You’ve got ideas, you’ve got your camera, now you just need to get the right tripod for your vlogging adventures. However, after half an hour of research you’re frustrated: There are hundreds if not thousands of tripods on the market - so which one should you choose? If you’ve found yourself in this dilemma, don’t worry. In this article we’re going to take a look at 5 popular vlogging tripods that will make your life easier.

The short answer is no, you don’t absolutely need it. However, I’d highly recommend it. Why? Because a tripod is going to make vlogging much, much easier. Let me explain:

When it comes to vlogging, there are two main scenarios. 

The Blue Spark is a versatile, high-quality microphone that is available in an XLR version and a USB/iOS version. While both versions are great microphones, they have one issue: They don’t come with a traditional shock mount.

What’s a shock mount?

A shock mount holds your microphone and protects it from unwanted vibrations like your foot accidentally kicking the table leg or your hand hitting the microphone stand. If you’re not using a shock mount, these types of “shocks” typically result in a loud low rumbling sound. Obviously, that’s not something you want in your recording.