We use quite a mix of different equipment, if you are interested in getting started with your own podcast and aren’t sure where to start feel free to contact us for advice or take a look at the following list, these are affiliate links but if you use them to purchase an item it doesn’t cost you anything extra, it just gives us a small kick back which we greatly appreciate!
Main Equipment
Wide Camera Body: Sony A7S Mk2
Wide Camera Lens: Sony FE Lens 16-35mm
2x Side Cameras: Sony ZV-E10L w/ 16-50mm Lens
3x Camera Bags: Amazon Basics Camera Bag
Audio Recorder: RodeCaster Pro 2 All-in-one
4x Microphones: Rode PodMic
4x XLR Cables: 5M XLR 4 Pack
4x Microphone Stand: Rode DS1 Microphone Stand
Hardcase for Audio Equipment: Suitcase Style Hardcase
3x Camera Tripods: Manfrotto Tripod
Backlighting: Nanlite Pavotubes
3x Lighting: Nanlite Forza 60B
2x Parabolic Softbox: Nanlite Forza 60 Parabolic Softbox
3x Light Stands: Neewer Light Stand
B-Roll Equipment
Sony Camera Cage for Handheld:Sony A7S Mk2 Cage
Handheld Phone Frame: Smartphone Handheld Rig
Phone Gimbal: DJI OSMO Mobile 6
Camera Gimbal: DJI RS3 Pro Combo
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The Basics
As you can tell there is quite a cost to the set up and running of a podcast initially, of course you can rent equipment to make things cheaper but really you don’t need all the expensive kit to begin with, here is a list of equipment that we consider is the basics to get your started on your podcasting journey and again feel free to contact us for advice, these are affiliate links but if you use them to purchase an item it doesn’t cost you anything extra, it just gives us a small kick back which we greatly appreciate!
Audio Only Podcasting
Basic Microphone: Lapel Mic
Basic Audio Recorder: Sony Audio Recorder
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Audio Adapter for Phone: 3.5mm Mic to USB C
Audio & Video Podcasting
Handheld Phone Frame: Smartphone Handheld Rig
Basic Tripod: Basic Tripod
Mini Shotgun Mic: Mini Shotgun Mic
Audio Adapter for Phone: 3.5mm Mic to USB C