Whether you’re just getting started or looking to upgrade your podcast recording setup, gathering all the requisite gear can seem daunting. After all, a good pair of studio headphones and a top-notch microphone can set you back a hefty chunk of change. The sheer variety of options doesn't help matters, either.
Thankfully, you don't need to spend a fortune to seriously upgrade the quality of your recordings (although you certainly can). Here, we've gathered some of our favorite options for home recording studios across a range of budgets. Whatever mic you choose will help you record crisp, broadcast-style vocals, and all of the headphones can reproduce audio accurately without leaking sound. Beyond mics and headphones, we also include some accessories, such as desktop mic arms, cables, mixing stations, and audio interfaces to help you achieve the most professional podcast setup possible.
((Credit: polinaloves/Shutterstock) )Your Podcast Journey Doesn't End Here
Although squaring away your hardware needs is an important first step, that's not the only thing you have to worry about. You also need to consider how you'll record and edit your audio, as well as where you'll host it, which we cover in our story on how to create a successful podcast.