James McKinven

On the desk19

• Computer M1 MacBook Air

  tackles 4k video editing like a breeze and is a joy without a fan.

• Tablet M1 iPad Pro w/ Magic Keyboard & Apple Pencil

  a completely unnecessary piece of kit that I love using for writing and calls.

  On 18% of the desks we’ve published
• Keyboard Apple Magic Keyboard & Mouse

  I’ve always liked the Apple peripherals. Nice tactile feel to the keyboard and some lovely gesture control on the mouse (despite the frankly horrible ergonomics).

• Monitor Samsung 32" 4K monitor

  I prefer dual screens, but new MBA can only take a single screen

• Microphone Shure MV7 microphone (on Rode PSA-1)

  The best USB mic under $250 that I use to run my podcast. I’ve had expensive mics before, but this is perfect because I can plug it in and forget it.

• Hub / Dock CalDigit USB-C Hub

  this hub is incredible. I now plug a single cable into my laptop for everything, including the screen, charging, microphone, SD cards and more. Can’t recommend it enough.

• Speakers Sonos One speaker

  I have Sonos throughout my flat and they are just sensational. The sound from this little rascal fills the room no problem. I now rarely wear headphones.

• Accessories Leather Desk Mat by Whitstable Craft Co

  one of the products I handmade myself and adds a lovely surface for my keyboard and mouse.

• Accessories Dotgrid notebook & Uniball Air pen

  admittedly prefer typing notes, but sometimes nice to jot some things down on a call or when I’ve had enough of my screen.

• Desk Ikea desktop + 2 Alex drawer units

  the standard desk, right? Have had these units for maybe 10 years and they are still as functional as ever.

• Chair Herman Miller Aeron chair

  the best investment to my setup by far. I got it second hand for $300 and never have back pain, ever.

  On 11% of the desks we’ve published
• Camera Lumix GH5 camera Shop

  the most versatile little 4k sharpshooter I own. Pair this with the Lumix S5.

• Lighting Aputure 120d light w/ Mini-Lightdome

  best video light I’ve bought. Forget getting anything else if you want to shoot videos, this will do everything and more.

• Accessories Shure SM7B microphone (on Rode PSA-1) Shop

  this was the more expensive microphone I mentioned earlier. It’s what all the big podcasters use but I can’t really tell the difference (don’t tell anyone).

• Accessories Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface + Cloudlifter Shop

  just to make the microphone work.

• Chair HAG Capisco chair

  a supposedly ergonomic, yet quite uncomfortable chair you can sit on in multiple positions. I just think it looks pretty dope.

• Desk Furna standing desk Shop

  got this for free from creator Charli Marie while I was in London. A cracking option for sit, standing. Often go here if I’ve been sitting too long.

• Accessories Ikea trolley for leathercraft tools

  my tools for leathercraft used to be everywhere, but this handy little trolley means they have their own home.

• Desk Mat UESTA A1 cutting mat Shop

  a fantastic mat that covers the desk so I can craft away without causing permanent damage to my lovely desk.