Clout's Recommended Kit

Sometimes you just want a trusted recommendation to the right tools for the job.

These are recommendations of kit we've either used ourselves, hired in or seen in action with trusted businesspartners.

These are Amazon Affiliate links where we'll get paid a small (well... tiny actually) commission at no additional cost to you

Internet Solutions;

5G Dual Sim Router - https://amzn.to/3SlETJd - Cudy P5 5G AX3000

5G Dual Sim Router - https://amzn.to/3HrWg8M- TP-Link Archer NX200

Ethernet Extenders - https://amzn.to/4ki3Bqa - We use these in the office to avoid drilling holes and running extra cables. As long as each plug is on the same power ring circuit you're good to go. Case in point, our router is in the front office, we have have one of these next to the router and is fed a cable from that. Then we have two more of these feeding the studio room and the reception.

Hardy Cat5E cable - https://amzn.to/4n1G9zm - Not all cables are the same. Other outdoor approved cables have a max speed of 10mbps which is fine for basic usage but if you want high speeds THIS is the one. A client sent me a screenshot from his garden office and was getting 93.96mbps download and 94.07mbps upload from a 100/100 line. Brilliant

Mobile Storage;

SSD 1TB , or 2 or 4 - https://amzn.to/43iMj6m - Samsung T7 Shield. Approved to work with BlackMagic Atems and I'd not use anything else. Whilst I've not doubt other similar kit is out there I just KNOW that T7 Shield (and it has to be the SHIELD version) works.

Branding;

Mic cubes black twin pack - https://amzn.to/3Z6SAiR or a white twin pack - https://amzn.to/43AJNqT - adds a professional look to your on screen interviews.

Travel;

I have a client in Zurich and they don't always use the standard EU 2-pin (or prong?) plug as much over there so get some of these in your suitcase to guarantee compatibility with UK plugs - https://amzn.to/4dYZxsx

Streaming:

The Atem Mini Pro is a great bit of kit to get you started - https://amzn.to/3HwDmOw

Whilst the AMP can do ISO recording, if you're wanting to both feed your Atem's feed into a laptop/desktop and record ISO then you'll need two USB-C ports and thats only available on its bigger cousin (as we use) the Atem Mini Pro Extreme ISO.