MICROPHONE

What good are gameplay and a facecam without any microphone audio? Your voice adds so much value to a live stream—it’s how you build a character and communicate with your audience, so naturally, a mic is one of the most important parts of kit you need.

The Elgato Wave:3 microphone is a brilliant choice to let your audience hear your voice. The last thing you want is a tinny unpleasant sound and this microphone won’t give you that—unless you are R2-D2.

This broadcast-grade microphone is extremely clear, plugs directly into your setup, and also has a mixer, so you can easily blend your audio sources.

• $150 www.elgato.com