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Podcast equipment: best mics, mixers, and more

28m · How to Start a Podcast · 02 Mar 05:00

In Episode 03 of How to Start a Podcast, you'll learn how to choose a good microphone and which accessories we recommend for 1-person, 2-person, and 4-person podcast setups.

Next Steps:

  • How to Record a Podcast on Zoom [Best Settings for 2022] (Blog)
  • Long Distance Podcast Recording on a Budget with Zoom (Video)
  • Samson Q2U Review: Best Mic for New Podcasters (Video)
  • Can a Samson Q2U sound like a Shure SM7B? MIC BATTLE! (Video)
  • Blue Yeti Review: Is it a good choice for podcasters? (Video)


Gear We Recommend:

  • Samson Q2U (Microphone)
  • Rode PodMic (Microphone)
  • Samson SM7B (Microphone)
  • Rode PSA1 (Boom Arm)
  • Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (Audio Interface)
  • Rodecaster Pro (Audio Mixer)

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