Podcast Equipment Recommendations
Beginner Tier
Microphone: USB Microphone
Recommendation: Audio-Technica ATR2100x-USB
Recording and Editing Software:
Descript
Riverside.fm
Intermediate Tier
Audio Interface:
Zoom H6 Handy Recorder (portable option)
Microphone:
Shure MV7 USB/XLR Podcast Microphone
Headphones:
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones
Software:
Continue using Riverside.fm and Descript,
DAW: Audacity , Reaper
Professional Tier
Audio Setup:
XLR Microphone into Audio Interface
Microphone Recommendation: Shure SM7dB Vocal Dynamic Microphone
Interface Recommendation: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface
Mic cable
Headphones:
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones
Editing Software:
Hindenburg Journalist Pro
Adobe Audition
Alternative: Hire a professional podcast editor
Remember to also consider acoustics in your recording space. Acoustic treatments like foam panels or a reflection filter can greatly improve sound quality at any tier.