Podcast Gear For Beginners | An Easy Guide To Choosing Podcast Gear, For Beginners

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PODCAST GEAR
​FOR BEGINNERS

YOUR GUIDE TO CHOOSING BEGINNER EQUIPMENT for your NEW podcast.
Get started below or visit our learning center.

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What kind of gear do i need to start a podcast?

Having been in podcasting for nearly 4 years now, that question seems to arise on a monthly, if not weekly basis! Many want to know what kind of microphone, what kind of mixer, which program to use, the list goes on. This resource is for you, and entire site dedicated to the beginner podcaster.

If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to reach out by emailing PodcastGearForBeginners@gmail.com.
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MAONO AU-HD300T XLR/USB PODCAST MIC

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MAONO AU-PM500 CONDENSER MIC


DYNAMIC OR CONDENSER MIC?

USB INTERFACE OR DIGITAL RECORDER?

CHOOSING A MICROPHONE


USB MICROPHONE

I need an easy "plug and play" solution for a mic, requiring as little gear and technical setup as possible.
SHOW ME USB MICROPHONES

OR

XLR MICROPHONE

I need a microphone to record vocals, plus a little wiggle room to grow as I learn more about podcasting gear and recording.
SHOW ME XLR MICROPHONES
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USB MICROPHONES

USB microphones are simple "plug and play" options for beginning podcasters. You plug USB mics into your computer through the USB port and use a Digital Audio Workstation or DAW to record your audio. Simply put, a DAW is program on your computer where you record audio. Free programs include Audacity for PC and GarageBand for MAC.

Samson Q2u

Samson Q2u Cheap Microphone
$99 • AMAZON.COM

ATR 2100x

Beginner Podcast Microphone ATR 2100x
$99 ​• AMAZON.COM

BLUE YETI NANo

Yeti Blue USB Podcaster Microphone
$99 • Amazon.com

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XLR MICROPHONES

XLR microphones require either a DIGITAL RECORDER or a USB INTERFACE, and an XLR cable between the microphone and the recorder or interface. These XLR microphones are called dynamic mics and have cardioid patterns, picking up the majority of the sound at the font of the mic and rejecting sound from behind the mic.

Shure SM48 

Budget Option
Shure SM48 Beginner Microphone for Podcast
$39 • AMAZON.COM

Rode PodMic

Professional Quality
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$129​ • AMAZON.COM

Sennheiser e835

Professional Quality
Sennheiser e835 Podcaster Microphone
$99 • AMAZON.COM

Rode Procaster

Broadcast Quality
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$228 • AMAZON.COM

Shure SM58

Professional Quality
Shure SM58 Dynamic Podcaster Microphone
$109 • AMAZON.COM

Shure MV7

Broadcast Quality
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$249​ • AMAZON.COM

CHOOSING AN INTERFACE OR
DIGITAL RECORDER


AUDIO INTERFACE

I'll be using an XLR mic and need a way to record audio onto my computer or laptop.
SHOW ME AUDIO INTERFACEs
OR

DIGITAL RECORDER

I'll be using an XLR mic and I need a portable recording solution that records to an SD card.
SHOW ME DIGITAL RECORDERS
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AUDIO INTERFACES

Use XLR microphones with these audio interfaces.

PYLE USB Mixer

1 Podcaster
1 XLR mic input
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$54​ • AMAZON.COM

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

2 Podcasters
​2 XLR mic inputs
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$159​ • AMAZON.COM

Focusrite Scarlett Solo 

1 Podcaster
​1 XLR mic input
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$109 • AMAZON.COM

Allen & Heath ZEDi10

Up to 4 Podcasters
​4 XLR mic inputs
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$219​ • AMAZON.COM

Behringer U-Phoria

2 Podcasters
​1 XLR mic input
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$118​ • AMAZON.COM

Presonus Studio 68c

Up to 4 Podcasters
4 XLR mic inputs 
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$319 • AMAZON.COM

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DIGITAL RECORDERS

Use XLR microphones with these digital recorders.
Digital recorders provide a portable recording solution and record to an internal SD card. These are great for on the run, on the go podcasts needing a smaller solution for getting audio. The audio files are then transferred to a computer and edited in an audio recording / editing program, or a digital audio workstation (DAW). 

Tascam DR40x

2 Podcasters
​2 XLR mic inputs
Record to SD Card
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$179​ • AMAZON.COM

Zoom H4n

2 Podcasters
​2 XLR mic inputs
​Record to SD Card
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$199​ • AMAZON.COM

Zoom H6

Up to 4 Podcasters
​4 XLR mic inputs
Record to SD Card
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$329​ • AMAZON.COM

MIXERS & PODCAST STATIONS

Zoom and Rode have created all-in-one podcast production stations, allowing you to record, mix, play sound effects, record phone calls and more, in one easy solution. The options below offer multiple XLR inputs, on-board effects, internal recorders that allow you to record audio to SD cards, and much more! 

Zoom L8

6 XLR mic inputs
4 headphone jacks
Records to SD card
Records to computer via USB
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$399 • AMAZON.COM

Zoom L12

8 XLR mic inputs
​4 headphone jacks
Records to SD card
Records to computer via USB
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$599​ • AMAZON.COM

Rode Rodecaster

4 XLR mic inputs
4 headphone jacks
Records to SD card
Records to computer via USB
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$599​ • AMAZON.COM

ACCESSORIES


XLR Cables

XLR cables connect between XLR microphones and interfaces or digital recorders.
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$8 • AMAZON.COM

Boom Arm

Mount your mic to your table and easily control the placement.
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$27​ • AMAZON.COM

Headphones

Use headphones to monitor your audio from your interface, digital recorder or computer. 
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$49​ • AMAZON.COM

Pop Filter

Reduce the "popping" noise from your vocals.
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$20​ • AMAZON.COM

Headphone Amp​

Use a headphone amp to split your headphone signal up to four times for monitoring audio.
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$33​ • AMAZON.COM

Tabletop Mic Stand

A simple, budget solution for mounting your microphone.
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$14​ • AMAZON.COM

LEARNING CENTER

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WHEN TO USE AN XLR MIC

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