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HOW TO PODCAST:   The best mic for podcasting 

By POD MIRROR

31  March  2022

Figure out the best budget level podcast microphone as well as those who are pro. Read to find out which is the best one for you  

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For beginners

The Samson Q2U is the best affordable podcast microphone. Look to the Rode Procaster for a greater budget and even more quality. Then, if you're serious about becoming a pro, we'd suggest the Shure SM7b for the highest sound quality.

Here are all of our favourite podcast mics by level: Entry Level, High Quality, and Pro. You’ll find all the detail on each level below 

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Entry level

Samson Q2U  AudioTechnica ATR2100   Rode Smartlav+

Professional

Heil PR40 Shure SM7b Rode NT1-A  Electro-Voice RE20 

High Quality 

Rode Podcaster/Procaster  Blue Yeti  MXL990  Shure SM58 AKG Lyra  Samson Q9U7.  PreSonus PX-1

Next...Choose b/w a dynamic and condenser mic 

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