More people in Mérida want to launch a podcast every year — and most get stuck in the same place: not knowing where to start. Here's the real path from idea to your first recorded episode.
Define the format before recording anything
Are you doing this solo, with a co-host, or interviewing guests? That changes everything — from how many microphones you need (AG Sound Studio's booth handles up to 4, built for host + guests) to how long the session runs.
Decide if you want just audio or video too
If your plan is Spotify or Apple Podcasts only, audio is enough. If you want to post clips to Instagram or YouTube, you'll need video — camera rental is a separate service ($500 MXN/hour extra, one camera) and isn't bundled into the audio recording.
Book your first session as a test
You don't need to buy equipment before starting. A typical 1-2 hour studio session already includes the booth, microphones, and a sound engineer — it's the cheapest way to test whether the format works before investing in your own gear.
What happens after you record
The raw episode almost always needs editing: dialogue cleanup, assembly, level adjustments. That's quoted separately ($500 MXN/hour) and can be added to the same quote as the recording.
How to build your first budget
You can put together the full estimate — recording hours, camera if you want it, and editing — in our quote calculator before booking anything.