Podcast Studio and Remote
From Broadcast to Podcast!
After 3 decades in commercial broadcasting, our podcast studio is equipped with broadcast quality microphones (both host and guests), mixers, signal boosters and recorders and made it all happen in our home office. Knowing that a podcast can literally be recorded anywhere, the best sound quality always matters. The equipment was on hand and ready for use… Viola, repurposed for the Arizona Podcast.
The best part… The system is “Road Ready” – Grab the laptop and the Zoom Podtrak 4 (that also records over 40 hours of high quality audio) and I’m set!!!
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What We Use: STUDIO
- Host Mic | Electro-Voice RE20 with 309A Mic Shockmount: The RE20 dynamic cardioid microphone is truly an industry standard, a firm favorite among broadcasters and sound engineers worldwide. Its popularity also extends into music production as a premium grade instrument microphone. Its Variable-D design and heavy-duty internal pop filter excel for close-in voice work, while an internal element shock-mount reduces vibration-induced noise. RE20 is easily the single, most-heard radio host’s microphone of all time, delivering a vocal tone that has become synonymous with the sound of the modern FM radio personality.
- Mixer w/ Phone Mix-Minus | Zoom Podtrak 4: This Has EVERYTHING you need for a podcast both studio or on the go. Four mic inputs with XLR connectors. Four headphone outputs with individual volume control. Easily connect your phone using the TRRS connection. Trigger sound effects using four assignable Sound Pads with 11preset sounds. Automatically prevent feedback from call audio using the Mix-Minus function. All input sources can be recorded on separate tracks.
- Computer | 13″ Macbook Air: Apple M1 chip with 8core CPU, 7 core GPU, and 16core Neural Engine. GRAPHICS 065-C99K 7-core GPU. 16GB unified memory. 256GB SSD storage. Touch ID. Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports. Force Touch trackpad. Retina display with True Tone. Understanding that everyone has their preference between Mac and PC, we offer both.
- Mic Boom | Rode PSA1 The PSA1 is a studio boom arm for radio, broadcast, studio and home use. The PSA1 offers a horizontal reach of 820mm, a vertical reach of 840mm and full 360 degree rotation. It is supplied with velcro cable wraps and both desk-clamp and desk-insert style attachments for versatile mounting in desks up to 55mm thick (clamp) or 70mm (insert).
- Host Headphones | Sennheiser HD280: Designed to exceed the demands of the professional environment, the HD 280 Pro boasts extremely robust construction combined with the sound quality, modular design and aggressive noise isolation that is necessary in the field. The unique collapsible design, combined with swiveling ear cups, offers maximum flexibility in any application.
- Software | Audacity: Simply the best FREE audio editing software around form easy and complex podcasting… It’s an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. Again, Audacity is FREE, open source software.
What We Use: REMOTE
- Host Mic | Shure SM7B: Whether it’s big-time broadcasting, professional podcasts or critical studio recordings, this legendary dynamic microphone delivers smooth, warm vocals every time. The SM7B captures and enhances the finer details of the human voice while blocking out all the distractions. An audio icon.
- Host Mic Boom | Rode PSA1+ Pro The PSA1+ is the ultimate studio boom arm for podcasters, streamers and broadcasters. Its innovative parallelogram spring design ensures ultra-smooth movement and precise microphone placement in any position, while its fully damped internal springs and neoprene arm cover eliminate mechanical noise for completely silent operation. Integrated cable management ensures your setup is tidy and its extended reach and full 360-degree rotation make it easy to position your microphone exactly where it needs to be. Take your content to the next level. Includes a ZAYKiR Microphone Stand Extension, 5/8″ Female to 5/8″ Male.
- Host Mic Backup Stand | Gator Frameworks Boom he Gator Frameworks GFW-MIC-0821 short microphone stand with a weighted base is the perfect multi-use mic stand for recording or live sound applications. The weighted base is useful when using heavier mics that need additional balance.
- Guest Mic #1 | Shure SM58: If this looks familiar, it should. It’s the INDUSTRY STANDARD – The first choice for performers around the globe, the SM58 Dynamic Vocal Microphone is ready to bring any performance to life. From broadcast, stage, the club to the stadium.
- Guest Mic #2 | Shure SM48: If this looks familiar, it should. as it looks and believe it or not, sounds the same as the SM58 but…. at a third the price. I will be making a real world comparison SM58 vs. SM48 video shortly and posting it on our Youtube Channel.
- Mixer w/ Phone Mix-Minus| Zoom Podtrak 4: This Has EVERYTHING you need for a podcast both studio or on the go. Four mic inputs with XLR connectors. Four headphone outputs with individual volume control. Easily connect your phone using the TRRS connection. Trigger sound effects using four assignable Sound Pads with 11preset sounds. Automatically prevent feedback from call audio using the Mix-Minus function. All input sources can be recorded on separate tracks.
- Computer | 13″ Macbook Air: Apple M1 chip with 8core CPU, 7 core GPU, and 16core Neural Engine. GRAPHICS 065-C99K 7-core GPU. 16GB unified memory. 256GB SSD storage. Touch ID. Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports. Force Touch trackpad. Retina display with True Tone. Understanding that everyone has their preference between Mac and PC, we offer both.
- Software | Audacity: Simply the best FREE audio editing software around form easy and complex podcasting… It’s an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. Again, Audacity is FREE, open source software.
