An Inexpensive Podcasting Equipment Setup to Sound Great

If you are outside the US, then you might like to take a look at the Samson Q2U as the Audio Technica ATR 2100 is only available as an import. The Q2U will come with a foam windscreen and small stand, which will be good enough to start you off. (http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/usb-microphones/q2u/)

I’d suggest one of the scissor stands as good start as you can use it to get up fairly close – The InnoGear (or equivalent as there are few out there) is okay as the mic is fairly light. (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01NH31CLK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_qlI8DbWWZQKJJ ). I find these handy for remote recordings as they are lightweight.

I prefer the suspended mic clips like the Rode SM4, which you can get cheaper versions like the Eggsnow ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KXQIU5S/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_6qI8DbJ54SQNT ). As the Q2U and ART2100 are very wide to the style of mic, make sure the holder can take 55mm diameter mics. If you need more than the 4 spare rubber bands provided, then they are fairly easy to get.

The other important thing you’ll need is a pair of headphones or earbuds so you can hear yourself. The ones that come with your phone will do, but it should have a 3.5mm jack on the end. Wireless ones are not recommended.

Obviously, you’ll need a computer!

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Mike Thomas says:

December 12, 2019 at 4:43 am

If you are outside the US, then you might like to take a look at the Samson Q2U as the Audio Technica ATR 2100 is only available as an import. The Q2U will come with a foam windscreen and small stand, which will be good enough to start you off. (http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/usb-microphones/q2u/)

I’d suggest one of the scissor stands as good start as you can use it to get up fairly close – The InnoGear (or equivalent as there are few out there) is okay as the mic is fairly light. (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01NH31CLK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_qlI8DbWWZQKJJ ). I find these handy for remote recordings as they are lightweight.

I prefer the suspended mic clips like the Rode SM4, which you can get cheaper versions like the Eggsnow ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KXQIU5S/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_6qI8DbJ54SQNT ). As the Q2U and ART2100 are very wide to the style of mic, make sure the holder can take 55mm diameter mics. If you need more than the 4 spare rubber bands provided, then they are fairly easy to get.

The other important thing you’ll need is a pair of headphones or earbuds so you can hear yourself. The ones that come with your phone will do, but it should have a 3.5mm jack on the end. Wireless ones are not recommended.

Obviously, you’ll need a computer!

Ralph M. Rivera says:

December 12, 2019 at 8:27 am

I just bought four of each item.

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An Inexpensive Podcasting Equipment Setup to Sound Great