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Podcast setups

What mics and cameras do top podcasters use?

15 shows. Most-used mic: Shure SM7B. Where a show has no gear list in its own video descriptions we cite a published article or gear profile, marked “article”.

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ShowGenreGearNewest source
The Joe Rogan Experiencelong-form interviewsShure SM7B, Sennheiser HD 280 Pro, Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 (3rd Gen), Ultima Gen2 Boom Arm2024-02-22
Lex Fridman Podcastscience & technologyShure SM7B, RØDE PSA12024-01-23
Huberman Labscience & healthShure SM7dB, Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro, Gator Frameworks GFWBCBM3000 Boom Arm, Aputure Light Dome IIIdate not confirmed
The Diary of a CEObusiness & interviewsCanon EOS C70, Shure SM7B, Blackmagic ATEM Mini Extreme ISO, Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G22025-05-01
This Past Weekend w/ Theo VoncomedyShure SM7B, RØDE PSA1, Sennheiser HD 280 Pro, Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 (3rd Gen), RØDE Procaster2025-07-15
Call Her Daddyinterviews & cultureShure SM7dB, Sennheiser MD 46, Canon EOS R1, Canon EOS C100 Mark II, Sony MDR-7506date not confirmed
The Colin and Samir Showcreator economyShure SM7dB, Blue Compass Boom Armdate not confirmed
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcasttech newsShure SM7B, Electro-Voice RE27N/D2023-09-01
The Mel Robbins Podcastself-improvementShure SM7B, RØDE PSA1+, Sony α9 III, Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, Aputure LS 600x Prodate not confirmed
The Pat McAfee ShowsportsElectro-Voice RE20, Panasonic AW-UE1502019-12-18
FLAGRANTcomedyDPA 4080date not confirmed
IMPAULSIVEcelebrity interviewsShure SM7B, Sennheiser HD 280 Prodate not confirmed
Club Shay Shaysports interviewsSony FX9, Sony FX6, Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS, Sennheiser MKH 416, Nanlite Forza 300, Nanlite FC-500Bdate not confirmed
Emergency IntercomcomedyShure SM7B, Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, RØDECaster Pro IIdate not confirmed
The Really Good Podcast (Bobbi Althoff)comedy interviewsShure MV7, RØDE PSA1+date not confirmed

Setup Changes

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