It's free, usually takes just a few seconds, and will give you two bits of information: your download speed (used for streaming content and downloading games or files) and your upload speed. Some search engines, such as Google, can run one by simply searching 'speed test.' Otherwise, you can head over to (opens in new tab). You can check the quality of your internet connection by doing a speed test. This is a hard pill to swallow but live streaming can be very demanding, especially if you plan on playing games alongside your broadcast as many popular streamers do.

If you have cash to splash around, brands like Elgato (opens in new tab) and Razer (opens in new tab) make dedicated streaming lights that can be paired with their webcams. The goal is to keep your face illuminated so the camera and software have an easier time detecting if you're smiling, frowning, or moving your mouth. This is often overlooked, but nobody wants to listen to terrible audio on a stream.įor lighting, you can position yourself near a window for daylight or use lamps around your setup. You can use either a dedicated USB microphone or a gaming headset with a built-in mic to pick up your voice, though the USB (or a full XLR microphone if you have the funds) will work much better and offer fantastic audio quality. In fact, many Vtubers use an iPhone instead of a webcam or in tandem with a webcam to better detect facial expressions.

As a baseline, though, you'll want at least 720p resolution and 30 FPS (frames per second). Anything from our list of the best webcams will be perfect.

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