Recommended Hardware for Online Coaching Sessions with me

The very minimum you’ll need is a computer with a microphone and FarPlay (which is free to use) installed, a webcam and a pair of earphones or headphones; but for an optimal experience I recommend the following:
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• MacBook, Laptop PC, desktop Mac or PC running the most up-to-date operating system, with working web cam. I recommend plugging computer into power supply, as video/audio conferencing tends to use a lot of battery power.
• Ethernet cable.
• Audio interface, connected to computer via USB cable.
• Condenser (preferable) or dynamic microphone of studio/performance-quality, connected to audio interface via a reliable XLR cable.
• NB – if you do not have an audio interface, then an external USB mic plugged into your computer or a built-in microphone in your webcam or laptop will suffice.
• Microphone stand that enables you to sing standing up whilst being seen by your web cam, and preferably is adjustable so you can sit down for talking or exercises if you wish. You may also want a pop shield and also a shock mount (if suitable for your type of mic).
• Digital piano or keyboard (if you have one – no need to buy if not), connected to audio interface via a reliable jack lead or picked up by the microphone.
• Or - if you perform on guitar, ukulele or any other instrument and want to play guitar while you sing in lessons, plug your instrument into audio interface or ensure it can be picked up by your microphone.
• A good quality (preferably studio-quality) pair of headphones, plugged into your audio interface’s headphone socket. If you want to hear your voice in the room while wearing them, open back headphones will enable this (e.g. if you are purchasing a new pair for lessons – I have the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro); alternatively you can wear closed back headphones and listen to your voice through them, and take them off to sing songs, but if you're not using an audio interface there may be a delay between using your voice and hearing it. In-ear earphones or ear-buds will not give an optimum experience, but can suffice.

If you're unsure whether your equipment is suitable or would like specific advice about this, e.g. before buying anything, contact me to set up a free 15-minute FarPlay video call and we can test it out and chat through various options.