Micro Center Presents: Holiday Gifts for the Content Creator

There is no one type of content creator. Podcasters, streamers, YouTubers, video editors, audio editors, artists are all content creators and we have gifts for them all. Looking for a gift for an amateur streamer? Check out the Razer Seiren V2. Looking for a gift for an experienced podcaster? The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 may be the perfect option. We’ve got all those and more in our roundup below, so read on!

Crucial X10 Pro 2TB Portable SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Solid State Drive

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Everyone could use more storage, especially creatives, no matter their medium. The 3-2-1 Backup Rule is an absolute must-follow for anyone who has a library of created works, helping to ensure data is protected in case the worst should ever happen. Crucial's palm-sized X10 Pro 2TB offers blazing fast storage -- read speeds up to 2,100MBps and write speeds up to 2,000MBps -- on an SSD. Since SSD drives have no moving parts, that lowers the risk of damage or data loss from transport and general use. This holiday season, give them the gift of peace of mind. 

Logitech C920s Pro 1080p HD Webcam - Black; Full HD glass lens, 78° field of view, and HD auto light correction

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The Logitech C920s Pro has been the go-to webcam for content creators for years now. With full HD resolution and a 78° field of view, this is a webcam that will show everything a creator wants to at gorgeous, FHD resolution. So they can skip the low-res laptop webcam and look good when they hit the go-live button. 

Elgato HD60 X External Capture Card

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An external capture card like the Elgato HD60 X has a plethora of uses beyond streaming console video games. Of course, if someone is just getting into the streaming business, it’s an easy way to stream games from platforms other than the PC; I used it plenty to stream old Playstation 2 games back in the day. But for those who have been streaming for a while and have multi-PC setups, it’s a great way to connect your primary PC to your dedicated streaming PC. That lowers the amount of resources used by the primary PC, so you can crank game settings up for a less laggy, more visually clear streaming experience.

Razer Seiren V2 X USB Condenser Microphone - Black ; Supercardioid Polar Pattern; 20 Hz - 20 kHz Frequency Response; for

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The quickest way to get me to turn off a stream is with bad audio. If it sounds like the streamer is talking through an old 1940s telephone, I’m out. Thankfully, with budget-friendly microphone options like the Razer Seiren V2 X -- currently only $39.99! -- it's easier than ever to set up a stream with high-quality audio. Not only that, but the Seiren is a great option for a daily use microphone as well. Whether for gaming, streaming, podcasting, or just chatting with friends, the Seiren delivers crystal clear audio that won’t scare away potential fans.

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen

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We recently called the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 a “podcast staple” and for good reason. Not only is it a stylish, solidly constructed piece of hardware, but it delivers incredible sound for XLR microphones thanks to built-in preamps and A-D conversion. You can even connect up to two microphones at the same time; perfect for podcasts where a pair of hosts are recording in the same room. 

Wacom One 12 Drawing Tablet

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Digital artists already know the power of a Wacom tablet; they’re basically synonymous with the medium. And while Micro Center offers a range of fantastic Wacom tablets for artists of all skill levels, only one features on on-tablet screen. The on-tablet display of the Wacom One 12 offers a level of artistic certainty that's hard to match with traditional tablets, which translate pen strokes into digital ink exclusively on a separate monitor. That two-step method can sometimes make it tricky to pick up exactly where you left off if you don’t know exactly where it was that the pen left the tablet. With the One 12, the guess work has been completely removed, making the artistic process just a little bit easier. 

Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Monitor Wired Headphones - Black

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Another all-important device for just about any creator: a solid pair of headphones. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50X are designed for professional use, whether that means streaming, music production, podcasting, or just about anything else that has sound. 

Standard consumer headsets can cause audio distortion and usually don't have a flat frequency response, making it hard to tell whether the audio you’re hearing is an accurate representation of the content you’re creating, or is being colored by the headset itself. Professional headsets are designed to be as accurate as possible, taking the guesswork out of “wait, is that cable noise or do I have a hum on this track?”

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