I spent $4,500 on audio and video equipment for Zoom meetings... but was it worth it? Let’s do a science experiment - you be the judge!

GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO:

VIDEO EQUIPMENT:
Sony a6400 Camera ($900): https://amzn.to/3qADcYr
Sigma 16mm F1.4 Lens ($400): https://amzn.to/394Beta
Magewell USB Capture Card ($300): https://amzn.to/39OQ4U6
Sony AC Adaptor ($140): https://amzn.to/35ZPvFN
AmazonBasics Camera Tripod ($80): https://amzn.to/2NrNsEd
Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable ($10): https://amzn.to/3qFkTkI

AUDIO EQUIPMENT:
Shure SM7B Microphone ($400): https://amzn.to/35Z6nfE
Rode PSA Boom Arm ($125): https://amzn.to/3qBXMHQ
DBX 286s Preamp Processor ($220): https://amzn.to/3qDAJwf
Motu M2 Interface ($170): https://amzn.to/2KyDBet
Audio Foam ($100): https://amzn.to/3qxZ7PQ
XLR Cables ($15): https://amzn.to/3nXKSCg

LIGHTING EQUIPMENT:
Aputure 120D Mark 2 Key Light ($750): https://amzn.to/3iz267K
Aputure Light Dome II Softbox ($225): https://amzn.to/3bV9MA8
Neewer 2 Piece Light Kit ($240): https://amzn.to/2Y0CZl6
ESDDI LED Video Light ($40): https://amzn.to/3ixL7mD
Philips Hue Go ($80): https://amzn.to/3ixL9uL
LED Light Strip ($30): https://amzn.to/2XWlnXq
Neewer Pro Light Stand ($160): https://amzn.to/2LUrRn8
Light Tripod ($50): https://amzn.to/360raQ3

MISC:
Neon Rain Canvas Art ($60): https://amzn.to/2Y16ovo

I get a small referral fee if you purchase any of the items above using the links I provided - thanks in advance for supporting the channel!

0:00 Introduction
1:13 Video comparison
1:43 Laptop webcam
1:49 4K video camera + lens
2:00 4K video camera without lens
2:18 Lighting comparison
2:38 Room lights
2:51 Key light
3:01 Fill light
3:08 Back light
3:16 Accent lights
3:35 Room lights (again)
3:44 Audio Comparison
4:12 Laptop microphone
4:26 Shure SM7B microphone
4:54 DBX 286s preamp
5:13 Acoustic foam
5:32 Conclusion