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Microphones
Under $100
Audio Technica ATR2100 and a Foam Screen
Samson Q2U Audio Technica ATR2005
Under $500
Electrovoice RE320 - Shock mount and Windscreen
PR40 kit or just the Heil PR40 microphone
Microphone Stands
Cables
Note the ATR2100, Q2u, and AT2005 all come with cables.
XLR Male to Female Microphone Cable - 10 Feet
(to plug a microphone into a mixer or interface)
3.5mm Male to 2 RCA Male Audio Y-Cable (6 FT)
(used to plug a mixer into the line in of a computer)
Dual 1/4 inch TS to Dual 1/4 inch TS Stereo Interconnect Cable, 6.6 feet
(used to plug a mixer into a recorder)
Pearstone Stereo Mini Male to Stereo Mini Male Cable (Black) - 6)
(used to plug any of the under $100 microphones into a recorder)
Pop Filters
Foam Ball-Type Mic Windscreen, Black
Shock Mount With Metal Wind Screen Pop Filter Combo
Works great with the under $100 microphones
Recorders/Interface
Zoom Podtrak P4 (the most recommended piece of equipment)
Rode Rodecaster Pro Mixer/Recorder/Jingle Player (see review)
USB Interfaces
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
BEHRINGER U-PHORIA UMC404HD
Rodecaster Pro Interface/Recorder/Jingle player/ headphone amp
Portable Recorders
Zoom H1N Super contact, great for using as a "back up recorder"
Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black
(I use these)
Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone
Headphone Amplifier
These can be used when you have more than one person in the room with you and you are using a recorder without a built-in headphone amplifier. Please note the Rodecaster Pro, Zoom Podtrak P4, Tascam Mixcast 4 have this built-in
Mackie HM-4 Headphone Amplifier
Cable to plug a mixer into the headphone amplifier
Recording Interviews Over the Internet
Software
Audacity (free for Mac and PC)
Hindenburg Journalist Adobe Audition CC | 1 Year Subscription (Download)
Media Hosting
For Media hosting, I use Libsyn.com (Get a free month using the Libsyn coupon code sopfree) and I also recommend blubrry.com (get a free month using coupon sopfree). My podcast about podcasting is hosted on Libsyn.com In case you're wondering, yes you should always use a media host.
Web Hosting
For website hosting, if you want a great looking, headache-free website that is SUPER EASY to set up, check out PodPage (check out the free class to learn Podpage). I also have Coolerwebsites.com which is my Godaddy reseller program (their service is amazing)
Platform
If you're using WordPress, my favorite themes are Second Line Themes (Second made for podcasters).
Plugins
Pretty Link - For creating easy to remember link
Easy AZON - This $47 plugin makes adding items from Amazon a breeze. Google XML Sitemaps - Helps make Google food.
ManageWP - I love this tool to keep my websites updated and backed up
Gear Shopping
Sweetwater (aff) is my favorite place to buy gear. Why? They have a built-in 2-year warranty, free shipping, free tech support, prices as good (and sometimes better) than Amazon, and just insane customer service.
Amazon - No customer service, but cheap pricing.
BNH - Huge inventory.