The Best Podcast Equipment Setups in 2021 (for any budget)

Podcasts are taking the world by storm, and you’re looking to make a splash on the scene without draining your bank account.

Whether you’re starting your first podcast or upgrading your existing podcast equipment, we’ve got the right equipment setups for your budget.

Check out the equipment setup summaries below, then dive into the full articles for more options at each budget level.

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Best podcast setups for you
- Budget podcasting setup
- Mid Range podcaster setup
- Premium (pro) audio production setup

Summary

Best podcast setups for you

Budget podcasting setup

- Any computer with a USB port.
- USB Microphone: USB Desktop Mic
- Headphones: Samson SR350
- Recording software: Zoom
- Editing software: Audacity
- Podcast Hosting: Anchor

Estimated total price range: $40 to $70

Mid-Range podcaster setup

- Any computer that has a USB port.
- USB Microphone: Blue Snowball ICE
- Microphone Stand: Table Stand or Arm Stand
- Headphones: A-T ATH-M30x
- Pop Filter: Neewer
- Recording software: Squadcast / Rumble Studio
- Editing software: Hindenburg
- Podcast hosting: BuzzSprout

- Optional: Headphone Amplifier: Behringer HA400, Acoustic Treatment: AGPTEK --- - - Microphone Isolation & Acoustic Foam Panels

Estimated total price range: $250 to $350

Want to know more? Read all about the mid-range equipment that we love!

Premium (Pro) audio production setup

- MacBook Pro, iMac, or similar
- XLR Microphone: Blue Spark Blackout
- Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett Solo
- Headphones: A-T ATH-M50x
- Pop Filter: Elgato Wave
- Recording/Editing Software: Pro Tools / Adobe Audition
- Podcast hosting: Transistor. FM

- Optional: Acoustic Treatment: Headphones Amplifier (Behringer HA400), Acoustic T-- - Treatment (LyxPro Sound Absorbing Acoustic)

Estimated total price range: $1000 to $2500

Find out why we love this premium podcast equipment setup.

Summary

It’s easy to start a podcast; all you need is the right set of equipment, and the motivation to succeed. Create good quality audio on the right topic, and it’s (almost) guaranteed that your audience will grow. 

What’s your podcasting setup, and how do you feel about it? Let us know!