The Video Podcast Studio

PRODUCT DETAILS

You've reached the ceiling of a single-camera setup. You're ready for a show with the dynamic, multi-angle energy of a professional broadcast, but the reality of editing that much footage is a workflow killer. The hours spent syncing audio and video, cutting between angles, and color grading are the invisible barrier that separates serious creators from sustainable media businesses.

We engineered The Video Podcast Studio Set to demolish that barrier.

This is a complete, live production studio designed to deliver a fully-edited, multi-camera show the moment you hit stop. We've built an integrated ecosystem around the revolutionary RØDECaster Video, pairing its live-switching power with a trio of Sony's cinematic ZV-E10 II cameras and a full suite of professional lighting and audio gear.

The result is a flawless, broadcast-quality production that you can direct in real-time. This isn't just a gear upgrade; it's a workflow revolution. We're giving you back your nights and weekends by making post-production optional.

1. The Studio Hub: Your Live Production Control Center

The Brain

At the nerve center of this studio is one device that does the work of an entire broadcast control room: the RØDE RØDECaster Video.

We didn't just bundle a random mixer and switcher. We deliberately engineered this set around a single, integrated command center to eliminate the technical complexity that plagues professional productions. The RØDECaster Video is your audio interface, your live video switcher, and your recorder—all in one intuitive, rock-solid unit.

This is the engineering that unlocks a true "edit-live" workflow:

• Your Personal TV Director:
  Switch between your three Sony cameras with zero latency using the customizable trigger pads. Create dynamic, professional shows with picture-in-picture effects and graphic overlays, all without ever touching an editing timeline.

• Hands-Free "Auto-Director" Mode:
  Enable this feature and let the RØDECaster Video direct the show for you. Its intelligent algorithm switches cameras based on who's talking, ensuring you never miss a key moment. It's the perfect solution for solo creators or for keeping the conversation flowing naturally without a dedicated technical producer.

• Legendary RØDE Audio DNA:
  This isn't just a video device. It has the soul of the RØDECaster Pro II, featuring ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamps™ and onboard APHEX® processing to give your voice that rich, hiss-free, broadcast-ready sound.

• Built for Future Expansion:
  Ready for guests? The built-in wireless receiver lets you seamlessly connect up to two RØDE Series IV wireless mics (like the Wireless PRO) without extra cables or receivers, instantly transforming your setup for a four-person show.

• Record & Stream, Your Way:
  Capture your finished, live-edited 1080p show directly to an SSD for instant upload, or stream directly to your platform via the built
  
  

  The Director's View: Your Eyes on the Show

  The RØDECaster Video is a powerful brain, but a brain is useless without eyes. A professional director never guesses what's on screen, and neither will you. We've included a dedicated preview monitor as the essential visual dashboard for your entire studio.

This isn't a luxury; it's the non-negotiable tool for directing a high-quality show. Here's what this dedicated screen unlocks:

• See Your Whole Production at a Glance:
  The monitor displays the RØDECaster's powerful "multi-view" output, showing you all three of your camera angles, plus your final live "program" feed, all at the same time. You always know what's happening on every camera, allowing you to switch to the perfect shot at the perfect moment.

• Nail Your Focus, Every Time:
  We've included stunning f/1.4 lenses that create beautiful background blur, but that also means your focus needs to be perfect. Trying to confirm critical focus on a tiny camera flip-screen is a recipe for soft, amateur-looking footage. A dedicated 7-inch screen gives you a clear, detailed view to ensure your subjects are always tack-sharp.

• Compose Your Shots Like a Pro:
  This central view allows you to perfectly match the framing and composition of your shots before you even hit record. You can ensure the headroom on both close-up shots is identical, creating a seamless and professional visual consistency when you cut between hosts.

The Command Post: A Clean & Ergonomic Workspace

Your control center is also part of your set. A monitor sitting on a clumsy stand eats up valuable desk space and looks unprofessional. We’ve engineered a professional mounting solution that is as clean and efficient as it is rock-solid.

This is the expert-level grip gear that transforms your desk into a true command post:

• Reclaim Your Desk Space:
  The heart of this system is the Super Clamp, which anchors to the edge of your desk. This creates a "zero-footprint" setup, leaving your entire desk surface clear for your notes, your RØDECaster, and a clean on-camera look.

• Find Your Perfect Angle:
  The "Magic Arm" is a marvel of engineering. A single, central knob loosens all joints, allowing you to float the monitor into the perfect ergonomic position. A quick turn of the same knob locks it down instantly and securely. It’s the key to building a control center that’s perfectly tailored to you.

• Rock-Solid Stability:
  This isn't a flimsy plastic mount. It's an all-metal, professional-grade piece of grip equipment designed to hold your monitor securely, without any wobble or drift. Set your command center, lock it in, and trust that it will stay exactly where you put it.

2. Audio Capture & Monitoring: Sound as Good as You Look

Let's be direct: Bad audio will kill your video podcast faster than any algorithm. Your audience will forgive a slightly soft camera angle, but they will never forgive audio that sounds hollow, distant, and unprofessional.

That’s why we built the audio for this set around a no-compromise, broadcast-standard RØDE and Beyerdynamic ecosystem. This isn't just "good" audio; it's the rich, clear, and isolated sound you hear on top-tier podcasts, guaranteed.

Microphones (x2): RØDE Procaster

This microphone is a surgical tool for your voice. In a two-host setup, the biggest audio challenge is one mic picking up the other person’s voice, creating echo and a messy mix. The Procaster is engineered specifically to solve this problem.

• The Tech: A Spotlight for Your Voice.
  The Procaster is a broadcast-dynamic microphone. This means it's designed to hear what's directly in front of it and aggressively reject sound from the sides and rear (a property called "off-axis rejection"). Think of it as a sonic spotlight. This ensures Host A’s mic only hears Host A, giving you clean, isolated vocal tracks with maximum clarity and control.

• The Perfect Pairing:
  This mic is designed by the same engineers who built your RØDECaster Video. It's perfectly matched to the RØDECaster's high-gain, ultra-low-noise Revolution Preamps™. This end-to-end RØDE audio chain guarantees a flawless, hiss-free signal with no need for external boosters or complicated gain settings. It just works.

• The Vibe:
  The result is that classic, warm "radio voice" sound. It's clean, rich, and sits perfectly in the mix, giving your production an instant layer of professional authority.

The TCS Engineered Solution: A Multi-Stage Isolation System

We haven't forgotten the shock mount; we've provided a superior, multi-stage isolation system by pairing these specific components:

• Stage 1 (Macro-Isolation): The RØDE PSA1+ Boom Arm.
  Its primary job is to float the microphone completely, decoupling it from the desk to eliminate the vast majority of vibrations from the start.

• Stage 2 (Micro-Isolation): The Procaster's Internal Mount.
  This built-in system provides the final, crucial layer of protection, absorbing any residual micro-vibrations before they can ever reach the capsule.

Microphone Boom Arms (x2): RØDE PSA1+

A professional microphone is useless if it's picking up every tap and vibration from your desk. The boom arm isn't just for holding the mic; it's a critical tool for audio isolation and perfect positioning.

• The Tech: A Silent, Floating Foundation.
  The PSA1+ is the gold standard for a reason. First, it isolates the microphone by floating it, completely decoupling it from your desk and eliminating the low-frequency rumble caused by bumps and vibrations. Second, its internal spring design is completely silent. Cheaper arms squeak and creak when adjusted, ruining takes. The PSA1+ moves with fluid, broadcast-silent precision.

• The Vibe:
  It's about getting the mic in the perfect spot for pristine audio while maintaining that clean, professional "broadcast studio" look on camera. Effortless positioning, zero noise, and rock-solid stability.

Headphones (x2): Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 Ohm)

While you may not always wear headphones on camera, they are an essential tool for professional control and are non-negotiable for certain tasks. You will need them to:

• Monitor a remote guest calling into your show.

• Play a video or audio clip live without it echoing through your studio speakers.

• Ensure zero feedback loops.

We chose the legendary Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro for one critical technical reason: isolation.

• The Tech: Eliminating Headphone Bleed.
  The DT 770s are a "closed-back" design. Their job is to keep sound in. When you are monitoring audio, the last thing you want is for that sound to leak out of your headphones and be picked up by your highly sensitive microphones. This phenomenon, known as "headphone bleed," is a classic amateur mistake. The DT 770's exceptional seal guarantees this will never happen, keeping your audio pristine.

• The Vibe:
  You'll hear every detail of your mix with perfect clarity. Plus, the plush velour earpads are famously comfortable, making them perfect for those multi-hour recording sessions. These are the undisputed studio standard for a reason.

3. Visual Capture: The Cinematic Look

The difference between a good video podcast and a great one is the edit. A static, single-camera shot feels like a video call. A dynamic, multi-camera production feels like a Netflix show.

This set gives you the complete three-camera system that defines professional video content, allowing you to cut between different angles live for a polished, engaging, and high-value final product.

Cameras (x3): Sony ZV-E10 II

We specifically chose the new ZV-E10 II because it packs the power of a professional cinema camera into a body designed for creators. It's a massive leap in image quality that adds instant credibility and a premium feel to your brand.

• The Tech: True 10-bit Cinematic Color.
  This is the key upgrade that separates this camera from its predecessors and most competitors. The new sensor and processor deliver true 10-bit color, capturing over a billion shades of color versus the 16 million of older 8-bit cameras. This means smoother gradients (no ugly "banding" in your background), richer skin tones, and far more flexibility if you ever want to color grade your footage.

• The Tech: Flawless AI-Powered Autofocus.
  For a live production, you cannot afford to miss focus. The ZV-E10 II's new AI-powered autofocus system is relentless. It locks onto your eyes and never lets go, ensuring you stay perfectly sharp even if you lean in for a dramatic point or move around. It's like having a professional camera operator, built-in.

• The Vibe:
  This is the glow-up your video has been waiting for. It delivers a crisp, vibrant, and cinematic image that looks intentional and expensive, establishing your brand's authority from the very first frame.

Lenses (x1 Sigma 16mm f/1.4 & x2 Sigma 56mm f/1.4)

Image Credits: PSS Media

The lens, not the camera body, is what creates the "look." We haven't just included three great lenses; we've curated a specific combination of focal lengths to enable a professional, multi-angle production strategy.

• The Tech: The f/1.4 "Magic Number".
  The "f/1.4" is a super-wide aperture. Its job is to do two things perfectly: First, it lets in a massive amount of light, giving you a bright, clean image even in a dimly lit studio. Second, it creates a very shallow depth of field. This is the technical term for that beautifully blurred background (the "bokeh") that makes you the main character, separating you from your environment for a clean, cinematic look.

• The Tech: A Deliberate Focal Length Strategy.
  This is the expert-level detail that makes the whole system work. You get:

  • One 16mm wide-angle lens: This is for your "master shot," capturing the entire set and both hosts in a single, establishing frame.

  • Two 56mm telephoto lenses: These are for your tight, flattering close-ups on each host. By using a longer focal length, the cameras can be placed farther away, ensuring they never appear in the wide master shot. This is the fundamental technique behind every professional multi-camera talk show.

• The Vibe:
  This is how you get that clean, intentional, multi-angle look that signals a high-value production. It's the difference between looking like a "YouTuber" and presenting as a "Media Brand."

Camera Tripods (x3): K&F Concept K234A0+BH-28L Video Tripods

A cinematic shot requires a rock-solid foundation. A shaky camera or a jerky adjustment instantly screams amateur. These tripods provide the stable, professional base your camera system deserves.

• The Tech: A True Fluid Head.
  This is the critical feature that makes these video tripods. We didn't just include basic photo tripods. These models feature a proper fluid head, which is essential for video work. It allows you to make buttery-smooth, controlled pans and tilts if you ever need to adjust a shot mid-recording, without any of the jarring, stuttering movements you get from a standard ball head.

• The Vibe:
  This is the sturdy, reliable foundation for your expensive cameras. Set your shot, lock it in, and never worry about it again. It’s the peace of mind that lets you focus on your show, knowing your visuals are stable and secure.

Camera Infrastructure: The Pro Workflow Guarantee

This is what elevates a collection of cameras into a bulletproof production system. We have solved the three biggest points of failure for using mirrorless cameras in a studio setting.

• Camera Cages with HDMI Clamps (x3): SmallRig 4867

  • The Tech: The Micro-HDMI port on a mirrorless camera is its single most fragile component. A simple trip over a cable can permanently damage the port, bricking your camera. We prevent this disaster. Each camera is protected by a form-fitting SmallRig cage that features an integrated HDMI cable clamp. This clamp secures the cable to the solid metal cage, ensuring any strain is placed on the rig, not the delicate port.

  • The Vibe: This is professional-grade rigging. It’s the peace of mind that comes from knowing your most valuable assets are protected.

• Camera Video Cables (x3): Twozoh 4K Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable (25ft)

  • The Tech: We provide a single, direct-connection cable for each camera—no flimsy, signal-killing adapters. At an extra-long 25 feet (7.6 meters), these cables give you total freedom to position your cameras anywhere in your studio, perfectly enabling the wide and close-up shot strategy without being limited by cable length.

  • The Vibe: This is creative freedom. A clean, reliable, high-quality signal path with no limitations on your studio layout.

• Camera Power (x3): SmallRig NP-FZ100 Dummy Battery Kits

  • The Tech: A camera battery will die. It's not a question of if, but when. For long-form recording, relying on batteries is not a professional option. This kit includes a "dummy battery" for each camera, allowing you to power them continuously from a wall outlet.

  • The Vibe: This is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it solution. You will never, ever have a camera die mid-show again. It’s the guarantee of an uninterrupted workflow.

4. Lighting & Modification: Find Your Light

If your camera is the paintbrush, then light is the paint. It’s the single most important element that separates a flat, low-energy video from a dynamic and professional-looking production.

We’ve included a complete, broadcast-standard lighting kit designed to execute a sophisticated 3-point lighting scheme, plus a final layer of creative accent light to make your set uniquely yours.

Your Powerhouse Lights (Key & Fill): Amaran 200x S Bi-Color LED Monolights (x2)

These are the two primary lights that will illuminate you and your co-host. We chose these high-power, bi-color models for maximum flexibility and professional-grade color accuracy.

• The Tech: Ultra-High Color Accuracy.
  The "S" in 200x S stands for a superior, upgraded LED chipset. This gives these lights an ultra-high CRI rating of 95+, which is the industry measure for color accuracy. This is a non-negotiable professional feature. It guarantees that skin tones look natural and healthy on camera, not pale, green, or magenta like they do under cheaper lights.

• The Tech: Bi-Color Flexibility.
  The "x" means these are bi-color. You can adjust their color temperature from a warm, tungsten-like orange to a cool, daylight blue. This allows you to perfectly match the existing ambient light in your room, ensuring a clean, consistent look without needing clumsy plastic gels.

• The Vibe:
  This is your glow-up. It’s the difference between looking tired on a webcam and looking bright, sharp, and ready for primetime.

Your Light Modifiers: Aputure Light Dome III (x2)

A bare light bulb creates harsh, unflattering shadows. A professional light source needs to be large and soft. The Light Dome is the tool that achieves this.

• The Tech: Creating Soft, Flattering Light.
  This large, deep softbox takes the powerful point-source of the Amaran 200x S and transforms it into a massive, diffused, soft light source. It wraps light around you and your subject, minimizing harsh shadows and creating the clean, professional look that is standard in high-end video production.

• The Vibe:
  This is what makes your lighting look expensive and cinematic, not like a simple spotlight. It's the key to a polished, professional on-camera appearance.

Your Pro Backlight: Amaran 100d S Daylight LED Monolight (x1)

This is the professional secret weapon. The backlight is placed overhead and behind you to create a subtle "rim" of light on your head and shoulders. This effect, called separation, is what makes you visually "pop" from the background.

• The Tech: Creating Depth and Separation.
  This light is what makes your image look three-dimensional. Without it, you can look "pasted" onto your background. The backlight provides a crucial layer of depth, separating you from the environment and creating a far more dynamic and professional composition.

• The Vibe:
  It’s what makes your shot look intentionally cinematic, not like you’re just sitting in front of a wall. It’s the subtle detail that makes a massive impact.

Your Vibe Creator: Nanlite PavoTube II 6C RGB Tube Light (x1)

After you've perfected your professional subject lighting, it's time to add personality. This compact, battery-powered RGB tube light can be set to any color in the rainbow.

• The Tech: Total Creative Control.
  This light isn't for you; it's for your set. With full control over hue, saturation, and brightness, you can use it to create a slash of brand color on a background wall, add a warm glow to a bookshelf, or simply make your set more visually interesting.

• The Vibe:
  This is the final layer of creative control that lets you dial in your signature aesthetic and create a set that’s unmistakably yours.

Lighting Support & Grip: The Professional Foundation

A powerful light is useless if it's not positioned correctly and safely. This kit includes the complete professional grip system needed to deploy your lighting scheme effectively.

• Main Light Stands : NEEWER PRO 9feet/260cm Spring Loaded Heavy Duty 

  • The Tech: Your key and fill lights, especially with large softboxes, are top-heavy. We've included two heavy-duty, air-cushioned stands to support them safely. The air cushioning is a critical safety feature that prevents the light from crashing down if a knob is accidentally loosened, protecting both you and your gear.

• Backlight C-Stand with Boom Arm (x1): Neewer Pro Steel 11ft C-Stand

  • The Tech: This is the expert-level solution for positioning your backlight. A C-Stand (or Century Stand) is a staple on film sets for its heavy-duty steel construction and low center of gravity. The included boom arm extends the light over the hosts, while the stand's base remains far off to the side, completely out of the camera's wide shot.

• Safety Sandbag (x1): Neewer Heavy Duty Sandbag

  • The Tech: Safety is non-negotiable. Any time you extend a piece of gear on a boom arm over people, you need a counterweight. This heavy-duty sandbag (you fill it with sand, rocks, or even water bottles) attaches to the base of the C-Stand to ensure it is perfectly balanced and will not tip over. It’s the professional standard for on-set safety.

5. Continuous Power & Safety: The "Always-On" Guarantee

Long-form content requires uninterrupted power. This kit includes everything you need to run your entire studio for hours on end, safely and reliably.

• Primary Power Strip (x1): Tripp Lite 8-Outlet Industrial Safety Surge Protector

  • The Tech: This isn't a cheap plastic power strip. It's an industrial-grade surge protector with a rugged, all-metal housing. It provides clean, stable power to your most sensitive audio and video gear (the RØDECaster, cameras, and monitor) and shields your six-figure investment from catastrophic power surges.

• Secondary Power Strips (x2): Honeywell 8-Outlet Surge Protectors

  • The Tech: You can never have too many outlets. We include two additional high-capacity power strips, giving you more than enough outlets for every light, and accessory in this bundle, with plenty of room for future expansion.

• Cable Management (x2 packs): PEGANT Reusable Velcro Cable Straps

  • The Tech: The final 10% of a professional setup is clean cable management. A mess of dangling power, HDMI, and XLR cords looks unprofessional on camera and is a tripping hazard. We include 40 straps in total, giving you more than enough to neatly run every cable along your tripods and stands for that organized, studio-grade aesthetic. It’s a small detail that makes a massive difference.