12 gadgets that can take your streaming setup to the next level

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Streaming online is one of the most enticing hobbies around. It doesn’t take a whole lot to get started, so long as you have a solid internet connection for livestreaming and a few relatively inexpensive gadgets, like a webcam and, depending on the kind of content you want to make, perhaps a capture card as well. However, you’ll need a lot more than the basics to take your streams and on-camera shows to the next level. If you want your livestreams to boast great video and audio quality for viewers, we’ve gathered 12 products that can elevate your streaming setup.

Here are our top picks for streaming equipment that anybody going into streaming should consider.

The Logitech C920x webcam is one of the best values on the market. $59.99 is a great price for 1080p capture resolution, plus automatic focus and light correction that yield better results than many comparably priced models. In case you don’t want to buy a separate mic, the C920x includes dual microphones for better sound balance compared to Logitech’s other webcams. You can rest the camera directly atop your monitor with its built-on clip, or fasten it safely to your laptop’s lid.

Prices taken at time of publishing.

If you have extra cash to splash on a higher-quality webcam, the Insta360 Link webcam is worth looking into. At $299.99, it’s no surprise that it easily surpasses the Logitech C920 Pro in several ways. It offers 4K HDR recording, the highest possible quality you can get when recording video.

The Insta360 Link also has features that set it apart from other pricey webcams, too. It has reliable face tracking thanks to its built-in gimbal (Insta360’s DNA as an action camera company is showing here) and AI-powered hand gesture controls. The Link’s software