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Across the Desk

For creators who record at a desk on a laptop or computer instead of a phone. A focused review of your camera, mic, and lighting, plus the one affordable upgrade that makes the biggest difference on screen, without jumping to a full podcast rig.

Across the Desk remote coaching session offer artwork.
Length
15 minutes
Format
Remote (Zoom or equivalent)
Price
$99

What's included

  • Live look at your camera, mic, and lighting on the call
  • Quick wins you can apply the same day
  • A short, prioritized list of what to fix first
  • Two camera upgrades that beat a laptop webcam: OBSBOT Tiny 3 Lite ($130 to $150) or Insta360 Link 2 ($195 to $210)

Gear to have before your session

Order these ahead of time so we spend your Across the Desk session setting them up and testing them, not shopping.

  • Hollyland Lark M2 wireless microphone (choose: Mini Combo (Camera RX + Type-C RX))Clips on and has excellent noise cancelling, so your voice is clear and the room drops away.
  • Linsoul KZ ZS10 Pro in-ear monitors (choose: Without Mic)Lets you hear yourself and your guest. The mic on earbuds is low quality, so a separate microphone does the talking.

Only if you need them

  • SENSYNE 62" phone tripod (choose: Any color)Only if you record on your phone. Holds your phone steady at eye level.
  • LEIYER Pyramid acoustic panels, self-adhesive (choose: Pyramid, 2 inch, 12-pack)Only if your room is mostly hard surfaces (no rugs, carpet or soft furnishings). Soaks up echo so you sound close, not hollow.
  • Lamroyce 1/8" headphone splitter cable (choose: 3.5mm TRRS 1 male to 2 TRS female)Only if you use wired earbuds with a wired mic. Splits one jack for wired earbuds plus a wired mic. Most people skip it, since the Lark mic is wireless.
  • OBSBOT Tiny 3 Lite 4K webcamOnly if your laptop camera looks grainy or you want a sharper picture. A much sharper picture than a built-in laptop camera.
  • Insta360 Link 2 4K webcamOnly if your laptop camera looks grainy or you want a sharper picture. The step-up alternative to the OBSBOT. Pick one camera, not both.

Already own something similar? Bring it, and we will check it on the call.

You'll pay securely with Stripe, then pick a time on the next screen.