Reviews

While many USB mics don’t have the versatility or sound quality to create quality audio for podcasts, The Blue Yeti Pro is one of the more versatile options available. It offers you a selection of pickup patterns, including bidirectional, omnidirectional and stereo, making it ideal for a podcast that shifts between interviews, solo commentary and… Read more

Audio Technica makes durable quality microphones.  The AT 4040 is a good, heavy duty choice for podcasters. A versatile condenser mic for recording, broadcast, and live sound Exceptionally low distortion and excellent transient response from transformerless design Full, rich sound from bottom to top High SPL capacity and precision internal architecture… Read more

You need to hear the clear transparent honest sound of your voice without artifice and affectation. Harlan Hogan’s Voice Optimized headphones provide both that accurate, transparent sound AND the creature-comforts voice workers and podcasters deserve. The over-the-ear closed back ear shells are crafted of aluminum – not the more common plastic – to prevent sound… Read more

An excellent choice for mixing two mics in real time (1 condenser/1 dynamic or 2 dynamics) The AG06 from Yamaha is a compact 6-input mixer and USB interface with built-in DSP for sound-reinforcement and recording of small performances, podcasts, lectures and similar applications. Capable of recording and playback of high-resolution 24-bit/192 kHz sound, this mixer features two XLR/1/4″ combo… Read more

The best and easiest to use digital interface.” Second generation 2 in / 2 out USB 2.0 audio interface with one Scarlett mic pre amp and one instrument input, 24bit/192kHz & USB bus powered. Mac & PC compatible… Read more

Compass is a premium tube-style desktop boom arm with internal springs and built-in cable management, ideal for broadcast applications like game streaming, podcasting, voice-over, and more. With smooth, quiet operation and sophisticated on-camera looks, Compass is the perfect boom arm for mics weighing up to 2.4 pounds, including the Blue Yeti and Blackout Spark SL… Read more

Creating a professional podcast in minutes without any programming knowledge is what Podbean is all about. They have a user-friendly interface that allows you to upload, publish, manage and promote your podcasts with just a few clicks of your mouse. Podbean also has great templates for your Podcasts page and provides great statistical insight as… Read more

The Xenyx Q802USB is an 8-input (2 mic/line, 2 stereo line, stereo aux return), 2-bus analog mixer with Xenyx mic preamps and compressors, 3-band EQ, and a USB audio interface. 2-track and USB inputs are assignable to the main mix or the phones output. On the output side, the Q802USB gives you mains, plus control… Read more

The Podcaster from Rode is a broadcast microphone with a USB output for direct integration with computers. The Podcaster provides a simple and efficient system for podcasting and voice over applications. A built in headphone amplifier allows users to plug headphones directly into the microphone, completely eliminating the need for external mixing consoles, headphone amplifiers… Read more