2022 Podcasting Buyer’s Guide

A great podcast setup has many different requirements. You need a microphone, a way to record your microphone, headphones, cables, and other accessories.

We’ve created this page with everything that we recommend for your podcast. You’ll find 3 options in each category. Everything you see is known to be “best in class” and “industry standard” and has a reputation for lasting a long time and providing maximum value for your podcast.

Simply put, you cannot go wrong with any of the equipment in our 2022 Podcasting Buyer’s Guide!

Best Podcasting Microphone

Dynamic microphones are known to be the best for podcasting and broadcasting. Generally speaking, a dynamic microphone will do a better job of capturing your voice with more warmth and less background noise compared to a condenser microphone.

Below are our three recommendations for dynamic microphones for your podcast.

Best Podcast Audio Recorder (Interface & Mixer)

You will need a way to connect your microphone to a recording device.

If you have a single microphone, the Elgato Wave XLR is an incredible device for connecting your microphone to your computer so you can record using software (GarageBand, Audio Recorder, etc.).

The Zoom Podtrack and RodeCaster Pro are purpose-built podcast recording platforms that will allow you to:

• Multi-Track Record (Record each input to it’s own track so you can re-mix later, if necessary)
• Mix-Minus (You can bring in a remote caller)
• Record to SD Card
• Record using software on your computer (GarageBand, Audio Recorder, etc.)
• Provide headphone output for each guest
• Save pre recorded songs/sound effects and trigger them using the pads/buttons

Best Podcasting USB Microphone

If you only need one microphone and don’t want to worry about connecting your microphone to an interface/mixer/recorder, then a USB microphone is the perfect solution for your podcast. Below are three great options to choose from.

Best Podcasting Mic Boom Arm

A boom arm is helpful for isolating your microphone from desk noise and it makes it easier to get your microphone where it will be most comfortable for recording. Below are three great options for podcast boom arms.

Best Podcast Headphones & Studio Monitors

We use all three of these options on a regular basis. Depending on your preference for closed-back or open-back headphones, you will want either the DT770 or DT990 pro headphones.

If you like having your headphones LOUD while recording your podcast, we recommend the DT770 pro headphones. The closed-back will prevent your microphone from hearing the sound in your headphones.

Best Studio Lighting

Having great lighting in your podcast studio will help your video look much more professional. These three options have a great reputation will provide you with the light that you need for your studio.

Best Audio Cables

Great cables are critical to making your life easy while recording. It can be very frustrating to troubleshoot buzzing, bad connections, and background noise. These cables are on the “high end” of available cables, but we believe that the extra cost is worth it due to longevity and reliability.

Home Studio Accessories

Here are some additional items to consider for your podcast studio. These are items that we use on a regular basis and we’ve included them for the sake of making this page complete.