My Gear: On-Camera
I’ve not only been asked countless times to recommend the microphones, computers, editing equipment and other technology I personally use, but have also written about the more mundane but really useful things I use (like my chair).
Well, here you go: my entire home studio set-up, along with (mostly) Amazon links to get each of the items listed at a nice discount. Items are divided into major categories by tabs below, like hardware, software, adapters and the like. I hope you find what you’re looking for here – if you don’t, leave me a comment below and I’ll post other items I use.
CATEGORIES: VOICEOVER | ON-CAMERA | COMPUTERS/TECH HARDWARE | SOFTWARE | PODCASTING | ADAPTERS/CABLES | ACCESSORIES/FURNITURE | BOOKS | VOCAL HEALTH
My mirrorless camera: Sony ZV–E10
This is the camera responsible for the awesome images you see in my podcast episodes. It is a fantastic, rock-solid camera that records really high quality video, and will make you look fantastic for your self-taped auditions and any other video requirements. The links are to the body-only version of the camera, so be sure to pair it with the Viltrox prime lens I list next.
My lens: Viltrox 23mm Prime Lens for Sony
When you’re going for that really high end look, one that places you in focus and the background out of focus (a “cinematic” look), this is the lens you want. And you can easily focus it on yourself when doing podcast episodes, self-tapes and any other video you might create. You could buy the official Sony prime lens, but it will double your cost for no real gain in image quality: this lens rocks.
My on-camera microphone: RØDE NTG4+ Shotgun Mic
The NTG4+ from RØDE is a high-quality shotgun microphone that plugs directly into the Zoom AMS-22 microphone interface listed to the right (and the Zoom then plugs into the Sony camera). The sound is terrific, and the price is worth every penny. Having this mic just off camera makes you sound like a million dollars. It comes with the pictured foam windscreen and is powered by the Zoom interface, so there’s no ongoing battery replacement needed.
My mic interface: Zoom AMS-22 Mic Interface
The RØDE NTG4+ listed to the left needs an interface to be able to be plugged into the Sony camera, and this tiny wonder (it’s only a few inches square and a couple of inches tall) is great. The Zoom AMS-22 interface has quality digital sound, total control over the volume input and output levels, and powered by plugging it into your powered USB hub along with everything else you have in your studio.
CATEGORIES: VOICEOVER | ON-CAMERA | COMPUTERS/TECH HARDWARE | SOFTWARE | PODCASTING | ADAPTERS/CABLES | ACCESSORIES/FURNITURE | BOOKS | VOCAL HEALTH