Podcasting Gear Recommendations
2 Person Podcast Studio Starter Package - Budget Version
This setup is for setting up a mini podcasting studio at budget level. This is for podcasters who want to have in-studio guests for their recordings.
The main difference between this and more expensive packages are that the microphones I recommend are in a budget range. I also feature a slightly less expensive boom arm than in the premium package.
At the time of this writing, the package comes in around $750.
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Zoom H6 Six-Track Portable Recorder
This is one of the best and most flexible audio recording tools out there. I recommend this primarily because it makes for a future proof investment. It can be used in a range of situations inside the studio or out on the road.
The H6 It has powerful and clean pre-amps, which alleviate the most common complaint about Dynamic Mics having a weak signal output level. These amps are plenty strong to get decent recording levels.
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These microphones are Dynamic mics. These reject background noise and are perfect for studio that are not sound-proofed. They need to be quite close to the speaker's mouth, as is true with all dynamic microphones. Therefore they require mounting on a boom arm. I also recommend using a shock mount as this improves sound quality and eliminates desk banging noises.
For a 2 person interview podcast setup, please purchase 2.
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Innogear Boom Scissor Arm
This Boom arm is necessary when using any dynamic microphone so that the podcast hosts and guests can be comfortably seated and position the microphone close to their mouth. We recommend a 6" distance when using the AT2005 type microphones.
These boom arms are longer than most budget arms and therefore have a greater reach. They also have better construction overall and are easier to clean than models with external springs.
I consider these to be mid-range investments. They are better than most base models, but still far inferior when compared to the market leading HEIL stand in the premium package.
For a 2 person studio setup, please purchase 2.
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On Stage MY-420 Microphone Shock Mount
When mounting dynamic microphones to a desk using a boom arm, we should always use a shock mount. This isolates the microphone from annoying tapping and desk banging sounds all to common when using microphone stands.
For a 2 person studio setup, please purchase 2.
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PEMOTech Pop Filters
These pop filters eliminating annoying "pop" and plosive sounds when a microphone is positioned close to one's mouth. This is an important accessory especially for beginning podcasters. With practice, proper mic technique and positioning can eliminate the need for these, but when first setting up a podcast studio these are a "must have"
For a 2 person studio setup, please purchase 2.
Other Podcasting Gear Packages
2 Person Podcast Studio Starter Package - Premium Version
This package is similar to the 2 person budget package, but features better microphones and boom arms
1 Person Budget Podcast Starter Package - For Online Interviews With Skype
This package is the minimal way to get started with podcasting for interviewing guests on Skype or Zoom.
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