Over the last 5 years, many people have asked me how to get started podcasting and how to shoot better videos, so I thought why not put together a guide with all my recommended gear. So here it is. While it’s not every piece of gear you could ever need, but it is what I have and what I recommend to those that I coach, and it’s the least expensive version I’ve found. If there is a newer version of the hardware you find, you may want to go with it, or you may opt to save a few dollars and get last year’s model. With software, it’s all subscription based so you automatically get the latest version of software to use.

1. Ultimate Guide to
Podcasting and
Video Gear for
Speakers,
Trainers and
Thought Leaders
By Phil Gerbyshak
Sales Speaker, Sales Trainer and Tech Nerd, Host
of Conversations with Phil Gerbyshak and the Co-
host of #AppyHour and #SocialChatter

2. Purpose of this guide
Over the last 5 years, many people have asked me how to get started podcasting and how to shoot
better videos, so I thought why not put together a guide with all my recommended gear. So here it
is.
While it’s not every piece of gear you could ever need, but it is what I have and what I recommend
to those that I coach, and it’s the least expensive version I’ve found. If there is a newer version of
the hardware you find, you may want to go with it, or you may opt to save a few dollars and get last
year’s model. With software, it’s all subscription based so you automatically get the latest version of
software to use.

3. Microphone -
ATR 2100
• You need a quality microphone for your
show, as bad sound quality is the number
one reason people will stop listening and
watching your show.
• The ATR 2100 is a handheld dynamic
microphone with USB digital output and
XLR analog output. The USB output
connects to your computer for digital
recording, while the XLR output connects
with your sound system conventional
microphone input for use in live
performance. Smooth, extended frequency
response ideally suited for podcasting, home
studio recording, field recording, voiceover,
and on-stage use. Built-in headphone jack
allows you to directly monitor your
microphone output without audible delay.
Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of
unwanted sounds from the sides and rear

4. Microphone Stand
• If you don’t want to put your stand on your desk, or you want to feel
more like a radio disc jockey, get a nice microphone stand.
• PLEASE NOTE: Max. Microphone Clip Diameter is 1.26"/32mm;
Microphone and Filter Shield Mask NOT Included; The Stand is NOT
Suitable for Blue Yeti USB Microphone. The adjustable Black Scissor
Arm Stand is made of high quality steel frame, plastic Mic Clip
(INCLUDED), sturdy and durable. Folding type, convenient to carry.
The adjustable arms allow you to carry it with you easily and adjust the
suitable angle and height to show your perfect voice. Can be mounted
on the announcers' table with the Table Mounting
Clamp(INCLUDED). Compact microphone stand designed for heavy
duty carry. Suitable for any stores, families, stages, studios,
broadcasting and TV stations, etc. Completely flexible, firmly attach the
microphone anywhere.

5. Green Screen
• A green screen allows you to swap out
your background with any other
background if you want to. It also will
be a screen to hide a messy background.
• This green screen is a 5' X 7' twist
collapsible blue/green background
(One side blue, one side green). Easy to
carry, great for on location shoots.
Quick set up. Easy to fold and collapse.
Durable Metal frame sewn into the
fabric.

6. Green screen stand
• If you get a green screen, you need a stand or your green screen will
fall over.
• This kit includes: (3)75"/6 Feet/190CM Photography Light
Stand+(1)31"/80cm Light Stand Bag. Ideal for Reflectors, Softboxes,
Lights, Umbrellas, Backgrounds. For simple storage and transport,
the stands collapses easily and is very lightweight to carry. Its solid
locking capabilities ensure the safety of your lighting equipment
when in use. The carrying bag is made of strong and durable nylon
material,heavy-duty and shockproof. The extra side pocket can be
used for cables, batteries and other gadgets.

7. Green screen clamps
• You need to connect your green screen to the stand, and
these clamps will do it well for you.
• Heavy Duty Muslin Clamps 4.5 inch long, 2 inch
mouth opening maximum, Very strong to fit most
stands, Pack of 6 clamps

8. HD Webcam –
Logitech C920
• The built in webcam on your computer likely
isn’t high definition, which means the videos
will be grainy on bigger screens.
• Built-in dual stereo mics with automatic noise
reduction. Automatic low-light correction,
Tripod-ready universal clip fits laptops, LCD or
monitors. Compatible with: Windows 7,
Windows 8, Windows 10 or later. Works in
USB Video Device Class (UVC) mode: Mac OS
10.6 or later. Works great with Zoom, Skype,
BeLive and other platforms.

9. Ring Light for Home
Office
• At home, you’ll have more space when you’re
on the road, so set up your office nicely with
this ring light that fits on the floor.
• This 61"/155cm light stand is constructed
from aluminum alloy, giving it exceptional
strength for heavy duty work
The soft tube makes the light rotate freely for
the best position. The kit also includes a hot
shoe adapter for most DSLR camera, a smart
phone holder, a tripod head, and a Bluetooth
receiver. NOTE: The camera and the smart
phone in the picture are NOT included

10. Lighting
(inexpensive)
• Sometimes you need even more light for your videos. If you do,
these lights are an inexpensive way to get the light you need.
• The LED camcorder lamp light allows you to link lights together
to make larger light. Features 160-LED lights for optimum
illumination and diffuser. There are 2 filters included with this
item, with Spotlight effect, Diffuse effect, and for reducing the
color temperature to 3200K.
Designed with standard hot shoe plug, it can mount to any
standard hot shoe on most DSLR or digital video cameras as
well as tripods and light stands equipped with a hot shoe mount
or 1/4" thread.
• Compatible batteries (not included): Sony NP-Series Li-ion
rechargeable battery; Panasonic CGR-D16S rechargeable
battery; Alkaline/NiMH AA Battery. Here’s my favorite battery
replacement.
• Package Contents: 2x CN-160 Light; 2x 30"/80cm Tall Studio
Light Stand

11. iPhone 8 Plus (or X Plus
or XR Plus) 256 GB
• The ease of shooting video and recording with
my iPhone makes it my device of choice. I
recommend getting the Plus because the screen is
larger and the video quality is better than on the
smaller devices. I have an 8 Plus and it is terrific.
If you’re upgrading from the 6 or 7, go all the
way to the X or XR Plus.
• No link here – just go to your cell phone retailer
and get one. They’re all the same to me.

12. Ring Light for your Cell
Phone
• Sometimes you’ll travel and want to shoot good video, and seldom do
you get to bring all of your gear. This ring light will light up your video
when you’re using your cell phone.
• Rechargeable with USB Cord. This ring light includes a built-in
rechargeable battery so you do not need extra batteries. Money saved and
free from annoying battery replacement. Brightness Adjustable. Three-
level light settings for various uses -- make-up, selfie photos, dark
scenery vlogging etc. Let this ring light highlight you and darken
everything behind you. Compact and Light Weight. Pocket sized and
extremely compact, it will not take much space in your bag. Take it with
you anywhere you go and record all happy moments in your life!
Fantastic for Night Time or Dark Rooms. It helps enhance and brighten
up your face for that perfect selfie. No more having to run around the
house looking for the perfect spot in your house to take a photo or make
your make up tutorials.

13. HeyMic (Bluetooth
Lapel Mic)
• If you’re going to do video with your camera, you need
a quality Bluetooth mic. This mic is the best one I’ve
ever used, and it hides on your lapel so it won’t interfere
with anything else.
• Hey Mic! is for speakers and presenters, video bloggers,
trainers and teachers and anyone who makes videos
and wants great audio on the go. (Note: Facebook Live
and Youtube Live do NOT support Hey Mic!)

14. Record Your Show – Push
to YouTube and Facebook
Live with Zoom.us webinars
• Zoom.us is fantastic for pushing your
videos to YouTube and Facebook.
• It’s also great for private coaching.
• The webinar feature also automatically
transcribes your show if you record your
show to the cloud, a feature you can set
up by default or on a show by show
basis.
• NSA members can get webinar for a
discount at
http://nsaspeaker.org/zoom

15. Branded Facebook
Lives with BeLive
• My favorite platform for branded Facebook Lives is
BeLive. All you need is a Facebook account and a paid
subscription and this tool will let you do solo casts,
interview style, and talk show format.

16. Host Your Podcast – Libsyn.com
• Your podcast needs to live
somewhere NOT on your
website. My preferred
podcast host is Libsyn.
They’re easy to work with,
and they integrate with all
the places you need to
distribute your podcast.

17. Planning for
future episodes
and guests with
Hellocast.co
• One of the things I struggle with is
keeping all my guest info in one
spot. Hellocast.co makes this
SUPER easy!

18. Otter.ai - Transcribe your conversations, videos and podcasts
• The phone app will
transcribe your
conversations in real time.
• The website will take an
audio or video file and
transcribe it for you.

19. Extra tools
• http://repurpose.io
Automatically publish your audio
and video content to multiple
platforms and grow your audience
faster.
• http://zubtitle.com
Zubtitle is a video caption tool that
automatically adds captions to your
videos.

20. Host Your
WordpressWebsite:
BlueHost
• Bluehost is the least expensive, most reliable
webhost I’ve used.

21. Get the
Google Suite
of Tools:
GSuite
Best email, calendar, slides,
spreadsheets and file sharing
out there

22. Got questions?
Need a coach to
help you with this?
Contact Phil
Gerbyshak
Schedule a free 15 minute call with me:
http://15withPhil.com

23. NOTE: Many of these links are affiliate links, so I may make $.60 off of them if you click on them. I
wouldn’t recommend anything I don’t use myself. If you don’t like this, go to Amazon or Google and
you can find them yourself.