Podcasting Equipment | Recommendations from Michael Boezi

HARDWARE

Microphones

Apogee MIC PLUS USB Microphone
Includes stand (need separate pop filter). I love this mic so much; it’s comparable to other studio-quality mics I have.
Price: $$$ | https://amzn.to/2KyepQL* – the one I use

Rode NT-USB Versatile Studio-Quality USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Includes Tripod stand, pop shield and ring mount
Price: $$ | https://amzn.to/2Qo0r9y

Blue Yeti USB Microphone – Silver
Includes stand (need separate pop filter)
Price: $$ | https://amzn.to/2E0cvrX

Interface

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Audio Interface
This is ONLY if you are NOT using a USB mic like the ones above (i.e. yours has an XLR input). I use this unit every single day, it’s simple and amazing.
Price: $$ | https://amzn.to/3XDwphz

Pop Filters

Samson PS01 Pop Filter for Microphones (12″ arm)
Price: $$$ | https://amzn.to/2TL0pr4 – the one I use

Samson PS04 Microphone Pop Filter (8″ arm)
Price: $$ | https://amzn.to/2r7JJwM

Earamble Microphone Pop Filter Dual Layered
Price: $ | https://amzn.to/2QjS6Ud

Baffling

Post Audio ARF-61 Vocal Booth with Isolated Shock Mounted Desk Stand
Price: $$ | https://amzn.to/2zrjKW2 – the one I use

AxcessAbles SF-2
Price: $ | https://amzn.to/3cICnHj
If you need to get the mic off the table a bit

Aokeo Studio Recording Microphone Isolation Shield
Price: $ | https://amzn.to/2EQpSNo
This one sits a little lower

Aokeo AO-605 Professional Microphone Isolation Shield
Price: $$ | https://amzn.to/34bJCnl
The step up from prior, a little bigger/nicer

Headphones

Grado Prestige Series SR125e Headphones
Price: $$$ | https://amzn.to/2DVjtyc – the one I use

Grado SR60e Headphones
Price: $$ | https://amzn.to/2r7LiuE

Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Studio Monitor Headphones
Price: $$ | https://amzn.to/2TKMuRW

Complete Kits

Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone with Tascam Studio Headphones and Knox Pop Filter
Price: $ | https://amzn.to/2FI9QEY

Mic Stands

On-Stage MS7701B Tripod Microphone Boom Stand
Price: $ | https://amzn.to/2QxHa5G

Hard Drives

G-Technology G-DRIVE USB-C External Drive 4TB
Price: $$ | https://amzn.to/2QT5hMv – I have 3 of these