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Your desk setups, part 6: Twitch streamer Der_Woo is all about one game
by David Lee
Our editors’ desk setups, part 9: Phil likes it large
20.3.2024
Translation: Elicia Payne
In this series, our editors will reveal which equipment they use every day – be it for work or gaming. I like big things and neon coloured gadgets.
Pretty much everything in my desk setup seems to get bigger every year, which is increasing my space requirements. If I had more space, I could put new gadgets on my desk – or maybe finally a second monitor? It’s a never-ending vicious circle. But for the moment I’m happy with my setup.
Computer: basic, but fast
When it comes to cable management, there’s no way I can compete with my colleague Domagoj Belancic ). I either have too many gadgets or too poor organisation skills.
Screen: more is more
Keyboard, mouse and remote control: here, less is more
For the mouse, I go for the Glorious Model 2 Wireless. It feels good in my hand, but the battery is terrible even without the lighting on.
Sound: elegant and powerful
I can make my own tunes with the Teenage Engineering sampler Ep 133 K.O. II. Unfortunately, I haven’t really composed much with it yet.
Podcast and streaming equipment: two is better than one
Since the Rodecaster was too unreliable, I’ve switched to the DLZ Creator from Mackie. My mixer is another reason why I need such a large desk. The thing is huge. But it fulfils almost all my wishes.
I still use the GoXLR for streaming. It sometimes does strange things with my microphone, but controlling the audio sources is very simple.
I use the dynamic Rode Procaster microphone with the PSA1+ arm stand from the same manufacturer.
The webcam I use is the Full HD Elgato Facecam. I have little to criticise in terms of quality, but the software is almost as unreliable as Logitech’s Logicapture.
I use the Elgato Ring Light as a light.
There’s also a Benq LED screen bar, which rarely gets used. My gigantic TV is usually enough of a light source.
Decoration: Darkwing keeps an eye on everything
In addition to a few plants that don’t have a long life expectancy in my office, Darkwing Duck ensures law and order. The hero from the 90s Disney series of the same name is sometimes kidnapped by my three-year-old son, which is why he looks a little worn out.
Desk: up and down, up and down
Office chair: worn, but comfortable
I have long since rejected gaming chairs. Instead, my butt rests on a used Vitra ID Trim L. As should be the case with a decent office chair, it can be adjusted in various ways. My version doesn’t look particularly stylish, but my back thanks me for it.
If you’ve missed someone’s setup, you can find an overview of them all here:
Michelle:
Samuel:
David:
Jan:
Kevin:
Flo:
Domi:
Tinu:
Philipp Rüegg
Senior Editor
Philipp.Rueegg@digitecgalaxus.chAs a child, I wasn't allowed to have any consoles. It was only with the arrival of the family's 486 PC that the magical world of gaming opened up to me. Today, I'm overcompensating accordingly. Only a lack of time and money prevents me from trying out every game there is and decorating my shelf with rare retro consoles.
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