Hello!

My name is César and I've been working in the film industry as an audio technician for 6+ years, mostly out in Los Angeles. Due to the recent struggles the industry, and California, have had recently I've decided to branch out and set up my own podcast studio back in my home country.

I'm familiar with multi track audio recordings, as that is my job, but I'm a little green with multi feed video recording in this kind of set up. At the same time I'm not sure what kind of gear is best for something like this. My budget for setting this up is around $5,000.00 (hopefully not that high) and I've been looking at Lumix cameras and Rode XLR mics to start off. I already have the audio interface and software all sorted, as well as what lights would be ideal for this set up.

Any advice on gear is more than welcomed, as well as how it is best to record multi person podcasts. To my understanding some people press record on all cameras and let it run, but others do live switching which I'm familiar with but I'd have to learn more of before even attempting it.

Thank you so much for your time!

I'm have all the equipment to start a podcast and want to create one that includes interviewing others for majority of episodes.

I plan to make this a business (slowly), starting with podcasts and related content, then expanding to e-courses, masterminds, and coaching.

I looked up recording software online and there was a resounding: use Riverside.fm everywhere. But, when looking in this channel, it seems like it's not as good as the hype.

I LOVED the idea of a simple link for interviewees, AI transcripts/editing tools, as well as the magic clips, but if they don't work, then it doesn't really matter...

What should I be using? I don't mind paying for what makes sense or using multiple programs, but want to make sure it actually works well for what I'm trying to do.

What do you recommend? Thanks in advance!