Creator Setup Builder Answer 5 questions about your workflow and budget. Get your complete creator setup — mic, interface, stand and lighting — in minutes. No email required. 1. What do you create? Podcast (audio only) Podcast (video) Live streaming (Twitch / YouTube Live / Kick) YouTube videos & vlogs Music & vocal recording Voice over / narration 2. What's your total budget for the full setup? Under $100 — bare minimum $100–$250 — starter setup $250–$500 — solid creator setup $500–$1000 — pro setup $1000+ — full studio level 3. What's your experience level? Beginner — I want plug-and-play, zero configuration Intermediate — I can follow a setup guide Experienced — I understand XLR, interfaces, gain staging 4. Where do you record? Quiet, treated room Normal room (some background noise) Noisy / untreated room (keyboard, traffic, housemates) On the go / mobile 5. Do you need video (camera / lighting)? No — audio only Yes — I record to camera or stream on video Build my setup → Your creator setup Picks are ranked using the GearPilot framework. Same answers → same setup. Start over