Summary: Most podcasts are a hobby endeavor which usually means budgets for gear, websites, software and everything else involved in making a podcast is usually limited. When deciding where to put your money first, focus on the elements of your podcast that are most likely to affect the overall quality of your show. The best place to start is your microphone. This is likely the single largest factor in getting a good sounding podcast. The best microphone on the market as of the date of this post (02/15/13) is the ATR2100 from Audio Technica. For less than $50 U.S., you get a dynamic mic (best for the typical podcast studio) that produces excellent audio quality (on par with the infamous HEiL PR40) and plugs into your computer via USB. Please visit www.PodcastQuickTips.com for the complete shownotes including all the links mentioned on this episode.
