Podcasting Microphones Under $100
Apr 17th, 2010 | By James Lewin | Category: Audio Podcasting
Patrick Norton and Veronica Belmont take a look at some of the best podcasting microphones under $100.
Veronica’s picks include the Alesis USB Mic Podcasting Kit, the Marshall Electronics MXL Studio 1 USB and the Blue Microphones Snowball USB.
These are all popular choices for podcasting mics and you’ll get good results if you record in a quiet place.
Many podcasters, though, move on to using traditional mics with XLR connectors and running them into a dedicated audio interface (and possibly a compressor and other audio effects).
Got a podcasting mic setup that you like? Leave a comment!
I’ve been using Samson C01U for the last two years, it’s given me near professional sound. I also own the Snowflake from BLUE, which is useful for mobile-recording. Just picked up the stainless-steel BLUE Snowball yesterday… about to try that one out for my next show.
I have a relatively high-end studio at home for my podcast Geek Cred, but while you’ll still need an interface, at just $29, the GLS Audio ES-58 is a steal, especially when compared to the $99 Shure SM-58. I did a full review on my blog which you can read here:
http://www.steveriekeberg.com/2010/02/02/budget-conscious-podcasting-microphone/
I still use the same audio hardware setup I started the Austin Connection with 5 years ago with excellent results. A Digidesign Digi002r firewire interface running a current version of their ProTools LE Software along with a few good mics (AT 4047, CAD E100 and a few EV 747 dynamics). Admittedly this is kinda overkill for podcasting but having pro-level equipment helps me to get the audio quality I want when I host all these fine songwriters on the program. I’m getting ready to host my 100th show soon too.