Podcast Equipment List 2024

At its core, every podcast needs a combination of microphone, headphones, recording software, editing software, a podcast host, and a quiet place to record (aim for soft surfaces like carpet and couches!).

But you’re here for specifics! Our favorite setups for any podcast format you could want are covered right here in this guide.

  • Want to speak directly to your audience? We have that covered.

  • Want to interview awesome experts all over the world? Check!

  • Want to pack light and still record on the go?

Yup, everything you need is here, confusion-free.

Solo Host & Remote Interviews Bundle

Shure MV7 USB Microphone for Podcasting

Excellent quality USB microphone allows for a simple setup that produces the warm vocals you love.

Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone

A bit on the pricey side, and you don't need to get one right away - you can use your current headphones or earphones (you don't need to get one at all if you're hiring an editor). This is what professional podcast editors use to head your audio clearly enough to pick up any noise or distortion so they can cut it out.

Pyle Sound Isolation Recording Shield Box

You don't have to turn your house into a podcast studio when you have this. You put your mic in it and you can get good noise cancellation and audio isolation. It's not a perfect solution, but it's a very good one.

Face-to-Face Co-Hosts Bundle

Sennheiser E 835-S Live Vocal Microphone

Much better audio quality with a higher price to match. These things can take a beating and keep on truckin’.

RØDE RØDECaster Pro II Podcast Production Studio

This baby packs a punch! We love it here, it does a lot and it’s basically an all-in-one mixer, recorder, audio processor, and more. Remember to get a case with it to store it safely and lengthen its shelf life. The case we recommend: Casematix Podcast Equipment Hard Case. Great for storing microphones and cables as well.

Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone

A bit on the pricey side, and you don't need to get one right away - you can use your current headphones or earphones (you don't need to get one at all if you're hiring an editor). This is what professional podcast editors use to head your audio clearly enough to pick up any noise or distortion so they can cut it out.

On-The-Go Recordings Bundle

Audio-Technica Condenser Microphone (AT8035)

Great for running around in the wild and capturing great audio in challenging environments. Just point it at someone’s mouth and it’ll capture great audio. Pair it with the Audio-Technica AT8132 Shotgun Windscreen to help reduce the noise from the wind and breaths even further.

Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone

A bit on the pricey side, and you don't need to get one right away - you can use your current headphones or earphones (you don't need to get one at all if you're hiring an editor). This is what professional podcast editors use to head your audio clearly enough to pick up any noise or distortion so they can cut it out.

Zoom H6 Six-Track Portable Recorder

This can act as its own microphone, but that's not why you're getting this. This simplifies your face-to-face setup. It takes care of the audio recording for you, just plug the two mics in and you're good to go. Very good quality recorder.

Tip: If you're about to do a long interview, use fresh batteries. You don't want to ruin the flow of a conversation by stopping and changing mid-interview.

RØDE RØDECaster Pro II Podcast Production Studio

This baby packs a punch! We love it here, it does a lot and it’s basically an all-in-one mixer, recorder, audio processor, and more. Remember to get a case with it to store it safely and lengthen its shelf life. The case we recommend: Casematix Podcast Equipment Hard Case. Great for storing microphones and cables as well.

Podcast Mastery Bundle

Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone

A bit on the pricey side, and you don't need to get one right away - you can use your current headphones or earphones (you don't need to get one at all if you're hiring an editor). This is what professional podcast editors use to head your audio clearly enough to pick up any noise or distortion so they can cut it out.

Shure SM7db Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

Top-of-the-line microphones. Grab as many of them as you want. Each of these goes for a little over $400 a pop and you should know that you don't need them, but if you want to squeeze out the most audio quality you can, these will float your boat.