Famous gaming streamer Ninja uses the Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro as his primary camera and uses the Logitech BRIO when he needs a webcam.
I’m Caleb, a photographer with more than four years of photography experience. I have a good idea of what to look for in a camera and what you may want to avoid.
In this article, I’m breaking down the recording setup of Ninja and going over his equipment piece by piece. If you’re interested in seeing Ninja’s setup, from his main camera to his microphone, don’t stop reading.
Contents
What Camera Does Ninja Use?
Ninja only uses one full-sized camera, the Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro camcorder.
Just from a brief look at the specs, it’s easy to see why Ninja uses the URSA Mini Pro. It records in stunning 4.6K 60fps, includes 3x optical zoom, and has additional settings for recording in slow motion.
The URSA Mini Pro is a professional quality model with a good range of uses, from recording higher quality vlogs to independent film projects that need something cheaper than the top-of-the-line cameras used in Hollywood.
Of course, because of these professional specs, you’ll have to pay more for the URSA Mini Pro than most consumer camcorders on the market.
Also, even after spending big on the camera body, you’ll still need other separate parts such as a lens, viewfinder, and handgrip.
Still, that high price isn’t much of a concern for a streamer as popular as Ninja, making it understandable why he went with this one.
What Webcam Does Ninja Use?
Sometimes, you need something smaller and more compact than a camcorder. Ninja also uses the Logitech Brio 4K webcam for things like face cams.
Built-in webcams aren’t always high quality, so an external webcam like the Brio is a must for some users that take video calls or stream regularly.
The Brio has 4K resolution, can record or stream at up to 90fps, and has three different field of view presets to give further control to the user.
Additionally, the dual microphones are directional and feature a noise-canceling system, helping to cut out unnecessary background noise.
What Microphone Does Ninja Use?
Ninja uses the Audio-Technica AT2035 microphone to handle his audio needs.
The AT2035 is branded as an entry-level professional mic for use in studios or live performances. It is specifically designed to cut out unwanted noise from the sides and the rear.
The microphone is large and built well and comes with a specially designed shock mount to reduce the amount of noise from vibrations and bumps.
It’s a capable microphone for handling the tasks that it’s advertised to do but might not have as much range as other options on the market.
Unlike some of the other microphones that offer a similar level of performance, this one doesn’t have a variety of polar patterns for a number of situations and uses.
With that being said, the affordable price still makes the AT2035 a good option for someone looking for their first pro-style studio microphone.
What Headset Does Ninja Use?
Ninja’s choice of headset is the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 250, a model specifically designed for mastering and mixing in the studio.
One of the DT 990’s main advertised features is a high level of tonal depth, allowing the user to notice precise details in the sound when mixing.
Some other main features of the DT 990 are its comfort and spaciousness. For a streamer like Ninja, who wears headphones for a prolonged period while gaming, comfort might be more important than the audio quality itself.
What Keyboard Does Ninja Use?
Ninja uses the SteelSeries Apex Pro as his keyboard. SteelSeries claims the Apex Pro is the fastest mechanical keyboard globally, so it’s not hard to see why a competitive streamer like Ninja would choose this one.
An interesting feature of the Apex Pro that is lacking in many other keyboards is the ability to customize the sensitivity. Using the OmniPoint switches, the user can change the actuation distance between 0.4 millimeters and 3.6 millimeters.
While the average user probably won’t find much use for this feature, it gives the Apex Pro an advantage in the gamer market. Ninja mainly plays battle royale games that reward fast reflexes, so there’s a clear benefit to using a specialized keyboard like this one.
Of course, the Apex Pro also has the other features you probably expect from a high-end gaming keyboard, including RGB lighting and a metal build.
What Mouse Does Ninja Use?
Ninja uses the FinalMouse Air58 gaming mouse. However, his isn’t just a standard model. Ninja has his own customized version of the Air58 branded with his name on it.
However, it’s not recommended to try getting one of these yourself unless you’re just a major Ninja fan and want the mouse because of the branding.
Because of its rarity and the branding, the price of the Air58 Ninja has risen by now to an unreasonable amount since its initial release.
What Monitor Does Ninja Use?
Ninja’s monitor is the Alienware 25 AW2518H gaming monitor, which comes with a 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time.
The end result of these specs is that the gameplay on this monitor will be very smooth. The refresh rate, after all, is much higher than the standard 144Hz found in many monitors these days.
The monitor is also compatible with Nvidia’s G-SYNC, further increasing the smooth performance by cutting down on tearing.
FAQs
Still curious? Here are the answers to a few more of the most common questions about Ninja’s setup.
What Mixer Does Ninja Use?
Ninja uses the Creative Sound Blaster X7 mixer.
What Chair Does Ninja Use?
Ninja uses a gaming chair from Maxnomic. However, you can’t buy one of these for yourself. He has a customized version that was never mass-produced for consumers.
What Mouse DPI Does Ninja Use?
Ninja sets his mouse to 800 DPI when playing games such as Fortnite.
How Much Is Ninja’s Gaming Setup?
It’s hard to tell precisely how much Ninja’s setup costs. Back in 2018, however, we found out that his PC build costs a bit under $5,000. We can only assume his full current setup costs even more than that.
Conclusion
As one of the top streamers in the world, Ninja uses the impressive but majorly expensive Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro as his primary camera.
Most of his gear is on the pricey side for content creators that haven’t made it big yet, but it gives a good glimpse at the kind of setup a successful streaming career can provide.
Which parts of Ninja’s setup would you like for your own? Do you already have any of the items mentioned in this article? Don’t forget to tell us about it in the comments.