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Joël Kaczmarek × Elgato

Your voice deserves a stage

Over a decade behind the microphone and building one of Germany's most respected podcast networks. These are the products he trusts, and now recommends.
Find my bundleAbout Joël
  • Founder of Gründerszene, a leading online publication
  • Bestselling author of Die Paten des Internets
  • Host of Next Level Journey podcast with over 500+ episodes
  • Podcast producer for Bundeswehr, German Design Council and IONOS

About Joël

Depth, clarity, and 10+ years behind the mic.


Joël Kaczmarek is a journalist, networker, and one of Germany's most respected voices in the digital economy. He founded and sold Gründerszene to Axel Springer, wrote the bestselling biography Die Paten des Internets, and went on to build Digital Kompakt, one of the most listened-to German-language podcast networks. Every week his flagship show, Next Level Journey, explores wealth, wisdom, and well-being with world-class guests. Beyond his own formats, Joël has produced podcasts for organisations including the Bundeswehr, the German Design Council, and Formula 1 partner IONOS. The common thread across every project? Depth, genuine value, and audio quality that earns trust before a single word is spoken.

In his own words


Three quick questions

What makes podcasts so exciting?
"In an era of ever-shorter attention spans, podcasts offer the rare opportunity to truly go deep and have intensive conversations. At the same time, audio is the only medium that reaches you while you're physically occupied but remain mentally receptive — for example, while driving, exercising, or doing chores."
What does a good setup need?
"An appealing image and first-class, warm audio — while being as simple as possible. The best equipment is worthless if it's too complicated to operate in everyday life."
Your tip for a professional online presence?
"Pay just as much attention to your appearance in your digital presence as you would in the real world. The big advantage: you set up a good setup properly once — and then it runs consistently."

Inside the studio


Where every conversation starts

The gear Joël reaches for every recording.

The setup philosophy

Configure once. Stay ready to record.

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Sound first, always

Warm, clear audio is the foundation of credibility. Listeners form impressions in the first ten seconds, long before they process what you're actually saying.

Curated bundles

The setup Joël recommends

Three bundles. One for every stage of your journey.

The Starter

For those ready to take their voice seriously. Professional sound from day one. No complexity, no compromise.

  • Checkmark Included IconWave:3 MK.2
  • Checkmark Included IconWave Desk Stand
  • Checkmark Included IconStream Deck +
  • Checkmark Included IconWave Shock Mount
139.99 €169.99 €

The Creator

For podcasters who mean business. Studio-grade audio, professional-grade video. It’s the setup Joël reaches for when quality can't be compromised.

  • Checkmark Included IconWave:3 MK.2
  • Checkmark Included IconWave Mic Arm LP
  • Checkmark Included IconStream Deck +
  • Checkmark Included IconWave Shock Mount
  • Checkmark Included IconPrompter
139.99 €169.99 €

The Studio

For those who want nothing left to chance. A complete, broadcast-ready environment built to meet the demands of commercial media production.

  • Checkmark Included IconWave DX
  • Checkmark Included IconWave XLR MK.2
  • Checkmark Included IconWave Mic Arm Pro
  • Checkmark Included IconStream Deck + XL
  • Checkmark Included IconXLR Cable
  • Checkmark Included IconPrompter XL
139.99 €

What's included in each bundle?

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