Welcome To My TINY 9x9 Foot Youtube Studio Setup Tour - Gear, Lighting, Audio, Color Grade, & MORE!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Ex-audio engineer, turned pro photographer, turned full-time KZbinr here... Love the setup! And you can never get too nerdy. Ever. Man, the placement and usability of that wall mounted 120D is off the charts. 👌

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much!!

[@JorgeSilvestrini]

I'm starting to run in the same "smaller field" - moving from only doing audio to now having a KZbin channel and getting to learn, practice, record and edit video! Just happened to find @Dunna Did It channel and subbed.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Amen to the whole ‘from managing sound-to-doing that AND visuals as well’ kinda challenge! But we like challenges, yes we like challenges!!!

[@DLlama]

I'm shocked by how many people say "Sorry for getting too nerdy" or "Not to get too in-depth" like bro that's what I came here for! Don't apologize for being detailed!

[@alexsmedile]

That’s the best video setup explanation I’ve seen in a while. The last KZbinr I saw doing something at this level of production and quality was Gerald Undone. I think you’ve surpassed him in attention to detail, clarity of instructions, and the usefulness of your tips.

[@dunnadidit]

I’m screenshotting this and sending it to Gerald right now 😂😂😂 seriously though I appreciate the kind words.

[@badseedtech]

Sick video man! This might be the tipping point for me going Resolve. Looks like it runs circles around Premiere for grading.

[@dunnadidit]

It does… 100%

[@AJCoReTV]

Hey what’s up Brian, Resolve was born with only grading in mind. I will be switching back from FCP eventually.

[@JakeBaconDigital]

Do it man! It has gotten some amazing updates lately and it's great for everything.

[@dunnadidit]

I tested all 3 major NLE’s over the past year and resolve is my favorite for editing, grading, effects, and audio workflow. It just crushes.

[@joshualelo]

15 years, no wonder you’re audio is so clean! Would LOVE an audio production breakdown from you, especially since you’re so experienced in that field. Maybe something like “A Beginner’s Guide to Crisp Audio” where you don’t go too deep, but maybe just focus on the fundamentals that a new person like myself can practice in order to get better and better at recording audio that is clean, but also has depth and character. I have a lot of the same/similar equipment as you, I just need the practice..That guidance would be SO helpful:) thanks for all the free help you give on this channel!!

[@jamesprecious1035]

I like this idea of a "Basics guide" Great work as always. Beers if you are ever in Vancouver.

[@dunnadidit]

Consider it added to my “ideas” list.

[@Jakereviewsall]

Would love this as well.

[@DEATHRAYCAT]

Same here!

[@chrisgg]

That would be amazing

[@JHawk]

Awesome space man! Really cool to see how you have made every inch of your office. FX3 gang!

[@Fernando.Vivanco]

...after 9 minutes my mouth was unconsciously wide open in disbelief. I am like, is he really just... going to give us ALL HIS SECRETS? Like even what camera, lens, specific camera settings? And then exactly how to color grade it.. unbelievable. THANK YOU SO MUCH BRO.

[@kmjansen]

I REALLY like your, "All of time is happening at once," sign. That instantly humbles me in the best possible way.

[@PatrickRambles]

Hey Dunna, have you tried the Promptsmart app? It has voice track scrolling, so it starts and stops when you do. No more remotes! Absolute game changer for me.

[@dunnadidit]

I don’t think I’ve tried that one specifically but I tried one other with voice activation that didn’t work too we’ll. But I’ll give Promptsmart a shot too! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@PatrickRambles]

@@dunnadidit when you try it, make sure you write everything in one massive block (no formatting) that way it will work without fail 👌

[@xxl0o]

Cudos from a live sound engineer pushing his video production company. Sound is more than 50% of the success of the vid! Thanks for such an in-depth tour.

[@ThruVisualMedia]

Donna, definitely Audio Editing tutorial ... a must video, especially with your background...YES PLEASE.

[@photogirl023]

Love the nerding out! I'm a pro photog getting into video and this all is awesome. Especially with sound, its not something you notice as a viewer unless somethings wrong. You're one of my "comfort youtubers" because of how chill and easy-viewing your videos are so its super neat to see the tech-y side that influences and creates that feel.

[@dunnadidit]

Awww thanks so much Emily! That makes me so happy to hear!!

[@JSephH76]

Incredibly valuable for a guy setting up his proto-studio. Thank you!

[@dunnadidit]

That’s great!

[@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor]

thanks fr sharing ur cool effective small room setup. the wall mount light stands r so helpful when it comes to managing small spaces. I can perfectly understand .. i hv my youtube video shooting setup + editing desk setup + a bed .. all in one 10-10 room. been filming and sleeping all in one room. its such a struggle and every inch of space is so important

[@mattdayphoto]

I've been running grip arms off of the same C-Stand that holds my 120D to boom my mic for years, but this Spidercrab arm looks like it would be so much simpler and quicker to use and adjust. Great use of this space, man.

[@SanathKumarNaibhi]

Wow Dunna! So inspiring! That nerd part explains a lot! Years of experience along with that nerd level passion is what sets anyone apart! 👌🏻

[@JoshuaKrell]

I'm coming from a professional audio engineering background as well in post production, still do work in audio but have been doing video off and on. I appreciate your perspectives on your channel. Also, your room and colorgrade immediately caught my attention. Love how perfectly balanced your lighting is on your skin tones.

[@thecrowfliescrooked]

Made it to the end. I'd like your take on the audio aspects of a KZbin video. I think the most important aspect of a KZbin video (besides the story) is audio quality. It's a mystery to a lot of rookies/experienced users. Insights are welcome.

[@InternetCity]

I’m absolutely in love with this set up! It’s both practical and amazing looking! Taking notes!

[@whoismatt]

13:58 this video is overkill in the best way! Loved it!

[@dunnadidit]

Huge nerd 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@dspoet1]

I was thinking aboout how to add/redo my home recording/youtube studio and boom, saw this video. Appreciate the info.

[@techmentormaria]

As a tech manager, I found this tour of your tiny 9x9 foot KZbin studio setup to be incredibly informative and inspiring. You've done a great job of maximizing the small space and creating a professional looking studio with minimal gear. Your attention to detail in lighting, audio, and color grading is impressive. I also appreciate the inclusion of your gear list in the video description, it helps to see what equipment is needed to achieve a professional look. I will definitely be taking note of your setup when I create a studio space for my channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@Tsha4Eva]

This is the first video that I've seen of you and now I am an official SUBSCRIBER.

[@MathiasFritsche]

Really nice setup! What did you use to build the shelf behind you?

[@DannyBligh]

I love watching how other KZbinrs do their setups. I love the Teleprompter idea, really means that you cannot miss a thing. A little more pre-production, but maximum quality and ease in post!

[@dunnadidit]

Exactly!

[@ZachMayfield]

everything's lookin and sounding real good brother!

[@BunkerAudioPanama]

One of the best audio setups I’ve seen/heard around. Definitely make the tutorial!!!!

[@DJJordanLee]

This is one of the most informative, to the point and generally amazing setup videos i've seen.

[@dunnadidit]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@JarrodsTech]

Nice setup! You made me realize how much space I'm wasting having a separate mic stand when I should just clamp it onto my lights C-Stand so I'm going to make that change! I'd be interested in the audio info, I've been meaning to get fabfilter for a while, just haven't decided what program to use it with as I'm primarily Windows based and most of the info online tends to focus on Apple solutions.

[@FlyEnri]

Audio tutoriallll pleaseeeeeeeeeee!!! The breakdown was incredible Dunna ! The blue trick out of your skin tones shows how much thought and care goes into making the videos. 😍

[@thedrewwitt]

Your audio sounds the best on KZbin. It actually sounds like a lot of broadcast audio where it’s natural and you don’t hear the mic or the processing. Would love a video on that, especially a “free” way to do it with what comes with Adobe

[@ThomasWilliamson]

Haven't watched too much of your channel yet but I gotta say I think your KZbin Studio setup looks top notch. I will absaloutely be watching more of your videos in 2022... subscribed!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks!!

[@edredBryan]

A million thanks for your transparency. I'm in the process of modifying my home office for secondary use a youtube studio. I also want to upgrade from my Canon DSLRs to Sony mirrorless, but learning color grading seems overwhelming...wish it were some way to get optimum out-of-camera colors w/ Sony without color grading. I realize there's always a lot of work in producing with excellence. Peae & Hope.

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

🔥 My studio is in my bedroom, so I can relate! I still tinker and adjust it over time.

[@shadowshapers]

So cool to get to see a part of the whole process and the "Behind The Scenes" of it all. Love how much of a nerd you are about the whole thing. I hope to someday have as good of a studio setup as you do. Would love to hear about the most unexpectedly easy or unexpectedly hard parts about the whole youtube-video-making process.

[@WORTHITORNOT]

Great video and gave me tons of ideas ! Thanks

[@CJKnowsTECH]

Great sounding audio...definitely knew there was some audio engineering experience. Respect

[@jamesbrown59]

It's great to see how you were able to become one of the real Premier channels on KZbin. With all of the photography and audio programs you run it would be extremely helpful to see your full computer setup. I hope you do one of those soon.

[@MachiningandMicrowaves]

I wish I'd watched this a year ago! My new studio is also quite small but I've nerded out as usual, so it's going to be interesting to see how it looks. I've run my channel faceless so far but it's time to start doing some of the exposition direct to camera instead of shooting lots of b-roll and creating graphics. Sometimes just telling the story works better. I'm using my Sony 40mm lens on the A7-IV as the main camera, but I have to mount it on a wall bracket to get it far away enough, the tripod simply doesn't give me enough space. I have some of those wall mounted arms for my lights, they are great. I have a simple smartphone autocue/mirror thing that works well. I need to do a lot of macro shots and stand-up demonstrations so I went for an electrically-elevating desk as a luxury option. It's great having presets and it allows for a radical scene change with very little effort. Good tip about the audio absorbing panels. I have books lining the walls of my existing audio recording space, but it has racks full of microwave radio testgear that I need to power off to remove the weird hums and fan noise, so moving to another room is a must. I watched your color-grading vid and that changed my perspective completely, so now I'll have to binge-watch everything else. Thanks for the time and effort you put into these vids.

[@excessorizeme]

Such a great showcase of your office and so jealous of everything 😍

[@andrewcreating]

I'm starting my own studio so I appreciate you sharing how yours is setup. Thank you!

[@dunnadidit]

Cheers!

[@BensTechLab]

Definitely a well utilized space! Totally agree on mounting lights up off the walls where you can! I have zero light stands on the floor in my studio.

[@peterujfalusi2764]

I just found this older one and love it. Great to feel your professional approach shining through. Thanks!

[@lensbrew]

This video gave me different ideas when it comes to image processing. I feel confident to start making videos anytime. I would like to see a video talking about audio and your audio processing. You can be as nerdy as you want. I'm a controls engineer, so I understand nerdy. 😁

[@idka4523]

Your studio is a mega sized treasure chest! Super awesome setup man!

[@nathanjfield]

Hands down the best setup video I've seen. And yes to more in-depth tutorials on everything. 👍

[@TheArtMentor]

This is awesome. Have you ever done a budget version of this set up for newer KZbinrs?

[@PaulFeinberg]

I am a total nerd too.....I love the setup and I also enjoy using Waves audio plugins. I need to check out the ones you mentioned here. Great video as always!

[@NeilMcElmon]

What an incredible space! I really dig those magnetic lights a lot.

[@MatthiasLenardt]

Very interesting setup. Lot's of good recordings in the future 👋

[@MarcinRutkowski]

Wow, You have so much knowledge about entire production/postproduction process. Any possibility to see a tutorial how to mix dialogue? Would love to see it :)

[@wangyeelinpamela]

Wow that audio workflow is definitely something I would watch.

[@g_lantos]

Just when I thought Gerald Undone is the biggest Tech Nerd (in a good way) 😳 WOW! Great Job Donna! It's time for me to build my studio and start KZbin. This video is the best example that you don't need a lot of space to build a home studio!

[@ayeeidkmusic]

Yooo! Your color grade is on point! I love the audio as well. FabFilter is must have! Speaking of production, what is your main DAW? I'm a long time Ableton Live user 🔥

[@djseanp]

Man! I've watched your videos for the last few years (since I started working with video). Like you, I come from a professional audio background. Seeing your progress is so inspiring! Your coloring really clicks with me. Then you topped it off with the audio BTS, and I'm like yes! I'm not alone! This is my favorite video from you so far. Thanks again, and I'm about to hit that bell.

[@dunnadidit]

Nice!!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TroyTackett]

I now use the Godox VL150 LED Video Light. I have 2 of them and i use the Aputure Light Dome mini II and the Aputure Light Dome II with them I love these lights

[@VagiPeti]

Hey this video was awesome! would love to see your audio editing procedure in details, as well how you edit, how you shoot your brolls. Loved everything in this video! Congratulations for this high quality work!

[@ElSoly]

Great video!! What metal plaques you used for the under the shelves to stick the lights?

[@dunnadidit]

I used these → geni.us/kUvJ

[@AlexThatTechGuy]

I am dealing with a 6ftx10ft office space and i got to make this work. Thanks for this video, i really needed inspiration on how to setup my new office for youtube.

[@Coleo432]

Hey! This is the first video I've seen of yours and I just wanted to say that I really liked what I saw. Great video!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much Cole!

[@Coleo432]

@@dunnadidit Of course. Merry Christmas!

[@evanpierri]

The black paper in the windows is a genius cheap hack! Thats the biggest problem I have in my very small office space as well. Thanks!

[@ThisIsTechToday]

I love this breakdown! Gotta love seeing another person using sound panels and blankets for their audio. Not surprising for an audio engineer! haha. Also, I love the fabfilter plugins. Some of my favorites ever!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks dude! Yeah man I feel like it makes such a huge difference to treat your room!

[@Booyar]

computer setup right NOW! love how you used the small space in such a creative way.

[@dunnadidit]

Lol I’m about to get a new computer so we’ll see what that looks like lol

[@keithbloemendaal4724]

At 3:15 of the video you show your key light and the shotgun mic is mounted on the c stand, I use varipoles for my lights and want to do this with my mic to mount it over my head instead of on my camera/tripod. What clamp/device are you using there to mount it?

[@mitchellnurseproductions]

An audio tutorial showing all those fancy plugins would be amazing!

[@allisonanderson]

This is awesome Dunna! Love seeing what other people have going on with their setups.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks friend! Nice to see ya in the comments!

[@kevinComposesMusic]

I’m a musician / audio guy also, mostly on the UAD platform. Count me as one vote for more info on how and why you are using the audio plugins.

[@TaehaTypes]

Definitely want to learn more about those audio programs/plugins!

[@michaelauknz]

An excellent clip, and yes, PLEASE consider doing an in-depth Audio segment as it is super tough to grip, and resolve colour modes are a nightmare... Thanks

[@notlukebenson]

Love the details you go into in this Dunna, especially around the grading. We've been running an improv podcast for the last 18 months and 2022 is where I'd love to up our audio game so an in-depth audio process video would be sick.

[@kevsanders3223]

Dude, I love your setup, really helps motivate me more when I'm currently busy building a podcast studio setup.

[@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor]

Dunna .. can u make a video on how to place the acoustic panels & foams, blankets etc .. properly to acoustically treat a small room like this ? it will be a very useful video

[@IthacaDon]

Dude, I just want to hang out with you and listen to you talk. So much information on all sorts of subjects. Thanks for creating this vid. Other content creators need to learn how to share like you did. Not once did I hear I'm going to tell you about this, you just did it. Going to order some lights today.

[@stephencubillos1412]

Another commenter wanting you to make a more in depth video on the editing from start to finish because this is sickkk Thanks!

[@FitousThaiKitchen]

great video, clear and concise guide for those of us that want to up our game.

[@Shipwrckdntweetin]

With you on the “above” if the ceiling allows it. I went with Falcon to allow me to do that. (Don’t have that high of a ceiling) Great tips so many of us can relate to. Thx for sharing Dunna.

[@LytestheDJ]

your coloring technique... *chefs kiss*

[@robert99427]

I watched some of your older videos a couple of days ago, such a huge difference between what your studio/room used to look like and how it looks like now. #mindblowing

[@darinwynder7207]

Great walk-through, gear and process videos are always greatly appreciated.

[@progressionspod]

This has to be the only KZbin setup video with a shout out to Fab-Filter. Love it!

[@AuthenTech]

daaang man, you have some sweet fancy gear 💪

[@dunnadidit]

I am definitely thankful for all the fancies!

[@HeresMo]

I’ve just started using monitor +. It’s great especially when I can’t access the camera easily say in the middle of shooting a podcast or something

[@WillGibbons]

Would love to hear more about the audio setup in a future vid! Maybe take a two-pronged approach where you offer tips for 80% of people to get 'good enough' audio, then share the over-the-top configuration for those wanting to go the extra mile?

[@dunnadidit]

That’s a good idea! It’s always tough because I just go ALL the way most of the time, but I try to throw in the disclaimer that it’s overkill haha

[@IamMassimiliano]

Your audio is indeed amazing, now I know why! I would love to hear more about it! Cool set studio tour!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much!!

[@JackStolz]

Buddddyyyy Yes with the tiny space office. I've got a 4x4 closet office that is just absolutely hilarious! Great video as usual.

[@dunnadidit]

Haha wow! That’s teeeeeny!

[@JoeCopenhaver]

Fellow audio engineer turned KZbinr/video creator here. Would LOVE to see your audio process. Big fan of the FabFilter stuff myself! Loved this breakdown too!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much!!

[@rob9386]

love it! I'm bouncing light off my white roof but looking at yours at the back might be considering another soft box. Really cool look and great setup and I like how things are moving away from that dark and moody emo style.

[@אלוןאנגל-ה9ש]

Donna I want to say I love you man and you're so detailed and your audio is so crispy and good but most of the time when I watch your videos I watch your video on a speaker phone and not even with my headphones so I don't think most people don't enjoy the audio that you output today web I know you're not going to stop doing it I just had to share it and yeah we still can tell that your audio superior than other KZbinrs and at least the most of them but all the video creators all have usually the same level of audio even if they don't eat you in the same level that you do. However it's fascinating to see your workflow

[@TechTraction]

Love the behind the scenes tour. Definitely would like to see the computer setup tour and plugin deep dive. Thanks. (Liked and now subscribed).

[@LoMejorTvPodcast]

This was an awesome video, seen you for the first time and loved it

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks!!

[@NathanVeer]

Really enjoyed this. You know what I missed and I couldn’t find in your notes either? What speakers/reference monitors do you use? Both for audio and when editing video? What’s your favorite and what’s your favorite budget options?

[@dunnadidit]

I just use headphones in my home studio. The audiotechnica ath m50s. I did a follow up to this video with my desk setup and I talked a bit more about my audio stuff. But at my proper studio I have a pair of Focal alpha80’s and Yamaha HS5’s

[@NathanVeer]

@@dunnadidit Appreciate the response. Yeah I have my Sennheiser headphones that I’ve used for years..mostly because I know them now…but am going to be upgrading to some near fields. The HS5’s are on my list. Thanks again Dunna. I look forward to your next video….as I do every time. ;)

[@VinnieCamilleriMusic]

Awesome vid, great set up, love the colours, thanks for for tips.

[@dunnadidit]

Thank you, thank you, you’re welcome!

[@VinnieCamilleriMusic]

@@dunnadidit Bro, I’ve been watching your vids for years and realised I never comment so made start lol

[@dunnadidit]

@@VinnieCamilleriMusic haha welcome to the comments section Vinnie! It’s great to have you here!

[@VinnieCamilleriMusic]

@@dunnadidit Cheers man, so are you a musician or a sound engineer, or both? And where abouts are ya, I'm guessing New York or is that way off lol

[@VinnieCamilleriMusic]

I guess that's terrible because just seen on IG your from BC lol I've been in every province in Canada, my 2nd fav county on the planet.

[@AlexGTech]

Yes please on the desk setup video! 👊🏼

[@robinthesky6728]

Very good, straight forward information. Loved this video. Thanks for the info.

[@andrescolintv]

Amazing 😊

[@actualol]

Loved the detail you went into. As a KZbinr in a small room, I was excited to get some tips on space saving, especially when it comes to lighting. I'm intrigued - don't you get a problem with vignetting when using the padcaster and shooting at 35mm? That little aputure remote is so important - I hate trying to sync up to the app every time. Do you know if it works with other aputure lights like the MC, or B7C? I would love one hard remote (not phone) to control all my lights.

[@RigelVlog]

Amazing setup! More content about audio will be very well appreciated!

[@RhinoCameraGear]

Amazing studio, Dunna! Glad you're loving the kit. Your B roll is going to need to be called C roll it's gotten so creamy! Keep it up!

[@dunnadidit]

😝😝 C-Roll! I love it!!

[@matmarin5576]

Great video. Love the break down. Would totally be into the audio break down vid too. The more ya know, right?

[@remcodegast_]

the monitor+ app is an early christmas gift to me! dude this is the bomb! great video as always!

[@ScottWill3x]

First time seeing your videos, but hearing you’re also a music producer/ engineer as well got you the sub ✊🏽💯

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks!!