Best Podcast Setup Guide (2025) — Solo to 4+ Guests!

🌟Try Riverside Today: https://riverside.com/?utm_source=you...! Whether you’re starting a solo podcast or recording with multiple guests, this guide walks you through everything you need—from budget gear to pro-level audio and video setups. I cover USB vs XLR mics, audio interfaces, camera options, lighting, and how to record multi-track video with Riverside. 📺 Videos Mentioned    • Best Webcams for High-Quality Video | Side...      • Ultimate 4K Webcam + Solo Creator Tool: DJ...      • How a $150 USB Mic Will Solve Your Podcast...      • Focusrite Vocaster Two Studio Review: All-...      • Rodecaster Duo Step-by-Step Guide for Reco...      • RODECaster Pro II: Ultimate Guide to In-Pe...      • Master Multicam Video Recording & Editing ...      • PodTrack P4 Full Setup Guide and Using wit...      • How to Use a Mirrorless or DSLR Camera as ...      • Best USB Podcast Mics of 2026 – Top 3 Ranked!      • Start a YouTube Channel with JUST Your Pho...   🛒 Gear Mentioned Shure MV6 https://a.co/d/8QSLAFN ATR 2100X https://a.co/d/1o8B3Kd Rode PodMic https://a.co/d/26J30ly Shure MV7+ https://a.co/d/bDIUIrk Joby Mobile Tripod https://a.co/d/7qHIUAr SmallRig LED Light https://a.co/d/eKCRojV Mobile Tripod https://a.co/d/6eyswUp Rode PSA1 Mic Arm https://a.co/d/6FGg6dV Vocaster Studio https://a.co/d/hmbuqzN Amaran 200X https://a.co/d/eZCbJlR Aputure Light Dome II https://a.co/d/1XbJUX8 Elgato Key Light Air https://a.co/d/hFIF4TZ Chapters ➡ 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Solo Podcast Setups 01:19 Upgraded Solo Setup 02:07 Add Video to Solo Show 03:06 Setup Accessories 04:08 2-Person Podcast Setups 05:24 Mics for 2 People 07:22 Multi Track Recording Options 07:52 Video for 2-Person Setups 08:28 3-Person Podcast Setups 10:20 Add Video for 3 People 12:38 Lighting for Multiple People 13:45 4-Person Podcast Setup 15:12 Best Way to Record Podcasts Download our Riverside app for iPad and iPhone: 👉 https://apps.apple.com/app/id1554443872 Download Riverside app for Android: 👉 https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... --- Keep up to date: Subscribe to the newsletter: https://creators.riverside.com/newsle... Subscribe to on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOaG… Follow us on Twitter -   / riversidedotfm   Follow us on LinkedIn:   / rive…   Like our Facebook page:   / riversidedotfm   Read our blog - https://www.riverside.com/blog --- Try Riverside Today: https://riverside.com/?utm_source=you...! ⭐⭐⭐ About Riverside.com ⭐⭐⭐ Riverside.com is the leading remote recording platform that makes professional podcast creation achievable by anyone, anywhere. The platform has easy-to-use tools to help podcasters record, edit, and promote their show. The company, founded by brothers Gideon (CTO) and Nadav (CEO) in 2020, already helps 70,000+ podcasters and companies, including Guy Raz, Gary Vaynerchuk, Marvel, The New York Times, and Disney to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere, with no loss in recording quality.