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The Mobile Pro Podcast Mic SetUps

Click Here for SetUp 1a - Featuring the Zoom iQ7 - For Quick One-On-One Interviews

Click Here for SetUp 1b - Featuring the Zoom iQ7 - For Round-Table Discussions

Click Here for SetUp 2  - Featuring the Rode SmartLav+ - For One-On-One Video Interviews

Click Here for SetUp 3a- Featuring the ATR2100 - For Solo and One-On-One Interviews - Budget

Click Here for SetUp 3b- Featuring the ATR2100 - For One-On-One Sit-Down Interviews - Budget

Click Here for SetUp 4 - Featuring the Shure SM58 - For One-On-One Sit-Down Interviews - Pro

Click Here for SetUp 5 - Featuring the Shure SM7B - For One-On-One Sit-Down Interviews - Studio

Click Here for Bonus SetUp 1 - Android Option - Featuring the ATR2100 - For One-On-One Sit-Down Interviews - Budget

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 iQ7 works with most video apps and sounds awesome!)

• No headphone monitoring necessary

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 iQ7 Condenser Microphone - $99 (The Zoom iQ5 as pictured is discontinued. However, the iQ7 has the same features and audio quality as the iQ5, and operates very similarly)
C -  Apple iOS device running iOS7 to record with (iPod Touch 5 pictured - $231)
D - iStabilizer Flex Smartphone Flexible Leg Tripod - $20
E -  Jackery Mini Premium Phone Charger 3200mAh - $20 (full battery re-charge for iPhone 5)

iOS Pro Podcast Apps for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

BossJock Jr - Free - Similar to BossJock Studio with fewer bells and whistles
BossJock Studio - $10 - #1 for Podcast Recording - (Currently Unavailable, for now I recommend using BossJock Jr.)
MultiTrack DAW - $10 - #1 for Basic Podcast Editing

For Sit-Down Interviews or Round-Table Discussions

SetUp 1b is Best For:

• Sit-down interviews of Keynote Speakers, Niche Leaders, and Colleagues at Conferences and Events

• Live headphone monitoring

• Round-table discussions - Plug up to 5 ear buds or headphones (Warning: Only KRK has volume control)

• Podcasting on-the-road (Record in your hotel room, airport, or even car!)

SetUp 1b Gear - ($597 Total pictured; $297 w/o Bose headphones)

A - 1 - Eagle Creek Travel Gear Pack-It Sac - X-Small - $7; 1 - Small - $8; 1 - Medium Pack-It Sac - $11
B - Zoom iQ7 Condenser Microphone - $99 (The Zoom iQ5 as pictured is discontinued. However, the iQ7 has the same features and audio quality as the iQ5, and operates very similarly)
C -  Apple iOS device running iOS7 to record with (iPod Touch 5 pictured - $231)
D -  Belkin Rockstar Multi-Headphone Splitter - $12
E -  Stellar Labs In Line Headphone Volume Control - $8
F -  Bose QuietComfort 20i Acoustic Noise Canceling Headphones - $269
G -  KRK KNS8400 Studio Headphones w/Volume control - $158; OR Less Expensive KNS6400 Studio Headphones w/o Volume Con- $85
H - iStabilizer Flex Smartphone Flexible Leg Tripod - $20
 I - Jackery Mini Premium Phone Charger 3200mAh - $20 (full battery re-charge for iPhone 5)

iOS Pro Podcast Apps for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

BossJock Jr - Free - Similar to BossJock Studio with fewer bells and whistles
BossJock Studio - $10 - #1 for Podcast Recording - (Currently Unavailable, for now I recommend using BossJock Jr.)
MultiTrack DAW - $10 - #1 for Basic Podcast Editing

For One-On-One Video Interviews

SetUp 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 - Eagle Creek Travel Gear Pack-It Sac - Medium - $11
B - 2 Rode SmartLav+ Lavalier Microphone for iPhone and Smartphones - $79/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 - $269
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 Pro Podcast and Video Apps

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 Jr - Free - Similar to BossJock Studio with fewer bells and whistles
BossJock Studio - $10 - #1 for Podcast Recording - (Currently Unavailable, for now I recommend using BossJock Jr.)
MultiTrack DAW - $10 - #1 for Basic Podcast Editing

For Solo or One-On-One Standing Interviews - Budget Option
 

SetUp 3a is Best For:

• Standing “Man-on-the-street” style interviews (but both hands will be occupied)

• Pro-quality, streamlined solo podcast set-up

• Noisy or Quiet 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 3a - ($125 as pictured, $95 w/o Apple EarPods)

A - 1 - Medium Pack-It Sac  - $11
B - Apple iOS device running iOS7 to record with (iPod Touch 5 pictured - $231)
C - Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter - $30
D -  Audio-Technica ATR2100 USB/XLR Microphone - $74
E -  On Stage Foam Ball Mic Windscreen - $2
F - USB Mic Cable (included w/ATR2100)
G -  Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic - $30 (Must plug into bottom of ATR mic NOT into iPhone)
H - Mic Clip and Mic Stand (included w/ATR2100)*

***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 Pro Podcast Apps for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

BossJock Jr - Free - Similar to BossJock Studio with fewer bells and whistles
BossJock Studio - $10 - #1 for Podcast Recording - (Currently Unavailable, for now I recommend using BossJock Jr.)
MultiTrack DAW - $10 - #1 for Basic Podcast Editing

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

SetUp 3b is Best For:

• Sit-down 1-on-1 interviews of Keynote Speakers, Niche Leaders, and Colleagues at Conferences and Events

• 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 - Eagle Creek Travel Gear Pack-It Sac - Medium - $11;  1 - Large - $11
B - Apple iOS device running iOS7 to record with (iPod Touch 5 pictured - $231)
C - Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter - $30
D - Tripp Lite USB Cable with Ferrite Chokes 3 foot -$5, 6 foot version - $8
E - 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 - $74
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 w/Volume control - $158; OR Less Expensive KNS6400 Studio Headphones w/o Volume Con- $84

***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 Pro Podcast Apps for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

BossJock Jr - Free - Similar to BossJock Studio with fewer bells and whistles
BossJock Studio - $10 - #1 for Podcast Recording - (Currently Unavailable, for now I recommend using BossJock Jr.)
MultiTrack DAW - $10 - #1 for Basic Podcast Editing

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

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 - $11;  1 - Large - $11
B - 2 - Shure SM58LC Microphone - $99/each
C - 2 - Mic Clip (included w/SM7B Mic)
D - 2 - On Stage Microphone Clip Quick Release - $11/each**
E - 2 - On Stage Tripod Desk Mic Stand - $17/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  - 1 - Tripp Lite USB Cable with Ferrite Chokes 3 foot -$5, 6 foot version - $8
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 w/Volume control - $158; OR Less Expensive KNS6400 Studio Headphones w/o Volume Con- $84

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

iOS Pro Podcast Apps for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

BossJock Jr - Free - Similar to BossJock Studio with fewer bells and whistles
BossJock Studio - $10 - #1 for Podcast Recording - (Currently Unavailable, for now I recommend using BossJock Jr.)
MultiTrack DAW - $10 - #1 for Basic Podcast Editing

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

SetUp 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.

SetUp 5 Gear - ($1,125 - pictured;  $1,374 w/Cloudlifter CL-2***)

A - 1 - Eagle Creek Travel Gear Pack-It Sac - Medium - $11;;  1 - Large - $11
B - 2-  Shure SM7B Microphone - $399/each
C - 2 - Mic Clip (included w/SM7B Mic)
D - 2 - On Stage Microphone Clip Quick Release - $11/each**
E - 2 - On Stage Tripod Desk Mic Stand - $17/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 - Tripp Lite USB Cable with Ferrite Chokes 3 foot -$5, 6 foot version - $8
 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 w/Volume control - $158; OR Less Expensive KNS6400 Studio Headphones w/o Volume Con- $84

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

***For best gain & sound, add a Cloudlifter CL-2 ($249) - HOWEVER - it REQUIRES a 9v battery in your ART USB Dual Pre AND it will reduce your iOS battery life SIGNIFICANTLY (i.e. iPhone 5 battery life = 1 hr instead of 5 hrs)

iOS Pro Podcast Apps for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

BossJock Jr - Free - Similar to BossJock Studio with fewer bells and whistles
BossJock Studio - $10 - #1 for Podcast Recording - (Currently Unavailable, for now I recommend using BossJock Jr.)
MultiTrack DAW - $10 - #1 for Basic Podcast Editing