Lets See Your Internet Broadcasting Studio

[andrewzarian]

Lets see what you got !

Post Pictures/Video of your Internet Broadcasting/Podcasting Studio

[gfqnetwork]

GFQ Network Studio 2013

http://www.guysfromqueens.com/studio/


http://youtu.be/Kb9aQi1k1Lk

http://guysfromqueens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/gfq-studio-2013-04.jpg

http://guysfromqueens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/gfq-studio-2013-07.jpg

http://guysfromqueens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/gfq-studio-2013-03.jpg

http://guysfromqueens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/gfq-studio-2013-15.jpg

[direktetv]

Hi,

Glad to be part of IAIB, seems to be a great community :)
Here is my setup:
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http://forum.ibroadcastnetwork.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=29&d=1333578129

[Spencer Kobren]

Hi,

Glad to be part of IAIB, seems to be a great community :)
Here is my setup:
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Nice rigg direketv!

[MyTakeRadio]

Will post a video walk through or pics tonight.

[Donovan]

Here a few shots of my setup. One iMac 24", one Mac Mini, one MacBook Air (running Windows), mixer and PR40.

http://www.anairo.tv/studio

Since I run a cable broadband company, I have the benefit of dedicated 100Mbit fiber Internet which makes streaming a pleasure. My entire home network consists of 10 computers over a Gigabit Ethernet network and a storage server with 5TB of storage.

Yeah, I'm a geek. ;)

[MyTakeRadio]

Lets see what you got !

Post Pictures/Video of your Internet Broadcasting/Podcasting Studio

Here is a quick and dirty walk through of my "studio" lol. I am sure many will appreciate the gear I use.

http://youtu.be/Qrh6xQ0JNb8

[andrewzarian]

Very nice video Rich. You will be shocked to know that I still dont use a compressor. I think its time I get one.

Mike what do you think Should I get one?

[mcphillips]

Andrew, it depends. We should talk.

[Spencer Kobren]

Great walkthrough Rich! @AZ, I use the now discontinued DBX 286A http://www.dbxpro.com/286a/ which was the industry standard. As a matter of fact a lot of my equipment has been discontinued...But it still works for me.:)

What are your recommendations Mike?

[mcphillips]

Great walkthrough Rich! @AZ, I use the now discontinued DBX 286A http://www.dbxpro.com/286a/ which was the industry standard. As a matter of fact a lot of my equipment has been discontinued...But it still works for me.:)

What are your recommendations Mike?
LOL. My recommendation is actually the DBX 286s. They're $200US each, and you need one per microphone. They have the best sounding gates on the market, at least for the price. If you feel you have to add boom and sizzle, the dynamic EQ on the unit works well.

Processing on the program feed, if any, needs to be very minimal. The selection of a program processor is a different matter. I'm not familiar with an inexpensive unit that does a good job. I have the Omnia A/XE software that may be ideal since it has a multiband processor, but it remains to be seen how much demand it puts on the processor already running Vidblaster or Wirecast.

[Donovan]

I finally have a video up.


http://youtu.be/x4sEwvHqPL8

My apologies for the iPhone video roll effect. :)

[Spencer Kobren]

Your wife's sewing room...That’s awesome! :) Thanks so much for the studio tour Donovan. Great job!

[andrewzarian]

Awesome setup man. What is that cover on the pr40 ?

[RadarGaming]

Here is my setup/room tour need to update it just got a new mixer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwhlDOwZw3o

[Donovan]

Awesome setup man. What is that cover on the pr40 ?
My wife calls them "mic condoms" - she made it. :)

[direktetv]

Great to see all the nice setups.... :)

[powerradio]

Great studio Andrew. Mind leting me know where u got the lcd lighting behide you. would love this for my studio. if you dont mind shareing that is. if not sorry i asked lol

[andrewzarian]

I get asked this all the time and people don't believe me when I tell them the answer

IKEA :)

[erictimmer]

I live in a very small apartment in Japan so my "Studio" is.....

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-FhfnpVf5m7c/TilP708oXnI/AAAAAAAAAxc/EXfkpUUc1bw/s640/PodcastStudioJapan.JPG


PC:
AMD Phenom II X6
8GB RAM
Pretty Good Graphic Card
Win 7
24" LG LCD

MacBook Pro:
i5
4GB RAM

Backup Computer:
Old MacBook Plastic Whitey Edition
2 GHz
4GB Ram

Camera:
Logitech C910

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hlx01Foe1X4/TbZeQK1gaoI/AAAAAAAAAkw/CR9Y44acgHM/s800/MixerSettings.jpg

Sound:
Behrigner Xenyx 802
Shure SM58
Sony Dynamic Mic ($20 special)
Samson USB Mic



__________________________________________________ __________________
Eric Timmer
www.erictimmer.com (http://www.erictimmer.com)
www.teijg.com (http://www.teijg.com) (Teaching English in Japan Podcast)
www.ipadtengoku.com (http://www.ipadtengoku.com) (iPad Podcast)

[Spencer Kobren]

Sweet little set up. Thanks for posting!

[ScottyBrown]

Here's my current setup:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ktbKwQmtEBI/Ttab5JXFTgI/AAAAAAAAMKw/_CWxVDzCAbY/s1031/2011-11-30_12-39-12_59+%282%29.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-dHWfVbGq_FQ/Ttab6PdWQNI/AAAAAAAAMLA/dJzW2-7_fpE/s1031/2011-11-30_12-39-30_210.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4PtN593JSkw/Ttab8IgpyoI/AAAAAAAAMLM/HGONVLPrZZU/s1031/2011-11-30_12-39-50_125.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-GKtfMPsvtKY/Ttab7-GhoFI/AAAAAAAAMLI/2NlBVgSt9xY/s1031/2011-11-30_12-39-40_281.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-we2PB4fVeHo/Ttab8TJVAQI/AAAAAAAAMLY/jZvVuyKXOyM/s1031/2011-11-30_12-38-50_6.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-qtTxrd54CxQ/Ttab-wVhqGI/AAAAAAAAMLk/H-Dkmv3pU7A/s1031/2011-11-30_12-39-04_484.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9e78XxPba0U/Ttab-r3oZtI/AAAAAAAAMLg/4NifsG5tP8o/s1031/2011-11-30_12-39-08_896.jpg

[andrewzarian]

Really nice setup Scotty. BTW Love RootzWiki. Really helpful site!

[erictimmer]

Bell for the win, lol.

[ScottyBrown]

Really nice setup Scotty. BTW Love RootzWiki. Really helpful site!

Thanks, Andrew. We put a lot of hard work into the site.

[Matt Casillas]

I will post a video or some pictures once my studio gets renovated!

[andrewzarian]

Scotty any info on when Cyanogen 9 will be official?

[jamesdelfresco]

man my setup sucks!

[Linuxcooldude]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIuvJhWH754&feature=plcp

Heres my setup. Cool to see everyone elses.

[RichardCleveland]

A quick look at the studio as it is now.

http://youtu.be/cllLCQoH5Vw

[andrewzarian]

Great video Richard !!!

[William Thomas]

Do I have to post my video someplace other than my computer to upload here please advise as i have the video on my computer and livestream. It asks for url here....not sure what to do please advise

if i need a place to store my videos any suggestions that would be inexpensive or free?

Thanks

Bill

[BradShoemaker]

YouTube, Vimeo, Blip.tv are all great places to host videos for free or cheap.

[William Thomas]

thanks brad

It seems to me that livestream promotes having the vids on their site??? Am i wrong?

[William Thomas]

ok I think that i am ok now. I put the video on Vimeo and its an introduction video to my new channel on livestream. It also includes a bit of my studio...lol ....dining room combination....its about 5 minutes and i was nervous...

thanks for looking and the help...

bill


https://vimeo.com/49126096

[washproof]

Nice video Bill, Good to see you up and running.

[FloridaSwimNetwork]

We're always at new pools, so the configuration varies slightly but here we are in our mobile studio:
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http://forum.ibroadcastnetwork.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=90&d=1349093865&thumb=1

[Dahalabit]

you guys ahve some really cool setup

[andrewzarian]

I will be recording a new studio tour this week.

[Jadori]

I will take a photo of mine and put it up this week. Mine is really simple.

[TomSinclair]

Did a studio tour for my show last year. It includes the Component Graveyard - the ultimate home for components and devices that didn't quite pan out.

It's kind of long, so you won't offend if if you skip to the good parts!



http://youtu.be/rWC_E-ZDZ9g

[ericchilton]

HERE ARE MY DIGS!!!


http://youtu.be/XN3g2m9s904

WWW.WAITIKNOWTHIS.COM

[chrisnitzel]

Looks great Eric thanks for the tour!

[AndrewSeabrook]

Eric, great clip! Can't wait for Tom to snaffle you as a guest on his show. Regards.

[TomSinclair]

Awesome, Eric!

BTW, Andrew's right. We've got to get together for a chat!

[ericchilton]

Tom... I'm ready buddy. Give me a call anytime. 336-327-1447.

[mcphillips]

Please let me know what else your station is throwing out. I'm not that far away from you!

[xmusiconline]

My studio for my internet radio station.. Just recently replaced a almost dead Behringer 1622FX with a Axia Radius Console as I am in the process of launching a live show on my station soon. Running BSI Simian for automation presently. My microphone (not pictured) is a Behringer B-1. It actually sounds way better with the AXIA than it ever did on the Behringer 1622FX Mixer. I stream using a windows PC running SAM Cast 2013 currently (hope to replace it with Omina AX/E at some point).

http://forum.ibroadcastnetwork.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=98&d=1359112018

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[andrewzarian]

Look at that another Axia in the IAIB Family :)

[xmusiconline]

Look at that another Axia in the IAIB Family :)

Why yes... All Kirk's talking about how great AXIA is paid off for the Telos Alliance.. I also know a few FMers who have AXIA consoles like them... and then you got the Radius there at GFQ HQ.... and I saw how easy it was to set up and use... was a no brainier when I finally needed to replace the dead mixer so I could launch my live radio show.

[andrewzarian]

We have Updated our Studio over the past year. Here is a tour video along with pictures and list of hardware we are using

http://www.guysfromqueens.com/studio/


http://youtu.be/Kb9aQi1k1Lk

[ericchilton]

Wow.....never thought about as much audio equipment as you have. That is phenomenal!! So jealous. Setting up my separate PC for Skype this week and I was proud of that...LOLOLOL. Your stuff in incredible Andrew. Nice work.

[bushido]

Hey there andrew.
My tech guy says I should look into buying an a/d d/a sample rate converter. What are your opinions on something like that?

[andrewzarian]

It depends on your setup. What is your current setup like?

[bushido]

To answer, I've been following your post on this forum and as a result I'm readjusting the studio. I can at least tell you at this point that I have ordered the Sound Blaster Recon3D. We're planning on using the optical out of the converter to the optical in on the recon3d. Does this sound like a competent set up? Or am I reinventing the wheel here?

[Dahalabit]

How much is that mixer?

[xmusiconline]

How much is that mixer?

The Radius (control surface (8 faders) and QOR16 MSRP is $5,990.

The same control surface (8 faders) and the QOR32 MSRP is $7990.

[andrewzarian]

Here are some more updated pictures

http://guysfromqueens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/gfq-studio-2013-04.jpg

http://guysfromqueens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/gfq-studio-2013-07.jpg

http://guysfromqueens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/gfq-studio-2013-03.jpg

http://guysfromqueens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/gfq-studio-2013-15.jpg

[coxmerle]

Here is my small setup! PC running Windows7 with 8gig of ram, a Behringer X2442 mixer, Heil PR-40, Sure SM7B, DBX 266xx compressor (not used).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwO_8pMqnr8&feature=youtu.be

http://youtu.be/UwO_8pMqnr8

[andrewzarian]

Awesome video coxmerie.

Welcome to the IAIB

[coxmerle]

AWSOME setup!

[Rock]

Here is a shot of our setup, not sure if this is me or Kieran.113

[thetechbuzz]

Here's is the updated TTB Network Studio Tour.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdWblGAh_RY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdWblGAh_RY

[Dan Ortego]

Work in progress though obviously I need a larger desk. When there's not so much junk laying around everything fits, but its pretty much baloney and white bread that this point.

http://sienavine.smugmug.com/IPhone/i-ZRW5ZXF/0/XL/CA_09221309425768-XL.jpg

http://sienavine.smugmug.com/IPhone/i-84nWhPK/0/XL/CA_09221309473785-XL.jpg

http://sienavine.smugmug.com/IPhone/i-3z5hWCH/0/XL/CA_09221309452588-XL.jpg

http://sienavine.smugmug.com/IPhone/i-V6tgLJx/0/XL/CA_09221309444526-XL.jpg

As you can see I didn't even bother to clean it as I wanted you to see what it looks like' when the world isn't watching.

[JaseRossi]

http://www.gamertech.tv/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/studio.jpg

This is the set we use for GamerTech.TV LIVE! :)

All of the machines that run the live stream and chat room are on the other side of the room.

If you want to know all the equipment here is a link to check it out : http://www.gamertech.tv/gear/

[Dan Ortego]

Nice equipment Jase!
I do wish I had kept the PR40 and the dbx 286s but I couldn't leave well enough alone. Historically, if there is a hard way to do something, I will most certainly find it.

[JaseRossi]

Nice equipment Jase!
I do wish I had kept the PR40 and the dvx 286s but I couldn't leave well enough alone. Historically, if there is a hard way to do something, I will most certainly find it.

Thanks Dan!

I am with you on the hard way to do something club! I have been a member for years. :)

[chrisnitzel]

Nice Jase! Good to see someone else from OKC here.

[ronknights]

Hey everyone, it's good to be here. Thanks, Andrew, for inviting me to join.

I don't do live shows anymore. I make YouTube videos.

Here is my humble, yet ever-changing setup. I took a 3'x6' piece of 3/4" plywood, and eventually mounted it on 3 metal, height-adjustable sawhorses. That is my main computer desk. I have two 24" monitors on monitor arms. The monitors can be moved around. I use an old Panasonic DV Camcorder for the videos. I have a Cowboy Studio light set. I use a 2009 Mac Mini and a Blue Yeti Microphone for my YouTube videos

I decided to setup my old 24" iMac on an old computer desk that fell apart years ago. I rebuilt the desk, using old cast-off pieces of 2x4" for extra support.
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[Dan Ortego]

Hello Ron,
Even though I'm fairly new, I can still say welcome to the forum! I planned to start with prerecorded content and posting to YouTube as well. It was never my intention to even do that but while beta testing new software for Apple, I happened across this forum purely by accident. The more I read, the more interested I've become. Also, there's a lot of great people here and that makes it even more enjoyable.

Anyway, your set-up looks as good as any especially compared to my own. Most of what I have so far is just a carryover from my photography hobby and software testing but it's certainly enough to cross-pollinate into basic webcasting.

It's an interesting thing' to get into, especially if you like tweaking things' and learning new stuff. In fact, I've become quite intrigued with the science of sound and I've learned so much in a relatively short period of time. Wish I had stumbled across this earlier in my life as I could easily see myself enjoying the engineering part of all of this.

Regards,
Dan

[ronknights]

Dan, you're in a great place to get helpful info & inspiration. There are some very smart & talented people here. Thetechbuzz, Steve Heywood has a weekly show called Broadcast Now. http://www.thetechbuzz.net/live/

I totally admire Steve Heywood, Andrew Zarian, Spencer Koburn, etc. It's been a real thrill watching Steve grow from a humble beginning to the pro he is now.

My journey started with YouTube, expanded to Chris Pirillo's Geeks web site, live shows, Wirecast, etc.

I had my live shows for awhile, but found the experience to be somewhat exhausting. I can do the YouTube videos whenever I like.

[MediaFiasco]

Here is what I am starting with...

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy275/maytagman-sc2/Media%20Fiasco%20Pics%20001/84D2F6A4-CC16-453D-8A40-2FF0B8142609_zpslvjlpp17.jpg (http://s799.photobucket.com/user/maytagman-sc2/media/Media%20Fiasco%20Pics%20001/84D2F6A4-CC16-453D-8A40-2FF0B8142609_zpslvjlpp17.jpg.html)

Hard to make out, but in the rack is an MDX4600 Compressor and a Headphone amp.

[MovieBuff]

Here is what I am starting with...

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy275/maytagman-sc2/Media%20Fiasco%20Pics%20001/84D2F6A4-CC16-453D-8A40-2FF0B8142609_zpslvjlpp17.jpg (http://s799.photobucket.com/user/maytagman-sc2/media/Media%20Fiasco%20Pics%20001/84D2F6A4-CC16-453D-8A40-2FF0B8142609_zpslvjlpp17.jpg.html)

Hard to make out, but in the rack is an MDX4600 Compressor and a Headphone amp.

Really nice setup. What do you use the tablet for (What are those squares in the tablet)?

[Dan Ortego]

Well, it certainly appears that you have all of the ingredients. I'm not quite done with my set-up but Christmas gave me a good excuse to make some progress. Still waiting for my rack to arrive but I haven't yet settled on a mixer. If I wasn't so darn finicky I could've been up and running months ago.

[MediaFiasco]

Really nice setup. What do you use the tablet for (What are those squares in the tablet)?

Thanks!

The iPad is running my SoundBoard app... All of those buttons are sounds that I can play through my mixer at the push of a button - burps, farts (yes, it is that kind of show), laughs, screams, breaking glass, etc... You can put whatever you want in the buttons, and have multiple banks of buttons.

It makes things super easy. The only problem for me is trying to keep track of using my soundboard while adjusting the mixer as needed, referring to my laptop, and reading my notes all at the same time... I am going to be moving in a few months, and will make some adjustments as to where the pieces are located to improve my ability to do so. :)

[AlBurr]

That's awesome stuff MediaFiasco... enjoying your shows!

Your mention of the "workflow" in managing all of the equipment reminds me of this... :) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/c/132/7st7.jpg (http://imageshack.com/i/3o7st7j)

Seems as though it can get complicated quick...

[MediaFiasco]

That's awesome stuff MediaFiasco... enjoying your shows!

Your mention of the "workflow" in managing all of the equipment reminds me of this... :) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/c/132/7st7.jpg (http://imageshack.com/i/3o7st7j)

Seems as though it can get complicated quick...


LOL!

Thanks, I appreciate it! I'm glad you are enjoying the show - it is fun to do!

I guess I just can't let anything be... I am always trying to fiddle around with settings when in reality, it probably sounded okay before... I read an instruction page on setting up a compressor, and was up late last night messing around with it... Of course that means I'll have to adjust my post-processing, etc.

Seems like it never ends... ;)

[sunkast]

Love the GFQ site on the laptop.

[MediaFiasco]

Love the GFQ site on the laptop.

Glad you noticed that... I thought that it would be appropriate product placement... ;)

[BrushfireRadio]

Ya'll got some very nice equipment! Right now all I got is my computer and it's microphone. Audcity is there too but I haven't figured how to work it completely into the show. So yeah, nothing to see over at Brushfire Studios.... but yall have given me great ideas!

[Dan Ortego]

Even some of the high-rollers here on the forum were new at some point, and despite my post-count I'm still building my own setup. One thing I learned very quickly is that you can get started with little more than sofa change, or go all out.

[thetechbuzz]

Here is my 2014 Studio Tour, hope you guys like it!
http://youtu.be/b4k8KmnndVw

[rwildman]

It's undergone some modifications of late, but you can, at least, see some of the main equipment in use.

There are 5 additional systems that are not shown in the picture, along with some additional processing equipment. The whole is contained in a very compact space and everything is easily accessible.

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[Dan Ortego]

Here is my 2014 Studio Tour, hope you guys like it!
http://youtu.be/b4k8KmnndVw

Extraordinary innovation and detail.

[PaulSaunders]

I imagine more and more people are going to be building cool looking studios as podcasting grows. would love to see some more

[MyTakeRadio]

Since making the jump to video at episode 200 I have made some changes to our layout and some equipment changes as well. I will probably record a walkthrough on Friday for you guys to see the changes.

[Mappstream]

Podcasting is extremely fun and exciting, but there is one thing you must do before you start podcasting:

Commit.

You must internally commit to podcasting, as you must do with anything that is potentially beneficial but takes some time and effort to do.

You have to say to yourself:

“This is something I’m going to do, and this is something I’m going to keep doing.”

It’s easy to get excited about the potential of podcasting and what it can do for you and your brand. The possibilities are endless, but only if you keep at it.

My best advice is to enjoy every single part of it. Once you start thinking, “Ugh, I have to record another episode soon,” that’s when you should remember why you started podcasting in the first place.

Results take time, so you might as well enjoy it. :)

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mappstream/id735066334?mt=8

[mattwallin]

Super basic setup here. Old MacPro (circa 2009), Onyx Blackjack, Heil PR-40, Sony MDR-7506 headphones, Audio Hijack Pro, Skype, Google Hangouts, Verizon FiOS 85/85, Logitech HD Pro C920 webcam. I'm the cohost of the VFX Show podcast which you can check out online for free here: http://www.fxguide.com/thevfxshow/the-vfx-show-186-dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes/ or on my website: http://mattwallin.com/


http://forum.ibroadcastnetwork.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=233&d=1406821163

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[MovieBuff]

Super basic setup here. Old MacPro (circa 2009), Onyx Blackjack, Heil PR-40, Sony MDR-7506 headphones, Audio Hijack Pro, Skype, Google Hangouts, Verizon FiOS 85/85, Logitech HD Pro C920 webcam. I'm the cohost of the VFX Show podcast which you can check out online for free here: http://www.fxguide.com/thevfxshow/the-vfx-show-186-dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes/ or on my website: http://mattwallin.com/

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Two photos are upside down, but that is a sweet setup. It's nice and clean. Visual Effects Show, very cool.
I have worked in VFX. I will definitely watch your shows.

[erictimmer]

Don't forget the lava lamp, a very important piece in the setup :-)

[Dan Ortego]

Ahh yes, the all-important lava lamp! Actually, the only thing I remember about those lamps is they'll heat up your studio in a flash! More on point, I guess it's time to break out the Kodak and take a few updated shots of my set-up but I think I'll wait until my latest gear arrives. Just ordered a new fancy mixer today so I'm excited. Okay, it's nothing like Andrew's set-up but still. Dog-gone this hobby anyway! :cool:

[MovieBuff]

Ahh yes, the all-important lava lamp! Actually, the only thing I remember about those lamps is they'll heat up your studio in a flash! More on point, I guess it's time to break out the Kodak and take a few updated shots of my set-up but I think I'll wait until my latest gear arrives. Just ordered a new fancy mixer today so I'm excited. Okay, it's nothing like Andrew's set-up but still. Dog-gone this hobby anyway! :cool:

Really looking forward to the pic(s).

[sunkast]

Alright so at long last, here's a look at my studio.

3 Monitors, my main being a Dell 24 inch U2412m
2 clamp desk lamps attached to a shelf in my closet.
2 floor lights each with another clamp light used to light the green screen.
10ft x 12ft green screen on a wire curtain rod that I can easily pull out whenever needed and nicely tucks away when not.
Behringer C-1 Mic and Eurorack MX602A that I got over a decade ago.
Heil PL2T mic boom
Logitech C920 webcam.
Each PC is custom built. The black and silver PC is about a year and a half old. It has 16gb RAM, GeForce GTX 670, Intel I7-3770k overclocked, and a sweet Noctua CPU cooler to cool the CPU without adding any noise to the studio environment.

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[MovieBuff]

Awesome Sunkast!

[Dan Ortego]

Okay, description and photos are current as of 02 August 2014.

Studio Configuration:
This is a former bedroom 9’x10' and the closet was converted to a task station. The only window in the room is a three-layer glass with blinds between the panes while the interior side includes cellulose mini-blinds that dampen sound and blocks excess light. The task area supports a printer, scanner and network hub and is treated with the same sound dampening blinds. The same cellulose material also addresses the entry door during recordings.

Production Gear:

Microphone: Electro-Voice RE20
Headphones: Beyerdynamic DT-1350 (5-30.000Hz 80 ohms)
Boom Arm: O.C. White 'Extended Reach' (45-inch with 15-inch Riser)
Microphone Preamp: Rupert Neve Channel w/4-band EQ, De-sser’ with Compressor.
Mixer: Behringer X1204USB (works great)
Rack: 'Sound Construction' IsoBox forced-air ventilated, filtered, and sound insulated
Computer: MacPro 2009 quad-core Rev.4,1 (12gb RAM w/4-drives)

Dust is a huge issue living in the desert and sealing off the room doesn't help. However, the enclosed rack unit has been highly effective. Once a rack-mounted computer is installed, the entire arrangement can be controlled with a single AC cable and rolled out for easy room cleaning.


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[PaulSaunders]

Okay, description and photos are current as of 02 August 2014.

Studio Configuration:
This is a former bedroom 9’x10' and the closet was converted to a task station. The only window in the room is a three-layer glass with blinds between the panes while the interior side includes cellulose mini-blinds that dampen sound and blocks excess light. The task area supports a printer, scanner and network hub and is treated with the same sound dampening blinds. The same cellulose material also addresses the entry door during recordings.

Production Gear:

Microphone: Electro-Voice RE20
Headphones: Beyerdynamic DT-1350 (5-30.000Hz 80 ohms)
Boom Arm: O.C. White 'Extended Reach' (45-inch with 15-inch Riser)
Microphone Preamp: Rupert Neve Channel w/4-band EQ, De-sser’ with Compressor.
Mixer: Behringer X1204USB (works great)
Rack: 'Sound Construction' IsoBox forced-air ventilated, filtered, and sound insulated
Computer: MacPro 2009 quad-core Rev.4,1 (12gb RAM w/4-drives)

Dust is a huge issue living in the desert and sealing off the room doesn't help. However, the enclosed rack unit has been highly effective. Once a rack-mounted computer is installed, the entire arrangement can be controlled with a single AC cable and rolled out for easy room cleaning.


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Awesome Setup!

[MovieBuff]

That is awesome Dan Ortego!

I was just watching another video studio tour. Skip to: 45:16 (http://youtu.be/C4GmrybBQ2I?t=45m16s)


http://youtu.be/C4GmrybBQ2I?t=45m16s

[BradShoemaker]

I have not been very active lately as I have been working towards putting together a studio. With young kids at the house, it became difficult to try to build something in the home office, so I went out and got my own office. I have been producing podcasts since 2006 when I worked in radio. I saw the advantages and started to cultivate it early. Problem was, radio people don't think ahead like tech people do and they never truly embraced the future as I would've liked. In 2010 I was let go from radio as part of a cost cutting move. It was then that I truly began the podcast journey and monetizing it and making it part of my life work.

We started the Hammer and Nigel show (we being: Hammer, Nigel, and Myself; ex radio people forced out through budgets) in 2010 had our first live show in Jan. of 2011 and have had several spin off shows (most of which have not lasted). We did all of those shows at local bars. It helped provide Hammer and Nigel a jumping off point to get back into radio, raised our clout in the city of Indianapolis and has given us many new contacts.

Only issue is, even though we still have the bar show with Hammer and Nigel, I never liked the quality of a barcast. I wanted to build something where I can control lighting, sound, etc.

So here is the studio as it stands now. I have many more additions and updates to do, but I have an office dedicated to video/audio podcasts with Skype ability. We also have a place to do more extensive shoots in the back (White Screen, Green Screen, etc).

Here are the pics. Walls are a bit bare, new equipment will replace the current mics and mixer, etc.

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[BradShoemaker]

and some more

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[Dan Ortego]

Dang Brad, that is one nice set up! Shortly after posting my studio photos I received a Behringer X32 Rack mixer and a dedicated audio gate, so I'm still fumbling around with tweaking things.

[Donovan]

That's awesome! Love it! :)

[BradShoemaker]

Thank you sir. It is definitely time for me to switch gears a bit. I do web design and was, at the end of my radio career, Director of Digital, but it is time to move away from it and focus on my passion, which is producing entertaining broadcasts via the web.

[TommySulivan]

Brad wow what as great looking setup. Glad you are back on the site!

[AndrewSeabrook]

Too many photos to load here. So you can see FalconsTV setup here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/FalconsTV/234122153455192?sk=photos_stream&tab=photos_stream

Both at our home stadium and on the road! I can just about get all of the equipment into the boot of a Cruze with a few items on the back seat!

[MovieBuff]

Too many photos to load here. So you can see FalconsTV setup here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/FalconsTV/234122153455192?sk=photos_stream&tab=photos_stream

Both at our home stadium and on the road! I can just about get all of the equipment into the boot of a Cruze with a few items on the back seat!

Wow! That is an awesome setup! I have so many questions. I think I saw 1 wireless transmitter. Can you explain what gear you are using? Cameras (models), mics, vMIX etc. This looks like an affordable production. Thanks for posting the pics AndrewSeabrook!

[AndrewSeabrook]

Can you explain what gear you are using?

The system is a standard Dell XPS with two aVerMedia c129 capture cards giving a total of 4 HD and 4 SD inputs (not all of you inputs need to be HD..i.e. 24 sec clock PIPed into a larger shot). A Beringer x2224 mixer. I typically bring in 6-7 video feeds either from cameras, direct from the commentator's laptop, or from a webcam on the commentators. Camera are a mix of Canon Legrias and Panasonic (all PAL). I will standardise on all Canons as I can afford to. Mikes are Audio Technicas (BPHS1 and ATR2100-USB's). The switching software is VidBlaster, but eagle eyes will notice vMix and Wirecast with the same camera setups in the photos. For fast live action, I find VidBlaster the best to use but as vMix matures that might change. For talking heads shows, any of the products are more than good enough. My intercom system consists of a Galaxy Audio AS-900-4 AnySpot Band Pack and a cheap wireless mike set from China. That allows me to configure comms to/from 4 production staff in stereo, so I can send the commentary feed on one channel, the director's feed on the other. I have a number of wireless HDMI senders/recievers which have proven to be very stable within a basketball stadium, so can run 4 HD cameras wirelessly. Back up high quality 30 metre HDMI cables are always there as well as well as many shorter ones. Some of the wireless transmitters operate as repeaters/splitters so I use them in my aquisition chain. Don't forget tripods! You will spend as much if not more on good quality tripods as you will on cameras. I have a number of "cheaper" units with fluid heads from China but the main camera is mounted on a Manfrotto. Monitoring feed for the commentators goes out through HDMI to a small LED TV which gives them a good view of the program feed. That feed is taken though an HDMI splitter and into external encoders/recorders.Live stats of the game are fed to the Commentators via a seperate laptop from FIBA Livestats.

[chrisnitzel]

What wireless HDMI senders/receivers do you use?

[AndrewSeabrook]

Actiontec MyWirelessTV http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/829456-REG/Actiontec_MWTV200KIT_01_MyWirelessTV_Multi_Room_Wi reless_HD.html and Wavlink. The Wavlink seems to be discontinued which is a shame as it seems the most stable and uses a small USB dongle as a transmitter. The Actiontecs have a passthough port so I can also run a monitor on each camera.

[sunkast]

Over this past weekend I had the pleasure of hanging out with my brother in law at the Rascal Flatts / Sheryl Crow show here in Detroit. My brother in law is one of the main video guys on the tour. He's in charge of setting up things on the stage and running the video production during the show. It was exciting to get to see a concert from that side, rather than as a fan in the crowd. I was able to snap a few photos of the action and some of the equipment they use to produce what you see on the projection screens.

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They set up their control booth inside one of the trucks that transports equipment to and from each venue.

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AJA Ki Pro HD Media Recorders, Audio distribution to recorders and director, and Folsom image pros

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AJA FS2 video processor and frame sync and a 128x96 output router

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There are two Evertz 24 channel multi viewers

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Sony remote control panel for cameras and Sony BRC300 controller for Sony BRC-K700 cameras. There are also 5 Sony HXC-100 cameras and 2 Fujinon 72x telephoto lenses. The team uses David Clark headsets for constant communication.

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Ross Vision 3-ME (multi effect layers) HD Switcher

There are 2 people that run things inside the truck. One that directs using the Ross Vision HD Switcher and a second person that is using the control panel to continually adjust the exposure and shading of the video. A team of 3 people are actually on stage to shoot the band. And another 2 that control the 2 cameras at front of house with the Fujinon telephoto lenses.

[TalkNet]

Here it is, it's simple but it works.

http://www.ibroadcastnetwork.org/images/studio_photos/studio.jpg

[ptfigg]

My studio gear.

-paul.

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[Linuxcooldude]

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Broadcasting show in new studio location.

[TalkNet]

Part 2.

http://scontent-b-sjc.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/10843956_1553494024868331_448791081_n.jpg

I got a new computer, monitor and everything. Now I'm ready to compete with the big boys.

[MatthewJohnson]

I am just starting out building my system but I do have the computers built:
1) Mac Mini 2011 i5 2.3GHz 8GB RAM with the OCZ 120GB SSD as a main drive and OCZ 240GB SSD secondary drive for data, also have an external drive for Time Machine back up
Also have a Thunderbolt Display attached and will get a second one later.

and

2) MacBook Pro Retina 2014 i5 2.6GHz 8GB RAM 256GB SSD

Now its time to equip the rest of the system and purchase a larger desk for it all.


I will say this forum is a lot of help when putting together a system. Thank you all that contribute.

[Dana]

http://www.podcastingschool.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Danas_Setup_Resized.jpg


Hey Guys. After spending thousands of dollars and mostly wasting my money, this is what I have boiled my studio down to.

[BradShoemaker]

A lot has happened in a year. I put the studio on hold after our old offices were robbed. In April, my friend and owner of Invention Pictures in Indianapolis bought an old Firehouse for his Video Production company. I moved my office/studio to that building. We had some work to do on it to get it looking good and get the studio setup for both him and me.

I now have a dedicated podcast studio. Still a work in progress, but we have the following equipment:
- Unique Bottoms Up Beer Whiskey Barrel Podcast Table
- Presonus 16.0.2 Mixer
- 6 Shure SM58 Microphones
- 1 i7 fully loaded computer for Switching and Recording
- 2 Skype Computers for bringing in Skype calls
- 1 Video Camera (Canon Vixia)
- 4 Web Cams (1 Logitech C920 and 3 Microsoft Lifecams)

Hopefully in December the Shure SM58 mics will be replaced by SM7b mics. If not in December, in January for sure. I will be replacing the web cams with more standard video cameras following the new mics. After that, I will be adding more skype computers and then hopefully setting up a dedicated streaming computer.

I have a new show that I was working on when the old studio was shut down that has been resumed and will launch in January. It is called Launchpad for Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Josh Springer of Bottoms Up Beer. We have 9 episodes recorded and due to the nature of his traveling we have decided not to do a live stream as our recording times are varied.

We also have a Craft Beer show that is in the works. Another show that should be coming around middle of next year will be a Madden Show hosted by an NFL player and will be my first gaming show.

I also have some marketing companies in the area that are going to be utilizing the space for their own shows (hence where some of my money will come from, advertising the second stream and my main business of web and marketing is the third).

The table works well and has 5 microphone spaces so I can remove mics that aren't needed. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqfE2oCrlyE)

The Studio will be sound treated with Auralex Treatments (an Indianapolis based company). The Sound isn't horrible without treatments, but will be more noticeable when I move to SM7b mics, so treatment is definitely needed.

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