Podcasting is unique in that it doesn’t have a requirement beyond a device to record on. The content of the podcast are the ingredients to the final product but YOUR voice is what makes a podcast special. The quality of your voice is what will bring listeners back for another episode. Here is what I use in my day to day podcast recordings, lives, and mic usage in general!

Mobile Microphones

Don’t let the idea of a good microphone be stuck to a desk. Podcasting can be done anywhere on any device and these mobile microphones bring out the best in a voice when out and about. You can hear the quality in these podcasts/voices which I am using microphone (A, B, C,).

MEE audio M6 Sport Wired Earbuds, Noise Isolating In Ear Headphones, Sweatproof Earphones for Running/Gym/Workouts with Dynamic Enhanced Bass Sound, Memory Wire Earhooks, 3.5mm Jack Plug (Clear) – (Describe Experience / Use case E.G. Walk Talk Challenge)

Movo Wireless Mini DI Wireless Microphone for iPhone – iPhone Microphone for Video Recording with Clip on Lavalier Microphone for iPhone 10 HR Battery 164FT Range (2 Transmitters) – (Describe Experience / Use Case E.G. Kitchen Conversations)

Movo Wireless Mini UC Duo Wireless Microphone for Android – Ultracompact Mic for Android with Clip on Wireless USB-C Microphone for Android – (10HR Battery Life, 164ft Range) – (Describe Experience / Usecse E.G. Kitchen Conversations)

PowerDeWise Professional Grade 2 Lavalier Clip-On Microphones Set for Dual Interview – Double Lav Lapel Microphone – Use for iPhone Phone Camera – Video Recording Noise Cancelling 3.5mm Mic – (Describe Experience / Use Case E.G. live Event Interviews)

Microphones

One Microphone is good but options are always better! I make use of several microphones depending on if I am recording, live casting, or participating in a virtual event. Quality is consistent across all of these!

Shure MV7+ Podcast Dynamic Microphone with Stand. OBS Certified, Enhanced Audio, LED Touch Panel, USB-C & XLR Outputs, Auto Level Mode, Digital Pop Filter, Podcasting, Streaming, Recording – Black (Describe Experience / Use Case E.G. Podcast Recordings)

Shure MV7+ Podcast Dynamic Microphone. OBS Certified, Enhanced Audio, LED Touch Panel, USB-C & XLR Outputs, Auto Level Mode, Digital Pop Filter, Reverb Effects, Podcasting, Streaming, Recording -Black (Describe Difference or remove if same mic)

RØDE PodMic USB Versatile Dynamic Broadcast Microphone With XLR and USB Connectivity for Podcasting, Streaming, Gaming, Music-Making and Content Creation – (Describe Experience / Use Case E.G. Versatility and quality can go hand in hand)

Microphone Accessories

Microphones could always use some backup!

ULANZI LS26 Low Profile Mic Arm, Aluminum 360° Rotatable Foldable Microphone Low Arm Desk Mount for Podcast/Streaming/Gaming/Radio Studio w Mic Clip 1/4″ 3/8″ 5/8″ Screw for Most Mics – (Describe experience / use case E.G. Boom arms extend the microphone space!)

Amazon Basics 3.5mm Aux Jack Audio Extension Cable, Male to Female, Adapter for Headphone or Smartphone, 6 Foot, Black – (Describe Experience / Use Case E.G. Jacks are always handy in a pinch!)

RODE Microphone Accessories

The RODE Microphone is super versatile but that means it needs some addons to help accomplish its goals!

PodMic Pop Filter Foam Cover – Mic Windscreen Wind Cover Customized for Rode PodMic USB Versatile Dynamic Broadcast Microphone to Blocks Out Plosives – (Describe Experience / Use Case E.G. Peter Pickled Piper Pepper and Sssnakes Sssound like thisss)

RODE DS1 Desktop Microphone Stand (It’s a mic stand)

Microphone Sets

An all-in-one set fit for any beginning in this Audio space!

Samson Technologies Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack (Includes Mic Clip, Desktop Stand, Windscreen and Cables), Silver – (Describe Experience / Use Case E.G. Set up is easy and it connects to most setups!)

Sound Proofing

Attention to the recording space will lead to better sounding audio. Get rid of those audial bounce surfaces!

Moving Blanket Heavy Duty 40x 72″ Moving Pads for Furniture Protection Quilted Packing Shipping Blankets Moving Supplies – (Describe Experience and Use Case E.G. Share your hatred over shitty audio)