10 Best Podcast Equipment & Mics You’ll Need for a Successful Recording Session Every Time

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TONOR USB Microphone

To start out, you’ll want to invest in a proper podcast mic like this TONOR USB model, which will help capture recordings with as little background interference as possible. It comes with a foldable three-legged stand that has a detachable shock absorber, and just needs to be plugged in to get connected and recording ready.

MAONO Bit Plug & Play Mic Kit

If you’d prefer a more adjustable podcast microphone, this MAONO version features a bendable stand that can be adjusted to your liking. It also comes with a condenser mic that’ll help provide crystal clear recordings, while the attach magnet ring will assist in isolating sound and deflecting background noise. If you plan on having guests on your show, it’ll help to have an extra microphone.

SteelSeries Alias USB Mic

SteelSeries’ Alias USB Mic comes built with three times the capsule to help capture a wider ranger of audio. You can also check your audio levels with just a glance at the mic as it uses built-in LED lights that change from green to red for easier indication.

M-Audio HDH40 – Over Ear Studio Headphones

Whether you’re recording audio or listening to playback, you need to make sure you and your podcast guests have a the best over-ear headphones. Our suggestion? These M-Audio headphones as they’re not only an Amazon Choice for recording headphones, but have a 4.7 rating and over 19,000 five star reviews with shoppers praising its “excellent sound quality.”

Audio-Technica – ATH-M20x Monitor Headphones

Another under $50 headphone pick are these Audio-Technica ones, which come with a side cable exit for minimal cable interference. The contoured ear padding add additional comfort while helping to isolate sound with less bleeding.

BILIONE Upgraded Desktop Microphone Stand

Help your recordings pick up the clearest sound bites with a sturdy mic stand. If you’re short on space, try this BILIONE desk microphone stand, whit is adjustable and comes with a detachable shock absorber.

Cicano Mic Boom & Stand

Get that real in-studio feel with this adjustable boom mic stand, which includes a table mounting clamp, adjustable head and customizable angle setting, a pop filter and a podcast mic cover. Did we mention it’s also under $50?

Donner Podcast Bundle

One of the easiest ways to save on buying podcast equipment is by snagging a bundle like this Donner Podcast Bundle. The set comes with an audio interface for mixing your podcast and a podcast mic, which will capture your voice before you’re ready to take it to edits.

MAONO Audio Interface Mixer

This will be one of the more splurgey tools, but still essential as an audio interface will help with capturing the best audio possible. With it you can adjust microphone levels and comes with podcaster mixer technology to upload sound bites, clips and more with.

SE Electronics Reflexion Filter X

The SE Electronics Reflexion Filter X will help make sure only the best audio is captured whether you’re in a hotel room or car. It just requires a mic stand and your mic to isolate and ensure every word is captured.