Gear that’s actually worth the price tag.
Microphones, interfaces, headphones, and the accessories nobody mentions until they need one, every pick here comes with a price ceiling, not just a recommendation.
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How we choose gear
A price ceiling, not a wish list
Every pick names the most you should spend for that job. Above it, you are paying for features a podcast won’t use.
Built for talking
Gear made for singers and streamers isn’t always right for speech. We pick for clear, close-up voices in ordinary rooms.
Works with what you have
We favor gear that plugs into the laptop, interface or camera you already own, without extra adapters.
Buy once
We skip anything you would outgrow in a few months. The cheapest option is the one you never have to replace.
Microphones
The mic matters more than anything else you buy. Each pick is the best we have found at its price.
Other microphones
For streaming, video, interviews on the move and recording to camera.
Equipment
Arms, interfaces, preamps and switchers: the gear between your mic and your recording.
Headphones and speakers
Hear what your listeners will hear, without the room getting in the way.
Accessories
The small things nobody mentions until they need one.
Not sure what your setup needs?
Tell us how and where you record, and we’ll put together a setup that fits your budget.
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