Inspecting Studio Equipment and Replacement Costs
Mackwop inspects his studio microphone after it was exposed to liquids and tallies the potential repair and replacement expenses.
Mackwop turns his attention to the studio hardware at 34:35, pointing out how liquid from the altercation landed on several high-end pieces of production gear. He lists out the equipment stationed in the room, including his laptop, keyboard, audio interface, and multiple studio microphones.
At 35:05, Mackwop begins calculating the total monetary value of the electronics exposed to damage during the stream, estimating the sum at over ten thousand dollars across the entire setup. He inspects one of the broadcast microphones directly on camera at 36:30, removing the pop filter to check whether moisture penetrated the internal grille. He searches for the microphone model online at 37:44, pointing out to viewers that the replacement unit retails for around seven hundred dollars.
Mackwop explains that he maintains insurance coverage and AppleCare on his computer equipment, which mitigates the risk of full replacement out-of-pocket costs. He notes that while the behavior was reckless, the equipment survived without permanent failure.