My Linux Audio and Video Setup

With a large amount the workforce going remote, I wanted to share what I am using.

Laptop

Work

• Lenovo P1 Gen3

Personal

• Framework 13 Laptop
• Framework 16 Laptop

Operating System

• P1 Gen3 is running RHEL 9
• Framework 13 Laptop running Fedora 39
• Framework 16 Laptop running Fedora 39

Broadcasting Software

• Open Broadcast Studio

Microphones

Basic

• Razer Seiren Mini

Starter Mic

• Samson Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording

New Mic

Daily Driver

• Rode PodMic

USB audio interface:

Beginner

• This is an old reliable, great starter Interface
• BEHRINGER UM2 Audio Interface

Intermediate

• This is my daily driver
• Audient EVO 4

Headset:

Wired

• SENNHEISER HD 58X JUBILEE HEADPHONES

• KZ ZSN Pro X in Ear Buds Earphones

Wireless

• Shokz OpenRun AfterShokz Aeropex

• SHOKZ OpenComm2 UC - Bone Conduction with Boom Mic and USB-C

Mic Stand:

Starter

• InnoGear Heavy Duty Microphone Stand with Mic Microphone Windscreen

Better

• InnoGear Desktop Microphone Stand

Webcam and DSLR:

• I am currently run 2 of the Facecam Webcams
• Elgato Facecam
• I Use my Sony A6400 DSLR as my daily Driver
• Sony A6400

Camera Clean HDMI Check

• If you go with another camera, you will need to check for clean HDMI out.
• A great sight to check for that is https://www.elgato.com/en/cam-link/camera-check.

SmallRig Gear

• SmallRig Cage with Silicone Handgrip & Cold Shoe for Sony a6400
• SMALLRIG HDMI Cable Clamp
• SmallRig Clamp w/ 1/4” and 3/8” Thread and 9.8 Inches Adjustable Friction Power Articulating Magic Arm
• SmallRig Camera Desk Mount Table Stand with Magic Arm and 1/4” Ball Head

Tripod and Mounting Gear

• Moman Tripod Fluid Drag Pan Head
• KingJoy 66’’ Camera Tripod
• Dazzne Desk Mount Stand
• CAMVATE Heavy-Duty C Clamp Articulated 1/4”-20 Ball Head Support Holder (Black Locking Knob)

Here is my sit/stand desk

• Husky 62 in. Adjustable Height Work Table

Office Chair

• SIHOO Office Chair with Pattern Mesh

Video capture card

Video capture card I use types that work with linux.

If you are looking to use a DSLR Camera, you will have to make sure it supports Clean HDMI. Here is a great site to check for that elgato clean hdmi check

Without pass-through HDMI

Currently Testing this card out because it treats the HDMI as UVC which acts as a camera. So Video Calling, Camera, Mac & Linux all work out of the box.

• Cheap Option

• Mirabox USB3.0 4K HDMI Video Capture Card

• Favorite Option

• EVGA XR1 lite Capture Card

• A great option if you want to get into the elgato eco-system
• Elgato Cam Link 4K

Lighting Setup

On Camera Shoe

Starter

• VILTROX L116T RA CRI95 Super Slim LED Light Panel

• VILTROX 2m/6.5ft Premium External Power Supply 12V 2A Output AC/DC Adapter 100-240V Input for LED Light,L116T/L116B/L13T/L132B,VILTROX Monitor DC-70/DC-50, CE FC Certification ** There are difference power supplies, but DO NOT USE THEM IF THEY ARE NOT 12V at 2A! ** You will cook your light, and once the magic smoke is out, it can’t be put back in.

Better

Elgato Key Light Air

Back Lighting

Starter

• Philips Color LED Wi-Fi Wiz Connected Wireless Light Bulb

Better

• Elgato Light Strip RGBWW LEDs

Monitor

• Samsung 34-Inch SJ55W Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
• ASUS ProArt Display PA248QV 24.1” WUXGA

Monitor Arm

• HUANUO Single Arm Monitor Stand
• VIVO Extra Tall Single Monitor Desk Mount Stand 39 inch Pole

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