The Exact Podcast Equipment We Use at Paradise Studios
Start your podcast with the same professional gear we teach on inside Long Island Podcasting School.
Choosing podcast equipment can get confusing fast. That’s why we created this simple guide with the exact microphones, mixers, headphones, cables, and accessories we use in our studios and training programs.
Whether you’re recording solo, with a co-host, or building a full four-person podcast setup, these kits are designed to help you buy the right equipment without wasting money on gear you don’t need.
Choose Your Setup
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Choose the Setup That Fits How You Record
- Every podcast setup starts with one question: how many people will be recording at the same time? Start there, then choose the kit that fits your show.
Solo Creator Kit
Everything you need to launch a professional one-person podcast, YouTube channel, voiceover business, coaching program, or livestream.
The Solo Creator Kit is designed for creators who are recording by themselves. This setup provides professional audio quality while keeping the equipment simple, affordable, and easy to learn.
This is the perfect starting point for podcasters, authors, coaches, consultants, speakers, and content creators who want studio-quality sound without building a large production setup.
What’s Included:
Rode AI-1 USB Audio Interface Rode PodMic Polsen HPC-A30-MK2 Headphones Auray BAI-2X Two-Section Broadcast Arm with XLR Cable
Required Add-Ons:
None
TWO-PERSON PODCAST KIT
Perfect for interviews, co-hosted podcasts, and business conversations.
The Two-Person Podcast Kit is ideal for creators who regularly record with guests or co-hosts. Whether you’re interviewing clients, hosting a business podcast, or creating conversational content, this setup gives you professional-quality audio with room to grow.
This system uses the same equipment we recommend to many of our students because it’s reliable, easy to operate, and produces outstanding sound quality.
What’s Included:
RodeCaster Duo 2 Rode PodMics 2 Rode Headphones 2 Microphone Stands
2 XLR Cables
1 32GB SD Card
Required Add-Ons:
None
PARADISE STUDIO KIT
The closest setup to what we use and teach on at Paradise Studios.
If you’re serious about podcasting and want room to grow, this is the system we recommend most often.
Designed for up to four people, this setup is ideal for podcast studios, business podcasts, panel discussions, interview shows, and creators who want maximum flexibility.
This setup is based on the same Rode ecosystem we teach on inside Long Island Podcasting School and use every day at Paradise Studios.
What’s Included:
RodeCaster Pro II 4 Rode PodMics 4 Rode Headphones 4 Microphone Arms
4 XLR Cable 4 Mic Covers
Required Add-Ons:
None
Individual Equipment
Need just one item? Browse the individual components we use and recommend at Paradise Studios.
Mixers & Interfaces
RØDE AI-1
RØDE RØDECaster DUO
RØDE RØDECaster Pro II
Lexar 128GB Micro SD Card
Microphones
RØDE PodMic
Shure MV7X
Accessories & Required Add-Ons
XLR Cables
MIC STANDS
Headphones
RØDE NTH-100 Professional Over-ear Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Professional Headphones
Video & Lighting
Logitech C920x HD Pro PC Webcam
ULANZI MT-89 Extendable Tripod
NEEWER 2 Pack Bi Color 660 LED Video Light
Why We Recommend This Equipment
Every product on this page has been selected because it is used in our training programs, podcast studios, or client productions. We do not recommend equipment based on trends or sponsorships. We recommend equipment that we use ourselves and trust every day.