Best Gear To Start Your Own Podcast

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Everybody’s got a voice and a point of view … now’s your chance to broadcast it to the world.

Check out these gear essentials to start your own podcasting empire!

FIFINE Gaming Audio Mixer Streaming RGB PC Mixer is a microphone input interface that ups your audio quality for either live streaming or podcasting.

One of many five star reviews on Amazon noted: “This audio interface is perfect for streaming, podcasting, and content creation and is a lot of fun to use. I’d recommend this audio interface/mixer for beginners or even experienced creators, as you get a lot of features for a small price. The only con I have is that the faders are kind of wiggly and feel cheap. But that doesn’t take away from the experience.”

“I have this setup at my desk and use it for creating videos and livestreams, and I love it! I highly recommend this!” the review concluded.

Movo PodPak2T 2-Pack Universal XLR Condenser Microphone offers two complete cardioid condenser microphone bundles with studio accessories. They come with 9″-14″ adjustable mic stands, foam windscreens, and XLR audio cables.

“I like Movo products. I have used many of them over the years and I am almost always impressed with their quality for the money,” a five star Amazon review noted. “I am investing in a video podcast studio and I decided to go with this package based on price. I am pairing them up with a Zoom Podtrack P8 mixer. I am pretty happy with the result. In my test recordings the mic sounds great and is very clean. I am a little concerned about how they will work in a group setting but overall I think they will work like I need them to. At some point I might need to upgrade but for now these are a very solid choice for my needs.”

These InnoGear XLR Microphone Cable 6 Feet 2 Pack Male to Female cables ensure that you capture professional and immersive audio.

One Amazon customer noted “the cables work great, no line noise perfect audio transmission from mixer to amp” and the sizing was a plus, while another observed, “I had 3 ft cables that became too short once amp was put into a cabinet. These made the hookup possible again. Tested and all works well.”

Tascam TH-02-B Multi-Use Studio Grade Headphones offers a closed-back dynamic design that provides clean sound with rich bass response and crisp highs.

“This is a really nice surprise. There is a little hump in the bass and midbass regions, and some wide, shallow dip in upper mids and lower treble (i.e., slightly polite presentation),” wrote one five star Amazon reviewer. “Otherwise, these are relatively accurate headphones at a fraction ($30) of cost of headphones of comparable quality. Construction is good for the price. The pad size is between over-ear and on-ear, but comfortable enough.”

EMEET 1080P Webcam with Microphone offers professional video streaming for 1920 x 1080p video with 5-layer anti-glare lens for smooth video.

“The EMEET C960 Webcam has completely revolutionized my video conferencing experience, offering unparalleled clarity, advanced features, and enhanced privacy that elevate my virtual interactions to new heights,” one five star Amazon reviewer raved. “First and foremost, the 1080P resolution ensures that every video call is crystal clear, capturing every detail with stunning clarity and vividness. Whether I’m attending virtual meetings, hosting webinars, or catching up with friends and family, the C960 webcam delivers exceptional video quality that truly enhances communication and connection.”

“One of the standout features of the C960 webcam is its dual noise-canceling microphones, which ensure that my voice is heard loud and clear, even in noisy environments. Whether I’m working from a bustling cafe or participating in a conference call from a busy office, the advanced noise-canceling technology effectively eliminates background noise, allowing for seamless communication without any distractions,” they concluded.

Selfie Ring Light with 63″ Stand comes with 3 regular lighting modes: “warm light (2700K), daylight (4500K), and cool white (6500K), along with 12 different brightness levels to choose from.”

“I have NEVER written a review before because it seems like a waste of time… but let me tell you… I was really looking forward to this light but was worried it wasn’t going to reach my expectations, for 25$ this light seems like it could cost 50,” said one five star Amazon review. “There are wayyy more modes than I was expecting, the metal is super sturdy, and it comes with a mini tripod AND shutter remote so you don’t have to set timers on your phones to take photos. I was looking for a cheaper alternative and I got more than what I paid for in quality! If you’re looking, I highly recommend this. They also have a 12 month warranty so it makes me feel secure knowing if something did go wrong with it, I could get a new one. This is THE ring light.”

Allenjoy 8x12FT White Brick Wall with Grey Wood Floor comes with hand-sewn edges with a non-glossy finish so there’s no glare.

“My first impression of this was not good, because it looked fuzzy and out of focus. I was wrong, it works really well and is perfect!” a five star reviewer noted on Amazon and added that it was a “nice, cost effective backdrop.”

HXWEIYE Big Light Up Letters are made of high quality plastic+ LED ensuring that they are durable but also lightweight and reusable.

“Loved this L light. It is super bright and super easy to use,” a five star Amazon reviewer wrote. “You just put batteries in it and it’s good to go. It looked super awesome for a birthday party we had. It’s not too big but it’s not small either. Looked cute with other decor around it. It looks just like the picture.”