Someone recently asked me to give them a list of the equipment and software I use for podcasting. I figured other people might be interested in this info as well, so here you go!

Hardware

For my microphone, I use the Shure SM7B Dynamic Vocal Microphone. This is the industry standard for vocal mics, and the quality is great.

Next, you’ll need an audio interface to plug the microphone into. I use this one: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface. This mixer is perfect for 2 microphones. If you want to have 3-4 guests on your podcast, you’ll need the 4-Channel mixer.

For that microphone and mixer, you’ll also need a preamp like this one: sE Electronics DM1 Dynamite Active In-line Microphone Preamp. That preamp also comes with the xlr microphone cables you’ll need. You can also buy those cables separately, like here for example.

Boom mic stand to mount it on your desk: Gator Frameworks Deluxe Desk-Mounted Broadcast Microphone Boom Stand with Integrated XLR Cable.

Finally, you’ll need some USB-C cables to connect the mixing board to your computer.

Software

For editing and production, I use Descript. It’s great, and it uses AI to transcribe the episodes, so you can easily edit them. You can also use it to make all kinds of clips with subtitles for social media.

For remote recording, I use Riverside.fm. What’s great about it is that it records locally on each computer, and them uploads the recordings, that way, if someone has a weak connection, it won’t affect the integrity or the quality of the recording.

For publication, I use Spotify for Podcasters. It’s a free service which distributes to all major podcast platforms and gives great analytics.