Ultimate Podcasting Gear Guide: Best Microphones, Cameras, and Accessories for 2024

Want to learn how to edit your own content using Descript? https://www.bambyacademy.com/learndescript In this video guide, I run through an exhaustive list of essential podcasting gear for both audio and video podcasters, including USB microphones, USB/XLR combo mics, XLRs, wireless microphones, preamps, boom arms, headphones, cameras, cables, webcams, lighting, and tripods or stands. I offer recommendations across different price points and explain why each product is worth considering. Perfect for beginner podcasters looking to optimise their setup, especially during Black Friday sales! Detailed product links and descriptions are available below. 00:00 Introduction to Podcasting Gear 01:28 Best USB Microphones 03:19 Best USB/XLR Combo Microphones 05:13 XLR Only Microphones 07:22 Wireless Microphone Equipment Options 09:00 XLR Leads and Cables for microphones 10:53 Preamps for XLR Microphones 12:35 Boom Arms and Stands 14:07 Headphones for Podcasting 18:01 Cameras for Video Podcasting 19:50 Webcams for Budget Video Podcasting 20:43 Lighting Options GEAR WE MENTIONED: USB ONLY - budget friendly Rode NT USB Mini: https://amzn.to/48IiTiM $89 sE NEOM: https://amzn.to/3NYuzVb $179 USB/XLR Rode PodMic USB/XLR: https://amzn.to/4fhHWvA. $200 Shure MV7+: https://amzn.to/4hPs19M $249 XLR sE DCM8: https://amzn.to/3UHm1py $299 SM7dB: https://amzn.to/48Depdv $449 Wireless: Rode Wireless Pro: https://amzn.to/3ABcqtx $363 XLR Cables: Gold plated is best and above 3m in length Mogami Rode Elgato All these brands carry good quality microphone leads Pre-Amp: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB: https://amzn.to/4enDKcG $199 Rodecaster Duo: https://amzn.to/4hAhxe5 $485 Boom Arm: Rode PSA1+: https://amzn.to/4fFe3FE $129 Elgato Wave LP: https://amzn.to/40EIesg $99 Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M20X : https://amzn.to/4fDtA8U $49 Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro: https://amzn.to/3YFggKj $179 Camera: Sony Alpha ZVE10 II : https://amzn.to/3UGGE5c $1098 Elgato Camlink: https://amzn.to/48J2KtO $75 Cables for Camera: Small rig Micro to HDMI: https://amzn.to/4fkJxB8 $17 Webcam: Insta360 Link 2: https://amzn.to/3CjSoUU $199 Elgato Facecam Pro: https://amzn.to/3UGH23E $299 Lighting: Elgato Key Light Air: https://amzn.to/3CioMax $109 (on desk) Aputure Amaran 200X: https://amzn.to/3YIj894 $349 Aputure Light Dome Mini III: https://amzn.to/3UEnSLK $129 Tripods: Small Rig Light Stand: https://amzn.to/4hBSmIa $70