Podcasts

Technical Pro PM-21 Podcast System (Silver)
$129.00
I recently decided that it was time to increase the production value of my shows and make them appealing to more people by increasing the sound quality and adding more polish. After shopping around and figuring out what was best for me, I decided on the PM-21. Paired with Audacity, I feel I am really getting the quality I want for what I can afford. I mean being able to add subtle music to the background while I am talking is great! I used to do it in post-production, but doing it during sounds much more natural to me. I pause at times to let the music kind of bleed through a little more if it calls for it. I had been using a headset mic and the sound I got from using this mic was far superior. I love it. The only thing I kinda wish I'd done is get the PM-22 so I have the option of 'in studio' guests.

Podcast Theme 2
$0.89
This is THE perfect ghost story music! Lex is the bomb when it comes to this genre. Light a fire in the fireplace, turn off the lights, and this music will run chills up and down your spine for the rest of the night.

Alesis USB Microphone Podcast Kit
$199.00
I use this mic without the headset, for everyday Skyping and to teach online. Audio from my speakers doesn't interfere or cause feedback during live conversations. So the mic provides hands free, high quality audio.

When I purchased and started using it, people were happily surprised at how well my voice came through. An essential tool not just for podcasting but for other online audio as well.

Blue Microphones SnowBall USB Microphone Bundle
$139.00
First, this thing is big. Think softball big. I wanted something I could take on the road with me. This aint it.

However, I'll grant you that from my little bit of experience with it, the audio seems to be pretty good (tested on Sound Forge 9).

The problem this mic shares with about 95% of USB mics is that you are dependent on the monitoring audio of your computer/software. When I record, the headphones are on. The lag on my laptop made monitoring impossible. Some software doesn't even support monitoring during recording.

This mic is going back -- or going on eBay.

I've ordered a Samson G-Track, which supports real time monitoring.

I did order a Blue Snowflake...Yeah..I know...Same monitoring problem. But the same problem in a cardioid that's golf ball size instead of softball size is easier to swallow.