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What Equipment Do You Use for Audio/Video?

Yeah, I know it's odd that I would ask myself a question....but I've had to answer this question a few times in other venues, so I thought I'd create the definite and most updated answer. So, instead of answering the question in the question, I'll post an answer. Hopefully you won't get concerned and think I've cloned myself (something I'm actively pursuing).

Also, feel free to ask related questions in the discussion below.

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Permalink Reply by Oscar Lopez on February 14, 2011 at 3:06pm
What kind of video files keep the best quality for youtube?

Permalink Reply by Anna (Thatrandomlady) on February 14, 2011 at 8:35pm
Awesome! I've deffinatley been wondering what you guys used. Thanks a lot! =)
Permalink Reply by RedStreak (Lycan Knight) on February 15, 2011 at 12:18pm
i do speed paintings on youtube so i use cam studio and a whole bunch of other screen recorders, but it crashes alot now :/
Permalink Reply by Martin Shellabarger on April 13, 2011 at 3:32pm
Back in the day you used to have a small mixer, maybe 2 to 4 channels (?).  What boards and accessories do/did you use?  I think all of us techies are very interested in everything, right down to the cables, because you have a successful production environment which is working day in and day out.  When that happens, one wants to know all the pieces which make it up.
Permalink Reply by db on December 2, 2011 at 11:38am

could you talk about your encoding process for youtube?

i think that is pretty crucial. 

Permalink Reply by Shanelka Barboan(ChenaLeo) on December 27, 2011 at 3:52am


Oooh! fancy!.... But i am sure if you put the prices people would stop asking the question.. JK.. HAHA!
Rhett (Shahbaz) said:

Video Equipment:
Main Camera (as of 2009): Panasonic HMC-150
Behind-the-Scenes, Vlogging Camera: Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1
Previous Camera (which most of our videos were shot on, up until summer 09): Panasonic DVX100
Mics: Azden SGM-1000 and Azden SGM-2x (shotgun mics)
Light Kit: Lowell kit with two Tota lights and one Omni with umbrella

Video Editing Software:
Final Cut Studio (recently upgraded to version 3)

Audio Recording Setup:
Our recording booth is an old bathroom adjacent to our the room our computer's in. We run some cables through the wall.
Studio Mic: Groove Tubes GT-55 Condenser Mic
Audio Interface: M-Audio MobilePre
Studio Monitor: 2 M-Audio BX5a's
MIDI keyboard: M-Audio Keystation 49e
Software: GarageBand

Some general notes about our setup and specific choices: We fell in love with the look that the Panasonic DVX100 created for our videos. The 24p Cine settings are amazing. Our new Panasonic HMC-150 is essentially an HD version of the DVX. It records to SD cards and has no tape. We're very happy with it, except for the fact that it shoots in the AVCHD format, which requires conversion before editing within Final Cut.

We're huge fans of Apple, and we're completely locked in to their software. Final Cut Studio provides us with more tools than we need, and the simple (and FREE) GarageBand program has worked incredibly well for us. We are considering upgrading to Logic because we've pushed GarageBand to it's limit.

For field microphones (like shotgun or lapel mics for video recording), we are big fans of Azden. They make high-quality, simple microphones at affordable prices.

For audio studio equipment, we like m-audio products (for the same reason we like Azden). Affordable, simple, good quality.

We don't have the equipment that you'd see in a typical professional studio because we try to keep overhead at a minimum, but we think our equipment meets our needs well.

If you have any specific questions about our setup, or any additional related questions, ask them here and I'll do my best to answer.

K-ModPermalink Reply by Gumbo123 on December 27, 2011 at 1:13pm

Searched today for "best price available" using Bing Shopping.com (where available)

 

EQUIPMENT  Low Range   Hi Range 
Panasonic HMC-150              2,005.85              3,891.95
Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1                 371.66                 499.99
Azden SGM-1000                 239.00                 329.63
Azden SGM-2x                 181.45                 302.84
Lowell lighting kit                  489.95                 489.95
Final Cut Studio editing software              1,297.99              1,297.99
Groove Tubes GT-55 Condenser Mic                 958.50                 958.50
M-Audio MobilePre audio interface                 126.57                 226.20
M-Audio BX5a studio monitors                 239.99                 299.99
M-Audio Keystation 49e midi keyboard                    99.00                    99.00
GarageBand software                    14.99                    14.99
TOTALS $6,024.95 $8,411.03

 

Video Equipment:
Main Camera (as of 2009): Panasonic HMC-150

  • $2005.85 - $3891.95 (18 stores)

 

Behind-the-Scenes, Vlogging Camera: Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1

  • $371.66 - $499.99 (4 stores)

 

Mics: Azden SGM-1000 and Azden SGM-2x (shotgun mics)

SGM-1000 Super-Cardioid Shotgun Microphone

  • $239.00 - $329.63 (7 stores)

 

Azden Professional Shotgun Microphone SGM-2X

  • $181.45 - $302.84 (44 stores)

 

Light Kit: Lowell kit with two Tota lights and one Omni with umbrella

 

Lowel TO GO 95 Kit with Soft Case


Video Editing Software:
Final Cut Studio (recently upgraded to version 3)
Final Cut Studio ( v. 3 ) - complete package

  • $1297.99 (2 stores)

 


Audio Recording Setup:
Studio Mic: Groove Tubes GT-55 Condenser Mic

Groove Tubes, Groove Tubes GT-55 Studio FET Condenser Microphone

 

Audio Interface: M-Audio MobilePre
M-Audio MobilePre - sound card

  • $126.57 - $226.20 (42 stores)

 

Studio Monitor: 2 M-Audio BX5a's

M-Audio Studiophile BX5a Deluxe - left / right channel speakers

  • $239.99 - $299.99 (3 stores)

 

MIDI keyboard: M-Audio Keystation 49e

  • DISCONTINUED - - $99 range

 

Software: GarageBand - - $14.99 from the Apple App Store



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shanelka Barboan(ChenaLeo) said:


Oooh! fancy!.... But i am sure if you put the prices people would stop asking the question.. JK.. HAHA!

Permalink Reply by Mary Carr (pegantacorn) on December 27, 2011 at 2:25pm


@ Gumbo my brother just said: "wonder who's car they sold to buy all that" lol! thanks very much for the prices. very helpful!

Permalink Reply by Remmydactyl on April 6, 2012 at 2:18am

Talk about a wealth of information! Thanks Rhett!

I'm working on the framework of a web series, and I've been trying to figure out what kind of equipment you guys use for a while. Your colors never look washed out and all the detail is really clean. I was shocked when I saw the quality on some of them; specifically Epic Rap Battle, Bathroom Plan, and Job Reference videos.

Despite the diverse lighting conditions and vast differences in motion, it all comes out looking neat and clean.  

Permalink Reply by Lillian (monkougar) on August 8, 2012 at 9:55am
I/my family share a Sony cybershot camera, a Sony vasio laptop an iPad 1, a 3rd gen iPod and some basic video editing software.
What do you think we could do with this? We want to start making videos... Well we have but very low quality. Can you help any? Tell us what could help us with our dream? Any really cheap equipment we could get?
Permalink Reply by MusicFreak2 on July 23, 2014 at 4:33am
My ipad! Simple but effective.
Permalink Reply by Amy (Wendigo) on November 25, 2014 at 4:40pm

I'd love to see an updated equipment list from you.

For work I use a Canon XA25 and edit with Adobe Premiere.  For personal use I have a Canon Rebel T3i with an 18-55mm lens and edit with FCPX.  For audio, I use Rode NTG2 mics.

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