Tone, on stage and in the studio.
The amplifiers, pedals and modelling tools shaping how guitarists across the region sound — live, recorded and direct.
Guitar tone has never been more diverse — or more accessible. The choice between a real valve amplifier and a world-class digital modeller is no longer a compromise but a genuine creative decision. MediaCast carries both sides of that decision: Marshall's legendary valve amp range for players who want real tubes and real speakers, and a complete ecosystem of digital tools for those who need flexibility, portability and studio-quality results direct.
THE BRIEF
What a great podcast setup actually needs.
The most common mistake in podcast setups is over-specifying the camera and under-specifying the audio. Listeners will tolerate average video. They won’t tolerate average sound. A great podcast setup starts with microphone placement, preamp quality and room acoustics — and everything else follows from there.
For solo creators, the goal is simplicity: one mic, one interface, one monitoring solution, a clean signal path to your DAW. For multi-guest studios, you add channels, a mixer or multi-track interface, and consistent monitoring for everyone at the table. For video podcasts, add a Blackmagic camera and a Colbor lighting setup that flatters without distracting.
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WHO THIS IS FOR
→Solo podcasters starting their first show
→Video podcasters adding professional audio
→Multi-guest podcast studios (2–8 seats)
→Corporate communications teams
→Radio stations building digital extensions
→Voice-over artists and narrators
→Educators recording online courses
→Content creators for YouTube and social
Equipment Breakdown
Six categories. Every function covered.
Capture the voice
Dynamic microphones handle untreated rooms; large-diaphragm condensers suit treated spaces. The sE V7 is the safest choice for any environment. UA Standard Series adds Hemisphere Mic Modelling — one mic that sounds like any mic in the catalogue. Warm Audio WA-87 brings classic studio character at an accessible price.
Clean conversion
Universal Audio Apollo interfaces add real-time UAD plug-in processing on the way in — shaping tone before it hits your DAW. The Apollo Twin X is the perfect single-user podcast interface. M-Audio AIR 192|4 is the reliable, affordable entry point for creators on a budget. For 4+ guests, the Apollo x8p gives you 8 Unison preamps.
Hear the truth
Accurate monitoring reveals problems before your audience hears them. IK iLoud MTM MkII monitors are remarkably accurate for their size — DSP room correction means they sound right even in imperfect rooms. For headphone-only setups, Warm Audio HeadRoom headphones give a neutral, comfortable reference for long sessions.
Capture and produce
LUNA (Universal Audio's DAW, free for Mac) is purpose-built for UA hardware. IK T-RackS handles mastering and loudness normalisation to podcast standards. Colbor CL60 bi-colour LED panels deliver consistent, flattering key lighting that holds colour temperature perfectly across sessions.
Control the room
No microphone can fix a bad room. The sE Electronics Reflexion Filter Pro wraps around your microphone to eliminate early reflections without treating the entire room. Essential for location recording, home studios, and any space that doesn't have professional acoustic panels installed.
CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL
Three tiers. One direction — up.
| FUNCTION | PRODUCT | BRAND | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphones (×2) | UA SD-1 Standard Dynamic | Universal Audio | Hemisphere Modelling — sound like any classic mic |
| Audio interface | Apollo x8p Thunderbolt 3 | Universal Audio | 8 Unison preamps, real-time UAD processing |
| Studio monitors | iLoud MTM MkII (pair) | IK Multimedia | DSP room correction, accurate near-field |
| Headphones (×2) | WA-HR HeadRoom | Warm Audio | Closed-back, comfortable for long sessions |
| DAW | LUNA Recording System | Universal Audio | Free for Mac; tightly integrated with Apollo |
| Camera (×2) | Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 | Blackmagic Design | Cinema quality for talking-head video |
| Video switcher | ATEM Mini Pro ISO | Blackmagic Design | Switches + records all ISO feeds simultaneously |
| Multi-stream output | Web Presenter HD | Blackmagic Design | YouTube + Facebook + Zoom simultaneously |
| Key lighting (×2) | Colbor CL60 bi-colour | Colbor | One per guest; consistent colour temperature |
| Acoustic treatment | Reflexion Filter Pro (×2) | sE Electronics | One per microphone position |
BRANDS IN THIS SOLUTION
The manufacturers behind this solution.
Universal Audio
Interfaces · Plug-ins
M-Audio
Interfaces · Preamps
IK Multimedia
Monitors · TONEX
Blackmagic Design
Cameras · Switchers