LEDs and a diffuser.
$3.41
Parchment Paper
One of the cheapest diffusers you can buy is actually your local grocery store Parchment Paper normally used for baking. Plus it is heat resistant already.
$39.99
(Optional) Only need some sort of capture card for cameras that support HDMI out like older GoPros.
$129.99
Blue Yeti USB Microphone
Tried and true, affordable yet very high quality USB microphone avoids having to pay for an XLR audio interface.
Audio is super important so even in a low end setup, I wouldn't cheap out on this.
$9.99
Generic Earbuds
Earphones get out of the way unlike heavy headsets and ensure you can hear how your audio is coming out. Wired connection lets you avoid latency issues.