Equipment & Resource List
I have an earlier in life background in sound recording and professional studio photography. My studio set up is not for the beginner, this is for somebody looking to create a professional broadcast studio to deliver on top quality content.
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Broadcasting
Studio Equipment
CAMERA:
This camera set up works well for streaming, Zoom, and content recording both in studio and on location. I have previously used higher quality camera / lens combinations, but downgraded to the $1000 class for function and ease of use. This is a perfect set up for somebody wanting something far better than a “webcam” and will not work to collect sound, you will need a separate microphone for your audio. (see my audio set up below).
Sony EV-10 - The 4k camera I use with an interchangeable lens.
Sigma 35mm 1.4 Prime Lens - I use this lens as the wide aperture creates a nice soft background.
Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable - To connect camera to Capture Card / computer.
HDMI to USB-C - Capture Card - (to convert Video stream to Data Stream Input).
Power Adapter for Sony Ev-10 - to plug directly into outlet.
Tripod - Manfroto like this one for sturdiness.
LIGHTING:
Disclaimer: This is the equipment in my fully professional-grade broadcast studio set up. This is not for somebody seeking a cheap home office set up. I use 3 lights. One is for my face with an octagon soft box, one shoots down from just behind me and 4 feet above and illuminates my hair and shoulders for background separation (this light is toned warm orange), and a third light casts a controlled beam of light onto the wall behind me creating a bit of a warm halo effect. The wall is deep blue. I am sharing this so that you are aware of the technical depth of this lighting set up. For a beginner you could start with just the “Front Face” light and modifier (modifier is what is placed on the light ie: softbox, grid, diffuser).
Front Face Illumination Light:
Light that faces toward my hair and shoulders - Wescott 55 degree with grid.
Back Lights:
I use 2 Godox Litemons LA 150R.
Light that faces my back wall has a Westcott 45 degree deep focus with Grid - This is what creates that beautiful and calm halo glow behind me in all my videos.
Both back room lights are mounted to a single very well counterweighted C-Stand, with accessories for second light. Important Note: A C-Stand is a professional tool for media, without proper counter weights (sandbags) this is a dangerous and very heavy item to have in a home studio. Only use a C-Stand if you do your research and understand counter weighting. I have 1 sand bag on the boom arm, and 3 bags on the base of the stand. The linked bags come empty and I bought sand at Lowes to fill them.
AUDIO EQUIPMENT:
I have a Mic, that runs through a mixing board. I do not use USB mic’s, they’re cheap. I have music from an IPAD that also runs through that mixing board. The board then pipes into my computer. My mixing board is specific for production and broadcasting. There are a lot of specific factors that go into these pieces and for many this is overkill, but for me this serves my needs in broadcasting and video recording. Furthermore, I use a boom mic stand that slides in just below view rather than one of those bulky desktop stands. I don’t need or want my MIC visable and I also need it to swing in above my mixing board. Look up desktop Mic Stand and select one that works for your needs.
Microphone: Shure SM7B - This is the standard for professional podcasting.
Stand that allows it to swing in front of my computer with least visual impact.
Mixing Board: Rode Rodecaster Pro 2.
Music: Apple Ipad Mini, smaller version.
Headphones: I use wired Shure professional in ear monitors, mine are the higher end SE 535 - $450, you can also find a cheaper version The SE 215 - $99 bucks.
*** If you are curious about the settings I use to maximize audio sound for broadcast, my suggestion is watching Mike Russels Video on his Rodecaster Audio settings to get set up.
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE:
I have a Mic, that runs through a mixing board. I do not use USB mic’s, they’re cheap. I have music from an IPAD that also runs through that mixing board. The board then pipes into my computer. My mixing board is specific for production and broadcasting. There are a lot of specific factors that go into these pieces and for many this is overkill, but for me this serves my needs in broadcasting and video recording. Furthermore, I use a boom mic stand that slides in just below view rather than one of those bulky desktop stands. I don’t need or want my MIC visable and I also need it to swing in above my mixing board. Look up desktop Mic Stand and select one that works for your needs.
I use a Macbook Pro 16 inch for all Zoom Calls, Audio and Video Editing.
I use OBS Software to record Video and Audio.