Record professional video podcasts in the heart of Manhattan with multi-camera setups, broadcast-quality audio, controlled studio lighting, and full technical production support.
Video Photo Studio offers a dedicated space for businesses, entrepreneurs, creators, educators, and organizations producing professional podcast content in New York City. Whether you’re launching a new podcast series, recording a branded business podcast, hosting an expert discussion, or bringing in a remote guest, our production team builds the studio around your format.
From camera placement and podcast microphones to lighting, monitoring, remote connections, and file delivery, we handle the technical production so you can focus on the conversation.
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Professional Video Podcast Recording in Manhattan
A professional video podcast takes more than a camera pointed at a microphone. Camera composition, audio quality, lighting, background design, monitoring, and consistency from episode to episode all shape how your audience experiences the content.
Our Manhattan podcast studio is built for professional audio and video production, so clients can record polished content for YouTube, company websites, social media, branded campaigns, and podcast distribution platforms.
Rather than assembling a makeshift setup for every episode, clients work in a controlled production space where cameras, lighting, audio, and monitoring are already dialed in for the format.
Multi-Camera Podcast Production
The purpose of the cameras across different setups—ranging from single-camera to multi-camera configurations—is to provide the necessary level of visual dynamics and editing flexibility:
- Single-camera setup (or basic configurations): maintains a single primary frame composition, capturing the action from one fixed angle.
- Two-camera setup: uses the first camera for the main shot and a second camera for a tighter or alternate angle, allowing the editor to naturally switch between perspectives and seamlessly trim pauses or unwanted sections without jarring jump cuts.
- Three-camera setup: utilizes a wide/master shot to cover the entire studio set alongside two additional cameras for close-ups of each participant, providing maximum visual flexibility for dynamic editing of multi-guest conversations.
Professional Podcast Audio
Clear dialogue is one of the most important elements of a professional podcast.
Our productions use Shure SM7B podcast microphones, positioned individually for each speaker and integrated with professional audio recording and monitoring.
Before each session, we test microphones and recording levels based on the participants’ voices and seating positions.
For video podcasts, we also factor microphone placement into the visual composition so the mics complement the camera framing rather than get in the way of it.
Podcast Studio Lighting and Sets
Professional lighting keeps skin tones consistent, separates subjects from the background, and maintains visual continuity across multiple cameras.
The lighting setup is tailored to the number of participants, camera positions, chosen background, and desired visual style.
Our Manhattan studio offers flexible environments for podcast production, including a library-style set, adjustable furniture arrangements, customizable backgrounds, a white cyclorama, and green screen capability when needed.
The layout adapts for solo speakers, two-person conversations, and larger discussion formats.
Remote Podcast Recording
Remote participation lets a guest, host, or expert join a professional studio podcast from another city or country.
The in-studio participant communicates with the remote guest in real time, while the local video and audio are professionally recorded in Manhattan.
Before recording begins, our production team sets up and tests the online connection alongside the camera and audio systems.
The goal is a natural conversation that still delivers professional production quality for the participant recording in the studio.
Podcast Recording Packages & Pricing
Professional podcast production at our Manhattan studio with camera, lighting, audio, teleprompter, and technical support. Choose the production configuration based on the number of speakers and camera angles required.
Production Price: $2,200
Designed for a single host or speaker who needs a clean, professional video podcast setup with one primary camera angle.
This configuration is ideal for solo video podcasts, business podcasts, executive thought-leadership content, educational programs, expert commentary, branded podcast episodes, direct-to-camera presentations, and long-form video content.
The single-camera setup provides a consistent primary composition while professional lighting, audio, teleprompter support, and monitoring help maintain a polished and controlled production environment.
Production Setup
Camera
- Sony a7S III or Sony FX-3 camera body
- Sony FE 24–70mm F2.8 GM lens
- Professional video tripod
- Additional camera + lens package — $300
The camera is positioned to create a clean primary podcast composition based on the speaker, selected background, seating arrangement, and desired visual style.
Lighting
- 1 × Godox Litemons LE600Bi 600W Bi-Color LED Video Light with softbox/grid — front key light
- 1 × Godox SL200II LED Video Light with softbox/small grid — back/rim light
The lighting configuration is designed to provide flattering facial illumination, controlled contrast, and separation from the background while maintaining a consistent professional look throughout the recording.
Audio
- Shure SM7B professional podcast microphones
Audio levels and microphone placement are tested before recording to ensure clear and consistent dialogue.
Monitoring & Presentation
- Control monitor
- Production computer
- Camera and audio monitoring
The teleprompter can be used when the host or speaker needs prepared talking points, scripted introductions, sponsor messages, or direct-to-camera presentation support.
Production Window
4–6 hours
The production window includes approximately two hours for equipment installation, podcast set preparation, lighting setup, camera framing, microphone placement, camera and audio testing, technical checks, and breakdown.
Actual recording time depends on episode length, number of takes, presentation format, teleprompter requirements, and overall production complexity.
File Delivery
For complete information about cloud storage, file organization, additional storage, and hard-drive transfers, see our File Delivery & Storage Policy.
Post-production is not included in the package price and is quoted separately according to the required deliverables.
Starting Production Price: $4,800
Professional multi-camera podcast production designed for live conversations with a remote host or guest joining online.
The in-studio participant communicates with the remote participant in real time while the complete conversation is recorded. This setup combines professional studio video, podcast audio, controlled lighting, and remote communication into a single production workflow.
It is ideal for remote podcasts, executive podcasts, expert discussions, corporate podcasts, educational programs, branded content, and long-form conversations when participants cannot be in the same location.
3-Camera Podcast Production
The production uses three Sony Alpha a7S III or Sony FX-3 cameras to create multiple perspectives of the conversation:
- Camera 1 — Wide / Master Shot
Sony Alpha a7S III or Sony FX3 + Sony FE 16–35mm F2.8 GM. Continuous master coverage of the complete set and all participants. - Camera 2 — Primary Close-Up
Sony Alpha a7S III or Sony FX3 + Sony FE 70–200mm F2.8 GM. Dedicated close-up coverage for detailed facial expressions and polished subject isolation. - Camera 3 — Secondary Close-Up / Alternate Angle
Sony Alpha a7S III or Sony FX3 + Sony FE 24–70mm F2.8 GM. Complementary coverage for reactions, alternate framing, transitions, and greater flexibility in post-production.
The three-camera configuration gives the editor greater flexibility in post-production and creates a more polished, broadcast-style podcast presentation.
- Professional video tripods
- Multi-camera monitoring
The different focal lengths allow the production team to create wide, medium, and close-up compositions while maintaining consistent professional image quality.
Professional Podcast Audio
The studio setup uses:
- Shure SM7B professional podcast microphones
- Professional microphone stands
- Audio recording and monitoring system
The Shure SM7B is positioned individually for the in-studio speakers to provide clear, controlled podcast dialogue during the live remote conversation.
Professional Studio Lighting
The package includes:
- 4 × professional LED light sources
- Soft lighting modifiers as required
- Individual lighting adjustment for the podcast set
- Background and subject separation lighting
The lighting configuration is customized according to the number of participants, camera positions, and selected studio environment.
Live Remote Podcast Connection
The remote host or guest joins the podcast through an online video connection and communicates with the in-studio participant live during the recording.
Before recording begins, the production team prepares and tests the remote connection together with the camera and audio systems.
The setup is designed to maintain a natural conversational experience while professional cameras independently record the in-studio video for the final production.
Production Window
6–10 hours
The production window includes:
- Podcast set preparation
- Camera installation and framing
- Four-light setup
- Microphone setup
- Remote connection setup
- Internet and communication testing
- Camera and audio testing
- Technical rehearsal
- Live podcast recording
- Equipment breakdown
Actual recording time depends on the number of participants, length of the podcast, remote connection requirements, number of takes, and overall production complexity.
Recorded File Delivery
For complete information about cloud storage, file organization, additional storage, and hard-drive transfers, see our File Delivery & Storage Policy.
Post-Production
Editing and all other post-production services are calculated separately.
Starting Production Price: $4,700
Our premium three-camera video podcast configuration for a host and guest. Three cameras provide individual coverage of both participants plus a wider two-person composition, giving the editor significantly greater flexibility.
Ideal for business podcasts, executive podcasts, expert conversations, branded podcast series, educational programs, thought-leadership content, and premium long-form video podcasts.
Production Setup
- Camera 1 — Host Close-Up
Sony Alpha a7S III or Sony FX3 with Sony FE 24–70mm F2.8 GM. Dedicated close-up coverage of the host, designed to capture facial expressions, reactions, and natural delivery with strong subject separation. - Camera 2 — Guest Close-Up
Sony Alpha a7S III or Sony FX3 with Sony FE 24–70mm F2.8 GM. Dedicated close-up coverage of the guest, providing consistent framing, detailed facial expressions, and clean visual isolation throughout the conversation. - Camera 3 — Two-Person / Master Shot
Sony Alpha a7S III or Sony FX3 with Sony FE 16–35mm F2.8 GM. Continuous two-person master coverage of both participants, preserving the full conversation and providing a reliable wide reference for transitions and multicamera editing.
Lighting
- Professional podcast lighting configuration
- 3 Godox Litemons LE600Bi 600W Bi-Color LED Video Light with softbox/grid
Audio
- 2 × Shure SM7B professional podcast microphones
Monitoring & Presentation
- Control monitor
- Production computer
- Multi-camera monitoring
Production Window
4–8 hours
The production window includes equipment installation, podcast-set preparation, professional lighting, three-camera setup, camera matching, microphone placement, audio testing, technical checks, recording, and equipment breakdown.
Approximately two hours should be reserved for setup and breakdown. Actual recording time depends on podcast length, number of takes, production complexity, and client requirements.
File Delivery
For complete information about cloud storage, file organization, additional storage, and hard-drive transfers, see our File Delivery & Storage Policy.
Post-production is not included and is quoted separately according to the required deliverables.
Our Podcast Production Workflow
Every podcast project follows a structured process designed to minimize technical interruptions and deliver consistent results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Our team handles the technical setup so first-time podcasters can record with confidence.
Yes. We offer editing, color correction, audio enhancement, subtitles, graphics, and social media clips.
Our podcast studio is located at Video Photo Studio (Gatsby Stage), 37 West 26th Street, Studio 315, New York, NY 10010, in Manhattan’s Flatiron District.
Our standard podcast packages use 4–6 hour production windows, while more complex three-camera and remote podcast productions may require 4–8 or 6–10 hours. Approximately two hours are typically allocated to equipment setup, lighting, camera and audio testing, and breakdown. Actual recording time depends on the selected camera setup, number of speakers, number of takes, remote connection requirements, and overall production complexity.
Use the inquiry form on this page to share your project details, preferred date, recording time, and equipment needs. Our team will confirm availability and help you schedule a consultation or studio booking.
Yes. A host, guest, expert, or other participant can join remotely through an online video connection while the in-studio participant is professionally recorded with studio cameras, lighting, audio, and monitoring.
Our studio supports a wide range of podcast and video podcast formats, including:
- Solo video podcasts and direct-to-camera programs
- Host and guest conversations
- Two-person video podcasts
- Multi-guest discussions
- Business and executive podcasts
- Expert and educational podcasts
- Branded podcast series
- Remote podcast recording
- Long-form video conversations
- Recurring podcast episodes