News studio equipment

Here's a list of common news studio equipment:

Audio Equipment:

  1. Microphones: Lavalier microphones (e.g. Sennheiser G4), shotgun microphones (e.g. Rode NTG3), and handheld microphones (e.g. Shure SM58)
  2. Audio Mixers: Digital audio mixers (e.g. Allen & Heath Qu-16) or analog mixers (e.g. Yamaha QL1)
  3. Audio Recorders: Digital audio recorders (e.g. Zoom H4n) or field recorders (e.g. Sound Devices 744T)
  4. Headphones: Studio headphones (e.g. Sony MDR-7506) or broadcast headphones (e.g. Sennheiser HD 280 Pro)
  5. Audio Processing Equipment: Compressors (e.g. dbx 160), equalizers (e.g. API 550A), and reverb units (e.g. Lexicon 480L)

Video Equipment:

  1. Cameras: HD or 4K cameras (e.g. Sony XDCAM, Canon XF100), or broadcast cameras (e.g. Sony BVM-D24)
  2. Lenses: HD or 4K lenses (e.g. Sony E-mount, Canon EF-mount)
  3. Lighting: Studio lighting kits (e.g. softbox lights, LED panels), or broadcast lighting kits (e.g. Kino Flo Diva-Lite)
  4. Tripods: Fluid heads (e.g. Manfrotto 504X), or broadcast tripods (e.g. Sachtler FSB 10)
  5. Monitors: HD or 4K monitors (e.g. Sony BVM-X300, Panasonic BT-4LH2550)

Studio Furniture:

  1. News Desk: A custom-built news desk or a pre-fabricated desk (e.g. from a company like NewsDesk)
  2. Studio Chairs: Comfortable, ergonomic chairs (e.g. Herman Miller Embody)
  3. Studio Tables: Additional tables for producers, researchers, or other staff members
  4. Storage: Shelving units, cabinets, or drawers for storing equipment, scripts, and other materials

Other Equipment:

  1. Teleprompters: Electronic or mechanical teleprompters (e.g. Autocue, Teleprompter Pro)
  2. Intercom Systems: Two-way radios or intercom systems (e.g. Clear-Com, RTS)
  3. Studio Control Room Equipment: Equipment for monitoring and controlling the studio, such as a studio control room console (e.g. Allen & Heath GLD-80)
  4. Graphics and Animation Equipment: Software and hardware for creating graphics, animations, and other visual elements (e.g. Adobe After Effects, Blackmagic Design Fusion)
  5. Internet and Network Equipment: Routers, switches, and other network equipment for connecting to the internet and other networks.

Please note that the specific equipment needed may vary depending on the size and type of news organization, as well as the specific needs of the studio.