Nowadays, because of the internet, it is much easier to connect with people. If you have friends or family far away, you can easily communicate with them with emails or texts. You can even call them without any line, whether it be by voice or vides, you just need the right app and an internet connection. You can also easily advertise your business and advocate via the internet.

One of the modes to promote something is a podcast. It can also be used for another like entertainment or informative talk. But no matter the reason is, it can be easily done, you just need the right equipment and audio gear for it.

Basic Needs

1. Microphone

This is certainly important because it is the device used to hear your voice. There are many types of microphones available, and you could actually use anything. The problem would be compatibility. Yes, they will work but not all will turn out in good quality. Keep in mind that some of the audience would want something that will sound good. In addition, a low-quality microphone may affect the whole podcast’s quality like not able to understand some words. So it is important to have something that will be good for the podcast and please the audience at the same time.

2. Recorder

The next thing you will need to have is a recorder. You can use a digital recorder or even your phone, as long as it turns good. But a computer will be the best so that you will not need to transfer and just go straight to editing unless it will be at another place though a laptop is also good equipment to use. You will just need to have good recording software.

3. Computer

As said before, you can record your podcast straight to your computer with software or Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). You will also need the computer to upload your podcast. A smartphone may also handle it, but a computer is much faster and more reliable.

Helpful Additions

The above equipment is sufficient to start a podcast. But as time goes by, you would want some further improvements for your podcast, and the following will be helpful:

1. Headphones

This will help you with editing. This will ensure you about the setup and also know about the mistakes that should be covered or edited out. You can use any kind of headphones even those you use for your phone or mP3s, but having studio recording headphones will guarantee better results.

2. Audio Interface

If you are planning to use your computer as the recording device, an audio interface will help and give improvement. This is the equipment that is used to connect and plug other equipment such as the microphone. So with this, you will be able to have better-quality audio.

3. Mixer

Along with the audio interface, you can produce a much better-quality audio with this. You will be able to control your equipment and in addition, will also be easier to edit.