Recommended Gear
Tools of the Trade
The equipment we recommend for writing, practising, and delivering great speeches. Every product hand-picked by speech experts.
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Microphones
4 products
Blue Yeti USB Microphone
The industry standard for podcasters and speakers. Crystal clear audio with multiple pickup patterns.
Rode NT-USB Mini
Compact studio-quality USB microphone. Perfect for desk setups and travel.
Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone
Professional dynamic microphone with both USB and XLR outputs. Broadcast quality.
FIFINE K669B USB Microphone
Budget-friendly USB condenser mic. Great entry point for beginners.
Why we recommend these microphones
Teleprompters
3 products
Parrot Teleprompter Kit
Professional teleprompter for smartphones and tablets. Beam-splitter glass for eye contact.
Desview T3 Teleprompter
Portable teleprompter with wide-angle beam splitter. Works with most cameras and phones.
Elgato Prompter
Premium teleprompter designed for content creators. Seamless integration with streaming setups.
Why we recommend these teleprompters
Cameras & Webcams
3 products
Logitech C920 HD Webcam
The most popular webcam for professionals. 1080p with excellent low-light performance.
Logitech Brio 4K Webcam
4K Ultra HD webcam with HDR. Premium choice for executives and professional speakers.
Elgato Facecam
Professional 1080p60 webcam with uncompressed video. No lens distortion.
Why we recommend these cameras & webcams
Lighting
3 products
Elgato Key Light
Professional desk-mounted LED panel. 2800 lumens with adjustable color temperature.
Neewer 18" Ring Light Kit
LED ring light with stand and phone holder. Great for video calls and recordings.
Lume Cube Video Conference Light
Compact LED light that mounts on your laptop or monitor. Perfect for video calls.
Why we recommend these lighting
Books
4 products
Talk Like TED
Carmine Gallo breaks down the 9 secrets of the world's top speakers. Essential reading.
Resonate by Nancy Duarte
How to create visual stories that transform audiences. The structure behind great presentations.
Confessions of a Public Speaker
Scott Berkun shares hard-won lessons from years on the speaking circuit. Honest and practical.
Made to Stick
Why some ideas survive and others die. The Heath brothers on making your message memorable.
Why we recommend these books
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