Creating content can be a challenge, and getting a gift for your content-creating loved ones can be even harder. Whether you getting a gift for a vlogger, blogger, or podcaster, we've put together a handy gift guide to make your life easier.
From gadgets that level up production quality to tools that keep ideas flowing, we've got you covered. Better still, all the products on this list are under £100! As always, if you need any further help, you can give us a call or drop us an email or message us on socials. You can also check out our guides to the best cameras and equipment for content creators.
Thronmax Mdrill Zero Microphone
Thronmax Mdrill Zero Microphone is used to record vocals and interact in meetings and conferences. With the VERTIGAIN technology, this microphone helps you to record in unmatched quality and with up to 10% more clarity than other mics. It records in Omni-directional for conferences and cardioid patterns for vocals. Thronmax microphone’s headphone jack lets you listen to the recording in real-time.
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The Thronmax Mdrill Zero Microphone is a content creator's dream. Its clear audio quality and easy plug-and-play setup make it a go-to choice. It doesn’t require any special software or drivers, and it's also USB Type-C — which is becoming more common but it's not common enough so it's very welcome here. Furthermore, the mic has a sleek design and is versatile in its use cases.
Rode NT-USB Mini
The NT-USB Mini from Rode is a compact and sleek USB microphone. This tiny microphone offers professional level audio-quality for directly to your computer or tablet. It features a high-quality condenser capsule and a directional cardioid pick pattern which together are capable of capturing clear and uninterrupted sound with a smooth frequency response. The shear level of the sound quality that this microphone can record will make it indistinguishable from higher-tier/more expensive piece of kit. The microphone also features an in-built pop filter that reduces plosives sounds as well as having a unique magnetic desk stand that not only provides a sturdy base but also reduces small knocks and bumps in your surrounds that can often occur whilst recording. This unit is perfect for a whole host of application including, gamers, podcasters, musicians and more.
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The mic on this list is a good choice. It offers great audio quality and versatility for the price point. However, this mic does trump it. It's a bit more expensive than the previous mic but it does offer superior audio quality. Its compact design, studio-grade sound quality, and ease of use make it perfect for vlogging, podcasting, and streaming. It's a must-have for elevating your content creation game.
Rode VideoMicro
Designed for bloggers and video enthusiasts, the Rode VideoMicro is the perfect accessory if you're looking to capture and share life's moments with amazing audio. The microphone features an all-metal construction, built-in Rycote Lyre shock mount and comes with a deluxe windshield to improve the sound quality further. Recording to a smartphone requires the optional SC7 cable.
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For those on the move, Rode’s VideoMicro is the perfect content creator's companion. With its compact size, high-quality directional recording, and simple plug-and-play setup, it's perfect for on-the-go vlogging and capturing professional-quality audio in any environment. Pop it on your camera’s hotshoe, plug it in and you’re good to go!
Sennheiser XS Lav Mobile
The Sennheiser XS Lav Mobile is a quality, compact, and high-end lavalier microphone for modern content creators and business professionals. If you require a quick-fire, easy setup system for recording vocals - the XS Lav Mobile is the mic for you. It incorporates intuitive speech intelligibility with directional pickup to minimise background noise. This omnidirectional mic capsule ensures clear and true-to-life sound, ideal for vlogging and selfie-style video recording. Further to this, the XS Lav Mobile is able to minimise background noise to offer a more professional audio recording. You can efficiently attach the mic to your clothing via the 2m of cable and included mic clip. For filming outdoors, be sure to utilise the smart little carry pouch and removable windscreen to decrease the effect of wind noise.
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Okay, one more microphone. This one is perfect if your loved one is speaking to the camera in the content they’re making. Not only does it provide excellent audio quality, but its compact design and mobile-friendly features mean it can be tucked out of sight making it perfect for on-the-go vlogging, interviews, and content production. This is the AUX version but there’s also a USB-C version if using a phone without a headphone jack (R.I.P. wired headphones).
Kenro Smart Lite Bi-Colour Compact LED Video Light
Add versatility to your photography with the Kenro Smart Lite Bi-Colour Compact LED Video Light. Ideal for filmmakers and photographers, it has a 5600K to 3200K colour temperature that delivers accurate lighting. It outputs 0-100% brightness in 5% increments, allowing you to consistently capture crisp and clear images. This bi-colour light is lightweight enough to use anywhere, any time.
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Lighting can completely transform the look of content into something professional. This particular light is super portable, offers adjustable bi-colour lighting, and you can dim it to set the perfect mood for your videos or photos. This could easily be used on top of a camera or you could mount it on a stand for a light boost if filming with your phone.
Godox LED6R - Litemons LED Video Light With Built-In Battery
The Godox LED6R – Litemon LED Video Light is a small on-camera accessory with a variable colour temperature. You can mount it in multiple angles for party videos, vlogging, and other photographic requirements. this Godox light can also be dimmed between 0 to 100% within ten steps to achieve the right lighting. It includes a diffuser to soften the light and a USB Type-C cable for quick charging.
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Or if you’re creating content on the move and you need something even smaller, this Godox LED6R is a solid choice. It’s comparatively tiny and offers adjustable brightness and colour temperature, making it perfect for different shooting scenarios and adding your personal touch to the content.
JOBY GorillaPod Creator Kit
As an action-packed starter kit for mobile content creators, the JOBY GorillaPod Creator Kit is packed full of tech to upgrade your video footage to the next level. Ideal for creators, journalists, influences and more, this kit consists of the GorillaPod 1K Stand, Wavo Mobile Mic, and a range of compatible accessories. In short, you are provided with a reliable and multi-functional mounting system, a directional microphone to record quality audio, and a reliable yet simplified shock mount. As well as, the Mobile Vlogging Kit comes with a TRRS phone cable, TRS camera cable, GripTight Smartphone clamp, shockmount, windshield, carry bag, and more!
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This one is an obvious one - it’s kind of in the name. Specially designed for content creators, this GorillaPod a content creator's best friend. Its flexible, bendable legs securely grip any surface, offering stability for cameras and smartphones. With multiple mounting options and a Bluetooth remote, it’s an obvious choice for creative, hands-free shooting.
Elgato Stream Deck Mini
The Elgato Stream Deck Mini allows you to simplify your streaming setup with Elgato Game Capture, Mixer, Twitter, OBS, Twitch, XSplit, Streamlabs, YouTube, and more. It combines all your tools and automatically detects media, scenes, and audio sources - ensuring full creative power at your fingertips. This means you get more scope to boost your production value and more studio-level control to enhance your content. It features a one-touch, tactile control that lets you adjust audio, launch media, switch scenes, and more. Plus, it allows you to personalise your streams with audio clips, images, GIFs, videos, and outro/intro graphics. The modern Stream Deck by Elgato is compatible with Windows 10 (64-bit) as well as macOS 10.11 and later. It includes a wired USB cable, allowing you to accomplish seamless connectivity with your host system.
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This one depends on the content you or your loved one is making. This nifty gadget will quickly become an essential tool if they’re a streamer or live vlogging at a desk. With its compact design and customisable keys, it's the ultimate shortcut to enhancing your video and audio control, allowing you to smoothly transition between screens and more.
Hollyland Phone Holder
Extremely compact, versatile, and durable, the Hollyland Phone Holder is designed to support a smartphone on a mini tripod by Hollyland. Featuring an adjustable clip length, this holder is capable of accommodating various sizes of phones. With a thick protective pad on the clamp, your attached phone would not get any scratches during use while remaining attached to the clamp.
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Many content creators exclusively use their phones to film their content. And with that, having a holder for your phone is a great gift choice. This holder lets you mount your phone on a tripod for sturdy and stable images and has an integrated cold shoe for attaching a light or microphone, depending on what you’re photographing or filming.
Zhiyun Smooth Q3 Combo
The Zhiyun Smooth Q3 is a compact, portable and feature-rich 3-axis gimbal designed for your smartphone, helping you capture super-stable and smooth video footage. The Zhiyun Smooth Q3 builds off the success of its predecessor with a range of new features and an updated design. The gimbal is lighter and smaller than the Q2 but can hold a larger maximum payload. It has a more ergonomic design with an intuitive button layout that supports switching between landscape and portrait modes. In addition to the design, there's a 180° rotatable fill light with three light levels that is perfect for vlogging and selfies, helping you produce evenly lit content. The gimbal is unlocked with the use of Zhyiyun's ZY Cami app that offers a wide range of modes, templates and a content editor, as well as offers an instant dolly-zoom and a MagicClone Pano tool for creative shooting options. Finally, further aiding the production value of your content, is an effective one-tap SmartFollow 3.0 and innovative gesture control system
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Along the same lines as the holder, having a gimbal for content filmed on a phone is a no-brainer. This feature-packed gimbal is a game-changer for producing top-quality videos and photos. Its three-axis stabilisation ensures buttery-smooth footage, eliminating those annoying shakes and jitters, while the versatile combo package offers a built-in fill light for perfectly lit footage. Adding to this, its compact, foldable design makes it ideal for on-the-go shooting, whether you're vlogging, creating TikToks, or capturing unforgettable travel moments.
Wex Photo Video Digital Gift Voucher - £10
Wex Photo Video Gift Digital Vouchers are the ideal present for the photographer or filmmaker in your life. Choosing a present can be difficult, if you're not sure what to get them why not leave them to decide. A Wex Gift Voucher is the ideal way to show you care without having to spend hours researching their kit bags or guessing what they might want. Gift vouchers are available in £10, £25, £50 and £100 denominations and you can mix and match them to suit your budget. They are easy to redeem online, in-store or via phone.
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Wex Photo Video Digital Gift Voucher - £25
Wex Photo Video Gift Digital Vouchers are the ideal present for the photographer or filmmaker in your life. Choosing a present can be difficult, if you're not sure what to get them why not leave them to decide. A Wex Gift Voucher is the ideal way to show you care without having to spend hours researching their kit bags or guessing what they might want. Gift vouchers are available in £10, £25, £50 and £100 denominations and you can mix and match them to suit your budget. They are easy to redeem online, in-store or via phone.
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Wex Photo Video Digital Gift Voucher - £50
Wex Photo Video Gift Digital Vouchers are the ideal present for the photographer or filmmaker in your life. Choosing a present can be difficult, if you're not sure what to get them why not leave them to decide. A Wex Gift Voucher is the ideal way to show you care without having to spend hours researching their kit bags or guessing what they might want. Gift vouchers are available in £10, £25, £50 and £100 denominations and you can mix and match them to suit your budget. They are easy to redeem online, in-store or via phone.
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