What’s Behind the Lens: Faith and Good Courage Gear & Grit
Faith and Good Courage podcast gear is simple, reliable, and built to travel. If you’re curious about my podcast and vodcast setup, here it is…
Want the longer story on podcasting versus vodcasting? Visit my Arizona Podcast page. After three decades in commercial broadcasting, our studio uses broadcast-quality microphones, mixers, signal boosters, and recorders, all streamlined for a home office. A podcast can be recorded almost anywhere; great sound still matters. The gear was ready and waiting—voila, repurposed for the Arizona Podcast.
Faith and Good Courage Podcast Gear (Overview)
This page lists my Faith and Good Courage podcast gear and vodcast setup so creators can see exactly what I use and why. I keep the setup straightforward so I can film anywhere — in the office, on Route 66, or at a diner booth. Each piece of podcast gear plays its part, from the Elgato Facecam in the office to the iPhone 13 hero cam on the road.
🎙️ Behind the Lens – Single Cam Office
- Office Camera: Elgato Facecam Check Amazon Price
- Teleprompter Hardware: Neewer Basics X12B Teleprompter Check Amazon Price
- Teleprompter Software: Neewer Teleprompter App for Apple
- Teleprompter Screen: iPad Air 2 Check Amazon Price
- Teleprompter Tripod: Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB Check Amazon Price
- Wireless Lavalier Mic: Sennheiser ew G4 wireless Check Amazon Price
- Audio Interface: Rode AI-Micro Check Amazon Price
- Lighting: Bescor LED-70 (portable fill) Check Amazon Price
I choose gear that’s dependable and easy to run without a crew. Story always comes first.
🎙️ Behind the Lens – Single Cam Roadside
- Hero Camera: iPhone 13 Check Amazon Price
- Teleprompter Hardware: Neewer Basics X12B Teleprompter Check Amazon Price
- Teleprompter Smartphone Adaptor: Prompter People Universal Aluminum Grid for iPhone Check Amazon Price
- Teleprompter Software: Neewer Teleprompter App for Apple
- Teleprompter Screen: iPad Air 2 Check Amazon Price
- Teleprompter Tripod: Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB Check Amazon Price
- Wireless Lavalier Mic: Sennheiser ew G4 wireless Check Amazon Price
- Audio Interface: Rode AI-Micro Check Amazon Price
- Lighting: Bescor LED-70 (portable fill) Check Amazon Price
- Portable Power: DieHard 1150 Portable Power Check Amazon Price
- B-Cams: 2 × iPhone 8 Check Amazon Price
- B-Cam Tripods: 2 × Torjim 74″ tripods Check Amazon Price
🎒 Behind the Lens – Diner Gear
- Hero Camera: iPhone 13 Check Amazon Price
- Teleprompter Hardware: Neewer Basics X12B Teleprompter Check Amazon Price
- Teleprompter Smartphone Adaptor: Prompter People Universal Aluminum Grid for iPhone Check Amazon Price
- Teleprompter Software: Neewer Teleprompter App for Apple
- Teleprompter Screen: iPad Air 2 Check Amazon Price
- Teleprompter Tripod: Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB Check Amazon Price
- Wireless Lavalier Mic: Sennheiser ew G4 wireless Check Amazon Price
- Audio Interface: Rode AI-Micro Check Amazon Price
- Lighting: Bescor LED-70 (portable fill) Check Amazon Price
- Portable Power: DieHard 1150 Portable Power Check Amazon Price
- B-Cams: 2 × iPhone 8 Check Amazon Price
- B-Cam Tripods: 2 × Torjim 74″ tripods Check Amazon Price
- Network (Wireless): Netgear 6400 private router for stable multicam Check Amazon Price
- Network (Wired): TP-Link 8-port Gigabit switch + Lightning-to-Ethernet adapters Check Amazon Price
🎙️ Podcast Studio
- Audio Mixer: Zoom P4next Check Amazon Price
- Microphone: Electro-Voice RE20 Check Amazon Price
- Guest Mic: Shure SM58 Check Amazon Price
- Mic Boom: Rode PSA1 Check Amazon Price
- Headphones: Sennheiser HD 280 Check Amazon Price
How I use my Faith and Good Courage podcast gear
I chose this gear because it’s simple, portable, and affordable. You don’t need a studio the size of a TV station to get professional results. This setup lets me focus on storytelling and people, not just equipment.
FAQ: Faith and Good Courage Podcast Gear
What camera do you use most?
iPhone 13 as the hero cam. It’s reliable, fast, and works perfectly with my teleprompter workflow.
Do you lock exposure and focus?
Yes. I use AE/AF lock on the iPhones for consistent color and brightness across angles. Trust me, there are a few episodes where you can see I forgot!
Can you make a podcast with just an iPhone?
Yes. I’ve recorded full episodes using only an iPhone 13, a wireless mic, and iMovie.
What teleprompter do you use?
I use the Neewer Basics X12B with a Prompter People adaptor for my iPhone 13 hero cam.
Affiliate & Support Notice
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Also see: Read The Journal – stories from the road, behind the mic, and everywhere in between.