TECH Equipment
The following are my tips for getting started with online videos, whether you are teaching yoga classes or sharing tips. If what you currently have does not work for you anymore, upgrade it once it no longer meets your needs. Using your phone for video can help you gain a lot of confidence. If you teach/coach online classes and sessions I recommend investing in better audio. It is best to use something wireless. You can always upgrade as needed. Here are product links to what I’ve used in most of my yoga videos since 2020. Updated 1/24/24.
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1. AUDIO – MICROPHONE
Audio is essential for clear and great recordings.
Here are several options to consider with the cables & and necessary attachments:
🎙 Røde Wireless Go II Dual Channel:
🎙 Røde Wireless Go II Dual Channel with Lavalier:
🔌 Røde SC7 cord:
🔌 Apple USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter:
🔌 Apple Lightning Headphone Adapter:
🔌 USB C to USB Adapter [2 Pack] USB C Male to USB3 Female Adapter:
🔌 TRRS to TRS Aux Male to Female Adapter Stereo - TRRS Adapter for iPhone:
🔌 Headphone & Mic Plug Adapter 3.5mm Combo Audio Adapter Cable:
🔌 LENTION 3.3FT Long Cable USB C Multiport Hub with 4K HDMI:
Compatible 2023-2016 MacBook Pro
(ALTERNATE) SYNCO Wireless Lavalier Microphone approx – $155
🎙 SYNCO Wireless Lavalier Microphone:
Bluetooth Headphones
📲 ZIHNIC Bluetooth Headphones Over-Ear:
📲 TAGRY Bluetooth Headphones True Wireless Earbuds:
Microphone attachments
🎤 Røde Lavalier Go:
(used with Røde Wireless Go)
🎤 Professional Wired Lavalier Lapel Clip On Microphone for iPhone:
Best for voice-overs or podcasting
🎙 Blue Yeti:
🎙 Foam Cover Windscreen for Blue Yeti mic:
🎙 Adjustable Boom, Pop Filter, and Windscreen, for Blue Yeti:
🎙 Microphone Pop Filter Mask Shield For Blue Yeti:
2. VIDEO – CAMERA
Using your phone or internal computer camera is a great place to start. Lighting is a key asset for filming.
🎥 EMEET 4K Webcam S600:
🎥 EMEET 1080P Webcam C960:
🎥 iPhone Webcam Mount
It's good to experiment with a camera but remember to start simple before diving into more sophisticated upgrades.
Sophisticated Cameras for 4k Video Recording
📷 Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera for Content Creators:
📷 Sony ZV-1F Vlog Camera for Content Creators and Vloggers Black:
EXTRAS:
👉🏾 Wide angle lens attachment for phone:
👉🏾 Basic Tripod:
👉🏾 UBeesize Selfie Stick Tripod for Phone:
3. – LIGHTING
Natural lighting is always best. However, there are great tools that can elevate our setting.
🔆 Switti Ring Light:
Ring lights are great for selfie-based videos and adding bright light to the room.
💡 Softbox Light Kit:
Light kits are better suited for staged studio settings.
4. – EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE
Video files require space, and having an external drive to house your work is essential.
🛎️ Western Digital 5TB Portable External Hard Drive for Mac
🛎️ LaCie Rugged Mini 2TB External Hard Drive Portable
🛎️ Toshiba Canvio Basics 1TB Portable External Hard Drive
Content Creation Recommendations
SOFTWARE RECOMMENDATIONS
📆 OfferingTree for Scheduling & Booking
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💻 Zoom Web Conferencing
🎵 Royalty Free Music: Uppbeat
🎨 Create with Canva Pro
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How I film Yoga/Movement classes for YouTube videos:
💻 Macbook Pro 2019.
(I use iMovie to edit. This software was already loaded on my Macbook)
💻 Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M3 Pro chip:
(option to purchase a new 18GB Unified Memory with 1TB SSD Storage)
🎙Røde Wireless Go II Dual Channel with Lavalier:
🔌 Røde SC7 cord:
(this cable does not come with the Røde Wireless Go and is required to be used with a phone)
🔌 Alternative to Røde SC7 cord:
🔌 AUX input to USB cable:
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(this attaches the microphone receiver to my computer)
🎥 EMEET 1080P Webcam C960:
💡 Softbox Light Kit:
🛎️ Western Digital 5TB Portable External Hard Drive for Mac
🎶 Anker Speaker or Outdoor Workshops/Classes:
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