Please read our complete guide on starting a podcast.
Best budget microphones 2023
Here are some popular budget microphones for podcasting. These microphones offer good sound quality for the price and are suitable for use in a home studio setting.
High quality affordable podcast microphones
Podcast gear for professionals
More advanced users may want to buy an XLR microphone, audio interface, mixer, and a microphone stand.
Professional podcast kit – $1,100
Microphone - $400
Shure SM7B – XLR cardioid dynamic microphone. Amazon | B&H
Mic activator – $150
Cloudlifter – boost the output of your microphone. Amazon | B&H
Audio interface – $160
PreSonus Studio – plug your mic into your PC. Amazon | B&H
Microphone boom arm – $100
Blue Compass – mount your mic to your desk. Amazon | B&H
Audio editing – $280
Software – Logic Pro (Mac) | Adobe Audition (PC)
How to publish your podcast audio
Once you've created your audio, it's time to upload it to a hosting provider and generate your podcast feed. Every podcast needs:
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A webserver to host MP3 files,
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A way to create new episodes, and add show notes,
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A way to publish new episodes, and update the podcast's RSS feed,
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And a way to generate a valid RSS feed.
This is where a podcast hosting company comes in.