Overview
Maik "Zarbex" Taschenbier, one of Germany's biggest Twitch streamers, inspires his community with a mixture of gaming, IRL content and humorous just-chatting streams. Known for his humor and honest words, he speaks openly about topics that move him and his community.
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Zarbex's Streaming Setup
Gear
SteelSeries Aerox 3
Roccat Vulcan Pro
Shure SM7B
Beyerdynamic DT 880 PRO
MSI Optix G27C7
Logitech G840 XL Gaming Mouse Pad
Zarbex currently uses the SteelSeries Aerox 3, a precise gaming mouse that responds quickly and easily. He also relies on quality when it comes to the keyboard, namely the Roccat Vulcan Pro, which offers him a pleasant typing experience. For optimum audio quality, he uses the Shure SM7B, which is known for its crystal-clear voice reproduction. He currently wears the Beyerdynamic DT 880 PRO, which provide excellent sound and comfort. His monitor, the MSI Optix G27C7, delivers razor-sharp images with a high refresh rate. For smooth mouse movements, he uses the Logitech G840 XL Gaming Mouse Pad.
Setup
Zarbex streams with a Sony Alpha 6700, which delivers razor-sharp video quality. He is currently sitting in a comfortable ADEPT Holo, which is perfect for long sessions. Excellent audio quality is provided by his Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen. He also uses the Rode PSA1+ to position his microphone flexibly.
Sony Alpha 6700
ADEPT Holo
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen
Rode PSA1+
PC Specs
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12GB
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Lian Li Galahad II Trinity
WD Blue 4TB
Western Digital Black SN850X 2TB
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64GB
MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI
be quiet! Pure Power 12M (850W)
Zarbex relies on a powerful MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12GB, which ensures smooth gaming and streaming. His processor, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, delivers the necessary power. Cooling is provided by the Lian Li Galahad II Trinity to remain stable even under high loads. For sufficient storage, he uses the WD Blue 4TB and the fast Western Digital Black SN850X 2TB. He also uses the fast G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64GB RAM. His system is powered by the MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard and the be quiet! Pure Power 12M (850W) power supply.
Software
Zarbex uses Open Broadcaster Software for his streams to ensure a stable and reliable transmission. For the chat, he relies on 7TV to improve communication with his viewers. He handles donations via Streamlabs. He also uses the Moobot to automatically moderate the chat.
Open Broadcaster Software
7TV
Streamlabs
Moobot
Podcast
For his podcast "Zwei Vermengte", which he produces together with Filow, Zarbex uses the Shure SM7B to ensure professional audio quality. The recordings are made with the Zoom H6 Black, a high-quality recorder that is ideal for mobile recording.
Shure SM7B
Zoom H6 Black
FAQ
Zarbex is currently using the SteelSeries Aerox 3. This gaming mouse is characterized by its precision and lightweight design, which makes it perfect for long gaming sessions.
Zarbex uses the Roccat Vulcan Pro. This gaming keyboard offers a fast response time and a pleasant typing feel, which is ideal for long gaming and streaming sessions.
For his streams, Zarbex uses the Shure SM7B. This microphone provides clear and professional audio quality, ideal for streaming and podcasts.
Zarbex uses the Sony Alpha 6700 as the camera for his streams. It delivers high-quality, razor-sharp images and is therefore perfect for professional streams.
Zarbex uses the Beyerdynamic DT 880 PRO headphones. These offer excellent sound quality and are particularly comfortable, even during long streaming sessions.
Zarbex streams on a MSI Optix G27C7. This gaming monitor offers a high refresh rate and razor-sharp resolution, ideal for an optimal gaming experience.
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German