Gear Recommendations
We are frequently asked to provide recommendations on gear that can enhance the quality of lecture capture and Zoom meetings. While none of these items are required, we compiled this list of consumer-level gear we have used and/or similar models that you may wish to consider.
Recommended USB Microphones
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Blue Snowball USB Mic
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-Microphone-Brushed-Aluminum/dp/B002OO333Q/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=blue+snow+USB+mic&qid=1595262886&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-5 -
Samsung Go Mic
https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Mic-Portable-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B001R76D42 -
Audio-Technica AT2005USB
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/844096-REG/Audio_Technica_AT2005USB_AT2005USB_Cardioid_Dynamic_USB_XLR.html?fromDisList=y -
NEAT Bumblebee Mic
https://www.amazon.com/NEAT-Bumblebee-Desktop-USB-Microphone/dp/B00SKJFMYC -
USB Lavalier Lapel Microphone, Fifine Clip-on Cardioid Condenser Computer mic
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077VNGVL2/ref=pe_2640190_232748420_TE_item -
Neat Microphones Worker Bee Medium Diaphragm condenser microphone
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/WorkerBee--neat-microphones-worker-bee-medium-diaphragm-condenser-microphone
USB Speakerphone for Meetings/Groups
USB Webcams
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Logitech C270
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-960-000694-HD-WEBCAM-C270/dp/B003PAOAWG/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=logitech+camera&qid=1594742337&sr=8-3 -
Logitech C290
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-C920-Pro-Webcam-Black/dp/B00829D0GM/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=logitech+webcam&qid=1594742839&sr=8-5 -
VDO 360 2SEE
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1558687-REG/vdo360_vdos4m_2see_usb_hd_video.html -
Logitech Webcam B525
https://www.cdwg.com/product/logitech-hd-webcam-b525/2483372?enkwrd=Logitech+HD+Webcam+B525
USB Document Cameras
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Epson DC-07 Document Camera
https://www.cdwg.com/product/epson-dc-07-document-camera/4798251?pfm=srh
USB Drawing Tablets
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Wacom Graphics Tablet CTL4100
https://estore.wacom.com/en-US/wacom-intuos-s-black-us-ctl4100.html
Additional Resources
6 Tips for Producing DIY Videos at Home:
https://sites.tufts.edu/teaching/2020/05/13/6-tips-for-producing-do-it-yourself-videos-at-home/