Ross Winn, Author at Podcast Insights®

Best Podcast Editing & Production Services (For Every Budget)

By Ross Winn

Updated September 12, 2021

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Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just record your podcast, wait a couple of days, and have a perfectly edited and ready-to-go podcast episode to deliver to your audience?

Well, you can!

Looking for podcast editing software?

There are a number of podcast editing services that will do just that. But that’s not all. Many of these companies will implement ID3 tags, create show notes and links, and even upload the episode for you.

They can help you choose podcast equipment, design cover art, submit to podcast directories, consult on show ideas, start a podcast… you name it!

The services – and prices – vary between companies, so I’ll highlight what’s included and what you might have to pay extra for where possible.

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Best Microphone Boom Arm (For Podcasters & Home Studios)

By Ross Winn

Updated October 14, 2021

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I have to say that getting a microphone boom arm was one of the best decisions I made for my podcasting studio.

Why? Because I can be ready to record so much faster. All I have to do is pull the boom arm toward me and hit record. But it also frees up a lot of space on your desk and feels much more professional. A mic boom arm also allows you to get perfect mic placement much easier and with better posture. That means your voice sounds better.

Also, if you get a shock mount (and you should), you will need a mic stand of some kind in order to attach it.

It’s pretty crazy that one basic piece of equipment can do so much.

But quality varies quite a bit and certain microphones (like the Blue Yeti) are heavier than average and will need a sturdier boom. If you invest in a decent one, it will last you a long time. I would avoid the cheaper ones if you can.

I’ll start with my favorite as of March 2026:

Best Universal Microphone Shock Mount (For Studio Mics)

By Ross Winn

Updated September 21, 2021

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Choosing the best universal microphone shock mount is interesting because most microphone brands offer their own compatible shock mounts that are designed to perfectly fit the microphone they are designed for.

In some cases, they don’t offer a compatible shock mount, which is a great reason to get a universal one…

But I think the #1 reason to get a universal shock mount is so you don’t have to get a new one when you decide to get a new microphone.

Good ones (like our recommendation) tend to be built with better materials that will last much longer than what most microphone brands will offer as well and reduce vibration and unwanted noise better.

Cheaper ones usually have suspensions that are much too tight and don’t do a good job reducing sound.

Best USB Audio Interfaces For Podcasters & Musicians

By Ross Winn

Updated April 7, 2021

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A USB audio interface lets you convert your analog audio signals (i.e. your voice) into a digital signal for your computer. They can vary in quality, features, inputs & outputs, and more. They all have mic preamps built into the XLR inputs, and at least one output for monitoring speakers or headphones.

Compared to a built-in sound card, you’ll almost always get higher sound quality when using an external audio interface (essentially an external sound card) as well. If you want to simplify it, you’re converting XLR to USB (in the case of a microphone).

The “best” USB audio interface will really depend on your needs and potential uses, so we’ll highlight brands and models with a range of I/O (input/output). We’ll start with the smaller units and move down the page toward the larger ones. It’s organized by the number of XLR mic inputs.

Top Podcasting Blogs & Websites (2019 Edition)

By Ross Winn

Updated September 9, 2021

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Click here if you’re looking for podcast hosting websites.

2019 Update: Updated the stats and added estimated traffic numbers from a few different well-known sites.

This site (podcastinsights.com) is one of our favorites – but we might be biased 😉 There are many great resources for podcasters so we wanted to highlight them here. Enjoy!

Also, if you’re looking to start your own podcasting site, check out this ‘how to start a blog’ guide.

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Web Hosting

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Remote Recording

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Best Podcast Editing & Production Services (For Every Budget)

Best Microphone Boom Arm (For Podcasters & Home Studios)

Best Universal Microphone Shock Mount (For Studio Mics)

Best USB Audio Interfaces For Podcasters & Musicians

Top Podcasting Blogs & Websites (2019 Edition)