In this video, I'm sharing the exact equipment
that I used to record my videos and podcasts.
Hey everyone, Megan here from MeganMinns.com
where I help busy entrepreneurs like you
save time running their business.
I've been getting a ton of questions lately
on the equipment that I use when I record
my podcasts and videos
so I figured I would share them here.
I'm gonna share the lighting, camera, and microphones
that I use when I'm recording either a podcast
or a video and I'll link to everything below this video
so that you can find out more about each piece of equipment.
First, let's talk about microphones.
I use the exact same microphone
when I am doing a podcast or a video
and it's called the ATR2100.
This microphone is actually very affordable.
You can find it on Amazon right now for less than $55.
I really appreciate that this doesn't capture
a lot of background noise.
I also recommend getting some kind of pop filter for it.
For a microphone like this,
I actually just got a two dollar foam wind screen
that goes right on top of it.
I'm even using this microphone right now.
It is just right outside of the frame
so you can't see it.
Next, let's talk about lighting.
The first lighting kit I bought
is one I'm still using right now
and it's the LimoStudio Softbox Lighting Kit.
This kit comes with two light stands
as well as the light bulbs and the entire kit
as well as a carrying case
and, again, I live in an apartment
so space is at a premium
and I love that I can actually fold these
light stands down and put them in a very small carrying case
that I can tuck away anywhere in my apartment.
So, if you haven't bought a lighting kit yet
because you are limited on space,
don't worry, they do make lighting kits
that fold down and tuck away really nice and easily.
One of the things I don't like about this lighting kit
is that it's not adjustable,
so you either have all the light or none of the light.
I bought this kit on Amazon for $77.
It, unfortunately, looks like it's unavailable
right now at the time that I'm filming this,
but maybe it'll be back soon
so I'm still gonna link to it below
as well as a more affordable lighting kit
from LimoStudio where it's just an umbrella stand
instead of the SoftBox.
I've heard great things about it
so I think it's a great option.
When I'm recording a podcast,
I typically use one Softbox light
just to illuminate my face a little bit more,
but when I'm recording videos,
I definitely use both of them.
I have one aiming at me from the side
and one shining on the background right now
and I actually have one other light
that I use when I'm recording videos
that I just got and just upgraded to
so the past few videos you've seen
I've been using it and it is a ring light
so that's what we're gonna talk about next.
The Diva Ring Light was definitely an upgrade
and something you do not need
when you're first starting out.
I love that this light is dimmable
so I can make it as bright or as dim as I need.
I will warn you, it does kinda give me a bit of a headache
when I look at it for too long,
but it's totally worth it to have great light, right?
If you're just starting out,
I would not recommend starting with this.
There are more affordable versions
of the Diva Ring Light that you could get
if you are willing to splurge a little bit more,
but when you are ready to take your lighting seriously
I highly recommend this light.
I've been so happy with it.
You can get the Diva Ring Light right now
for about $279 on Amazon.
Again, I know that's a big splurge
so that's why you don't need it to start out with
but I wanted to share that I am using it now
and I do recommend it for when you do have the budget.
Now let's talk about cameras.
The first camera that I bought for my business
is one I use pretty much every day.
It is the Logitech C920 Webcam
and I love this thing.
This webcam has amazing quality
and I use it whenever I'm doing webinars,
recording course videos, and I actually recorded
a lot of videos using just that webcam at first.
This camera is also what I use
when I'm recording my podcasts.
I feel like it's the perfect camera
when you're actually on your computer and working
and best of all you can get it on Amazon for less than $64
which is great for those of you
who are just starting to do video.
When I'm recording YouTube videos
or any higher quality videos,
I use my Canon Rebel T6i.
It's a DSLR camera which means you can swap out the lenses
and get tons of versatility out of it.
I've been really happy using it.
I've been loving the Canon camera
and the software that comes with it.
It is really easy to set up an external monitor,
you can see what's happening on the backside of the camera
and it has a flip out screen which I love for being able
to make sure I'm in frame
and doing the right thing (chuckles).
When you're recording video with the Canon,
I do recommend you have an external microphone
so that you can have a higher quality sound
than you will get just from the camera.
You can get just the body of this camera
for about $749 on Amazon right now
so it is a bit of an upgrade.
There are more affordable Canon Rebels out there
so just make sure they have what you need.
For me, the flip out screen was a must have
and I needed to be able to plug it into my computer
and I really wanted to have a high quality camera
so it was worth the investment for me.
If you need more than just the body of the camera,
maybe you need lenses or a carrying case,
definitely check out all the different bundles
you can find online where you can
get some bang for your buck.
Now let's talk about lenses.
The lens I'm using right now to record
is the Canon 50mm f/1.8.
I love that this lens gives me the blurry background
and gives me some good depth of field
so I stand out a little bit more in these videos,
but it does mean that the camera
has to be a little bit farther away from me
than you would in a standard lens
so if you have a smaller space
and you can't get the camera, like,
six feet away from you, at least,
you might want to consider doing a different lens.
You can get this lens on Amazon right now for about $125.
It is a little bit of a splurge.
Again, that's why I encourage people
who are just starting out
to buy one of the bundles
where you can get the body of the camera
and a lens that comes with it,
but any lens with the blurry background feature
is gonna be more expensive,
so this is actually a really great deal
considering lenses that are f/1.4 can retail
for way more than $125.
But I've been very happy with this lens
so when you are ready to upgrade your videos,
be sure to check it out.
Now you know what I use
to record my videos and my podcasts.
Be sure to check the description below this video
to get the links to every product that I mentioned.
I've also made a free checklist for you
so you can make sure you have all the equipment
you need for podcasts and videos
no matter what your budget is.
You can download that free checklist
by clicking the link in the corner of this video
or below this video.
Now I'd love to hear from you.
What do you use to record your podcasts and videos?
Leave some of your favorite equipment in the comments below.
If you thought this video was helpful,
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so I know to make more videos like this.
I'll see you in the next one.
The first light, did I clap?
(clapping)
Get compact (chuckles).
But again, it is more expensive.
It's some--
I want to start over this section.
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Woo!
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