At SQPN, we use a variety of gear to create our shows and since there are literally thousands of different  products out there, our list is by no means complete, exhaustive, or definitive. But because you’ve asked here’s what we use to produce our shows:

Hardware

• [easyazon_link identifier=”B001IPUJJI” locale=”US” tag=”wwwsqpncom-20″]Rode Procaster Broadcast Dynamic Vocal Microphone[/easyazon_link]
• Audio-Technica ATR2100x-USB Cardioid Dynamic Microphone (ATR Series)
• [easyazon_link identifier=”B001D7UYBO” locale=”US” tag=”wwwsqpncom-20″]Rode PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm[/easyazon_link]
• Rode RODECaster Pro Podcast Production Studio
• [easyazon_link identifier=”B00HVLUR86″ locale=”US” tag=”wwwsqpncom-20″]Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black[/easyazon_link]
• [easyazon_link identifier=”B004MQSV04″ locale=”US” tag=”wwwsqpncom-20″]Cloud Microphones CL-1 Cloudlifter 1-channel Mic Activator[/easyazon_link]
• [easyazon_link identifier=”B008AOH1O6″ locale=”US” tag=”wwwsqpncom-20″]Dragonpad USA 6″ Microphone Studio Pop Filter with Clamp – Black[/easyazon_link]
• Symphaudio PSM-1 Universal Microphone Shock Mount for 30-33mm ( 1.18″ – 1.29″ ) Diameter Microphones (no longer available – try the [easyazon_link identifier=”B014GSWNOM” locale=”US” tag=”wwwsqpncom-20″]Dophee Condenser Microphone Shock Mount Stand Holder Clip Black)[/easyazon_link]
• Apple Mac Studio M1 Max, 32 GB RAM
• [easyazon_link identifier=”B00KYCSRSG” locale=”US” tag=”wwwsqpncom-20″]BenQ GW2765HT 27-Inch 2560×1440 IPS Monitor[/easyazon_link]
• LG 27UL500-W 27-Inch UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS Monitor with Radeon Freesync Technology and HDR10, White
• Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera
• Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens
• Elgato Cam Link 4K

Software

• Audio Hijack from Rogue Amoeba
  • Audio capture and routing and simple pre-processing
• Loopback from Rogue Amoeba
  • Software audio routing allows separate recording of the host from guests
• Farrago from Rogue Amoeba
  • Soundboard for playing theme music, bumpers, and audio clips
• Streamyard

• video streaming for broadcast and recording
• Adobe Audition
  • Multi-track audio editing software
• Izotope  RX
  • Audio editing plugin for repair and improvement
• Adobe Express
  • Web-based graphics software ideal for creating show art and other artwork intended for online use.
• AirTable
  • Web-based database software for keeping track of shows through the various stages of production as well as tracking guests and panelists and more
• Forecast
  • Podcast MP3 encoder
• Slack
  • Web and app-based group communications tool