Podcasts are a popular and effective way to market your message, explain the value of your brand, demonstrate your subject matter expertise, and build trust with your audience. Whether you’re a first-time podcaster or a pro who’s planning an upgrade, good microphones for podcasting will help you sound your best while recording. The mic you choose will be an invaluable tool to help you connect to your audience and secure a professional sound.
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If you’re just getting started, a USB microphone will be an ideal tool. You can plug these mics directly into your computer without needing a separate interface. That said, you need to ensure you have a USB connection on your computer, at least for when you’re recording. Then you’ll be able to edit on any device as long as the software is compatible.
There are a lot of good quality podcasting USB microphones on the market, but two of them stand out above the crowd.
Samson Satellite This mic is perfect for podcasting. You can use it with your iPhone or any computer with a USB connection. There are a lot of settings you can play around with, the quality is high-definition, and it is highly versatile. The Satellite costs about $100 and is available from various resellers.
Blue Yeti and Blue Snowball These are the most popular podcasting mics currently. Blue Microphones make a broad range of affordable, good quality USB mics ranging from about $100-$200. This mic comes in some funky space-age styles, so have some fun choosing your favorite.
From agricultural marketers seeking to reach the next generation of farmers and producers, to commodity trading advisors who seek to broadcast their expertise to a potential investor base, podcasting is an effective and intimate medium.
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