Air to Ground Media
Podcast Studio Essentials

Your Studio, Curated

A hand-picked collection of everything you need to sound incredible — from microphones to lighting. Consider this your personal gear guide, from our team to yours.

Prepared for Lisa Shahin
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The Collection

Seven pieces. One complete studio.

We put this together so you have everything in one place — every link, every price, every detail. Whether you decide to build out your own setup or work with us, this guide is yours to keep.

01
Primary Microphone
FIFINE AmpliTank K688
A dynamic XLR/USB microphone with a cardioid pickup pattern that rejects background noise beautifully. Built with an all-metal body that can handle up to 130dB SPL. Includes a mute button, gain control, and a headphone monitoring jack — all the controls you need right on the mic.
XLR + USB-CDynamicCardioidMute Button
Recommended as the host mic — clean, warm, and broadcast-ready.
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Est. Price
$65
02
Guest Microphone
FIFINE AmpliGame AM8
Another dynamic XLR/USB mic — perfect as a second seat for guests. Same dual-connectivity as the K688, with a slightly warmer bass response and subtle RGB lighting. Includes its own desktop stand, mute button, and headphone jack for real-time monitoring.
XLR + USB-CDynamicBass-RichRGB Accent
Great guest mic — slightly different tone adds dimension to two-person episodes.
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Est. Price
$50
03
Audio Interface
Focusrite Vocaster Two
The brain of the operation. A podcasting-specific interface with two XLR inputs, two headphone outputs, Auto Gain, voice Enhance presets, and Bluetooth phone connectivity for remote guests. Lightweight, bus-powered, and built with podcasters specifically in mind.
2x XLR In2x Headphone OutAuto GainBluetoothUSB-C
The centerpiece — built exclusively for podcast workflows, not music production.
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Est. Price
$200
04
Studio Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M20x
Professional studio monitor headphones with a closed-back design that seals out room noise. Lightweight enough for long sessions with 40mm drivers tuned for accurate monitoring. Part of Audio-Technica's acclaimed M-Series — trusted by studios worldwide.
Closed-Back40mm DriversWiredStudio-Grade
Grab two pairs if you're hosting guests regularly — one per headphone output.
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Est. Price
$49
05
Cables
Amazon Basics XLR Cables — 2-Pack
15-foot XLR male-to-female cables with all-copper conductors and a 6mm PVC jacket for durability. Two cables in the pack — one for each mic running into the Vocaster Two. Simple, reliable, no fuss.
15 ft EachCopper Core2-Pack
The unglamorous essential — connects your mics to the Vocaster via XLR for best audio.
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Est. Price
$15
06
Lighting
Torjim 20" × 20" Softbox Kit
A two-light softbox kit with 85W LED bulbs adjustable from 3000K to 7500K. Includes 62-inch tripod stands, soft diffusers, and a remote control. The 210° rotatable heads let you dial in flattering, even lighting for any recording space — essential when the podcast goes on video.
2-Light Kit85W LED3000K–7500KRemote
Key lighting for video episodes — soft, adjustable, and makes you look great on camera.
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Est. Price
$56
07
Ambience
Tyute RGB Corner Floor Lamp
An RGB LED corner lamp with 16 million color options, a music sync feature, and smart app control. Adds depth and visual interest to your background on camera — turn a plain wall into a branded, moody set piece with one lamp.
16M ColorsApp ControlMusic SyncRemote
Background accent lighting — elevates the look of any recording space on video.
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Est. Price
$26
Complete Studio Investment
All seven items — ready to record
~$461
Estimated total · prices may vary