Livestreaming, Podcast, Tech Tips

My Basement Podcast Streaming Setup

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For about a year, I’ve been fine tuning my at-home podcast streaming setup. I love how far it’s come, so I wanted to share some of the equipment I’m currently using and loving, as well as ask whoever reads this to please send recommendations!

I’m always looking to level up my gear. I know my background could use a little work, so I’m still figuring out how to best tweak that. Is it a green screen? Better artwork? More to come.

Wide shot of the setup

Here’s a list of my podcast camera and audio equipment:

Lighting:

Internet connection and USB connectors for multiple devices:

I’ve got my eye on the Elgato Stream Deck next. Anything else you guys would recommend?

See my podcast streaming setup in action in some of the videos on my YouTube channel.

Livestreaming, Tech Tips

Finding the MAC Address on Your Google WiFi

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Not too long ago, I was getting ready to produce a live stream in a hotel. When I have a multi cam setup, I typically use Google WiFi to get all my iPhones on the same network, so i can bring them all in as camera sources.

Ahead of the stream, I had spoken with an A/V person at the hotel to make sure I could connect to their Ethernet.They provided me a cable, and I thought I was all set. However, when I plugged the cable into my Google WiFi, no connection.

I spoke with the A/V person, and after a bit of troubleshooting, he told me he needed the MAC (Media Access Control) address to my Google WiFi in order to give it permission to access the hotel’s Ethernet. I immediately went to Google and searched “Where is the MAC address on my Google WiFi?” Nothing helpful.

After a bit of looking around within the Google Wifi app and on the device itself, sure enough, I found that MAC address on the bottom of the device in very small print. The live stream went on without a hitch.

I’m hoping this article can help future streamers who might be struggling to find that elusive MAC! See image below for where to look.