{"id":2211,"date":"2026-05-12T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/uncategorised\/how-much-spend-podcast-equipment\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T07:10:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T06:10:14","slug":"how-much-spend-podcast-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/how-much-spend-podcast-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does Podcast Equipment Cost in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tph-block-padding has-tph-blue-shade-100-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>&#128994; Summary: Podcast Equipment Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming you already have a computer, you probably won&rsquo;t need to spend more than $100 on podcast equipment. A USB mic and a set of earbuds will let you record solo shows, as well as online\/remote conversations. You can get good audio out of your smartphone for as little as $45, or you might choose to invest $150-$300 on a digital recorder or audio interface setup.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    <style>\r\n        .wpj-jtoc.--jtoc-theme-basic-light.--jtoc-has-custom-styles {\r\n            --jtoc-numeration-suffix: \". \";\n--jtoc-numeration-color: #adadad;\n        }\r\n\r\n            <\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"wpj-jtoc\" class=\"wpj-jtoc wpj-jtoc--main --jtoc-the-content --jtoc-theme-basic-light --jtoc-title-align-left --jtoc-toggle-icon --jtoc-toggle-position-right --jtoc-toggle-1 --jtoc-has-numeration --jtoc-has-custom-styles --jtoc-is-unfolded\" >\r\n\r\n    \r\n    <!-- TOC -->\r\n    <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--toc \">\r\n                                <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--header\">\r\n                <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--header-main\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--title\">\r\n                        <span class=\"wpj-jtoc--title-label\">Table of contents<\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--toggle-wrap\">\r\n                                                                                                                    <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--toggle-box\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--toggle\"><\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--body\">\r\n                        <nav class=\"wpj-jtoc--nav\">\r\n                <ol class=\"wpj-jtoc--items\"><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-what-podcast-equipment-will-i-need\" title=\"What Podcast Equipment Will I Need?\" data-numeration=\"1\">What Podcast Equipment Will I Need?<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-a-usb-microphone-50-100\" title=\"A USB Microphone: $50-$100\" data-numeration=\"2\">A USB Microphone: $50-$100<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-smartphone-podcast-equipment-45-135\" title=\"Smartphone Podcast Equipment ($45-$135)\" data-numeration=\"3\">Smartphone Podcast Equipment ($45-$135)<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-a-digital-recorder-100-400\" title=\"A Digital Recorder ($100-$400+)\" data-numeration=\"4\">A Digital Recorder ($100-$400+)<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <ol class=\"wpj-jtoc--items\"><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h3\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"3\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-lower-cost-digital-recorder-setups\" title=\"Lower Cost Digital Recorder Setups\" data-numeration=\"4.1\">Lower Cost Digital Recorder Setups<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h3\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"3\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-higher-cost-digital-recorder-setups\" title=\"Higher Cost Digital Recorder Setups\" data-numeration=\"4.2\">Higher Cost Digital Recorder Setups<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-mixers-amp-audio-interfaces-85-700\" title=\"Mixers &amp; Audio Interfaces ($85-$700+)\" data-numeration=\"5\">Mixers &amp; Audio Interfaces ($85-$700+)<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-xlr-mics-50-400\" title=\"XLR Mics ($50-$400)\" data-numeration=\"6\">XLR Mics ($50-$400)<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <ol class=\"wpj-jtoc--items\"><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h3\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"3\">\r\n                <a href=\"#podcastspendbitsnpieces\" title=\"Other Bits &amp; Pieces\" data-numeration=\"6.1\">Other Bits &amp; Pieces<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-summary-how-much-does-podcast-equipment-cost\" title=\"Summary\" data-numeration=\"7\">Summary<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                <a href=\"#h-and-once-you-choose-your-equipment\" title=\"And Once You Choose Your Equipment\u2026\" data-numeration=\"8\">And Once You Choose Your Equipment\u2026<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div> <\/li><\/ol>            <\/nav>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<p>There&rsquo;s a lot of brilliant podcast gear on the market these days. But too much choice can be overwhelming, and often, people will spend a lot more than they need to.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.alitu.com\/36905103\/2f42e431-c76f-4b3f-9ad9-0ac7a3be6e22\" width=\"100%\" height=\"184\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/podcraftpodcast\"><strong>Listen, follow, or subscribe on your podcast app of choice!<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>Nobody likes to feel ripped off, so let&rsquo;s look at the cost of podcast equipment based on your unique needs, wants, and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-what-podcast-equipment-will-i-need\">What Podcast Equipment Will I Need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The type of show you want to run will determine the equipment you need. Here, I&rsquo;ll look at the different pieces of kit required to record the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/planning\/podcast-formats\/\">most common types of podcasts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick heads up, too, that we sometimes use affiliate links when recommending certain products. This means we may earn a small commission if you were to buy through them, though never at any extra cost to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that all said, what podcast equipment do you need, and how much does it cost?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-a-usb-microphone-50-100\">A USB Microphone: $50-$100<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A USB mic setup comes with the assumption that you&rsquo;ve already got a PC\/laptop\/Mac, and that you&rsquo;ve installed the audio-editing software <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/editing-production\/audacity-for-podcast-production\/\">Audacity<\/a>, which is free. Audacity is great if you&rsquo;re recording a solo show. However, if you&rsquo;d like to do online\/remote interviews or conversations, check out our <a data-lasso-id=\"7643\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/recording-skills\/best-tools-for-recording-a-podcast-online\/\">best call recorder tools<\/a> roundup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The quality of USB mics has come on leaps and bounds these past few years. In my opinion, the best overall option remains the <a data-lasso-id=\"7645\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/samson-q2u-podcasting-review\/\">Samson Q2U<\/a> or the <a data-lasso-id=\"7646\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/mics\/atr2100\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ATR2100<\/a> because you can also use them with digital recorders and audio interfaces further down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Top-3-Most-Popular-Podcast-Mics-v2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"most popular podcast mics, the blue yeti is top at 16.6%\" class=\"wp-image-55950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Top-3-Most-Popular-Podcast-Mics-v2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Top-3-Most-Popular-Podcast-Mics-v2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Top-3-Most-Popular-Podcast-Mics-v2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Top-3-Most-Popular-Podcast-Mics-v2-290x163.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Top-3-Most-Popular-Podcast-Mics-v2-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Top-3-Most-Popular-Podcast-Mics-v2-445x250.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Top-3-Most-Popular-Podcast-Mics-v2-635x357.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Top-3-Most-Popular-Podcast-Mics-v2-580x326.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Top-3-Most-Popular-Podcast-Mics-v2-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Top-3-Most-Popular-Podcast-Mics-v2-890x501.jpg 890w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Top-3-Most-Popular-Podcast-Mics-v2-1270x714.jpg 1270w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Top-3-Most-Popular-Podcast-Mics-v2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In our 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/business-of-podcasting\/gear-survey-2024\/\">Podcast Gear Survey<\/a>, the Q2U was found to be the second most popular mic. You might naturally wonder about the most popular, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/blue-yeti-podcasting-review\/\">Blue Yeti<\/a>, but I don&rsquo;t think it&rsquo;s worth paying $90-$110 when you can get the (much better) Q2U for cheaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the mic itself, you just need to plug in some headphones. Yes, <a data-lasso-id=\"7647\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/best-headphones-for-podcasting\/\">you can buy yourself a high-end pair of studio headphones<\/a>, but you can just as easily use the trusty set of earbuds you have lying around. The Q2U is often found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/samson-q2u-podcast-pack-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bundle deals with headphones included<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>For the vast majority of people,&nbsp;<strong><em>this is all you need to make a podcast<\/em><\/strong>. You can be up and running with an excellent kit for less than $100.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, there are more high-end USB mic options out there too. The Shure MV7+ or the Rode Procaster will give you top-of-the-range sound quality, but you&rsquo;ll pay anywhere between $150 and $280 for the privilege. Find out more about them in our <a data-lasso-id=\"7648\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/best-usb-microphones-roundup-podcasters\/\">Best USB Mics roundup<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if you don&rsquo;t own a computer, or don&rsquo;t want to be tied to one for recording your podcast? Then, a smartphone setup might be more suited to your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-smartphone-podcast-equipment-45-135\">Smartphone Podcast Equipment ($45-$135)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The average smartphone offers many options for recording audio and video. In the short term, you can get away with using it without any additional equipment. Still, if you&rsquo;re serious about growing an audience, you&rsquo;ll want to upgrade your audio sooner or later.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HFhmZ3pt5vw?si=LhfuT1OF1HYV6qUT\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&rsquo;re well-catered to for affordable smartphone audio now with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/boya-mini-vs-rode-wireless-micro\/\">BOYA Mini<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/rode-wireless-micro-review\/\">Rode Wireless Micro<\/a>. Both setups are pretty similar&mdash;you plug a wireless receiver into your phone and connect a wireless transmitter (mic) to your jersey and another to that of your guest or co-host, if you have one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you don&rsquo;t want to use a computer <em>or <\/em>a phone, what next?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-a-digital-recorder-100-400\">A Digital Recorder ($100-$400+)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some podcasters naturally prefer dedicated single-use technology. If you&rsquo;d rather keep your computer for work and your phone for doom-scrolling, then a digital recorder could be right up your alley.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-lower-cost-digital-recorder-setups\">Lower Cost Digital Recorder Setups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/tascam-dr-05x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tascam DR-05X<\/a> ($80) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/zoom-h1n-handy-recorder-2018-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoom H1n<\/a> ($90) are two great entry-level digital recorders, perfect for on-the-go podcasters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both have built-in mics, and you can record directly into them, either solo recordings or chats with guests and co-hosts.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sound quality will always be limited when sharing a mic, and you can optimise this setup by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/using-zoom-h1-2-lavalier-mics\/\">plugging Lavalier mics into the H1 via a splitter<\/a>, though this can triple your podcast equipment cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-higher-cost-digital-recorder-setups\">Higher Cost Digital Recorder Setups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The H1&rsquo;s bigger cousins, the <a data-lasso-id=\"7651\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/zoom-h5-vs-zoom-h6-as-podcast-digital-recorder\/\">Zoom H5 and Zoom H6<\/a> come in at between $200 and $300, respectively. These recorders are chunkier, more powerful, and can record XLR mics on multitrack. Bear in mind that you won&rsquo;t pay much less than $100 for each XLR mic you use. Again, you can simply record into the recorder&rsquo;s built-in mics, but this will limit your overall audio quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An alternative to the H5 and H6 is the <a data-lasso-id=\"7652\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/zoom-podtrak-p4-review\/\">Zoom PodTrak P4<\/a>. At only $150, the P4 is a cheaper option, and comes with call recording capabilities. On the flip side, it doesn&rsquo;t have built-in mics, so you&rsquo;d need to buy at least one XLR mic to make use of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-mixers-amp-audio-interfaces-85-700\">Mixers &amp; Audio Interfaces ($85-$700+)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Audio interfaces are the bridge between using XLR mics and podcasting on your computer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Most-Popular-Audio-Interfaces-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"most popular audio interfaces\" class=\"wp-image-57127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Most-Popular-Audio-Interfaces-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Most-Popular-Audio-Interfaces-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Most-Popular-Audio-Interfaces-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Most-Popular-Audio-Interfaces-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Most-Popular-Audio-Interfaces-445x250.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Most-Popular-Audio-Interfaces-580x326.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Most-Popular-Audio-Interfaces-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Most-Popular-Audio-Interfaces.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;ve owned a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/focusrite-scarlett-2i2-review\/\">Focusrite Scarlett 2i2<\/a> for about 15 years, and it remains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/business-of-podcasting\/gear-survey-2024\/\">the most popular audio interface among podcasters<\/a>. Now in its 4th Generation, you&rsquo;d be looking at about $200 to buy one brand new, or $140 to get the solo (one mic) version. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focusrite has since released the podcast-focused <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/focusrite-vocaster-review\/\">Vocaster<\/a>, too. You can get a two-mic version for $110 and a solo version for $85. I really like the Vocaster, and switched to using it after my 2i2 started to die of old age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mixers are an alternative to audio interfaces, but they are much less common in podcasting these days. This is because they&rsquo;re overly complicated tools designed for musicians, and much of their capability can be achieved with much simpler tools (like the PodTrak P4) or software. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/rodecaster-pro-ii-review\/\">Rode Rodecaster Pro 2<\/a> is as close to a traditional mixer as I&rsquo;d recommend for podcasters these days. It&rsquo;s the ultimate &ldquo;all-in-one&rdquo; podcast recorder, though it doesn&rsquo;t come cheap (around $690), and that&rsquo;s before you buy any XLR mics to run into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> On the other end of the pricing scale, the <a data-lasso-id=\"7655\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/presonus-audiobox-usb-96-review\/\">PreSonus AudioBox USB 96<\/a> is a great sub-$100 option. But again, we still need to get some mics&hellip;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"h-xlr-mics-50-400\">XLR Mics ($50-$400)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;ve mentioned XLR mics a lot so far. You might want one (or more) to plug into your digital recorder or audio interface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a data-lasso-id=\"7656\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/the-best-podcasting-microphones-on-the-market\/\">Best Podcasting Microphones<\/a> roundup is a deep dive into the top choices on the market right now. Here&rsquo;s a summary of some options, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a data-lasso-id=\"7657\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/samson-q2u-podcasting-review\/\">Samson Q2U\/ATR2100<\/a> &ndash; sub-$100 and also works as a USB mic<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a data-lasso-id=\"7658\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/go\/amazon\/mxl-990-condenser-microphone-with-shockmount\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MXL 990<\/a> &ndash; sub-$100, great sound, at a low cost<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/shure-mv7-plus-review\/\">Shure MV7+<\/a> &ndash; $280 &ndash; one of the best podcasting mics around<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \" id=\"podcastspendbitsnpieces\">Other Bits &amp; Pieces: Podcast Equipment Cost FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You <em>might <\/em>have some additional outgoings on top of the gear you plan to buy. Don&rsquo;t worry, though, you can keep these additional podcast equipment costs pretty low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Do I need headphones? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, but you can get away with using the earbuds you already own. If you want to buy a <a data-lasso-id=\"7660\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/best-headphones-for-podcasting\/\">decent set of studio-quality headphones<\/a>, you&rsquo;d be talking $30-$40, at least.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Do I need a mic stand?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most USB mics come with desk stands, so you can get set up to record right out of the box. However, you might want to upgrade to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/best-microphone-boom-arm-podcasting\/\" target=\"_blank\">boom arm<\/a>&nbsp;later on. You can pay as little as $15 for a boom arm, but a word of warning &ndash; the really cheap ones tend to be false economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Do I need a pop filter? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some mics come with a foam windshield, which might see you through in the short term, especially if you&rsquo;re using a desk stand (which means you&rsquo;ve nowhere to mount a pop filter). If you&rsquo;re buying a boom arm or mic stand, it&rsquo;s worth chucking in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/what-is-a-pop-filter\/\">pop filter<\/a>, too. You can get one for around $10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What about cables? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re using a USB mic, it&rsquo;ll come with a cable that plugs directly into your computer. If you want to run XLR mics into a digital recorder or interface, then you&rsquo;ll need an <a data-lasso-id=\"7662\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/equipment\/understanding-audio-cables\/\">XLR cable<\/a> for each one. 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