Entry-Level Setup (~$400 CAD)

      Item
      Recommendation
      Approx. Price
    
      Camera
      Logitech C920 HD Webcam
      $120
    
      Lighting
      Neewer Ring Light Kit
      $80
    
      Microphone
      Fifine K669B USB Condenser Mic
      $60
    
      Mic Stand
      InnoGear Boom Arm Stand
      $35
    
      Software
      OBS Studio
      Free
    
      Accessories
      Pop filter, cable ties, etc.
      $20
    
      Optional
      Basic backdrop or green felt
      $30

Moderate Setup (~$1,200–$1,500 CAD)

      Item
      Recommendation
      Approx. Price
    
      Camera
      Elgato Facecam or Sony ZV-1
      $250–$900
    
      Lighting
      Elgato Key Light Air (x2)
      $260
    
      Microphone
      Rode NT-USB or Blue Yeti X
      $180–$250
    
      Mic Stand
      Rode PSA1+ or Elgato Wave Arm LP
      $120
    
      Stream Controller
      Elgato Stream Deck
      $199
    
      Backdrop
      Clean wall, bookshelf, or Govee light strip
      $50–$100
    
      Software
      OBS Studio + Plugins
      Free

Pro Setup (~$3,500+ CAD)

A small note: if you're reading this and looking to build a pro-level setup, reach out to me as this type of setup is expensive and I'd be happy to discuss your options with you before you buy.

Item	Recommendation	Approx. Price
Camera	Canon M6 Mark II or Sony a6400 (Body Only)	$1,300–$1,500
Lens	Sigma 16mm f/1.4 or Canon EF-M 22mm f/2	$400–$600
Capture Card	Elgato Camlink 4K or EOS Webcam Utility (FREE) if using Canon	$180
Power Supply	Dummy Battery Kit	$40
Lighting	2x Elgato Key Light or GVM Panels	$400
Microphone	Shure SM7dB + Elgato Wave XLR	$1,000
Mic Stand	Rode PSA1+	$120
Stream Controller	Elgato Stream Deck XL	$330
Backdrop	RGB lighting, bookshelf, or acoustic panels	$200–$300
Software	OBS Studio + Advanced Plugins	Free