The
Professor
Messer
Studio

It takes a lot of hardware and software to create and stream my video content. Here’s a summary of the equipment and software that I use to make my video courses and live streams.

The mic:
Heil Sound PR 40​

The Heil Sound PR 40 microphone that I use today is the one I’ve been using since the very beginning. The evolution of my studio has been a lot of trial and error, but the PR 40 was a winner from the start.

Front image of a Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX camera

The camera:
Panasonic Lumix S5IIX​

Panasonic produces some amazing 4K cameras! I use the stock 20-60mm lens kit.

The video switcher:
Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Constellation 4K

Our video switcher is the heart of the operation, and the Blackmagic Design ATEM switcher provides 4K video switching for our on-demand training courses and live stream events.

Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Constellation 4K lighted and in the rack
Mackie DLZ Creator mixer image from above

The audio mixer:
Mackie DLZ Creator

The most important part of my video series is actually the audio. My newest mixer combines audio controls, USB audio interfaces, and advanced audio effects.

Additional equipment:

Shure SE215-CL In-ear Monitors/Headphones​

Speakers: Yamaha HS7

Blackmagic Design Mini Converters – HDMI to SDI 6G​

Video Recorders: Blackmagic Hyperdeck Studio 12G​

“Birdcam” camera: Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K​

Lights: Elgato Key Lights

Keyboard: Logitech ERGO K860

Oversized Mouse: Hippus Handshoe Mouse (Large, Right)

Streaming Server

A dedicated appliance broadcasts my live streams and Study Group sessions to YouTube Live.

Streaming appliance: Blackmagic Design Web Presenter 4K​