My Current Desk Setup (Geared toward Virtual Presentations)

Virtual presentations are my life right now. So many customers calls right now.

This is my current desk setup — It is geared toward customer presentations…

PHOTO HERE

VIDEO HERE SOON.

The tools I use: (some links are affiliate links)

• Hardware:
  • Windows 10 Laptop:
    • Primary: Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 Core i5=8365U @ 1.60 Ghz, 4 Core (go to https://www.Dell.com )
    • Secondary (Not needed): Dell Precision 55450 Intel Core i7-9750H CPU @ 2.60GHz, 2592 Mhz, 6 Core(s)
  • Second Monitor: Dell U3419W Curved WOW!
    • (new model Dell 34 Curved Video Conferencing Monitor – C3422WE )
    • Note: When traveling I use my iPad as a second monitor using Software )
  • Tablet: iPad Mini
  • Web Camera: AVerMedia Live Streamer CAM 313: Full HD 1080P Streaming Webcam, Privacy Shutter, Dual Microphone, 360 Degree Swivel Design, Exclusive AI Facial Tracking Stickers. (PW313)
  • ZINGYOU Condenser Microphone Bundle, BM-800 Mic Kit with Adjustable Mic Suspension Scissor Arm, Metal Shock Mount and Double-Layer Pop Filter for Studio Recording & Broadcasting (Gold)
• Software on my Laptop:
  • Open Broadcast Software for Windows –
  • OBS-ndi – NewTek NDI™ integration into OBS Studio Plugin
  • Animated Lower Thirds OBS Plugin
  • Virtual Camera to remove background (virtual greenscreen): XSplit VCam (using free version with watermark)
  • When I need to make my iPad as a second screen (i.e. traveling or a coffee shop, or away from my desk) I use Duet Display app
  • For handling a single keyboard/ mouse between multiple computers I use: Synergy
• On Android phone:
  • DroidCam OBS by Dev47Apps Google Pplay link ( free NO watermark)
• On my iOS device: (iPad)
  • Graphics Program: ProCreate iOS App
  • NDI HX Capture iOS App to share the screen to OBS
• On my iOS device (phone)
  • Epoch Camera App (using free version – with watermark / $7.99 to remove watermark)
• Light for night shooting: Elitehood 12’’ Ring Light & Floor Lamp 2-in-1 Design, 78’’ Adjustable Standing Lamp for Living Room Bedroom Office, Ring Light with Stand & Phone Holder for Streaming/YouTube Video
• Live DSLR Camera switcher Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini HDMI Live Switcher by Blackmagic Design ( not really needed – but a very nice to have it / luxury )

My Desk Setup:

• Custom Desk ( Gift from my wife 🙂
• Wall Art: A hand made quilt gift from my very missed and loved late mother. [ LOVE ]
• Chair: Gabrylly Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair, High Back Desk Chair – Adjustable Headrest with Flip-Up Arms, Tilt Function, Lumbar Support and PU Wheels, Swivel Computer Task Chair by GABRYLLY
• Mounts and Brakets:
  • Two (2) Laptop Monitor Mount Stand with Keyboard Tray, Adjustable Notebook Desk Mount with Clamp and Grommet Mounting Base for 13 to 27 Inch LCD Computer Screens Up to 22lbs, Notebook up to 15.6”, Black
  • Over the Desk Phone Holder: Phone Holder Bed Gooseneck Mount – Lamicall Cell Phone Clamp Clip for Desk, Flexible Lazy Long Arm Headboard Bedside, Overhead Mount Stand, Compatible with Phone 12 Mini 11 Pro Xs Max XR X 8 7
  • Second Tablet arm: Tryone Gooseneck Tablet Stand, Tablet Mount Holder for iPad iPhone Series/Nintendo Switch/Samsung Galaxy Tabs/Amazon Kindle Fire HD and More, 30in Overall Length(Black)
  • Table Tripod: Square Jellyfish Jelly Grip Tripod Mount and Tripod with Jelly Long Legs | 360 Degree Swivel Squeeze Grip | Compatible with All iPhone 11 and Android

Additional resources:

• OBS Tutorial in 7 minutes:
• OBS Tutorial for Beginners 2021