I have been tasked with outfitting a podcast studio from scratch. We will begin recording two podcasts out of the studio but will eventually host at least another two podcasts out of the space. Both current podcasts have multiple episodes but one (mine/Podcast1) has been a passion project and the other (other/Podcast2) has garnered sponsorship and has potential for a much wider reach due to the content and the hosts. Podcast2 has graciously taken podcast1 with to open this studio since I can handle their post production.

Previously, PC1 recorded in a conference room that was turned into a makeshift studio with a Rodecaster II and 3-4 mics. Video was included with the podcast where I learned how to do post production in Adobe Premiere Pro. This podcast was my co-host and I and usually one other guest. We would utilize three cameras; one on the two of us, one wide shot, and one on the guest. This will continue to be our main podcast setup moving forward. PC1 might need to have a remote podcast option with guests online.

Previously, PC2 recorded in a local radio station with no video and almost no actual post production to speak of. It seems audio files were uploaded without much editing. Typically, PC2 had 2 hosts, 1 radio station employee, and a guest. This will continue to be the in-studio setup (minus the radio station employee) for PC2 but Podcast2 will need to have the ability to record audio and video out of the studio in the future.

The list of equipment thus far

• 3x – Sony ZV1 Cameras

• 3x – Sony ZV1 dummy batteries

• 3x – JOILCAN Tripods

• Rodecaster II

• 4x – headphones TBD

• 4x – Shure SM7B Microphones

• 4x – Appropriate mic boom arms

• Nanlite 60B II LED Spotlight

• Nanlite Para 90 Softbox

• Light stand TBD

• Going to build some mobile acoustic paneling

• MacBook Pro with M2 Max chip

• Adobe Premiere Pro

My question is about mobile/off-site audio and video capturing. Podcast2 will have some interviews at conferences and potentially busy, non-studio spaces. I was thinking of getting the RODE wireless Pro microphones to pair with the ZV1 cameras. I would get two sets of 2 transmitters for four total microphones. This seems to be one of the best options as I can control sound editing in post. I think that’s a better option than using a Zoom H6 with four XLRs/handheld mics.

I am also wondering if we don’t have access to an outlet, is there a different portable battery that can hook up to the ZV1 camera? I don’t want to limit interviews to an hour, which is what battery life indicates is normal. I’ve seen external batteries like the SmallRig V Mount but that was paired with a Sony fx30. I'm not sure if that external battery can be used with the ZV1.

There might be travel tripods in the future but we will plan on utilizing what we’ve got to start with unless there’s an amazing budget friendly travel tripod you can suggest.

Any insight with the off-site interview equipment would be greatly appreciated as well as any other in-studio equipment I might be missing.

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Hello y'all!

I’ve managed to keep publishing episodes consistently over the past year, but since I travel a lot for work, I’m looking to upgrade my portable podcast setup. Any advice on gear for a podcaster on the go?

For context, we usually record over Zoom, and I’ve been lucky to use my producer's recording studio as our home base. However, I want something more reliable and high-quality for when I’m out and about.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Need professional sounding - portable - tough to break ( In that order ) podcasting gear for a single host and 1-3 guests for a travel show. Any ideas where to start here? I am reading RODE wireless with LAVs but this must not be professional grade... I need to equipment that can handle a variety of recording environments. Ideally we will be in a controlled environment, but part of the pitch here is that our costs are lower since we are portable (Enough) and can deploy anywhere in the world to capture 45 min-2 hour podcasts.

I have experience with SM7B mic, which works wonders. But we will need something a bit more mobile most likely... possibly could work.

In total 2 guys ( one Crew one Host ) traveling through various environments. Crew member will also have a camera. Needs to be flexible and able to make immediate adjustments within the environment.