The ULTIMATE Multi Camera Podcast Video Setup Guide

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I hope this video is helpful. If you have any questions please let me know. Time codes and links below. Cheers! 0:00 - Microphones 3:20 - Microphone Stands and Cables 4:55 - Cloud Lifter vs Mic Preamps for Podcast Mics (Zoom R16) 6:59 - Hooking up multiple headphones 8:04 - Camera Gear and essential accessories 10:45 - Camera Angles 13:04 - Audio Editing and Processing 14:47 - Essential Information Gear Mentioned in this Video ✅B&H (USA) Cameras: Panasonic G85 - bhpho.to/2FG8Opw Panasonic FZ2500 - bhpho.to/2FEeKQ3 Panasonic GH5 - bhpho.to/2FEGl3H Panasonic GH5s - bhpho.to/2FCTJoI Lenses: Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 - bhpho.to/2FEzuqD Panasonic 12-60mm Vario - bhpho.to/2FzvAzC SDXC Cards: SANDISK Extreme Pro SDXC SD Cards - bhpho.to/2FEsLx9 Microphones: Rode Procaster - bhpho.to/2Fuc2fG Rode Procaster Studio Kit - bhpho.to/2FUjEsj Rode NT-1 KIT bhpho.to/2FSUAlf Audio Hardware: ZOOM R16 - bhpho.to/2FWrFgp Behringer Ultragain Pro Preamp - bhpho.to/2N8GQdi Lighting: Lighting Kit - bhpho.to/2y4FpCj Tripods: Vanguard Tripods - bhpho.to/2y8CGHX ✅CAMERA STORE (AUSTRALIA) Cameras: Panasonic G85 Camera Body - bit.ly/2Z4ldMH Panasonic GH5 - bit.ly/30J68jO Panasonic GH5S - bit.ly/2GpT4Im Microphones: Rode Procaster - bit.ly/2Z4az8D Rode PodMic - bit.ly/2LzAGkB Lenses: Panasonic 25mm F17 Lens - bit.ly/2Z4az8D Panasonic 15mm F1.7 Leica Lens - bit.ly/2JXn3s9 Panasonic 12-60mm Kit Lens - bit.ly/2y3j1ZM Tripod: Vanguard Tripods - bit.ly/2GoqVli Links to Camera Store and B&H are affiliate links

[@justchris8394]

Geeky Nerdy Techy what software did u use to mix audio

[@seanschriver1543]

We are looking to direct feed video into an ATEM mini with three cameras (we would have a friend cutting from angle to angle as we record) and very little post editing, recording the single output to an external drive. Our goal is long form conversation, up to three hours, and are on a budget (this is more hobby for us). What would you recommend for a good looking shot, uninterrupted recording (a/c power supply) and direct feeding onto a mixing board rather than an SD card? Thanks! PS we would be recording audio separate with the rode mics and rodecaster pro audio mixer...

[@ToddSauve]

@@justchris8394 He uses Reaper, according to another of Shane's videos.

[@instrumentals737]

hey mate, how much would it rougly cost to setup a gig like this with all the gear and all, cheers

[@2HatCat]

We are going to start a music blog on you tube and we have multiple cameras but the main source of video is a webcam and our sound comes out of a mixer that goes into our laptop and mixes the sound. Do we need another mixer for the video? Or does the separate video and separate audio when uploaded to my editing platform is mixed there? - Thanks Cat

[@mumusredss7475]

Finally a video where i can see the guys mouse, he says words clearly and actually SHOWS how to open stuf like the soft roll instead of

[@jamalabdul2009]

Thanks for sharing your tools of the trade!!!! Hopefully next year I should be buying a home where I can have a permanent place to make a media/guitar studio. The microphones you use as well as the cameras will definitely be considered as pieces of my soon to be KZbin video creating equipment!!! The information you provide to us is a huge help to folks like myself who know next to nothing about video/audio production. Thanks again for sharing and let Ryan know his hair looks fabulous!!!😉😉 Cheers!!!🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@Nilske1987]

Ridiculously informative! Thank you very much!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gentlybuzzedpodcast392]

This video helped so much! I was running everything through my computer and not getting the audio quality I was hoping for or the camera I needed! This video would have been so nice to have before, wish I found this channel sooner. Thank you for all the advice! Our show is good already but it is about to be much, much better!

[@CRXYTV]

Hi Don’t know if your still following this video but can the fz2500 film for longer than 30min like the gh5?

[@TheTrippleTKA]

Hey this covered all the questions I had when I was searching for some answers! I'm not sure if you also covered this topic, but I was wondering if you could maybe demo your step by step on how you put the videos and audios together. Assuming you have at least 2 cameras and 2 if not more audio tracks to go along with it, what would be your steps to take all that and put it all together. Thank you again!

[@djekna]

Very helpful. Great video.

[@bitwise2832]

Very informative, thank you. I acquired a Zoom R16 about 6 months ago and am quite impressed with the versatility, and the additional features of using as a USB audio interface and a control surface. I really like the tip of off-centering the speaker when they are addressing someone to the side. Shooting a bit of video tomorrow and I will incorporate that.

[@landonbaileytech]

Invaluable info! Lots of great advice. Thanks!

[@ToddSauve]

Why is Rick wearing a coat inside your house? Do you not have a furnace or is fuel quite expensive? I enjoyed this episode. I only discovered your Geeky Nerdy channel lately. I've followed your In The Blues channel for several years now and love it, too! You are a natural teacher Shane, so you have definitely found a good niche for yourself on KZbin and it is a big plus that you can laugh at yourself! So many people are much too puffed up with themselves but you aren't. If they ever kick you out of Oz, come to Canada and we'll find room for you here. You WILL need a furnace in this country, however! 😋🤣

[@remektekmedia6641]

Enjoyed your video. FYI: I am setting up with a Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro plus Rode mics feeding into a Sound Devices MixPre 6ii recorder. Cameras are Fujifilm, X-T3, X-T20 and soon the X-T4. The MixPre has excellent analog limiters, and MixAssist to help with opening the right mic. An alternative to the SD is a Behringer mixer which has both tone controls (to EQ the people/mics) and a variable compressor. The mics that I happen to have are 2x Rode M1S Dynamic mics, a Rode NTG1A and a Rode VideoMic NTG. Realise that they are very different, but that's what I have available so I have to go with that.

[@dab745]

So you trust the mic spring arm stand on the glass table?

[@YourStoryStudios]

We are using GH4 cameras and I’ve had trouble finding a good constant power solution. Thanks for the tip!

[@Veteran_Influencers]

I am struggling to find how to setup the background for my studio

[@gb.recordings]

How to switch from one camera to the next camera on the Fly is it a program where to buy

[@TheJanicas]

So I am assuming you record the audio and video separately. How do you mix them all together after? And then how do you go and mix all the different camera feeds when each person talks? Seems like alot of editing time

[@ToddDeSilva]

I know it’s a fairly old comment, Adobe premiere pro has a sync feature to sync the master audio with all of the video tracks. It also has a multi-cam editor where you basically just click the camera you want to view and it does all the cuts automatically. Very quick.

[@jameselden]

Enjoyed this, but there are still a few things I'm not sure about. There was a kyron in the vid that stated there was no producer present. How did you edit the camera angles? How does that come into play with the audio? What if you had a producer, how would you switch between cameras? Were you using three Panasonic 85s?

[@RANDassociatesinc]

GH5 & G85 question: I am recording through the ATEM MINI pro ISO. Is there a way to set these cameras so they will NOT automatically shut off if left unattended? Thank you!

[@NasionalSkateboards]

what about sync audio and video for a multicamera set up?

[@DONPTV]

great vid this has really helped me and gave me some inspiration.

[@UnrealApe]

I was wondering the best way to do live automatic video switching so the camera can switch automatically based on who is talking. Are you just editing your video recording together afterwards?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

You really need someone to manually change the cameras via switching. There's various solutions for this from Roland and Black Magic HDMI switchers. I am not aware of any automatic way via sound triggering but it might be available.

[@DustinGilmour]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy And how do manually switch cameras? Besides editing.

[@TheDestineyy]

@@DustinGilmour by moving the camera with your hand

[@danielkinney6325]

AWESOME VIDEO. I really love this video. Great work bro.

[@GetOntoThisPod]

is it possible to monitor the live audio/video on my laptop?

[@tbirdy]

Your video looks great. I'm helping get something set up at my workplace and we're starting small, but I'd like to aim at something more like what you're doing in the future.

[@eenpassiefinkomen]

I have the Lumix G80/G85 also, but mine is still limited to 30 minutes. You mention your camera doesn't have this limit. Where or how can I delete this limit?

[@elephantgrass631]

What about the video editing portion? You mentioned switching in the beginning. Where's the switcher?

[@eisac1234]

Following

[@DONPTV]

do you know the list of which camera's don't automatically stop recording? is it just the 2 Lumix ones?

[@elnuevemendez]

great explanations. Love it.

[@benjamin.tranbt]

Thanks for the video. With this setup, did you have problem with mic bleed ? I can't eliminate it, it's a pain to edit. Hope someone has a solution.

[@jon3787]

questions about syncing audio & video. You have 3 cameras, and audio on its own. What is your workflow for sync and editing angles?

[@gkanai]

Jonathan Gayosso Some DAWs have audio syncing functionality although you would want to do a clap at the start to have something to sync off of. You also have to make sure that the audio settings are the same 24bit/48hZ is common. If your DAW doesn't have syncing, you can get third party software like PluralEyes from Red Giant. If you are regularly syncing audio and need a hardware solution, then you would go with something like Tentacle Sync.

[@jon3787]

gkanai thanks for the reply, and the way 3 camera video comes in. Is this usually done in post just cut to different video . Or is this hardware as well that receives all video and you can pick which one is “live video”

[@gkanai1400]

@@jon3787 I'm a little unclear on your question but if you have multiple cameras and want a hardware solution for streaming (for instance, one camera on the person, one for the game content, one for something else) you'd want something like that new Blackmagic ATEM Mini/Mini Pro which can mix up to 4 HDMI sources for streaming to Twitch or KZbin, etc.. If you are not streaming, then yes you can cut to whichever camera you want in post.

[@KevinLe]

Awesome! I run a similar setup and it’s all running on the slingstudio and it allows for rapid delivery!

[@150metri]

How do you isolate the audio from your hosts out of the Rode NT1 condenser mic?

[@thebusinessfirm9862]

Great video, mate.

[@Dawood.k]

Lumux g7 vs g85 what is the difference specially in podcast?

[@iiLesyii]

Do you need a tri caster to switch to different camera angels ?

[@erickjovan]

What about mic bleed? Do you apply a noise gate?

[@redcomn]

Shane how about if i use zoom l20 tho?

[@samarioantonio]

do you connect the microphone to the camera? or does the camera connect to the equalizer?

[@firdouz1]

So, you have 3 feeds from 3 different cams. You have to edit it to one. Then the final video will be synchronized with the audio you recorded separately. Correct?

[@jon3787]

Do you sync audio in post? whats the best way to sync everything up?

[@prod.lyelye]

@@jon3787 the best method I've found is by using Final Cut Pro X for syncing the audio and editing the multicam angles as well! You should definitely check out Final Cut Pro X Multicam tutorials on KZbin if you haven't already!

[@lesherosdelavente]

Thanks for this video. I m building a podcast studio in france and I have a question about your Panasonic caméras : do you have heat issues after one hour recording of that’s fine ? Thanks !

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Hi there. No lumix cameras mostly don’t overheat. The G85 and GH5 can run all day and record as long as there’s power and room on the card.

[@lesherosdelavente]

@@GeekyNerdyTechythanks a lot ! I will record With 2 gh5 and one g95 connected with an Atem black magic. The podmic will be recorded with a rodecaster pro. Starting in january 2025 !

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

@ awesome the gh5 will make your life easy with the Atem mini. Well done 👍

[@spo0ny2k]

Thanks for the video. I have a similar setup but with Canon G7 Mark ii's - What's the easiest way post-production (or during) of synching all camera footage to the person talking. Once I've transferred the file off the SD Cards of each camera won't it otherwise be labour intensive synching it all up?

[@ToddDeSilva]

Once you start all the cameras recording and the mixer is recording, clap three times, that allows your video editing software to automatically sync the video and audio.

[@lyndonbaptiste]

Helpful. Thanks.

[@DannyNagymusic]

Have you streamed live ? I was wondering how you can stream live with multiple cameras. How do you hook up the cameras with the laptop... Cheers m8 Good video !!

[@chivatech]

That's where things get complicated: Easiest way is to use USB cameras b/c a streaming software like OBS will detect them automatically and you can arrange them as you wish. If you want to use a DSLR you will need 3rd party software to trick your computer into thinking it's a webcam or use a HDMI capture card. I have an old logitech webcam that is wide enough to capture the room + the webcam built into my MacBook and it works for me.

[@ezramorales4194]

This may be a dumb question considering I edit film but how important is it to have the same camera for a live multi camera set up? Reason I ask is I’m so used to the idea that the camera doesn’t fully matter as long as you can use it also using post color correction. I currently have a Sony a7ii and a moment lens iPhone camera set up. If I use my a7ii, moment lens set up, and either a canon t3i/t6i would that work and would their be a way to make sure there is a minimal difference in resolution?

[@wilsonbatuyong1147]

very informative video especially to me whos planning to build my own podcast. just wanted to clarify, how did you connect your 3 microphones into a only 2 channel mic preamp? tnx in advance.

[@andrewilliams9015]

So my question is this. Are you using all 3 cameras for your podcast? I just finally purchased 1 g85 so you telling me I gotta save up for 2 more?????

[@NikosKatsikanis]

Do you always have to Set up your dining room ?

[@ZEROIDEAPodcast]

Hey man! Great content! I had a question. We’re about to purchase 2 Panasonic g85’s and I was just wondering if I needed any extra equipment to stream/screen capture them to the same computer

[@matzahtacos8678]

If my mixer says it has a preamp, 1204x USB behringer to be exact., Will it power those dynamic mics or do I need this full preamp you posted?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

The 1204 is fine it will allow you to power any microphone.

[@ltnats]

Some good advice for sure, but what I came here to learn you didn't cover. How do you assemble video from multiple cameras and sync audio? Also I just have webcams so they have no storage and steam of USB... how do you record multiple sources like this at the same time?

[@will1998100]

Which is a better interface the zoom 16 or the Scarlett 18i20?

[@AntonEmery]

Small question, what do you use to create the pop up titles for the various mics that appear on screen? Is this some sort of add on to your video editor?

[@toddflowers8052]

Interesting info for sure but, I'm looking to just record a few video's of me playing to post on YT. I don't use cell phones so ,what would you recommend ? (The less computer involvement the better). Not looking for bottom of the barrel pricing but, low cost for sure. Thanks mate ! :-)

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

The Panasonic G85 or G95. The auto focus is not fantastic but you can easily set it up so you can manually focus it. When film on this channel and intheblues I mostly use manual focus. That Boston soft toy is my focus assistant haha. I put it on the chair, touch the screen and it's in focus. :-) You could also just go for a video camera as well they are simple to use and work but the quality of the picture is quite different.

[@toddflowers8052]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks mate ! :-)

[@jamalabdul2009]

I would love to see you play and your collection Todd!!! 🎸🤙🏾

[@DilettanteXyz]

I've been a little surprised to see that there seem to be no stand alone device similar to your Zoom R16 that can also capture video feeds from external cameras and output them synced to the audio, for post-production in Reaper or whatever. Do you know of any such device available now or on the horizon?

[@kingdame83]

Quick question... what software do you use to switch the cameras in between angles.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I use final cut pro. I will be doing a tutorial on this coming up stay tuned.

[@sealeyteamsix5980]

What do you think about the RodeCaster as an interface? 🤔

[@buckwilde1511]

No link to the finished podcast? I wanted to see how it came out!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Here's an example of it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqmznJ2bmNeKaac

[@alpharecordingstudios8510]

you should try the Rode nt1000 ive got one from years back when Rode first started and its fantastic

[@MrSin287]

I have a pro caster and I love it

[@sjpachica3]

Shane from In The Blues?! What are you doing here on this tech channel?! 🤣🤣

[@differentflavamedia836]

What podcast needs 6 microphone inputs?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

These sort of questions are very narrow minded. Lots of them require multiple microphones. Look at something like the H3 podcast. Everyone has a mic and there's 6 people minimum able to talk at any one time.

[@iSpike]

B R I L L I A N T mate, thanks for putting this BTS video together Cheers 👍🏻

[@lewchootrain]

I know the record time is limited and you might have to do the filming in segments but can you film a podcast w/ Go Pros?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

You could possibly do it via the HDMI out into a switcher but GoPros eventually (most of the time) will overheat. I really need to update this video so stay tuned it'll be up soon. :)

[@lewchootrain]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks man! Yeah I'm thinking of having a a switcher like you said. Any help would be appreciated and your video is great.

[@elliotignasiak5152]

helpful! Thank you!

[@erdemcorapcioglu]

First of all thank you very much for detailed informations. What do you think about rode caster pro ? It seems a good start for beginners or the ones who are going to build a setup similar to yours.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I think the Rodecaster Pro is a good unit for what it is. It has some limitations but overall it's the easiest way to get going. That said, to make the most out of even the Procaster while keeping the noisefloor low you might still need to get a cloudlifter even though you don't technically need it. Thanks to the built-in effects on the Rodecaster Pro, you don't technically need a cloudlifter but from what I have heard it helps. It can't really be used well with rack units so look at it like it's own unit and ditch all the rack stuff.

[@erdemcorapcioglu]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy thank you very much for your reply. Can you give more info on limititations ? Is it show stopper ? I thought it will be more then enough beginners like me.

[@danielkinney6325]

What about using BOSE HEADSET BROADCASTING ONE WITH A MIC BOOM? Do you know anything about BROADCASTING HEADSETS so you don't have mics in your way and the arms.????

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Overhead mics still get way too much unwanted noise in my experience. There's nothing to stop people using them though if it suits their needs. I ended up using simple desk stands now.

[@anthonyprudente2352]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy how do i sync my camera to the microphones are there any connection to a recorder.

[@chivatech]

How do you livestream? Download Streamlabs/OBS and add each individual source. Open up youtube and hit go live so you can grab the stream key. Copy that stream key into OBS and you can start streaming. If you have a DSLR you will need 3rd party software to trick your computer into thinking it's a webcam. Alternatively you will need a HDMI capture card that you connect directly to the camera. Sounds complicated but believe me it is not. Good Luck!

[@OldSchoolDudeGaming]

the warp stabalizer is making me nausious. I dont mind some shake.

[@dfwns]

You left out how you edit video and sync to audio...

[@KLRCAT]

9:45 - 10:07 - "Lumix G7 Only has 30 min record time". Incorrect, you can easily set the Lumix G7 to have unlimited recording time. 1: Camera off 2: Adjust Dials: Single Shot Mode & ‘P’ Mode 3: Hold 3 buttons: WB (Right button), Display & AF/AE Lock 4: Turn On Lumix G7 5: Go to Playback Mode (Green Play Button) 6: Hold ISO (Up Button) and AF/AE Lock 7: Turn Off Camera You should get a Warning symbol (!) You now have unlimited record time (depending on your SD card)

[@ChrisHanline]

The Cloudlifter *is* a preamp.

[@ToddSauve]

Yes, it is kind of weird, eh? A preamp for a preamp! They should just figure a way to give the mics a decent signal strength before they start selling them to the public.

[@DoronBond]

Nice video. What audio software are you using here.

[@GrumpyFrogProduction]

rode do not recommend using pop filters on there mics 1:31 mark of the video is wrong

[@MrBighairyass]

why not just get a Rodecaster pro?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

That's an option. A very limited option, but good nonetheless.

[@MrBighairyass]

Geeky Nerdy Techy ...use the BLACKMAGIC DESIGN ATEM MINI HDMI LIVE STREAM SWITCHER and The Rodecaster Pro...BOOM! Problem solved!

[@analogsignal]

Oh man I thought you said GH5 and was “an absolute deal” about had a heart attack

[@kingpossie]

No HA4700 rackmount headphone amplifier ?- it has the same form factor as the Behringer preamp. Nice video - im a panasonic guy myself - got a GH2 and a GX80/85. I picked up a HDMI switcher from China for next to nothing If you want to monitor your stuff live it could be done for cheap. I cant afford the Eytsch pro set ups either. Got a Zoom R8 somewhere - hadnt thought of it as a standalone for podcasting. Love your tech channel - hope it does well. My fav channel now for camera stuff is Camera Conspiracies - its hilarious - check it out for some comic relief.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I've had 2 of those little headphone units now for so long. I like how easy it is to move it onto the table so people can adjust their volume easily if need be. Switching is faster no doubt, but it's also less flexible with the final result. You also need a producer which I don't have to control everything.

[@babasingh6606]

Um, where was the multi-camera part? This is all about audio

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I go through each of the cameras and SD cards etc in the video. Have a look.

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

Me watching this knowing that I have no money to buy the gear at all

[@danielkinney6325]

SOFT DRINKS ARE POSION I hope you know that man.

[@DreamwalkerTenesha]

This set up gives me hope lol 0 effort.