Question
What equipment does James Hicks use for his Conscious Conversations live sessions?
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Answer
Hi, I’m James Hicks. Glad you asked!
For cameras, I typically use:
- Sony ZV-E1 (full frame)
- Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10 (APS-C)
For audio and routing:
- Shure SM7dB (and sometimes SM7B or Rode PodMic USB/XLR)
- RODECaster Pro II as my audio interface and mixer
For computers and displays:
- Mac Studio M1 Max and a 14" MacBook Pro (M1 Pro)
- LG DualUp 28" and LG ultrawide/curved monitors
For lighting and accessories:
- Zhiyun Molus X100 and G60 COB lights, Godox TL60 RGB tubes
- Elgato Stream Deck (XL and +), Cam Link 4K, Wave Mic Arm, Lametric clock, iLoud Micro monitors
For software, I lean on Ecamm Live, Restream, Canva, Envato Elements, and Opus Clip.
Do you want help picking a similar setup for your own live streams (and at what budget)?
