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Starter Podcast Equipment!

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These are staple equipment pieces for podcast recording. Rather that be Recording in person or virtually. We created a list of items, we currently use. This list will include higher price point items for flexible budgets & cheaper price points fo...
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Camera Options

Here are some Camera Options For Podcasting 

 
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Great camera for the price point. Shoots in 4k, and can adjust manual settings. Limited lens capability, but good for podcast. Can flip screen out and see yourself
Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera (Black)
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Comes with a wideangle lense for a better main shot if you want to run multiple cameras
Sony ZV-1 II Digital Camera (Black)
 
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Perfect for vloggers, the Sony ZV-E10 pairs a large APS-C sensor and mirrorless versatility with a specialized feature-set built just for content creators. Improving upon the ubiquitous smartphone, the ZV-E10 is an Alpha camera that brings improved i...
Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Lens (Black)
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Comprising the core accessories needed to begin shooting, the black Sony ZV-E10 II Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens and Basic Bundle from B&H combines the APS-C camera body and E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens with a protective camera...
Sony ZV-E10 II Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens and Basic Bundle (Black)

Audio Equipment

User Friendly Interfaces To Record Podcast Equipment

 
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Best way to capture audio. Truly a power house. Can create unique soundbites, record with an Micro SD, or directly to a computer. This can be found in every podcast studio world wide.
RODE RODECaster Pro II Integrated Audio Production Studio (Black)
 
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Very similar to the Rodecaster Pro 2. Can deliver the same results, just has less outputs and channels. Can save a few hundred $ with this option.
RODE RODECaster Duo Integrated Audio Production Studio (Black)

Microphones

Microphones For Recording

 
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One of the easiest and affordable microphones on the Market. Best bang for your buck podcasting microphone
RODE PodMic USB and XLR Dynamic Broadcast Microphone
 
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The Standard Podcasting Microphone. Cheapest Entry Level Microphone. We started on these, and still use these to this day. 

 Key Features:

 - Optimized for Podcasting & Broadcasting
RODE PodMic Dynamic Podcasting Microphone (Black)
 
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The best podcasting microphone out. Super universal, and used by all major podcasting outlets.
Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone (Gray)
 
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Second Best Podcasting mic in the Shure Family. Currently what our media company uses for in person podcast. Amazing quality, for a cheaper price point for a Shure microphone.
Shure MV7X Podcast XLR Microphone
 
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Shure MV7 with the USBC option if needed.
Shure MV7+ Podcast XLR/USB Microphone (Black)

Accesories

Additional Equipment Needed For Recording

 
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Needed to plug into recording interface and into the microphones.
Pro Co Sound Excellines XLR Male to XLR Female Microphone Cable (25')
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Micro SD to be used in rodecaster
SanDisk 128GB Extreme UHS-I microSDXC Memory Card with SD Adapter
 
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Best SD for overall use. 2 SD's great quality, no issues with footage.
Lexar 128GB Professional 1667x UHS-II SDXC Memory Card (2-Pack)
 
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Higher Quality SD. Will Get even better quality from the Camera.
Lexar 128GB Professional 1800x UHS-II SDXC Memory Card (GOLD Series, 2-Pack)
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On Table Boom Arm For Mics
Auray BAI-2N Two-Section Broadcast Arm with Internal Springs
 
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Another on table mic option
Auray TT-6220 Telescoping Tabletop Microphone Stand (Black)
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Mic Stand For On The Ground. Good for couch settings in studio.
Auray MS-5230F Tripod Microphone Stand with Fixed Boom
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The set of two NP-F750 4400mAh Batteries with Travel Chargers from GVM pairs two Sony L-series type batteries with two single-battery chargers. This two-battery kit enables you to charge one battery while using the other to keep your compatible camer...
GVM NP-F750 4400mAh Batteries with Travel Chargers (Set of 2)

External Mics

Wireless Microphones For Different Recording Options

 
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Wireless Laviler Microphones, that don't hurt audio. Comes with two Microphones and an Omni Lav Mic's to Clip on.
RODE Wireless GO II 2-Person Compact Digital Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System/Recorder Kit (2.4 GHz, Black)
 
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Great mics for Content Creators. Compatible with Phones as well as cameras. Worth spending the extra $$$ for more use.
DJI Mic 2 2-Person Compact Digital Wireless Microphone System/Recorder for Camera & Smartphone (2.4 GHz)
 
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Cheap price point for a MIC. Will need an app, to make sure it works.
DJI Mic Mini Clip-On Transmitter with Built-In Microphone (2.4 GHz, Infinity Black)
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Lighting

 
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Great all around lights. LED & RGB. Can be mobile as well. Can even shoot wirelessly with batteries.
GVM 800D-RGB LED Light Panel (2-Light Kit)