Best Podcasting Gear

Best Podcasting Gear

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  • Podcast Gear for the Traveling Podcaster Who Records In-Person Interviews
    The Recorders

    If you are looking for capturing REALLY GOOD sound, with the Aphex processing, the Rodecaster Pro is a great choice. The ability to have a noise gate can be great when you're in a noisy environment. The Roadcaster Pro is so popular many people are making hard and soft cases for travel.

    Another smaller choice (and less expensive) is the Zoom Podtrak P4. It is the size of a checkbook, (where the Rodecaser Pro will take up a big chunk of a book bag). The Zoom P4 has no effect and is made out of plastic (as is the Rode, but it seems a little more sturdy). 

    Microphones

    I like the Rode Podmic if you're choosing the Rodecaser Pro as there are some built-in settings for that microphone (as they are both from Rode). 

    Another great choice (for either situation) is the Sure SM58. This is THE microphone that is used on the road. As an old musician, I can say I've seen these microphones get abused and still continued to work. 
    Both the Rode Podmic and the Sure SM58 are in the $100 range. 
    Need more gear? Go to www.bestpodcastinggear.com/shop

    6 min
  • Best Microphone Stands For Podcasting

    There are different types of microphone stands. The stands that come with the microphone are typically terrible.

    You need something with an arm as you want the microphone a few finger widths from your mouth.

    DESK STANDS

    I like this desk stand (originally designed to be a kick drum mic stand)

    On Stage Mic Stand

    SCISSOR or BOOM STANDS

    Samson MBA18 ($30ish)

    Samson MBA 28 ($49)

    Samson MBA38 ($69)

    Samson MBa 48 ($89)

    Want to shop for gear? Check out www.bestpodcastinggear.com/sweetwater

    7 min
  • Best Podcast Microphones for Less than $100

    Today we look at microphones under $100. 

    For links and more visit www.bestpodcastinggear.com/3

    Today we prove that you do NOT have to spend $2000 to sound good. Remember your voice will more than likely be coming out of earbuds, or a car stereo driving down the street (so the subtleties will be lost)

    5 min
  • Do You Need a Mixer to Create a Podcast?

    See www.bestpodcastinggear.com/2 for full show notes

    The quick answer is NO. Mixers were used five to two ten years ago, but now they are part of portable recorders.

    Today we talk about:

    What is a mixer
    When do I need it?
    Who doesn't need one?
    The Death of Mix-Minus (thank God)

    Need some gear Check out www.bestpodcastinggear.com/sweetwater

    9 min

About Best Podcasting Gear

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Podcasting is hot and a great way to build community, but what gear do you need? How much should you spend? This podcast breaks down the geek speak and gives you the answers that make sense.