Gear guides for small YouTube creators and gamers

Plain-English comparisons of mics, cameras, lights and gaming gear at small-channel budgets. Every guide is built from spec sheets and published reviews, with sources linked. We don't pretend to have tested what we haven't.

Guides

• Best USB microphones for small YouTubers and streamers: six mics from about $55 to $170
• Best webcams for streaming under $100: five budget webcams plus one worth stretching for