Recommended Self Tape Equipment for On-Camera and Voiceover - custom lists available on request.

This is is a simple list of equipment you should consider investing in to help make your self tapes successful.Will you need everything? Absolutely not! Consider investing at a bare minimum in a ring light and backdrop for on camera auditions, and a mic and headphones for voiceovers.Please let me know if you have any questions about equipment or setups, I am happy to answer!

On-Camera and Voice Over Essentials (Amazon Affiliate Links below)

ON CAMERA EQUIPMENT

LIGHTING

Ring light https://amzn.to/3Z3gSuQ

And/or

LED lights (Set of 2) https://amzn.to/4fWToO2

Tripod with fluid head https://amzn.to/3X7tQFd

Phone tripod mount (if you get the tripod) https://amzn.to/4e0eGIU

BACKDROP OPTIONS

Pop up Blue and Grey 3x5 https://amzn.to/3AMW0y8

Or

Pop up blue and grey 5x6.5 https://amzn.to/3Xd7Edc

Or

Backdrop stand kit with blue/green options included https://amzn.to/3Xo2Vqc

Backdrop stand (no backdrop included) https://amzn.to/3MrgUoY (Also listed under build a vocal studio options)

LAPTOP STAND https://amzn.to/4cKbaBw

Tablet/phone floor stand to work with virtual coach https://amzn.to/4dHKe6C

VOICE OVER EQUIPMENT - to be used with a laptop or desktop.(plug-in options are also available for traveling, email Emily if you’d like a link) If you need cable converters, please check your laptop for compatibility (ie USB-C)

Focusrite Scarlett Mbox Microphone Interface https://amzn.to/3Xld7jh

XLR Cable https://amzn.to/3Z3mRje

MICROPHONE OPTIONS - CHOOSE 1:

AudioTechnica AT2020 Microphone https://amzn.to/4dHKUJc

Shure SM7b Microphone https://amzn.to/474Oqec

Neumann TLM103 https://amzn.to/3MrOLOG (recommended only for established pros)

HEADPHONES Sennheiser Studio Headphones https://amzn.to/3XpkExi

Or

Audio Technica Studio Headphones https://amzn.to/3MmRpVT

STANDS:

Microphone floor stand https://amzn.to/3X3uqnv

OR

Microphone tabletop stand https://amzn.to/4dZPmTi

OR

Mic Stand with isolation shield and pop filter https://amzn.to/4e4DDCS

BUILD YOUR OWN SOUNDBOOTH *soundbooths will not be sound proof but will help with sound absorption ensuring clear crisp beautiful sound as long as your recording environment is still relatively quiet.

Acoustic Blankets: https://amzn.to/4cLwrL3

Backdrop stand with clamps https://amzn.to/3MrgUoY (purchase 2-3 to support your vocal booth acoustic blankets)