Beginner Setup

Samson Q2U (Original) - Good starter mic w/ foam windscreen, my #1 new podcaster recommendation. Dynamic. XLR & USB connections ($90)

Samson Q2U (Black) - If original model is not in stock, this is the identical mic in black ($80)

Samson MBA38 Boom Arm ($57)

Sony MDRZX110 Stereo Headphones - Lightweight, collapsible ($15)

OPTIONAL

Samson Suspension Shockmount ($20) - Typically used to provide isolation from noisy room vibrations

Mid-Level Mic Upgrade

Shure MV7 USB/XLR - This is a new entry by Shure and is well positioned in between Beginner and Pro. Shure has taken the best features of their industry standard SM7B (see below) and made it more accessible with a USB option and built-in headphone

Professional Setup

Shure SM7B Microphone - What Marc Maron/Joe Rogan use ($385 ea)

Heil PL2T Boom Arm - Industry standard, allows you to hide the cables ($109 ea)

Focusrite Vocaster One - For mic boost and individual microphone & headphone monitoring

Sony MDR-7506 Headphones ($81 ea)

Male-to-Female XLR Cable ($12) - For connecting SM7B to Focusrite

Additional Microphone Options

If you need an off-camera microphone :

Audio-Technica AT875R Shotgun Condenser Microphone ($169)

Additional Resources

Maximize your internet signal with TripMode. This $8 app is a must-have. It toggles any apps on your Mac/PC that are using the internet during your calls.

For the best quality audio, use SquadCast.fm for remote recordings. Browser-based, no software to install, incremental cloud backups, connect via video

If you're using Zoom, adjust the settings to enable separate audio tracks for each guest. Found under the Recordings section:

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