Video Conference LIKE A PRO - Ultimate Zoom Desk Setup
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- Опубликовано: 7 авг 2024
- Here's my video conference desk setup, recently created to up-my-game with better video and audio. If you're planning on building your own Zoom/video conference desk setup, hopefully you can learn something or at least take something away from my video.
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Always happy to hear about your desk setup, or get feedback about mine!
Very informative. Thanks for posting.
Just came across this. One word. Excellent!
This is very helpful. I've been doing all of my client meetings from my laptop for the past 15 months and need a real set up like this.
Thanks! Welcome to the channel!
sorry, you do not.
Great advice. Thank you
amazing video thank you so much, i just subscribed as well
I'm currently setting up to work from home and you're video is very helpful. Thank you for sharing!
Hey, glad you enjoyed the video, welcome to the channel!
Way too pro for my need but very useful and what a nice person! Thank you so much 👏
Hi, thanks for the feedback, i've had a couple comments like that. I'm planning another video soon about alternatives and showing examples in the video.
Great video, very informative. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey man you have inspired me to start a channel. keep up the work, like your style
Joel, you just made my day, thanks! I'll keep putting out content, love doing it.
Great vid good shit super minimal
Thanks! I'll keep putting out more content, hope you like what i have coming in the near future.
Nice rig! Great vid brother!
Thanks! Welcome to the channel, hope you like the upcoming content.
Thank you. Very helpful
Hi, glad you liked the video and welcome to the channel. I've actually created a followup to this video which you can watch here: ruclips.net/video/GRRpaP9S2Yg/видео.html
Nice video conference desk setup!
Thanks, glad you like it.
Nice set up man!! Keep it up 👍🏼
Hey thanks, i'll be filming more stuff soon, stay tuned!
the content is awesome.
Thanks for the feedback by the way!
Great video. You mentioned the teleprompter. I did not see a link for that. Can you please give the info on that? Thank you.
Super clean setup
Thanks!
Thank u
Nice setup. Similar to mine.
Absolutely underrated channel, awesome content!
Thanks for the kind words about my channel. I just recently started out, glad you like the content so far, have lots more planned in the near future!
Love the setup! Subbed
Jason, thanks for joining my channel! I'll keep putting out content, hope you like what's coming!
@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA I'm glad that the algorithm brought you and I together! Can't wait for your success. Will be posting content along with you! 🙏
You should have given one example by using zoom
for real
Is the yellow ambient light on the desk part of the set up too?
Hello Jacob! GREAT VIDEO! Thanks for sharing! By the way, I was wondering how you avoid the feedback loop from using a microphone for video conference (I don't see any headset or earpiece). Where do you get your sound coming out from the other party who is speaking to you on a video conference over something such as Webex or Zoom? I know you speak into the microphone. Do you just use the speaker on your Macbook pro?
Hi, i actually use Airpods when i'm at my computer, i have the sound exiting to those. I find this to be the easiest. Sometimes the battery runs out and then i have over-ear headphones i use sometimes.
@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA I’ve been watching tons of videos to find this particular answer and finally I found it here. Thank you so much to the questioner and for the answer you gave. I don’t know much about technical stuff. My understanding is that when we have a mic connected like the Deity in your video, the mic that comes together with the headset won’t be functioning even though we’re using it. Could you tell me if I understood this correctly?
@@annejay5605 Anne, that’s correct, you can choose in most video software which mic to use. Example: my headset as speakers and my overhead mic as microphone.
Hi Jacob, could this setup be used with a 2021 iPad Pro? That’s actually the most powerful computer I have! Others are 2015 MacBook Air and 2013 27in iMac w/24gb RAM. Thx! Dan
I have that same setup basically. I use the viltrox 23mm with my 6600. I use the motu m4 with the rode ntg5. My mix pre 3 II primarily for my second workstation.
Yeah that’s an awesome setup. The 23mm would be a bit tight for my office, don’t have much space between myself and camera.
@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA do you use the sigma 16m
@@TaplyfeDaily yup
Amazing! Very informative and good pace. Shotgun mics are notorious for picking up a lot of the sound around you. Are you in a quiet surroundings are did you find a middle ground to keep ambient noises out? Hope to see an update from you soon. Thanks a lot.
It does pickup a lot of surrounding audio, i'm usually in a quiet room with the door closed when video conferencing.
Hi. I really like your Video-capturing set-up. Could u please tell me how to keep the Sony a6600 going without having to worry about the battery dying?
I once heard that you must use a Power-Cable for professional cameras in order to make this work but i cant seem to find it at camera shops :D
Yeah, it’s a dummy battery, which plugs into an adapter. If you look in my comments I actually provide a Amazon link. I have US and Canada links posted, I list it as ‘constant power for Sony camera’. Welcome to the channel, glad you like the setup.
I am looking in the description for the links as you stated but I dont see anything in there pointing to you items
Great video production! Wondering if you have the brand and a link to that little teleprompter you were teasing? I am curious to look into that device. Thanks again.
The one i actually use (not the one in the video), is the Glide Gear. I think the model is TP100 or something like that.
Great informative video. What is the main purpose of the Capture card from the camera then to the computer. VS the Camera directly to the computer?
The capture card is needed to capture the video from the camera. It's possible to do it through software, but this hardware solution works the best.
Great setup, only area that i'm not clear on, sound. great input audio yes. but output audio, to hear client or person you're on call with, does that come from laptop? does microphone pick this up? or do you use headphones? I'm looking for similar setup and want clean image and not sure if headphones would detract from that.
Yeah i've used headphones before but they really do ruin the look. I actually find AirPod Pros work the best. They're discrete and sound quality is decent.
Hi, I really enjoyed your video. For some reason, the links for your peripherals do not show up on my RUclips page. Could you insert them again? Thanks! Also, I was wondering if your lights could be set up as floor lights?
Hi Maynell, welcome to the channel. I've now updated the description to include all Amazon Canada & USA links. One of the links i've placed there is for a package of 2 Neewer lights, with stands. I actually use one of them as a fill light but they can easily be used as a key/fill lights. I already had another model of a slightly more powerful Neewer light, and that's the only reason i'm using it as my key light. Check it out, the package is for the 660 LED lights, fantastic deal. I see news agencies using them out in the field, they have high customer rating.
Do you have any problems with syncing audio with video? Is there anything to watch out for to avoid that? Many new cameras are designed with web streaming in mind. Do those devices still need the Elgato to present it to Zoom in the correct way? I'm also wondering about bandwidth, given that most zoom conferences are done at very low resolution. Does the zoom server compress video sent to it, effectively reducing the power of a top quality system?
Generally no issues with sync. Yes, i have one of the new cameras that doesn't need a cam-link to connect, it's fantastic. Also yes, zoom and other video conference platforms reduce video quality. Although this is happening, your video will always look so much better starting with quality 4k or HD. Plus the bokeh and lens quality of a camera makes a huge difference over computer webcam.
What monitor are you using there?
Great video! As a music teacher, I found this very helpful! I was wondering. Would it work also with a Deity VMic- D3 Pro and a focusrite Scarlett solo as the interface? I’m trying to do a more budget option ! :)
Thanks for the kind words about my video. I also have the D3 Pro and it's an awesome mic, sound will be very similar to the s-mic. The combo i have will produce slightly cleaner audio but at the end of the day, both systems will be good quality. Higher end equipment can save time by capturing clean sound, avoiding the need to do any post tweaking. The one thing you might want to confirm, the D3 pro is not XLR connection, will it interface with the Scarlett?
@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA thanks for the reply! I’ve seen that there’s a Kit combo, that brings and adaptor from 3.5mm jack to a xlr connector. I don’t know if it has equal energy supply. For example, a lavalier mic does not work with the interface I mentioned before (I think because of some different voltage)
@@juliocristaldoguitar8594 Just wanted to touch base about this, you could also consider using something like the Blue Yeti to simplify the whole thing, cut out the interface. If you're only using for Zoom and Facetime calls, this would be more than enough, plus much cheaper. One of the reasons i have the interface is because i record content videos, at times i'll record directly to the device.
@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA The issue is that i'm a music teacher and music creator. So I was looking for somehing to use at my desk, and on top of my camera as well for travel.
@@juliocristaldoguitar8594 Totally makes sense then, i'd for sure go with your plan then.
Nice information.
I have one doubt, what kind of speakers should you use to listen to the other participants.
And how to avoid feedback/interference of speakers audio into your microphone.
I mean how to avoid your microphone catching the speaker audio output.
Hi, welcome to the channel, I always use my Apple AirPod Pros for in ear audio. I use the external microphone for audio input. This eliminates any issues of feedback.
Do you connect your smartphone to your Mac as a second over head cam? Saw your magic arm and I’m interested in how do you connect the two ✌🏻
I just record at the same time with my iphone above for the top-down shots. It's not connected to my computer, Air Drop the file to my computer when finished recording. When i pull the content info final cut, just create a multi-clip which is automatically synced. Then i can switch to different views while editing.
Hey Jakob, I am trying to set up my future video conferencing setup. What keyboard and mouse would you recommend to use with my Mac Air and monitor? Thanks!
I really like the Apple track pad and apple keyboard with the finger print reader. Going for the finger print reader works awesome for passwords, sign in etc.
I’m sorry I don’t see product info for the teleprompter. Could you please share where I might find it?
#clean
Nice setup! Any reason why you have two different soft boxes?
The larger soft box is my key light. The other one on my left just puts out very low light to simply reduce the shadows.
Jacob, good info! Quick question; do you need headphones with that microphone? In other words, does the audio from the laptop/tablet speakers cause a reverb effect if headphones/earbuds are not used?
Good video, please do more.
What’s the teleprompter model?
Thanks for the compliments on the video! The teleprompter in the video was the Podcaster. I used it as an example for the purpose fo the video. I actually have the Glide Gear TMP100 which works much better for this type of application.
The A6600 seems a bit of overkill for use just as a webcam. Do you use it for other purposes as well? Wouldn’t an A6100 do the trick as well? Thx
Yes, the A6600 is overkill and i use it to film videos as well. I think the A6100 would be great too. As long as it's a good quality camera and can do HD. It's not so important to do anything over HD, it's all about quality of camera for awesome image...and lighting!
Can you give more info on your telepromter
Can I ask you where you got that gooseneck phone holder from? I've been looking for one for so long, but couldn't find any with 1/4 mount ends.
I just ordered off Amazon. I purchased an adapter and attached a phone holder, and clamp on the other end. To be honest it doesn’t work so great. I simply use it for overhead shots, using my phone.
@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA Thank you for your quick response.
It looks like I finally found one which fits my criteria after some tinkering with it. I plan to boom my mic with it, so it'd be mounted to my GoPro which is mounted on my monitor.
Rode's VideoMic NTG is a great alternative to a full XLR setup.
Hi, thanks for the comment. You're right, it's a fantastic alternative for a much lower cost. The sound won't be quite as good but it will be very decent for sure!
Hello there. Can we connect the teleprompter to the laptop so that instead of looking at the computer and reading the notes, we can look directly at the teleprompter so that it displays?
Yes you can. It needs to be a monitor which has the ability to flip the image. I recently did a video about using your iPhone as your webcam. In the video i come up with a better solution, putting the iPhone on a stand, placing it right in front of the screen. Check out the video, it gives the same effect.
Do you use an ear piece to avoid zoom's voice cancellation?
Yes, i use apple Airpods
Hi my name is David Hsia and I am in Michigan, USA. I enjoyed your persentation. I have a question: My daughter bought a Reddragon/Mic with USB connector and installed zoom on desktop computer and tested successfully. However, when requested a zoom meeting with Oakland Commuity College for school work, I had pictures of OCC Consulator, but, no audibles. What could my problem? I have no problem watch your RUclips presentations.
When the session starts, just go into the preferences, then audio, there you can set what microphone and speaker to activate. Hope that helps.
I really like your desk mat. Can you add it to the affiliate links too?
I've added a link within the description and it's at the end of the list for you to easily find. There's both a US and Canada list there. I like the size and feel of the desk mat! Hope you like it.
What teleprompter and monitor are you using?
In the video i held up the Padcaster Parrot teleprompter as an example but it's a bit small to use for this purpose. Plus it doesn't work well with wider lenses. I have the Glide Gear TMP 100 which is more suitable for this type of thing. Also, you can use any monitor, it should be at least 8 inches. The important thing for a monitor is that it has the mirror feature built in. Some people may try to use an ipad with side-car. This will not work well because the image will be bounced off the teleprompter, everything will be backwards, trying to use your mouse will be challenging. Most camera monitors have the special feature to flip the image by just hitting a button. By the way i have the Feelworld montior, think it's a 5.5 inch, but i'd go bigger for this application. If you have a few people in your Zoom, everyone will be too small with a 5.5 inch screen. Hope that helps, and welcome to the channel!
I wish you would show more details on connections
Which speakers do you use … just the laptop or something else? Which ones and how much did they cost you? I am beginning to teach with the BigBlueBubble and need some good speakers. I have a good mic just need some good speakers?
I actually use Airpod Pros most of the time as speakers. If i don't have them in arms reach, just use the Macbook speakers.
Do you notice any echo with the mic?
You talked about your preamp and XLR microphone setup, but you appear to be using a lavalier on your collar, do you recommend that for certain situations?
Hi Jack, welcome to the channel. The XLR microphone works great for video recording and video conferencing. It's always going to sound so much better. The lav is great when you need a fast setup, or you're moving around a lot when recording, especially if you're walking and talking.
where is the link to the equipment?
Where can I see an example of your zoom quality! Nice setup!
Welcome to the channel. I believe it showed it at the beginning of the video. That being said, it's hard to get an idea watching a RUclips video. It is substantially better than the default computer webcam.
For video conference on Zoom, how are you listening back? Headphones, echo cancelling speakers?
Good question, i actually always have a pair of Airpods in my ears.
@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA thanks, I’m a little confused though. You can’t use the deity mic if your using AirPods, if you’re using the AirPods it would take over as the mic...correct?
@@cheesun124 Hi, nope that's not the case, almost all programs allow you to choose Airpods as speakers and any microphone attached to the system. I only hear through the headphones.
@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA awesome, I’ll give it a go. Thanks
Good stuff, but I would like to see the actual outcome in a zoom meeting.
Hi, thanks for the comment. I'm going to be doing an updated video soon and doing some comparisons. Thanks for the feedback. And welcome to the channel.
Where are the links
I don't see any of the links to products. You mentioned they were all there in the beginning of the video. Am I missing something?
I actually removed them as most were no longer active.
The aspect that always seems to me to be under-emphasised / appreciated in this type of video is that if your zoom setup involves all that kit, it should not also serve as your main working / thinking space (unless you are completely immune to bad feng shui or are happy to do a 15 minute setup-breakdown process for each call!)
Welcome to the channel Rob! I completely agree. I'm actually working on a video right now about creating an atmosphere in the office using plants and lights. It's actually mostly about lighting... but to your point, totally makes sense. Up until now i've used a laptop for the portability, I can take my computer and sit in an area with a more relaxing/comfortable atmosphere to create. When i need to video conference, video edit etc, i dock into this work station.
@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA I really like that desk, what is the width on that ?
@@JitinMisra I believe it's the 72 inch, the desk is from Ergonofis
What platform supports 4k video for teleconferencing?
There are currently no platforms supporting 4k that i use. I know Camo is working on releasing 4k support soon. Even if it's downsampled to 1080p, think it looks much better starting with higher res.
A 4K camera is nice to have. But it is also good to know that Zoom doesn’t support 4k video. It only Supports the 720P or 1080P video feature. As far as I know at least.
You're absolutely right, zoom doesn't support 4k, actually most conferencing doesn't. I do feel starting off with higher quality shows better results, before getting reduced. It's not all about the HD vs 4K though. It's more quality of camera.
Can you link to the teleprompter thingie?
Ungar, thanks for your comment. I used the teleprompter in the video as more of an example. A better option is actually something like the Glide Gear. Going with a larger monitor is also suggested. Just make sure whatever monitor you buy can do mirroring in the software. Otherwise everything will be opposite when using your mouse. :-)
@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA Thanks! I use a Logitech Brio for now on an Elgato desktop stand behind my laptop. I do 1-2 hour Zoom video sessions with clients 3-5 times per day. I look down at a Wacom pen display duplicating the laptop to write equations for the clients and then look up to talk to them about it or bring their attention to a detail. I really want more eye contact b/c I prefer the connection like we all do. Thanks again!
@@ungarlinski7965 Ah I see. You’re very welcome, hope you can setup a smoother process.
Are you using M1 MacBook? Or is it Intel Mac?
I'm using the M1 Macbook Air, awesome little machine!
Hi there, do you have a link to that teleprompter which you´re holding up at some point? Thanks in advance! Great video!
Yeah, I wanted to know this too! If he doesn't respond and you find it, can you link it here? Thanks
Hi, sorry for the late reply. I used to use the one in the video, actually just used it for demonstration purposes.The one i actually use is Glide Gear TMP100. It's much better and is a perfect size.
Glide Gear TMP100 is a good one!
what is the screen ?
It's an LG 27UK650
Was almost the perfect video but no example footage 😩
What’s the cost breakdown?
Cost breakdown is a bit pricey. I'm actually going to release a video showing how to get similar results with your iphone, stand and light. Welcome to the channel.
I don't see any links to the items you are using...
Most of the links were expired, so they've been removed, sorry.
@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA understood, thanks for taking the time to let me know.
Continued success !
Doesn't Microsoft teams only stream 720p anyways? Lol
Yes more systems are 720 or 1080pm. Starting with a super clean 1080 or 4k will look better after getting downsampled. It's also about quality. My laptop has a 1080p webcam but doesn't compare to my camera DSLR camera 1080p. I'm going to do another video and show some examples soon.
This channel don't have up 1K subscribers, but Google is running ads on it
Oh interesting, you experienced ads on RUclips watching this video? Yeah i'm not signed up to monetize plus i'm under 1k subs. Very interesting!
@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA this is not the first time I am seeing it, they do it intentional
What keyboard is that? :)
I've been using the smaller apple magic keyboard with fingerprint reader.
@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA is it a separate touchpad next to it?
Yes, i use the wireless trackpad by apple, prefer it over a mouse. Set the sensitivity higher and it's fast to use.
@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA very interesting. I ordered the same setup.
Do you use any custom drivers for Windows?
Am I the only one who think that You look like Mesut Ozil sideways..
Lol...I didn't know who Mesut was, had to google him, yeah i can see that!
@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA Cheers
doesn't Sony have direct usb webcam video out? that would seem like the obvious thing for manufacturers to do. I think Canon has that to some extent.
Also audio could be part of it and should.
Ridiculous that a microphone has a separate amplifier. Such pretentious audiophoolery. Audio is just not a challenge with today's tech, just so many doing it wrong.
How could you take almost 9 minutes of my time and not include any sort demo footage or am I stupid?
Lol..thanks for the feedback. I'm actually planning a new video where i show a bunch of alternatives, within different price ranges, i'll be showing examples. Welcome to the channel!
You never showed a recording from Zoom. We just have to take your word that it all looks and sounds good on the other end. :/
You can see the amazing video quality even on your end. But you do have to keep in mind Zoom does do some compression and transmits in HD. Almost everyone i meet through Zoom comments how good my video looks. BTW...anything you watch through RUclips is also compressed to some degree and my not look the same as recorded.
For just some Zoom conference calls that makes no sense. Nobody really cares imo
You might be right for regular conversations with friends. I do find video calls more enjoyable when the video and audio is absolutely clear. Some of my meetings are with clients, first time meeting, would like to have best impressions.
@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA I agree, for business this makes sense for a lot of people who want a professional outcome. 👍🏽