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Equipment & Gear
Start with a phone or webcam. Grow to Mevo, podcast studios, PTZ cameras, switchers, and hardware encoders.
Level 1 — Phone Streamer
- Modern iPhone or Android phone
- Tripod or phone clamp
- External microphone when possible
- USB-C power or a large power bank
- 5G or Wi-Fi with enough upload
- Headphones for checking sound
Good first stream: 720p30 on an unknown mobile connection.
Level 2 — Webcam Creator
Creator webcam
A good USB webcam is the easiest way to get a clean picture into a laptop or desktop.
USB / XLR dynamic microphone
A close dynamic microphone can help reduce room noise. USB/XLR models are easy to start with and can grow into a mixer later.
Add a soft light, headphones, Ethernet, and a clean background before buying a second camera.
Level 3 — Mevo
Mevo Start
A small wireless live camera can fit simple events, churches, mobile shows, and one-person productions.
Mevo Core
A lens-based Mevo setup can add more image control and professional connections.
Level 4 — Podcast / Creator Studio
A common setup is 2 to 4 cameras + close microphones + a switcher or mixer + local recording + wired internet.
Mirrorless camera
Gives more lens and picture control than a webcam, but also needs more power and setup.
Video podcast switcher
Can switch camera views, mix microphones, show graphics, record, and sometimes stream without a normal computer.
Level 5 — Event / Professional Gear
PTZ camera
Useful in churches, schools, auditoriums, studios, and event spaces. It can be controlled from a distance.
Hardware encoder
A professional encoder can accept HDMI or SDI and send RTMPS or SRT without depending on a normal laptop.
NovaNet Equipment Labels
We researched it. It looks useful. Compatibility is not promised yet.
We tested a documented device and profile combination with NovaNet.
It passed a defined NovaNet acceptance test and has a supported setup guide.