10 steps to start podcasting

Step 1: A dynamic cardioid microphone

Audio-technica ATR-2100 $99 delivered

Dynamic because they are more rugged, need no external power and less sensitive to subtle background noises.

Cardioid because it will allows you to record in any room without the need for sound treatment due to its pickup pattern being specifically in front and close to the mic

It’s USB and XLR so it will grow with you

Lots of podcasters use the so there’s a lot of help videos out there for you to learn from...