As you can see, I have a lot of gear, which use a lot of USB ports. For a while I used an M1 macBook Pro, but plugging it in and out of the hub/monitors I use was annoying. For music work I also have gigabytes of sample libraries and plugin data on an external drive. I liked the idea of keeping it all in one place, and I am pretty happy with the setup so far.
My main audio interface is an Arturia Minifuse 4, which I use for connecting my Shure MV7 as well as DT 770 Pro headphones. And when I work on music, I use it to connect guitars and synths, etc. I mostly bought it for the dual headphone outputs, meaning that my musical collaborator and I can have our own headphones and mixes. I don’t currently use the MIDI connections, but I may in the future. Recently one of the inputs on the front of the device stopped working and it’s out of warranty, but I still have enough, so I am casually looking for a replacement.
For my main camera, I have a second-hand Lumix G7 (bought from the awesome mpb.com) connected to an Elgato Cam Link 4K. Getting used to using a “proper” camera and optimising the correct settings for capture has and is still taking me some time. I think the last time I had such a device was a Nikon D90 a long time ago.
Stream Decks. You either love or hate them. I have two, so I am on the path to obsessive. I especially love the Stream Deck+, which as more plugins support the dials and LED strip has become a control powerhouse for me for controlling audio, lights, apps, and much more.
A Keychron K-series tenkeyless mechanical keyboard in dark grey, identifiable by the layout and the signature orange Escape keycap. Wireless-capable and popular among developers and writers.
A Lamicall phone or tablet stand in black on the desk — a compact adjustable holder for keeping a device upright at eye level.
For years I used an Apple Magic Mouse, and still use one when travelling. I was fine with it, and then switched to the Logitech MX Master 3S for Mac, and like many Mac users, it’s hard to turn back and use anything else.
I love VESA mounts as they get a lot of this gear out of the way and have two double VESA monitor stands. I’ll cover more details on those in another more general setup post, but my latest purchase, this camera shelf, is relevant, and I love it.
