Products I use and love—and you might, too!
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Microphones for Podcasters
The Samson Q2U is one of the best mics for beginning podcasters; also a great second mic for portable use. It has both USB and XLR connections.
This kit built around the Samson Q2U mic has all the equipment you need to start a professional-sounding podcast for one person when you’re recording directly to your Mac or PC.
I love RØDE products. This is the primary mic I use in my home studio. This bundle includes the boom arm and shock mount.
The Sennheiser e835 mic is my favorite to use both in the studio and in the field for interviews. Note that this requires an XLR cable and will need an interface or mixer between the mic and your computer, or a digital recorder with XLR inputs (such as the Zoom H6 below).
The Shure SM58 is a legend among microphones, in the same class as the e835 above. Not quite as warm-sounding, but a classic choice.
The Shure SM7B is a higher-end mic and a favorite among many experienced podcasters.
Here’s an amazing little wireless mic that is perfect for video cameras, iPhones, and portable digital recorders where you need a wireless connection.
And a lavalier mic that works with the RØDE Wireless Go, or can be plugged directly into your iPhone.
Digital Recorders
The Zoom H6 Handy Recorder is what I use in the field for most interviews or solo podcasts out of the studio.
The Zoom H4n Pro is the little brother of the H6—great if you only need to record two mics at once.
Headphones
Headphones are a must to be sure you’re recording the sound you think you’re recording. A pair of headphones for each speaker is ideal. Note that closed-back, wired (NOT wireless) headphones are the norm here. My favorites are these reasonably priced headphones by Sony.
Mixing Console
If you’re serious about podcasting and want to record two or more persons or are using XLR mics exclusively, the RØDECaster Pro will get your home studio off to an amazing start. I can’t say enough good things about this unit.
The Zoom LiveTrak L-8 is a less expensive mixer. I definitely prefer the RØDECaster Pro shown above, but this is a good choice, too.
Training
The Podcast Engineering School, run by Chris Curran, is one of the premier online training schools for those interested in learning the technical side of recording and editing podcasts. (I’m a graduate.)