DIY podcast studio

When I started podcasting in 2012, my co-host and I just used the microphone on our Apple earbuds. I was recording in my basement at the time.

Since then, I've upgraded my equipment and my studio setup, but it's still not super crazy (or expensive).

My studio

I help run a coworking office in Vernon. In addition to the open-office, we have a private studio space that can be booked out on an hourly basis. This is where I do most of my recording.

I insulate the space with a mix of sound panels, egg crate foam, and couch cushions. Honestly, I feel like the couch cushions are best for sound insulation. We also bought the London-8 sound panel kit.

Podcast recording equipment list:

• Computer: MacBook Pro 2013, 16 GB RAM, i7 2.6 GHz

• Pre-amp: Behringer UMC202HD

• Primary microphone: Audio-Technica AT875R

• Secondary microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB
  

• Pop filter: This one.
  

• Headphones: Sennheiser HD 202 II
  

• Editing software: Garage Band or Screenflow