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My Podcast Production Studio
Tools, Hardware, Software, and More
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Hardware • Software • Voice Over • Video • Misc.
Note: I personally use every resource listed on this page. This is my setup. This is how I produce my podcast. If you have any questions, contact me.
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Tools for Beginners → See my recommendations for new podcasters
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Podcast Studio
This is where I record everything. My home studio in Nashville, TN is a fun place to record podcasts, interviews, videos, and more. This spare bedroom in my house is full of more tech than I know what to do with, and that’s a big reason why I love it!
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Podcasting Hardware
These are the hardware tools I use to produce my podcast. If you are preparing to launch your own podcast, check out Podcasting 101: How to Launch Your Own Professional Podcast.
- Desk: Uplift Standing Desk, 80″ 2-Leg V2 Commercial
- Monitor Stand: Custom-built by me to hold rack-mountable gear on both sides
- Computer: Mac Mini (M1 silicon)
- Monitor: 27-inch LG UltraFine 5k
- Monitor Wall Mount: Huanuo HNWSS1
- USB Hub for Mac Mini: Satechi USB-C Hub (Silver)
- Television: 40″ Vizio 4k HDR
- Microphone: Shure SM7B Dynamic Studio Microphone
- Internal Pop Filter: Popper Blocker
- External Pop Filter: Royer Labs PS101 with Gooseneck
- Microphone Boom Arm: O.C. White ProBoom Ultima Gen2 Ultra Low Profile
- Boom Arm Mount: O.C. White ProBoom Ultima Gen2 Permanent Screw-Down Base
- Travel Microphone: Shure MV7 Podcasting Microphone
- Headphones: Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro, 80 ohm
- Mic Activator: Cloud Microphones CL-1 Cloudlifter 1-channel Mic Activator
- Compressor/Expander/EQ for My Mic: ART Voice Channel Tube Channel Strip
- Preamp/Mixer/Recorder/Interface: Sound Devices MixPre-6 II Field Recorder
- Stand for MixPre: Sound Devices PIX-Base Mounting Accessory
- Mobile/iOS Interface: iRig 2
- Power Conditioner: Furman M-8×2 8 Outlet Power Conditioner
- Digital-to-Analog Converter: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen
- Studio Monitors (2x): Adam Audio A3X
- Monitor Desktop Stands (2x): IsoAcoustics ISO-130
- Subwoofer: Adam Audio Sub 7
- Subwoofer Stand: IsoAcoustics ISO-200 Sub
- Monitor Controller: Mackie Big Knob Passive 2×2 Studio Monitor Controller
- Headphone Mixer: Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer
- Low-Profile XLR Connectors: Cable Techniques
- Acoustic Panel (behind the desk): ATS Acoustic Panel 24x48x4 Inches
- Acoustic Panel (all others): Custom-built by me with plans from Marcus dePaula
- Cough Suppressor: Rolls MicMute MM11PRO
- Primary XLR Cables: Mogami Gold Studio XLR Microphone Cable
- Backup XLR Cables: Chuck Levin’s Premium XLR Microphone Cable
- Cable Clips: ONME Cable Holders in black, brown, and white
- SD Card: SanDisk 64GB Extreme SDXC at 150 MB/S
- Rechargeable AA Batteries + Charger: Panasonic Eneloop Pro
- Surge Protector: Tripp Lite Isobar 8 Ultra
- Backup Hard Drive: G-DRIVE 2TB SSD with USB-C 3.1
- Backup Power Supply: CyberPower PFC Sinewave UPS System
- Quiet Window Air Conditioner: Midea U Inverter 12,000BTU
- Noise-Suppressing Drapes: Nicetown Blackout Curtains
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Podcasting Software & Online Tools
These are the Mac software and web-based tools I use every week on my show.
- Podcast Hosting + Dynamic Ad Insertion: Simplecast
- DAW (Digital Audio Workstation): Adobe Audition CC
- Audio Editing/Cleanup: iZotope RX 10 Advanced
- WAV File Utility (to split 32-Bit Float Poly WAV Files): AudioMove
- Audio Cart (for playing live music & sound effects): Podcast Soundboard
- Audio Tagging: Mp3tag for Mac
- Royalty-Free Podcast Music + Sound Effects: Keyframe Audio + iStock Audio + YouTube Audio Library + Storyblocks
- Remote Interviews: Boomcaster
- Episode Transcription: Otter.ai
- Sound Devices Plugins for MixPre-6 II: NoiseAssist and MixAssist
- MixPre Video Course: Learn Light and Sound: Sound Devices MixPre Course
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Voice Over
This is where I record my voice overs in my home studio in Nashville, TN.
- Vocal Booth: VO1
- Computer: 14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro silicon)
- Microphone: Sennheiser MKH416
- Shock Mount: Rycote Invision INV-7
- Boom Arm: Heil PL-2T
- Pop Filter: Royer Labs PS101 with Gooseneck
- Preamp + Recorder: Sound Devices MixPre-6 II Field Recorder
- Headphones: Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro Studio Headphones (80 Ohm)
- Headphone Hook: Hang your headphones in the booth
- Laptop Stand: SmartDevil Swivel Stand
- Audio Interface: Audient iD14 MKII
- Quiet Fan: SLENPET 6 inch USB Desk Fan
- On Air Sign: AA Battery and USB Powered
- Power Strip: Tripp Lite 7 Outlet with Individual Outlet Controls
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Video Production
These are the tools I use to record and produce my videos.
- Primary Camera + Webcam: Canon EOS R with Sigma 24mm Art Lens
- Lens Adapter: Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
- Camera Mount System: Watch the Video Example and Tutorial
- Video Capture Card: Cam Link 4k
- Video Hosting: Bunny.net
- Convert Podcast Audio to YouTube Videos: Repurpose
- Video Editing and Screen Recording: ScreenFlow
- Shotgun Microphone: Sennheiser MKH416
- Lavalier Microphone: Tram TR50
- Field Recorder: Zoom F2-BT
- Soft Box Lighting: Fositan FL-3060A (watch the video example)
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Misc. Podcasting Resources
These are a few more resources I love.
- Professional Audio Engineer: Marcus DePaula from Me Only Louder
- Throat Spray/Lozenge: Vocal Eze
- Podcasting Conferences: Podcast Movement + Podfest
- Podcasting Facebook Groups: Podcasters’ Support Group + Podcast Movement Community + Nashville Podcasters
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