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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.
Shop the Across the Desk list on Amazon

Outside the US? Search the same items on your local Amazon, since these links ship from the US store. 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.