Buy / gather · 8 items
~$4,440
Camera plan — 4 cameras, matched for image quality
Sony A7R — Armani's
Sony ZV-E10 II — rental
2× Sony FX30 — ~$3,140
Need to buy or gather essentials
The definite list — nothing here is optional for a streamlined pro setup.
2× Sony FX30 (bodies)
Matches image quality & color across all four cameras · ~$1,570 ea used
~$3,140 core
ATEM Mini Pro ISO switcher
Live multi-cam switching + isolated recording of every camera
~$400 core
Rødecaster — audio
Mixer / interface for the mics (original, used)
~$380 core
4× HDMI cables
One per camera into the ATEM
~$50
XLR cables
Mics into the Rødecaster
~$50
Mic stands
Desk booms or floor stands
~$80
4× SD cards
One per camera · V60 UHS-II 128 GB
~$240
Master SSD drive
For ATEM recordings · Samsung T7 Shield 1 TB (not the original T7)
~$100
Buy / gather subtotal ~$4,440
Cameras, ATEM & Rødecaster use the recommended-mix used prices from the full sheet; cables, stands, cards & SSD are new.
Use Armani's if available — otherwise buy check first
If Armani already has these in good quality, we skip the spend.
Already covered on hand
Sony A7R
Armani's camera — one of the four
owned Armani
Possible rentals rent as needed
Sourced through contacts — only when we need them. Day rates are estimates; yours may be a favor.
Sony ZV-E10 II
From a contact — second of the four cameras
~$50/day est. rental
Lighting
Through your source, depending on the show's look
~$75+/day est. rental
Rentals are pay-per-shoot, not part of the ~$4,440 buy total. Confirm actual rates with your contacts.
Bare-minimum plan for The Cheat Code — a streamlined, professional-quality outdoor podcast setup. For alternatives and buy links on every item, see the full sourcing sheet .