Podcast Gear & Equipment

We have a post dedicated to podcast equipment here - this is an excellent place to start.

To make it a little easier to navigate, here are the sub-categories within the podcast equipment category:

Below you'll find posts in chronological order from all of the above categories...

Post Updated January 9, 2020 / Ross Winn
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Best Studio Microphones For Recording Vocals

What’s the best microphone for recording vocals in 2020?

Well, the “best” vocal mics all cost over $1,500 – plus you will need a handful of other expensive equipment to properly power them.

But I’m guessing that’s not what you had in mind…

So we’re going to take a look at the best studio microphones for recording vocals under $1,000.

If you interested in the absolute best, take a look at the top of this list of condenser microphones. [Read more…] about Best Studio Microphones For Recording Vocals

Post Updated January 1, 2020 / Ross Winn
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Best Podcast Microphones For Great Audio (All Budgets)

You’re starting a podcast and are wondering “what’s the best microphone for podcasting?”

The good news is that for most people, that answer is easy: get the ATR2100-USB here.

But where things can get a little tricky is when you need to record multiple people, or maybe you want something a bit more on the pro end.

Don’t worry though, we’ll try to make it easy (and not list 300 different options that just make you more confused) so you can get what you need and get back to podcasting!

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Post Updated December 16, 2019 / Ross Winn
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Blue Yeti Microphone Review: Should You Get One?

The Blue Yeti microphone works great in many recording situations and offers a ton of useful features for the price.

The Blue Yeti USB microphone has been the most popular USB microphones in the last several years, but I wouldn’t recommend it to everyone.

In this Blue Yeti review, we’re going to take a look at all the features, sound quality, and let you know who it’s best for.

You’ll also get recommended accessories to make the Yeti even better.

Post Updated November 2, 2019 / Ross Winn
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Rode PodMic Review: The Best Podcast Mic Under $100

After the release of the Rodecaster Pro, Rode announced the PodMic as the perfect companion for it.

The PodMic is a small dynamic cardioid end-address microphone designed to be used for podcasting and streaming.

It is tuned for speech and broadcast use, and works great whether you are recording in a professional studio or a noisy office. It has a rich, warm, and crisp sound. [Read more…] about Rode PodMic Review: The Best Podcast Mic Under $100

Post Updated November 2, 2019 / Ross Winn
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Rodecaster Pro Review: The Best All-In-One Podcast Mixer

Rode surprised the podcast world with the Rodecaster Pro.

For a company mostly known for making high-quality microphones, they have really thought things through with the new Rodecaster Pro.

Their recent entry into interfaces and mixers with the Rode AI-1 USB audio interface was the first hint that they were going be investing in a new segment…

But I don’t think anyone would have guessed this would be the follow-up!

There are a ton of features – both visible and “hidden” in the touchscreen display.

If you want to watch a short (6 minutes or so) overview, take a look at the video below: [Read more…] about Rodecaster Pro Review: The Best All-In-One Podcast Mixer