Streaming Gear
Microphones, cameras, lighting, encoders, software stacks – the gear streamers actually use.
The Vertical Stream Pipeline That Beat Horizontal in Q1
OBS 32.0 multi-output, MX Brio + phone-as-vertical-cam, single MV7+ audio split – the $510 setup.
Twitch Mobile Vertical Stage – All Partners May 1
Native vertical livestream interface for mobile rolls to all Partners, with monetization parity.
Kick Creator Payouts – Monthly Cohort Model
Payouts shift from continuous to monthly cohorts. The tradeoffs for top streamers.
OBS 31 Multitrack Output Beats Restream for Serious Workflows
Multi-output, vertical-stream pipelines, improved WHIP – the cloud-stream tax just dropped.
Shure MV7+ vs SM7dB – Which Podcast Mic Wins
Identical capsules, different DSP. The honest comparison for streamers and podcasters.
Elgato 4K X Pro – The Capture Card Worth Upgrading To
4K60 HDR pass-through, sub-frame latency, finally an upgrade most rigs actually benefit from.
Stream Deck Mk.2 – Mechanical Buttons, Slimmer Profile
The hardware refresh streamers asked for. Mechanical switches, lower profile, refined software.
Twitch Reworks the Bits Economy – What Changes
New conversion rates, simplified currency tiers, and the math that actually matters for streamers.
YouTube Shorts Goes Live – A Vertical Twitch Competitor
Vertical livestreams native in Shorts, monetization parity with Live, and the audience already exists.
Sony ZV-E10 II – The Streaming Camera Most Rigs Need
Under $1000 with a kit lens. The cleanest camera-to-OBS path tested in 18 months.
Restream vs StreamYard – The 2026 Verdict
With OBS 31 collapsing the cloud-side multi-stream advantage, the calculus shifted.