The equipment you take for on-location production can make or break a project. You’ll need compact and tough gear to survive being stuffed in a bag without skimping on quality. We know you’re busy making content and preparing for new and exciting projects, so we came up with some simple solutions that easily fit into your existing setup. Here’s a list of the best gear for influencers, travel vloggers, YouTubers, podcasters, and content creators!
1. Clip on great sound with the OnyxGO
The Mackie OnyxGO is a wireless clip-on microphone that makes it easy to get close mic sound when you’re on the road. It comes equipped with Mackie’s acclaimed Onyx preamp circuitry for incredible clarity. Together with Bluetooth connectivity and the OnyxGO smartphone app, OnyxGO effectively turns your phone into a mobile content creation workstation. You get access to a wide range of digital effects, a 5-band EQ, and digital mixing capabilities from the app. OnyxGO is a no-brainer for podcasters, streamers, and vloggers.
2. Get wireless without the hassle with EleMent Wave
Mackie’s raising the bar with their wireless microphone offerings right now. The Mackie EleMent Wave wireless lavalier system offers crystal-clear audio in a compact package that all but disappears on camera. The clip-on transmitter comes with a condenser mic built in, but it also includes an input for a lavalier microphone (included). And with its seven-hour battery life, the EleMent Wave is ready for marathon filming sessions.
3. Use a travel-sized interface
No matter what you’re using to capture audio, you need a way to get it into your computer. For that, we recommend a travel-sized audio interface. These miniature interfaces are built for life on the road and save valuable space in your travel bag. You can choose between models with full-sized microphone inputs with phantom power and effects or those designed for lavalier microphones and camera microphones. Here are some reliable options to choose from.
4. Step up to a wireless system
Wireless microphone systems keep cord clutter to a minimum and lend a professional appearance to your video content. Whether you choose a simple clip-on transmitter and receiver or a more advanced wireless system, a lavalier microphone is an excellent choice for vlogging on the go, on-location interviews, and much more. Sweetwater offers an exhaustive selection of wireless lavalier systems. Here are some of our favorites. Want to know more? Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineers for details about any wireless system we carry.
5. Grab a Smartphone mount
Whether you’re vlogging in the airport or doing a livestreamed Q&A from your hotel room, the right smartphone mount can work wonders. You’ll want a smartphone gimbal for smooth and impactful action shots. A miniature tabletop tripod is excellent for videoconferencing, selfies, and much more. Beyond that, we have multifunction tabletop tripods and even tripods that double as handgrips when you’re out and about. Check out the options below and other smartphone tripods online at Sweetwater!
6. Accessories for stunning video content
It’s no secret that hotels have poor lighting. However, with a bit of help from Sweetwater and compact light fixtures, you can make your visual content jump off the screen! We offer compact battery-powered multi-color light fixtures that easily fit in your lighting bag. But impactful visuals aren’t the only ingredient for success. If you’re using a pro-level camera, you can up your audio game with a camera-mounted microphone for pristine audio quality every time.
7. Help your GoPro camera do even more
Influencers and GoPros literally go together hand-in-hand. If you’re looking to create visual content without using your smartphone, GoPro is your best bet. The company’s portable and rugged camcorders are among the finest at their price point. GoPro also offers a plethora of accessories to prepare your camera for any situation imaginable. Here are some great options for influencers, vloggers, and YouTubers:
8. Stay organized with gear bags
Organized gear is happy gear, and you’ll be happy too when it arrives at your destination in working order. Here at Sweetwater, we carry various gear bags to help musicians and content creators store all their gear and accessories in an organized fashion. We offer camera bags with padded dividers and customizable interiors for the influencer or YouTuber with a camera crew. Musicians appreciate specialized backpacks that hold all their accessories and laptop in an airplane carry-on format. Finally, we also offer standalone accessory “pods” that make it easy to swap kits in and out. For example, you can keep your mics in one pod with cables and adapters in another. The possibilities are endless.
Take your creativity on the go
The next time you travel, be sure to take the best equipment possible. And if you’re ready to step up to the next level, you’ll want even better tools. That’s where your Sweetwater Sales Engineer comes in. With their help, you’ll get the right equipment for your current goals, and they’ll be right here waiting to help once you’ve set your sights on bigger and better goals. Don’t have a Sweetwater Sales Engineer just yet? Give us a call at (800) 222-4700 to meet your personal Sales Engineer and start your journey to stardom.