Comments on: Best Podcast Equipment & Setup for 2025

By: Matthew Boudreau

Matthew Boudreau — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 15:41:12 +0000

In reply to Biancca Santiago. Absolutely possible. Many of the podcasts I work with involve remote hosting. I highly recommend using a service like Zoom or Zencastr to do the initial recording over the internet. Both services allow you to save individual files for later editing. As for equipment, each of you would need a good USB microphone like the Samson Q2U, headphones like the ATH-30s from Audio Technica and computer with an internet connection.

By: Biancca Santiago

Biancca Santiago — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 22:00:13 +0000

Great information. Thanks for sharing. I am looking to start a podcast with a co-host in another state. What is the most cost effective equipment we both will have to have in each location and is it possible to do and can we accomplish this with an online solution? Thanks in advance.

By: Ian

Ian — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 07:25:57 +0000

Found this very good in explaining to the uninitiated what equipment is involved in podcasting.

By: Lindsay Harris Friel

Lindsay Harris Friel — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 13:56:54 +0000

In reply to Mary. I think this article pretty much sums it up!

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 19:12:45 +0000

Does anyone have a complete list of what equipment is needed for a brand new podcast?

By: Catherine Weetman

Catherine Weetman — Sat, 18 May 2019 07:29:43 +0000

Hi Matthew
Thanks for another excellent article. I have a Samson 2QU, and find it’s too sensitive to background noise, even with a pop filter and foam cover. Recording direct into my Dell laptop via Audacity also picks up the PC noise (fan etc). I have a Zoom H4N so record into that, with a cable feed from the PC to record my interviewee over VOIP. I’ve had to force the PC to use the inbuilt mic, as the Samson plugged into the H4N at the same time created horrendous feedback. You can only power the Samson from a USB port (not mains etc).

Podcast launching soon after I’ve cleaned up all the audio!!

By: Harry Orenstein

Harry Orenstein — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 14:35:00 +0000

Hi
Great general article Matthew.
That you did not mention the most obvious software for and vocal digital audio project or podcast is disappointing. HINDENBURG JOURNALIST has got soo much going for it.

By: replicant

replicant — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:00:00 +0000

Hello,

Thank you for this article. I plan to work with adobe audition, do I still need a mixer for recording (pc / audio device / smartphone) ?

Regards,

By: Matthew McLean

Matthew McLean — Wed, 03 May 2017 13:22:00 +0000

In reply to Nelson.

Hi Nelson. I can’t personally vouch for the particular model you mention as I haven’t used it. This article might be useful though in searching for a low-cost kit https://www.thepodcasthost.com/equipment/how-much-spend-podcast-equipment/

By: Nelson

Nelson — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 17:20:00 +0000

Hello, thank you for your great and helpful article. Altogether, this setup would run about $160 on Amazon. Alternatively, there is a kit for smartphones for $30 (Movo Executive Lavalier Clip-on Interview Microphone with Secondary Mic & Headphone Monitoring Input), and the reviews on Amazon are strong.

Would you recommend against this option?

P.s. I’m brand new to podcasting and am looking for the cheapest and simplest way to get out of the gate. Thanks again for your help.