Gear Up Like a Pro: My Favorite Virtual Facilitation Picks πŸ€“


Hey #FaciliFam,

it's been a minute since my last issue. Things have been a bit scattered, but here's something useful for you.

This isn't about "buy more stuff." In online sessions, people forgive imperfect tech - but not how you make them feel. Clear audio, clean lighting, and tools that stay out of your way remove friction so your presence can shine.


Black Friday did its usual thing: rolled in quietly, then discounted half the internet. So here's a curated list of upgrades that deliver the biggest impact with the least effort - all on sale for a limited time.

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Look Your Best in Every Session

If your camera still makes you look blurry, dull, or slightly ghost-like, these upgrades bring instant clarity and confidence with almost no setup needed.

Elgato Prompter

Keeps your notes and calls right in your eyeline.

Natural connection without memorizing a thing.

OBSBOT Meet 2

4K clarity that looks polished every time.

A simple swap that makes you look instantly pro.

Elgato Facecam Neo

A sharp jump from any built-in webcam.

Clean, reliable, and flattering from the first plug-in.

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Sound That Makes People Lean In

If your voice sounds hollow, tinny, or far away, these upgrades add warmth, clarity, and presence - the fastest way to elevate any online session.

DJI Mic 3

Crisp voice capture with rock-solid wireless freedom.

Your voice stays clear and upfront.

Shure MV7+ (with Stand)

Crisp voice capture with rock-solid wireless freedom.

Your voice stays clear and upfront.

Elgato Wave:3

Crisp voice capture with rock-solid wireless freedom.

Your voice stays clear and upfront.

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Control That Makes Everything Smoother

If running your session feels like juggling apps, tabs, and tiny buttons, these tools simplify everything - so you can focus on your people, not your panels.

Elgato Stream Deck Plus

Buttons + dials = instant control.

Switch scenes, adjust audio, trigger magic with one tap.

Elgato Stream Deck MK.2

Reliable, simple, endlessly flexible.

The perfect balance for most setups.

CalDigit TS4

The docking station that ends cable chaos.

Thunderbolt power and ports for everything.

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Let There Be (Great) Light

Good lighting beats any camera upgrade. These two bring instant clarity, better skin tones, and a more polished presence - even in dark or messy rooms.

Elgato Key Light

Soft, bright, studio-grade light.

Makes your camera look instantly better.

Elgato Key Light Neo

Compact, clean, and powerful.

Big results with a tiny footprint.


BONUS: Two of My Favorite Tools

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Kit - Exclusive 60% OFF for 3 months

Your all-in-one home for newsletters, posts, and audience growth.

Simple, clean, and perfect to publish without friction.

And yes… I'm writing this very newsletter with Kit.

CNVS – 15% OFF all packages

12,000+ hand-drawn icons that make boards, slides, and posts pop.

I use CNVS for everything: social content, overlays, presentations, Miro boards β€” the whole shebang.


🀀 Tips and Temptations

Quick shopping tips:

πŸ‘‰πŸ½ If you're not picky, check different colors of the same product - prices often vary.

πŸ‘‰πŸ½ All links should lead to your local Amazon store automatically, but deals and availability may differ by country.

πŸ˜… Oh ... and one last thing ...

Feeling the urge to buy everything? You might be experiencing G.A.S. - Gear Acquisition Syndrome.

It's the very real urge to buy gear you don't need ... but definitely want.


πŸ—“οΈ Upcoming Events

Ready to level up beyond screen sharing and breakout rooms?

These live sessions are packed with hands-on tips, clever tools, and plenty of Facilitainer energy to supercharge your virtual game. πŸ‘‡πŸ½

🎁 Free Event

Community Play-Offs (with Mimp)

πŸ“† Dec 04, 7 PM CET | 1 PM EST

🎫 Premium Event

OBS Studio | Starter Training

πŸ“† Dec 09, 8 PM CET | 2 PM EST

🎫 Premium Event

Stream Deck | Starter Training

πŸ“† Dec 11, 8 PM CET | 2 PM EST


🀑 Enough Said

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