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What’s in my bag: Martin’s keyboard isn’t a crowd-pleaser
by Martin Jud
Our editors’ desk setups, part 1: Michelle likes colours
14/12/2023
Translation: Eva Francis
In this series, our editors will show you which equipment they use every day – be it for work or gaming. First off, Michelle’s colourful and geeky desk setup.
The collection of playful and colourful things on my desk helps me start the day with a smile on my face. I enjoy taking a seat and letting all the colours of the rainbow flow into my work. Apart from that, I just have stuff lying around I'm actually working on – and a notepad to collect my thoughts.
Michelle’s desk: colourful and geeky
My desk in three words? Colourful, geeky and full of things that light up. After writing about my desk setup, I realised most of the things I own were either gifts or things I’ve already had for many years.
My computer
I assembled my PC myself and packed it into a Lian Li case. My priorities? As much RGB lighting as possible. Rumour has it this boosts performance wink.
I opted for the Asus Pro Art, which helps me keep everything in sight. Working on two individual monitors doesn’t work well for me. I prefer one large one (that’s what she said).
Mouse and keyboard: RGB for the win
The keyboard rests on a mat that’s designed for a different purpose. It’s a play mat for the Pokémon card game. However, I like the little Mew so much I want to see it every day.
My mouse is a Roccat Burst Air Pro. I’m super happy with how lightweight it is – and the fact that it lights up in all colours of the rainbow.
Podcast equipment and sound
Every now and then, I join the guys in our weekly podcast. That’s why Phil gave me a pretty decent Rode Podcaster microphone. I added a microphone arm – also from Phil – and a shock mount as isolation from vibrations on my desk.
Additional sound is provided by my small Logitech loudspeakers. I got them as a gift and they do their job – even when I turn up the volume on Angus Young’s riffs while editing my photos.
Order and overview
A small jar keeps my desk tidy. A good friend made it for me. It’s not supposed to be washed, so I use it to collect scraps of paper and the like. To keep my mind tidy, I always have paper and pens handy. Fellow editor Domagoj gave me this notepad from a Pikmin fan package. To keep a good (over)view, there’s always a cleaning cloth for glasses somewhere on my desk.
If you’ve missed an episode of our desk setups, here’s the full list:
Samuel:
David:
Flo:
Jan:
Kevin:
Domi:
Tinu:
In my world, Super Mario chases Stormtroopers with a unicorn and Harley Quinn mixes cocktails for Eddie and Peter at the beach bar. Wherever I can live out my creativity, my fingers tingle. Or maybe it's because nothing flows through my veins but chocolate, glitter and coffee.
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