Podcast Equipment
If you’re new to podcasting and wondering what kind of recording equipment you will need, you’ll likely be facing the choice between a straightforward audio interface and dedicated podcast recorder or workstation. We’ll break down the differences between these two options to help get you started.
Audio Interfaces
If you own a
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Join Gabriel Richards as he demonstrates shows the features of the RØDE X XCM-50 and XDM-100, two USB-C microphones that are perfect for podcasters, streamers, and gamers! Using these microphones with RØDE's UNIFY software allows for an all-in-one solution for your audio needs. Compare their sound reproduction in this video, and let us know what you think, in the Comments section. Which works best for your setup?
0:00 - Introduction
1:04 - Highlighted Specs for Both
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If you’ve ever struggled to get quality audio for your podcast, then Focusrite has your solution, with the Vocaster USB Type-C audio interface and mixer. The Vocaster makes it a breeze to produce professional-quality audio with its Auto Gain, Enhance, and Easy Start tool, which provides stellar audio at the click of a button. The Vocaster is available in four configurations: Vocaster One,
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While the original RØDECaster Pro was a formidable podcast-focused production studio, RØDE’s release of the RØDECaster Pro II expands on the success of its predecessor with serious enhancements in sound, connectivity, and adaptability, pushing its feature set into attractive territory for livestreamers, gamers, and musically inclined content creators. This all-in-one solution makes “advanced” effortless with fluid workflows via a large
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A bunch of my peers scoffed when the YouTube videos for Waves Clarity Vx dropped, and so did I. There was no way this simple-looking noise-reduction plug-in could compete with iZotope RX, right? Then I downloaded the plug-in to see what it was all about, and I
When RØDE built the NTH-100 Headphones, it was guided by the belief that every audio creator deserves to hear their sound in a thoroughly rewarding way. From the custom-matched drivers and modular design to innovative features that make you wish this happened years ago, the RØDE NTH-100 command attention without commandeering your budget. Plus, since they were conjured and constructed in-house at RØDE’s facility in Australia, you
With its large touchscreen, 32-bit float resolution to avoid clipping, and tailored modes for podcast, voice, field, and music recording applications, the Tascam Portacapture X8 portable handheld multitrack recorder makes it incredibly easy to capture up to six tracks of detailed, high-resolution audio for common production scenarios. Its detachable condenser mics can be set for a wide or tight stereo image and may be used
With a new line of interchangeable capsules, Zoom’s Capsule System 2.0 turns your H8 Handy Recorder into a powerful and still portable audio multitool, capable of variable-position stereo miking, Ambisonic immersive audio capture, and expanded multichannel recording. As with the capsules for Zoom H5 and H6 recorders, these “2.0” models are quick to swap, no tools or time-consuming fiddling
Online content creators, gamers, and musicians looking for a USB mic to set them apart without setting their bank accounts back should seriously consider the AKG ARA. Styled with the air of a retro radio mic transformed for the future, the ARA can be proudly displayed on-camera; it’s the type of visual element that warrants insightful Internet comments like, “Good stuff. What mic is that? Looks super cool.” Since it has high-
Do I have a lavish recording studio in my NYC apartment? No, my 18-month-old son “Tater Tots” insists on using the spare room for a place to sleep. Can I, or someone like me, still pop out a decent panel podcast? Having been temporarily blessed with TASCAM’s Mixcast 4 all-in-one podcast recording console and an industry-standard Shure SM7B
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Throughout the history of modern recording, Tascam has been there for countless consumers and professionals alike—and now the company has something sure to ignite in our modern digital age: the Tascam Mixcast 4, a tabletop mixer and recorder geared for the podcasting space. With sound effects, independent headphone outputs, and remote guest support via mix-minus functionality, the Mixcast 4 is perfect for multi-person panel podcasts
Podcasting with multiple people and a single computer just became supremely easy, thanks to the release of RØDE Connect, a free Mac/Windows software application that supports connection of up to four NT-USB Mini microphones. Yes, that’s right: up to four of those fantastic little USB mics to one computer without any complicated routing or fancy finagling.
Do you have a budding podcaster in your life? Do you have no idea what to get them this holiday season? Read on!
USB Microphone
The USB microphone is a perfect gift for anyone curious about getting into podcasting. It collapses several pieces of equipment into one affordable package. We're recommending the RØDE NT-USB Mini, a condenser mic that offers a warm, clear sound. This wallet-friendly mic naturally rejects room tone, which is great
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When RØDE released firmware version 2.1.0 for its RØDECaster Pro, its already-powerful podcast machine became even more versatile. In this video, A.B. shares his podcast tips using the cool, often lesser-known features from that firmware update, and he briefly discusses what RØDE has planned for future upgrades.
Is the RØDECaster Pro part of your podcast setup? Tell us about your experience in the Comments
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The lofty legend of the Shure SM7B microphone has been reincarnated for the digital age of podcasting, livestreaming, gamecasting, and home recording in the form of the new Shure MV7 (available in a traditional black hue or a striking silver finish), featuring XLR and digital USB outputs, as well as embedded tech for instantly polished sonic