The Equipment
The gear behind the sound.
Sony full-frame cameras, RØDE and Shure broadcast microphones, cinema-grade lenses and a professional lighting rig — the same equipment serious productions use, included in every session. Nothing rented, nothing extra.
Our Philosophy
Buy once, buy right — so you never have to.
Most people who want to start a podcast get stopped by the same maths: a proper camera, a real microphone, lighting, a mixer, lenses — thousands of pounds of equipment, plus the months it takes to learn it all. We made that spend so you don't have to.
Every piece of gear in this studio was chosen for one job: making conversations look and sound broadcast-grade with zero effort from the people in the chairs. It's all set up, tested and rolling before you arrive — and it's all included in the hire price, whichever package you book.
01 — Cameras
Full-frame, three angles.
Sony A7C II
×2 on set · Full-frame · 4K
- Full-frame sensor — the cinematic depth you see on professional shows
- 4K recording on both cameras, every session
- One framed wide, one on your close-up
Sony a6700
Third angle · Add-on £20/hr
- Adds a third camera angle to your edit
- Ideal for panel formats and cutaways
- Matches the Sony colour pipeline for a seamless grade
02 — Lenses
Glass does the talking.
Sony 35mm f/1.4
Prime · Close-ups
- Shallow depth of field — you sharp, background melted
- Beautiful in low, moody set lighting
Sony 24-70mm f/2.8
Zoom · The workhorse
- Wide table shots to tight mids, one lens
- Constant f/2.8 — consistent look at every focal length
Sony 16-55mm f/2.8
Wide zoom · Full-set coverage
- Wide coverage for the whole set in frame
- Pairs with the a6700 for the third angle
03 — Audio
The chain radio is built on.
RØDECaster Pro II
Audio production studio · Multitrack
- Every microphone on its own separate track
- Broadcast processing applied as you speak
- Remote guests dialled in live on their own channel
- Levels set and monitored — nothing left to chance
RØDE PodMic
×4, one per seat · Broadcast dynamic
- Built specifically for podcast speech
- Rejects room noise, flatters every voice
- Mounted on RØDE boom arms at all four seats
Shure SM7B
×2 in the locker · The legend
- The microphone behind the world's biggest podcasts
- Available for your session on request
- Floor stands available for flexible setups
04 — Lighting
Lit like a set, not an office.
Neewer FS230B
LED light engines · Key & fill
- Powerful LED output with adjustable brightness and colour temperature
- Consistent, flicker-free light on camera
Octagonal Softboxes
×3 · Soft light
- Soft, even light that flatters skin tones
- No harsh shadows, no squinting guests
Neewer TL120C
×2 · RGB tubes
- RGB accent lighting for depth and mood
- Colours tuned to your brand for video episodes
05 — On Set
Details that make it yours.
Neewer X11 Teleprompter
Add-on · £25/hr
- Read your script while looking straight down the lens
- Perfect for intros, ads and scripted segments
The Rest of the Room
Included · Every session
- TV branding screen — your show's artwork on set
- Customisable backgrounds to match your brand
- The red ON AIR sign — yes, it's real
- RØDE boom arms at every seat, floor stands for flexibility
- Headphones for monitoring while you record
All of it, in every session.
No equipment fees, no per-mic charges, no unlock tiers. The full kit above is part of every booking, from £69.99/hr +VAT.
Book the StudioFAQs
Equipment questions.
Do I pay extra to use the equipment?
No. Every camera, microphone, lens and light listed on this page is included in the standard hire price — from £69.99 per hour +VAT. The only equipment add-ons are the third camera (£20/hr) and the Neewer X11 teleprompter (£25/hr).
What cameras does the studio use?
Two Sony A7C II full-frame cameras recording in 4K come as standard, with a Sony a6700 available as a third angle for £20 per hour. Lenses range from a 35mm f/1.4 prime to 24-70mm and 16-55mm f/2.8 zooms.
What microphones will I be using?
Each of the four seats has a RØDE PodMic — a broadcast dynamic microphone built for podcast speech — on a RØDE boom arm. Two Shure SM7Bs, the microphone behind many of the world's biggest podcasts, are also available on request, with floor stands for flexible setups.
What is the RØDECaster Pro II and why does it matter?
It's the audio production studio every microphone runs through. It applies broadcast processing live, records each voice to its own separate track, and lets us dial remote guests into your session — it's the reason the audio sounds finished before editing even starts.
Do I need to know how to use any of this?
No. Everything is set up, framed and tested before you arrive. With dry hire you just press record; with Studio + Professional an engineer operates it all for you.
Can I bring my own equipment?
You're welcome to — the RØDECaster Pro II takes standard XLR microphones, and if you have a preferred mic or instrument, bring it along. Most guests find the in-house kit covers everything.
How do I get my files after recording?
You leave with the raw 4K video and multitrack audio from your session — yours to keep. Storage is free for 48 hours, then £30 per episode for up to 2 months.
Is the lighting adjustable for my brand?
Yes — the RGB accent lights can be tuned to your brand colours, the TV screen carries your artwork and the backgrounds are customisable, so your episodes look like your show.
Gear this good shouldn't sit idle.
Book a session and put it to work — or come and see it first.