Video Podcast Setup Tour (In A Small Compact Room!)

🎙️ Looking to start your own video podcast with friends?
📑 Complete gear list for my home Studio ➡️ amzn.to/480ECRo
Here is how I set up my video podcast "The PT Lounge" in my 11.5 ft x 11.5 ft apartment room! If you're interested in purchasing any of the equipment in the video, follow the links below.
Studio Enhancements
- Sound Panels amzn.to/46cTkVg
- Sound Blanket amzn.to/3LGYj8c
- Studio Plant amzn.to/3RHLXAv
- Floor Lamp amzn.to/3thnKHl
- Govee Light Bulb amzn.to/3PHvOZz
- FJALLBO Ikea Shelf www.ikea.com/us/en/p/fjaellbo...
Lighting
- GVM 100W Light amzn.to/3M7biR9
- Mountdog Softbox Light amzn.to/3PFm4ih
- Dimmable Desk Lamp amzn.to/3Q0gqsr
- Ulanzi RGB Mini Light amzn.to/3PYpPRk
Audio
- Samson Q9U Microphone amzn.to/3ZBlkzm
- XLR Cable amzn.to/3ZHly8e
- Zoom Podtrak P4 Audio Recorder amzn.to/46AhrwX
- Audio Technical ATH-M20X Headphone amzn.to/3LKNJxf
- Boom Arm Microphone Stand amzn.to/3PPfjex
Video
-Sony Fx30 amzn.to/4bbwO1p
- Sony ZV-E10 Camera amzn.to/3rzr5Rv
- Sigma 16mm f1.4 Lens amzn.to/3LG6HVC
- Ulanzi F38 Quick Release Plate amzn.to/3LK9kWw
- Sony 16-50mm Kit Lens amzn.to/45fh0a0
- Canon 60D Body amzn.to/3EYL5Qy
- Canon 80D Body amzn.to/3LMya8e

[@topofthemorningpodcast_]

Finally a setup that’s reasonable. I always see videos talking about their budget setup and it’s like $5000. This is dope

[@AustinMadriaga]

Yeah my budget is not that high haha but my space is constantly evolving. It started with just a blank wall and a camera.

[@topofthemorningpodcast_]

@@AustinMadriaga that’s pretty much where I am right now. Constantly working to piece it together to make it better

[@akiikikasaija9321]

But this is also about the same price if you add up all 21 equipment

[@BSGpodcast]

Congrats for that such a cozy set up. Hope to get a similar set up someday. That verse is awesome. Way to go!

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thank you!

[@ConnectwithLyncoln]

Mr. Austin thanks for that wonderful show. i have liked your setup. Actually i have been looking for such nice looking studio set up

[@AustinMadriaga]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HBCTHEPODCAST]

I love your set up. Keep up the great work! Best luck

[@AustinMadriaga]

I appreciate it!

[@JJKnowsTheWay]

Thanks for walking us through your setup

[@AustinMadriaga]

No problem hope it helped you!

[@ThePouringPodcast]

So informative and helpful! God bless you brother🙏

[@AustinMadriaga]

Appreciate it!!

[@shakeya_shambrea]

This is dope! I absolutely love this video and I wish I could purchase everything you spoke about literally!

[@AustinMadriaga]

I appreciate that! If you decide to get any of the items links are in the description. Good luck with your future set up 🙌

[@JiuJit_Sul]

I love this setup! I’m just getting started with podcasts. Some good ideas here

[@AustinMadriaga]

Good luck to you! Links in the description for items in the video.

[@AmyJean-worships]

Great, clean, informative, humble video with valuable content- thank you brother. ✝️

[@AustinMadriaga]

I appreciate you!

[@bonganiramatsetse1716]

Very nice. This was very thought of you and I appreciate it. I got introduced to this video as I was searching for equipment needed when one starts a podcast, because at work they want to start a podcast and I am responsible for the research and getting these equipment. I am an intern there. Wish me luck guys, this might me my breakthrough in life. Thanks again Austin, and to everyone, I wish you nothing but the best with your future endeavours. Love, South Africa.

[@AustinMadriaga]

Best of luck to you! Keep researching and applying to your craft and you’ll be great! Thanks for the support from South Africa!

[@rjammi]

All the best, you will do great!

[@CREATIVECOMM.]

Awesome details... Thank you for sharing

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thanks for watching!

[@UrbanCraftTv]

Sharp! I needed this. Thanks

[@AustinMadriaga]

Awesome!

[@asmathmaOfficial]

Thank you so much I appreciate you for that usually these KZbinr don’t really share their tech nor their strategies you’re one of a million my brother!!

[@AustinMadriaga]

I appreciate you!

[@kdubsosolid]

Solid set up and video 👍🏾

[@AustinMadriaga]

Appreciate it 🤙

[@FullFrontalExposure]

Nice setup bro! Subbed!

[@kcvenchy]

awesome video filled with sm knowledge!

[@AustinMadriaga]

Glad it helped!

[@LSWHP]

Great Vid!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@AustinMadriaga]

I appreciate it!

[@youareimagination]

Good job, i like your set up

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thanks for the support 🤙

[@AtharimediasupportAfrica]

It’s really a good start my brother

[@AustinMadriaga]

I appreciate you!

[@ronlemelinphotography]

great info

[@AustinMadriaga]

I appreciate it!

[@user-qm1co7ow2t]

Very helpful thanks

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thank you!

[@lukaskkramer]

Appreciate the hustle! I just put together my gear for my (German) video podcast and it's great to compare notes! Good luck as you move forward, Austin!

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thank you Man! Good luck to you and your podcast!

[@lukaskkramer]

Thanks! @@AustinMadriaga

[@enloja]

Good job 👏🏽

[@AustinMadriaga]

I appreciate it!

[@AANaeem]

ayoo had no idea you have soo less subs - really high video quality, nice vid thanks

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thank you i appreciate it!

[@rcommander9384]

Nice setup!

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thanks!

[@jestus4]

GREAT VIDEO BRO!

[@AustinMadriaga]

Appreciate it!

[@LucasDegen]

4:31 The Zoom Podtrack is great!

[@AustinMadriaga]

It’s great especially growing into it. I started with a 2 person podcast and now it’s 3-4 people and the podtrak P4 is the perfect recorder for me right now!

[@LucasDegen]

It's small it portable and a great price. You can play your bumpers and use it to record in a DAW I believe so the Podtrack can work as a backup recorder.@@AustinMadriaga

[@orbitforcreators]

Nice set up. One thing I'd try is to move the chairs away from the wall to create bit more depth.

[@AustinMadriaga]

Yes thats great input!

[@LSWHP]

Can you please make a video on your audio recording set up? I just started a podcast a few months back and I’m struggling with my audio. Thank you!

[@goodtubestudios]

Great job

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thank you!

[@MonteWeaverofficial]

Nice setup

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thank you!

[@purposedcomposition]

Good video. I also peeped the scripture #letsgoooooooo lol anywho, I did think that your video would also have the sound of the Samson mic throughout, it was a noticeable difference. Sorry some tried to joke on you for that. Keep doing your thing bredren! God bless you and the channel!

[@AustinMadriaga]

I appreciate it! There’s always room for improvement!

[@Kane.markley]

I'm loving your videos, I'm trying to start a interview podcast

[@AustinMadriaga]

I appreciate it! Never too late to start!

[@Kane.markley]

@AustinMadriaga very true I'm beng watching your videos to learn so thank you... do you offer 1 on 1 coaching?

[@AustinMadriaga]

@@Kane.markley DM me on IG let’s talk about coaching! @austinnmad

[@Kane.markley]

@@AustinMadriaga I don't have IG yet. Do you have a email?

[@abnerlopez1933]

Thank you and God bless

[@AustinMadriaga]

No problem! God bless you!

[@oviedaniels]

Well done, thanks

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thanks for watching!

[@saigonanle123]

Love the simplicity in explaining, do you have a contact to where I can reach you and ask a few things. The proverbs on the wall is awesome!

[@AustinMadriaga]

DM me on IG @austinnmad 👍

[@Diego_Cabrera]

Dope setup, I also use the same microphone in my channel and I can back up the fact that its really good for the price.

[@AustinMadriaga]

It’s a solid choice!

[@instrumentals737]

Great video thank you!! are you able to tell me how do you edit the footage once youve recorded the video podcast. like how ou sync the audio and put all the video together of different angles, your workflow please. Thank you !!

[@AustinMadriaga]

Coming soon! I’m the meantime, you can search it on KZbin how to go go from filming to editing to posting. There’s a lot of good resources out there 👍

[@instrumentals737]

@@AustinMadriaga 🤘

[@fhajovan]

Thanks sir i appreciate your video

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thanks for watching!

[@justechos]

Nice video, no nonsense

[@AustinMadriaga]

I appreciate it!

[@NamarasaPodcast]

Nice video! how do you put all the audio and video together? Usually i see people running the video and audio into an atem. Curious if your just recording all the video onto SD cards and putting it together in post. Do you ever run into battery issues, or do you have dummy batteries w/ AC connection? Thanks!

[@AustinMadriaga]

I put the video into SD cards, audio into an audio recorder and sync them all in post. I’ve thought about a video switcher like the ATEM but I prefer to shoot in 4K and don’t want to ATEM yo downside to 1080. This is my old podcast setup which I rand a dummy battery for one camera and the other 2 were regular batteries that held up fine. The record limit of the 2 cannon’s were not great. I’ve since upgraded my equipment though so tune in for a new podcast studio set up tour video!

[@JoeCeeTheBarber]

great video. thank you

[@AustinMadriaga]

Glad you liked it!

[@rollingwiththepunchesshow]

Love the setup! Could you make a video about how u connected the p4 to ur phone or camera? Also do you ever sync the sound before filming or after?

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thank you! I don’t connect the p4 with my cameras. It has its own SD card so I just sync it up with the cameras audio’s afterwards

[@rollingwiththepunchesshow]

@@AustinMadriaga thank you! Have u ever used it connected to iPhone for VO in tik tok?

[@JUSTICE_TELE]

Hoping that oneday I will have enough money to set up a studio like this🤲

[@AustinMadriaga]

Start with what you have! “Day one” > “One day”

[@ThomasHughes-kq4tf]

Nice video. How do you sync and edit the video from three cameras and the audio?

[@AustinMadriaga]

I use adobe premiere pro and sync up all the audio on there after filming

[@urciosway]

By any chance would it be recommendable/possible to do a podcast with gopro (in case I also have iphone 14 but I would preper to use the gopro for memory space reasons...)? I have a "Logitech c930 pro" microphone. Any idea on how to connect them? How shall I make it possible for the gopro to not run out of battery? Maybe they are obvious questions but I've never did anything similar and even tho I am 23 y/o, I'm a tech boomer hahah

[@AustinMadriaga]

Hey! Depending on how you want your podcast. You could potentially film a podcast from your laptop and connect your camera and microphone to your laptop, and use a software like stream yard to do your podcast. Not sure about go pro though I have not utilized it in that way before.

[@LaloLSSalcedo]

Great video and the mic used in this video is crispy any post on audio?

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thank you! I used a diety pocket wireless for my main audio. You can find it in the description. Post production I do make some adjustments to the audio.

[@Waveforevafilms_]

great video

[@AustinMadriaga]

Appreciate you!

[@gabrielgkabelen9824]

Thank your Dear

[@AustinMadriaga]

I appreciate it!

[@gabrielgkabelen9824]

ooo Po, grreeting from Indonesia PO @@AustinMadriaga

[@juangabernal]

Can you show us how you mix and edit your videos please

[@AustinMadriaga]

I will get to doing a video like that soon!

[@conradjavier5180]

Awesome video! How long is the recording time limit on the zve10? Do you have issues with longer sessions?

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thank you! I ran a podcast on my ZVe10 on 4K 30fps and it stopped recording because it overheated after about an hour. After that I learned it may help to prevent overheating by opening the battery lid and purchasing a small attachable fan on the back can increase record time a little bit longer. I haven’t tried either since I just ended up upgrading my camera to an Fx30 which has no record limit and has an internal fan.

[@pennsylvaniajunkie]

Thanks so much for this! Do you ever have any issues with your ZV E10 overheating or the recording coming to a stop automatically? I have one ZV E10 and am considering getting another for my podcast setup, but I worry about the overheating as it's happened several times in the past after only about 20-30 minutes of record time in some cases, even in temperature controlled rooms. Thanks for any tips you may have on this!

[@AustinMadriaga]

Hey! I do have overheating issues with my ZVe10. But I recently got a cooling fan from amazon for it. Now I am able to record 4k 24 fps for nearly 1.5 hours with the fan attached to the back of the camera. Also, make sure the the LCD screen is open and the battery lid is open during filming, it helps with cooling it.

[@pennsylvaniajunkie]

@@AustinMadriaga Thank you so much for sharing this, Austin! That is awesome and I’ll definitely be purchasing one or two fans myself! Any recommendations on brand?

[@AustinMadriaga]

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[@pennsylvaniajunkie]

@@AustinMadriagaTYSM! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@lawilliams3396]

Nice!!

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thanks!

[@RabeTV]

please show the mac setup? how you record? lol :D

[@dimkpaguregis5313]

Hi, how about the grey cloth behind the light? Is that just a curtain?

[@AustinMadriaga]

Yes, it's just a curtain 🤙

[@piskeypodcast]

I use the same lightning system but trying to find cheap cameras with clean HDMI. I'll have to get another Panasonic G7

[@AustinMadriaga]

I upgraded to a Sony Fx30 and it's the best! Not cheap by any means but buy it once and don't need anything else for a very long time

[@user-jx5ne1rk3p]

Austin, What do you use to record the video? We have been using a laptop with Web cams, but need more options if we want to use 3 cameras so we were considering having a Desktop built.

[@AustinMadriaga]

I use 2 cannon cameras and 1 Sony Camera to record the podcast. Each use an SD card, then I plug in the SD card into my laptop to transfer the file before I edit on my laptop. Not sure what you’re trying to film but the type of content you’re filming will make a difference on what camera equipment you need.

[@isacvasquez7208]

I recommend checking out mevo they just released some cameras targeting multi cameras film making , like a stream or podcast

[@normannadon7312]

hello, what boom arm do you use for the q9u, I don't see it in the links. thks

[@AustinMadriaga]

Hey! Just Added the link in the description! It's Innogear from amazon.

[@Conversationsandrevelations]

Thanks bro! You gained a subscriber! I appreciate the education and information! #christianpodcasters

[@AustinMadriaga]

Appreciate you! God bless!

[@sgp257]

Nice space. I like the Bible verse 👍🏾

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thank you!

[@Malik-gl9tx]

do I need more than one Headphone inputs in the audio interface if its a podcast of two? the microphon has an headphone input too whats the difference plugging in the headphones there or in the interface?

[@AustinMadriaga]

I have not tried plugging it in directly into the microphone but it should work the same, probably not as clear as the audio recorder though

[@Malik-gl9tx]

@@AustinMadriaga Thank you I will try an Interface with One Heaphone Input then :)

[@gh-learn324]

Do you have more information for a 2 person interview setup (primarily for the cameras). I'm looking for a way to do this with 3 iphone cameras and believe there has to be an easier way, perhaps an app or software?

[@AustinMadriaga]

Start with what you have! A 3 iPhone multi camera set up is great! Focus more on how you will be capturing audio.

[@jbpasion071]

Awesome video. Jollibee gang?!

[@AustinMadriaga]

You know it! 🇵🇭

[@RobSajous]

Thanks. This was helpful but how do you record your podcast on DSLR/mirrorless when there’s only 30 min record limit?

[@AustinMadriaga]

Great question! And this is something I hope to improve in the future, but my 2 DSLR’s have a 12 min and 20 min record limit (even with the highest speed SD card), so I have someone hit the record button for me when it close to the record limit. Pretty inconvenient and I’m looking to replace the 60D/80D to Sony cameras with unlimited record time.

[@RobSajous]

@@AustinMadriaga That’s very annoying. Something I’m trying to avoid when I get my podcast started

[@IncApu2025]

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[@isacvasquez7208]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@AustinMadriagayou can use a intervalometer or the canon app on a phone to use the remote live view shooting. Recently canon made a app call multi camera control app, to be honest I haven’t tried it but it might work for you, keep the hard work

[@robsmith1239]

Nice set up, what do you use to edit/clean up your audio?

[@AustinMadriaga]

I use Adobe premiere pro

[@KingBweezy]

This is pretty DOPE.. I Love the VID Fam.. we should link up or do something.. I’m looking to do a PODCAST myself.. we got the same exact CAMERA

[@AustinMadriaga]

If you need help with your set up hit me up!

[@financialchannelnetworks8919]

Nice video very helpful, however you never told how you was operating your cameras??!!

[@AustinMadriaga]

For this setup it’s a 3 camera set up and I switch between them when I edit afterwards 👍

[@mongarsfilms2052]

Canon recording is 30 min and stop the record how do you do for filming in continue about 1h and more without rec stopping ?

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thanks for asking! For the Canon record limit I have someone manually press record right before the record limit. Since this video, I have upgraded to a Sony Fx30 Camera which has no record limit as well as has an internal fan so it never overheats.

[@GeorgeGarcia70]

Can the mic be hooked up through usb directly to a laptop?

[@AustinMadriaga]

Yes! The Samsung q9u can be connected via usb directly into a laptop!

[@poeticgeenetikstv4672]

Do you use speaker monitors for audio

[@AustinMadriaga]

I plug in headphones into the Podtrak P4 and monitor my audio before and during a podcast

[@thegoatmask4183]

How do you put the video from the camera and audio from the recorder together?

[@AustinMadriaga]

Check out my recent video on my channel I explained it a bit more. Essentially I sync them up when I edit in Adobe Premiere Pro.

[@peacepeace1659]

Starting mine soon, any advice as to where to start ?

[@AustinMadriaga]

My advice is to keep it as easy, stress free and least amount of work put in, in order for you to produce content consistently on a weekly basis. Often times, we can be caught up with getting the perfect podcast with all the equipment. Just keep it simple. Use what you have, and invest as you go.

[@Lucidmomentspodcast]

I have a question please. does your canon 60D and 80D shoot straight 1 hour because mine always stop at 15 minutes max

[@AustinMadriaga]

They have about 15-20 min record limit. So with this set up, i have a second person pressing record again close to record limit.

[@Lucidmomentspodcast]

Ohhhh thank you for this i think i have to shoot with my iphone because i wanna start a solo podcast and i don't have anyone to press the record button for me@@AustinMadriaga

[@peacepeace1659]

Another question, is it guaranteed that you make money on podcast that’s just starting off? Also what advice would you give me as I don’t have any audience or experience

[@AustinMadriaga]

Great question! It’s not guaranteed. You have to put yourself out there, be consistent with releasing, having a product or service to promote, and affiliate links to whatever you’re using 👍

[@onlyrealmusicgonnalast]

Contrary to the top comment I love the audio switch from phone to mic. Articulates the quality difference.

[@AustinMadriaga]

Appreciate it!

[@MotionMedia7]

How do you manage to shoot with the two canons camera that can only shoots 29mns of video then stop?

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thanks for the question! I had a second person stop and record each time it got close to the record limit. But since then, i have upgrade to a Sony fx30 which has no record limit.

[@MovingtoOhio]

I love your set up. I need to improve my audio. Is there a way to reach you directly ?

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thank you! You can reach me on my Instagram @austinnmad

[@user-uv3sv3qd2x]

Focus in serving,not growing is a really good principal when it comes to content creation

[@AustinMadriaga]

Absolutely!

[@lyleweberKingdom_related]

Do you record into SD cards for all the cameras?

[@AustinMadriaga]

Yes, I have an SD card for each camera 👍

[@jonathanpedraza8730]

What camera is hooked up to the XLR recorder?

[@AustinMadriaga]

The audio recorder is a PodTrak P4. The camera’s aren’t connected to it. It’s an external recorder and I just synchronize the PodTrak audios to the camera scratch audio in Adobe premiere pro

[@AaronPachecoR]

How do you record, you click record on all of them, then you get every file from each cámara then edit it ? You don't have no hdmi connected to the cameras?

[@AustinMadriaga]

Yes, I click record on each of them separately. I take the SD cards on each of them and transfer the files onto my laptop. Then when I am editing on Premiere Pro I use Multicam view to switch between cameras.

[@AaronPachecoR]

@@AustinMadriaga wow man thank much for the information!

[@leebernadin1350]

Bro can you please send me a link for all 3 cameras

[@AustinMadriaga]

Hey! Check out the description, i have all 3 cameras linked for you to purchase. Also I included the Sony fx30 which is actually my main camera that replaced all 3 cameras in this video.

[@impactschooloffaith6013]

hey Austin I really like this, how can I reach out to you man I do have same questions plz

[@AustinMadriaga]

If you have instagram you can reach out to me @austinnmad 👍

[@rhamze]

What about the software and the overall connectivity?

[@AustinMadriaga]

I use Adobe Premiere Pro to edit and sync up the cameras and audio using the multi camera view tool

[@1motesfamily]

Where is the link to the chairs?

[@AustinMadriaga]

This isn't the same one but very similar: amzn.to/3MAtVwN, many options on amazon!

[@creativedyslexiccontentmak4472]

Great setup but audio still can be better

[@AustinMadriaga]

Agreed! Audio was a work in a progress 👍

[@ExJwMJ]

How the hell is it that we have the same lights, the same mics, the same sigma 16mm, AND the same recorder 🤣

[@AustinMadriaga]

It’s a solid set up!!

[@ahmadmasudnururrohmat0069]

why use a different type of camera?

[@AustinMadriaga]

It doesn’t have to be the same cameras, especially if you’re trying to get a different kind of shot (ie various lenses). But for me, I use different cameras because it’s just what I have right now. Ideally in the future I would like the same cameras.

[@UniteamForever]

ka ano ano mo si mark madriaga sir

[@lymanmedeiros903]

Why is it talk shows have wireless mics but pod casts have mic/boom stands. Ridiculous.

[@AustinMadriaga]

It’s all preference 👍 That’s the best part about having your own set up is you can make it how you want it.

[@TheVentingVaultPodcast]

Thank you brother for everything you do! It’s inspiring. I’ve learn stuff by watching videos people like you and I finally started my own podcast! I literally just recently took out my first video! I’m doing my best and still learn as much as I can thank you! You guys should check it out!!

[@Swissco9665]

Too rich for my blood

[@AustinMadriaga]

Best of luck to you! We all start somewhere 🤙

[@justcarryonnow]

With all the talk about audio treatment, you would've at least give us better audio in this video.

[@AustinMadriaga]

Thanks for your input!

[@itsthehumor95]

And I...oop

[@michaeljensen8867]

Was thinking the same thing. Getting audio advice from a guy with the worst audio

[@MikeEdwardsphotography]

Don’t listen to these haters…. For what this video is, the audio is fine. Thanks for taking the time to make it. Keep creating brother.

[@AustinMadriaga]

@@MikeEdwardsphotography i appreciate it bro!

[@user-uw8qm3dm2n]

Hi Bro Austin ! Your setup is wonderful, can I have your contact info, I want to do this set up would need to ask you somethings … please let me know how can I reach you ? Any email?

[@AustinMadriaga]

DM me on IG @austinnmad

[@GoldProfessor]

Great video and set up. 🫡! THAGOD°♤°GOLD•P

[@AustinMadriaga]

Appreciate it!