Welcome to the PODCAST GEAR LIST of The Mobile Pro

"Below is a list of gear and links to 5 of my 10 recommended equipment setups from my ground-breaking ebook, "5 Ways to Record Podcast Interviews with an iPhone".

I'm offering this ebook for FREE for a limited time! It's 25 pages filled with photos, links to gear & apps, pro/cons of each setup, The Mobile Pro tips, and more.

This is the culmination of 4 yrs of research, and thousands of dollars worth of equipment. 
It has setups from $100-$2,200 - all field-tested, all pro-quality.

PLEASE download it, and save yourself a TON of money and grief trying to figure all this out on your own! You won't regret it. (plus...IT'S FREE!)" 

If you want the fastest path to setting up the gear, and to get up and running recording pro-quality interviews in less than an hour, get my step-by-step video guide.

If you'd like to learn how to EASILY Record, Edit, Level, Publish, and launch a podcast on your iPhone or iPad BEFORE the New Year, join my new course, "Mobile Pro Podcasting 101 - Beta" - it is 50% off, but only until Tue, Dec 1st.


Photos and links to all the gear you need to record pro-quality, Mobile Pro Podcast interviews are below - enjoy!

To Your Mobile Freedom,


- Shawn SmithThe Mobile Pro


SetUp 1a - Featuring the Zoom iQ5

For Quick One-On-One Interviews, Round-Table Discussions, Vlogging
 

SetUp 1a is Best For:

  • Quick, moderately-noisy hallway, Reporter-style interviews of Keynote Speakers, Niche Leaders, and Colleagues at conferences
  • Round-table discussions and group interviews (moderately quiet space)
  • Podcasting on-the-road when you are traveling SUPER-light (fits in your pocket or purse; you can even record in your hotel rm or car!)
  • Vlogging on-the-road (The Zoom iQ5 works with most video apps and sounds awesome!)
  • No headphone monitoring necessary

Featured SetUp 1a Gear:  ($158 Total - pictured;  $119 w/o bags or charger)

*A - 1 - Eagle Creek Travel Gear Pack-It Sac - X-Small - $7; 1 - Medium Pack-It Sac - $11
*B - Zoom iQ5B Condenser Microphone - $99
*C - Apple iOS device running iOS7 to record with (iPod Touch 5 pictured - $231 - not included it total price above)
*D - iStabilizer Flex Smartphone Flexible Leg Tripod - $20
*E - Jackery Mini Premium Phone Charger 3200mAh - $20 (full battery re-charge for iPhone 5)

**Basic headphones will be provided at The Studios. Please bring your own favorite earbuds or headphones for better monitoring.
 

iOS Apps I Recommend

VoiceMemo - Free, already installed on iPhone/iPod Touch
BossJock Studio - $10 - #1 for Podcasting
MultiTrack DAW - $10 - #1 for Basic iOS Editing


SetUp 2 - Featuring the Rode SmartLav+

For One-On-One Video Interviews
 

Studio 2 is Best For:

  • Quiet Environments only 
  • VIDEO interviews of Keynote Speakers, Niche Leaders, and Colleagues at Conferences and Events
  • CAN be used for audio-only recordings, but Set-Ups #3-#5 are higher-quality solutions that can be used in noisy spaces
  • Working with all iOS video and audio apps

SetUp 2 Gear:  ($549 as pictured;  $250 w/o headphones)

*A - 1 - Eagle Creek Travel Gear Pack-It Sac - Medium - $10

*B - 2 Rode smartLav+ Lavalier Microphone for iPhone and Smartphones - $65/ea (only “+” model!)

*C - 1 Rode SC6 Breakout Box for Smartphones - $20

*D - Apple iOS device running iOS7 to record with (iPod Touch 5 pictured - $231)

*E - Belkin Rockstar Multi-Headphone Splitter - $12

**F - Bose QuietComfort 20i Acoustic Noise Canceling Headphones - $299

**G - Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic - $30

H - iStabilizer Flex Smartphone Flexible Leg Tripod - $20

*Not pictured, but recommended for Standing Interviews: 2 StarTech TRRS 6ft extension cable - $7/each (An extension for each mic to connect between the Rode SmartLav+ and the Rode SC6.  The stock Smartlav+ cable is only 4.5 ft - a little short for interviews in the standing position)

 

iOS Apps I Recommend

Video Recording
Camera - Free, already installed on iPhone/iPod Touch,
Pro Camera - $4
FilMic Pro - $10 - #1 for High-rez Video

Audio Recording
VoiceMemo - Free, already installed on iPhone/iPod Touch
BossJock Studio - $10 - #1 for Podcasting
MultiTrack DAW - $10 - #1 for Basic iOS Editing


SetUp 3b - Featuring the ATR2100

For One-On-One Sit-Down Interviews - Budget Option

 

SetUp 3b is Best For:

  • Sit-down interviews of Keynote Speakers, Niche Leaders, and Colleagues at Conferences and Events
  • Can be used for standing interviews (but both hands will be occupied)
  • Pro-quality, streamlined solo podcast set-up
  • Noisy or Quiet Seated Environments
  • Helps if your guest has practice with a mic (need to stay less than 3” from center of mic)
  • Low-cost option for pro-quality sound. For a backpack or very large purse.

SetUp 3b Gear:  ($471 as pictured, $251 - w/o headphones)

*A - 1 - Eagle Creek Travel Gear Pack-It Sac - Medium - $10;  1 - Large - $12

*B - 1 - Apple iOS device running iOS7 to record with (iPod Touch 5 pictured - $231)

*C - 1 - Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter - $30

*D - 1 - Standard USB cable (included with ART USB Dual Pre)

*E - 1 - ART USB Dual Pre - $79  (note:  NOT ART USB Dual TUBE Pre)

*F - 2 - Mic Cables (included w/ATR2100)

*G - 2 - Audio-Technica ATR2100 USB/XLR Microphone - $52/each

*H - 2 - On Stage Foam Ball Mic Windscreen - $2/each

* I - 2 - Mic Clip and Mic Stand (included w/ATR2100)***

*J - 1 - Belkin Rockstar Multi-Headphone Splitter - $12

**K - 2 - KRK KNS8400 Studio Headphones - $110/ea (for each to adjust their own volume separately)

***Mic stands and clips included with ATR2100 are plastic, not super tough, and do not reach mouth for comfortable close-mic, table-top speaking. For upgrading mic stands & clips, see SetUp #4 below.

 

iOS Apps I Recommend

VoiceMemo - Free, already installed on iPhone/iPod Touch
BossJock Studio - $10 - #1 for Podcasting
MultiTrack DAW - $10 - #1 for Basic iOS Editing


SetUp 4 - Featuring the Shure SM58

For One-On-One Sit-Down Interviews - Pro Option
 

SetUp 4 is Best For:

  • Sit-down interviews of Keynote Speakers, Niche Leaders, and Colleagues at Conferences and Events
  • Noisy or Quiet Seated Environments
  • Super noisy conditions - can’t be beat
  • Rough travel - this gear is super tough
  • Mono, or 2 Channel Dual-Mono, or Stereo Recording
  • Best Option IF your guest has practice with a mic (need to stay less than 1” from center of this mic)
  • For a backpack or very large purse.

SetUp 4 Gear:  ($625 - as pictured;  $405 - w/o headphones)

*A - 1 - Eagle Creek Travel Gear Pack-It Sac - Medium - $10;  1 - Large - $12

*B - 2 - Shure SM58LC Microphone - $99/each

*C - 2 - Mic Clip (included w/SM58 Mic)

*D - 2 - On Stage Microphone Clip Quick Release - $9/each**

*E - 2 - On Stage Tripod Desk Mic Stand - $14/each

*F- 2 - Hosa 5' Microphone Cable - $9/each

*G - 1 - Apple iOS device running iOS7 to record with (iPod Touch 5 pictured - $231)

*H - 1 - Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter - $30

* I - Standard USB cable (included with ART USB Dual Pre)

*J - 1 - ART USB Dual Pre - $79  (note:  NOT ART USB Dual TUBE Pre)

*K - 1 - Belkin Rockstar Multi-Headphone Splitter - $12

*L - 2 - KRK KNS8400 Studio Headphones - $110/ea (for each to adjust their own volume separately)

**Extends mics on table stands high enough to reach mouth when seated at table. Highly recommend.

 

iOS Apps I Recommend

VoiceMemo - Free, already installed on iPhone/iPod Touch
BossJock Studio - $10 - #1 for Podcasting
MultiTrack DAW - $10 - #1 for Basic iOS Editing


SetUp 5 - Featuring the Shure SM7B

For One-On-One Sit-Down Interview - Studio Quality
 

 

Studio 5 is Best For:

  • Sit-down interviews of Keynote Speakers, Niche Leaders, and Colleagues at Conferences and Events
  • Highest Studio-Quality Audio
  • Highest Visual Appearance of Professionalism
  • Noisy or Quiet Seated Environments
  • Rough travel - this gear is super tough
  • Mono, or 2 Channel Dual-Mono, or Stereo Recording 
  • Best Option if your guest has NO practice with a mic (guest can wander around mic w/little audible change)
  • For a backpack or very large purse.

Featured Studio 5 Gear:  ($1,125 - pictured;  $905 w/o Headphones)

*A - 1 - Eagle Creek Travel Gear Pack-It Sac - Medium - $10;  1 - Large - $12

*B - 2 - Shure SM7B Microphone - $349/each

*C - 2 - Mic Clip (included w/SM7B Mic)

*D - 2 - On Stage Microphone Clip Quick Release - $9/each***

*E - 2 - On Stage Tripod Desk Mic Stand - $14/each

*F - 1 - Apple iOS device running iOS7 to record with (iPod Touch 5 pictured - $231)

*G - 1 - Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter - $30

*H - 1 - Standard USB cable (included with ART USB Dual Pre)

* I - 1 - ART USB Dual Pre - $79  (note:  NOT ART USB Dual TUBE Pre)

*J - 2 - Hosa 5' Microphone Cable - $9/each

*K - 1 - Belkin Rockstar Multi-Headphone Splitter - $12

**L - 2 - KRK KNS8400 Studio Headphones - $110/ea (for each to adjust their own volume separately)

***Extends mics on table stands high enough to reach mouth when seated at table. Highly recommend.

 

iOS Apps I Recommend

VoiceMemo - Free, already installed on iPhone/iPod Touch
BossJock Studio - $10 - #1 for Podcasting
MultiTrack DAW - $10 - #1 for Basic iOS Editing


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- Joshua J. Sheats, Founder of RadicalPersonalFinance.com and Host of Radical Personal Finance Podcast


Joshua is referring to my step-by-step, online video training series, "5 Ways to Record Podcast Interviews with an iPhone".

This is the fastest, least-expensive, and least-painful path to getting up and running recording pro-quality podcast interviews - even if you're a non-techie, or podcasting newbie. I guarantee it!


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