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Buy quality webcam and microphone for podcasting and streaming #5

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opened 2026-02-04 19:56:16 +00:00 by erik · 2 comments
erik commented 2026-02-04 19:56:16 +00:00
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Research and purchase quality webcam and microphone equipment suitable for podcasting and streaming content.

Research and purchase quality webcam and microphone equipment suitable for podcasting and streaming content.
erik commented 2026-02-04 23:06:17 +00:00
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Purchased OBSBOT Meet 2 webcam (~$200).

Why this choice:

  • 4K/30fps resolution
  • Full Linux support via community app (obsbot-camera-control)
  • AI features (auto-framing, face tracking, face AE/focus) fully controllable on Linux
  • Works with OBS on Arch Linux (use system package, not Flatpak)

Compared against: Elgato Facecam, Logitech Brio 500, Insta360 Link 2, Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra

Audio setup: Already covered - existing XLR mic + Line 6 Helix interface.

Next: Verify camera works as expected when it arrives, then close task.

Purchased OBSBOT Meet 2 webcam (~$200). **Why this choice:** - 4K/30fps resolution - Full Linux support via community app ([obsbot-camera-control](https://github.com/aaronsb/obsbot-camera-control)) - AI features (auto-framing, face tracking, face AE/focus) fully controllable on Linux - Works with OBS on Arch Linux (use system package, not Flatpak) **Compared against:** Elgato Facecam, Logitech Brio 500, Insta360 Link 2, Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra **Audio setup:** Already covered - existing XLR mic + Line 6 Helix interface. **Next:** Verify camera works as expected when it arrives, then close task.
erik closed this issue 2026-02-06 01:36:03 +00:00
erik commented 2026-02-06 01:36:05 +00:00
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Camera arrived and verified working on Linux.

What was done:

  • Confirmed camera detected via USB and works in OBS
  • Installed build dependencies (cmake, qt6-multimedia)
  • Built and installed obsbot-camera-control from source to ~/.local/bin
  • Installed desktop launcher and icon
  • Created docs/setup/webcam.md covering: build deps, install, recommended settings, OBS workflow, virtual camera, troubleshooting
  • Added webcam doc link to README.md
  • Merged to main (commit 492adf6)

Note: The build.sh install step hangs on an interactive prompt in non-TTY. Worked around by copying binaries manually.

Camera arrived and verified working on Linux. **What was done:** - Confirmed camera detected via USB and works in OBS - Installed build dependencies (cmake, qt6-multimedia) - Built and installed obsbot-camera-control from source to ~/.local/bin - Installed desktop launcher and icon - Created docs/setup/webcam.md covering: build deps, install, recommended settings, OBS workflow, virtual camera, troubleshooting - Added webcam doc link to README.md - Merged to main (commit 492adf6) **Note:** The build.sh install step hangs on an interactive prompt in non-TTY. Worked around by copying binaries manually.
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