In-Studio Multi-Camera¶
Stage: Produce → Record
Score: 5
Evidence: Broadcast production standards
What It Is¶
All participants are in the same physical studio. Each person has their own camera and microphone, capturing individual isolated feeds that can be switched, cropped, and composed in the rough cut.
Why It Works¶
In-studio multi-camera gives you the highest possible quality and the most creative flexibility. You control lighting, audio, framing, and environment for every participant. There is no internet compression, no latency, and no technical variability between participants.
Equipment Requirements¶
Minimum (Starter)¶
| Equipment | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cameras | One per participant | Sony ZV-1, Canon M50 |
| 2 microphones | Isolated audio per person | Shure SM7B, Rode PodMic |
| Audio interface | Multi-channel input | Focusrite Scarlett 2i2+ |
| Capture card(s) | Camera → computer input | Elgato Cam Link 4K |
| Lighting | Consistent, flattering key light | Elgato Key Light |
Recommended (Professional)¶
| Equipment | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 cameras | Per-person + wide shot | Sony A7 series, Blackmagic |
| 2-5 microphones | Per-person isolated | Shure SM7B, Electro-Voice RE20 |
| Multi-channel interface | 4+ XLR inputs | RodeCaster Pro II, Zoom PodTrak P8 |
| Capture cards | Per-camera input | Elgato Cam Link, Blackmagic Decklink |
| Lighting kit | Key + fill + hair per person | Aputure, Elgato |
| Acoustic treatment | Controlled sound environment | Panels, bass traps, diffusers |
Quality Bar¶
- Individual camera feed per participant (not one wide shot only)
- Isolated audio per participant via multi-channel interface
- Minimum 1080p per camera, 4K preferred
- Consistent lighting across all participants
- Acoustic treatment sufficient for clean audio (noise floor below -50dB)
When Not To Use¶
When participants are in different locations — use Remote Isolated Recording instead.