The Camera

Sony – Alpha a6000

Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16–50mm Retractable Lens: Start capturing realistic images and HD video footage for yourself or your clients with the Sony Alpha a6000, which features a 24.3-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor and comes with a 16–50mm lens that’s lightweight for easy transport. When you’re all set, just connect your devices via the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi to share photos with loved ones.

Use Example: Hosts create a home-studio that allows them to capture audio and video.

The Camera

Sony – Alpha a7 III Mirrorless [Video] Camera

We love the Sony Aplha a7iii! It’s captures 4K video and is an affordable single cam option for home-studio setups. You’ll use this camera in conjunction with a mic setup that suits your needs. The key here is capturing great video and great audio. You don’t have to compromise on either, but you’ll need to use one of the mics below and not the onboard camera mic.

Use Example: Hosts create a home-studio that allows them to capture audio and video.

Lapel Mic

RØDE – Wireless GO II Wireless Microphone System

This is a great option for on-the-go interviews or easy host and guest setup.

Use Example: Hosts that want a portable option to do interviews on the go with high quality audio love this setup. They can capture high quality audio and video on the go.

Out of Sight Audio

RØDE – VideoMic Pro Supercardioid Shotgun Condenser Microphone

Our recommended out of sight audio option that works with the Sony alpha camera. This is a great option for anyone creating video content beyond podcasting.

Use Example: One of our clients produces courses, a podcast, and YouTube content. The out of sight mic creates high quality audio and video content that looks great for courses and YouTube.

Affordable Podcast Audio

Shure SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone

The SHURE MV7 is an affordable plug-and-play dynamic podcast mic. It’s our base recommendation. If you cannot get the Shure SM7B, get this. It’s great if you aren’t too tech-savvy. If you are Mac user, you’ll need the USB to USBC connect for your laptop or iPadPro. That’s right! It can used with an iPadPro, but if you get one of the Sony Alpha cams, it cannot.

Use Example: This mic is great for hosts who aren’t tech-savvy or cannot afford the Shure SM7B setup.

Other equipment you’ll NEED:

• Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator. Click here.

• Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Bundle with Polsen Studio Monitor Headphones, Pop Filter, and XLR-XLR Cable. Click here.

• Standing mic stand. Click here to check it out.

Classic Podcast Audio

Shure SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone

The SHURE SM7B is our recommended podcasting mic. In this scenario, you’ll be using a recording program and using the camera as your video input and the SM7B as your audio input. Program might include Zoom, Riverside.FM, and more.

Use Example: This mic is the podcasting gold standard. Every major podcast uses the SHURE SM7B. Most hosts do not mind having this mic in their video as it’s the industry standard. The premium mic is part of the video aesthetic.

Other equipment you’ll NEED:

• Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator. Click here.

• Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Bundle with Polsen Studio Monitor Headphones, Pop Filter, and XLR-XLR Cable. Click here.

• Standing mic stand. Click here to check it out.

Lighting

Photography Lighting Kit, 27” x 20”

We recommend using this affordable lighting kit in conjunction with a ring light.

Use Example: Hosts place these lights on either side of their camera setup in order to create even lighting.