The Holidays are almost here, and with it comes jaw-dropping Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals! What livestreaming gear deals are you looking forward to the most?
Black Friday and Cyber Monday High
Do you need more gear to level up your live show? The holiday sale weekend is your chance to upgrade your livestreaming setup! From ring lights to a full computer setup, you’ll definitely find them in participating stores for the post-Thanksgiving weekend sale!
Laptops
Lenovo
Lenovo’s gearing up their inventory for Black Friday and Cyber Monday with up to $2,000 in savings for certain products. You’ll need to use some coupon codes to enjoy the discount upon check out. See the list of Lenovo laptops on sale for the Holidays here.
Dell
Dell also has some really cool discounts on their laptops and computers. You’ll be able to purchase more or less 20% OFF on laptops that will help you live stream better. Check out the Cyber Monday deals here.
Amazon
You can also avail amazing promos from Amazon; just choose the right laptop or computer that suits your needs. Check out Amazon’s laptop deals here.
Best Buy
A savings of $200 for a Microsoft Surface Laptop? Awesome!
Best Buy is offering that deal and more this sale weekend! It doesn’t stop there either, here are Best Buy’s laptop offers for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Staples
Staples is slashing off hundreds of dollars on electronics. Drop by its online shop to look for the best awesome laptop deals to upgrade your live streaming setup.
Adorama
If you can’t wait for Cyber Monday, Adorama’s deals have already started! You can find deals with discounts of up to $300 (and some for $500!) for Macbooks and other laptop brands. If you’re looking for a great bargain on an Apple Macbook Pro or Air, browse through Adorama’s list here.
Video Gear
Webcam
If you’re eager to buy a Logitech cam, which is popular among live streamers today, keep watch on Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for awesome deals this Cyber Monday.
But if you’re not particular about the brand, you can also find incredibly low webcam deals worth less than $20.
DSLR
If you want even more definition in your video when you go live, then a DSLR would work for you. Just remember that you need a video card to use the DSLR as a webcam.
Adorama is slashing huge amounts off branded DSLR cameras. You can save up to $500 for a Sony Mirrorless digital camera! Other brands are also giving $100 – $500 discounts for their products on the site. Check out the DSLR camera deals available on Adorama here.
Keep a lookout for awesome deals on DSLRs from Amazon, Best Buy, Staples, and Walmart as well.
Camcorder
Looking for a Panasonic camcorder? Adorama’s offering a $98 discount for the Panasonic HC-V770 Full HD Camcorder and another $148.59 off another Panasonic camcorder bundle.
Check out discounts on other camcorders herel.
These popular brands have also been gearing up for Black Friday and Cyber Monday at major outlets:
- Canon
- Sony
- Nikon
Audio Equipment
Microphones
Aside from video, your live stream also needs a flawless audio setup for better engagement with your audience. If you want to sound more professional, better invest in a high-quality sound system. Your audience will definitely notice the difference. That’s why you need the best possible microphone for your broadcast.
Here are some proven and tested microphone brands to watch out for:
- Blue Yeti – Available on Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Adorama.
- Audio Technica – Available on Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and B&H.
- Rode microphones – Available as video mic, USB and lavalier on Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.
- Elgato microphones – Available on Amazon and Best Buy.
Audio Mixers
Depending on the microphone you plan to use, you may need to use an audio mixer to better modify and control multiple audio sources during your live stream. This device is especially great for podcasts or music-related broadcasts, where you need a clear and solid mix.
Amazon is offering the Yamaha MG10XU 10-Input Stereo Mixer at $209. That’s 19% off the usual price.
Accessories
Amazon, Best Buy, Staples, Walmart, and more are offering awesome Cyber Monday deals for live streaming accessories. These items will help improve your broadcast to look more professional and visually appealing.
Tripods and Stands
Tripods and stands are versatile equipment for live streaming. They can be used to mount cameras, lights, and even microphones.
- Tripods – find Cyber Monday deals on Amazon, Best Buy, and Adorama.
- Microphone Stands / Mounts – keep a lookout for deals on Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.
Ring Light and Lighting Equipment
Proper lighting adds depth to your video and a simple ring light can help boost your video quality by a ton! While setting up lighting for your broadcast may seem complicated, the basics are easy to follow.
Look for deals that fit your lighting needs on Amazon, Adorama, Walmart, and Best Buy.
Software
BeLive
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Going live can be overwhelming if you’re not familiar with the software or tools. But BeLive makes live streaming professional-looking and branded broadcasts so much easier!
BeLive is also offering a sweet deal for entrepreneurs who want to easily create professional-looking live videos. You can get 50% OFF on all yearly plans. Just use the promocode BLACKFRI upon checkout.
You can go live as many times as you want, edit videos for repurposing, and engage with your audience as much as you can for half the price!
Sign up now to try out all the features when you go live!
Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan
Though it’ll end on Black Friday, the Adobe Creative Cloud holiday discount is still an awesome deal to get! You get to slash off 25% off your monthly rate, from $52.99 to just $39.99, if you purchase it on or before Nov. 27.
You’ll be able to create graphics and create other clips from your existing video with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. Keep in mind though that you need to have technical knowledge when using Adobe. That means the learning curve may be longer for certain people.
If you don’t have the time or the technical skills for this, try using the BeLive Video Editor when you repurpose your video after going live instead.
Other software and online tools to watch out for:
- Canva – For easy editing of posters, ads, and frames to use on your live stream.
- Snappa – Also for editing awesome graphic designs with a massive library of images.
- TubeBuddy – To guide you in your YouTube channel growth.
- XSplit – To set up the green screen background of your next live show.
What Cyber Monday deals are you looking forward to? Do you know of other deals? Share them in the comments section below!
Even without advanced gears, you can still go live with BeLive. You just need your laptop or PC, a working webcam, a stable internet connection and you’re golden! Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to live stream for the first time.
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Pam Amantiad is a Content Writer in BeLive’s Marketing Team. With a degree in Creative Writing, she has nearly a decade of experience in digital marketing, particularly in content creation as a copywriter and a freelance blog writer. Not contented with producing written outputs, she dove into the world of live video marketing in 2019 and hasn’t left since.
