The Equipment You Need to Podcast!
Looking to create a podcast too? It can be a lot when you first get started. We spent a good amount of time researching equipment and systems that we would need to create our video episodes with the highest quality for a reasonable startup price when we created Market Mamas. Product reviews, YouTubes of what other people used, and comparing price points on items to their quality reviews. We invested our time in doing the work at the beginning so we would have less to fine tune once we got into it. But, of course, we also grew and adjusted our skills and our tools as we’ve expanded.
So, allow us to shorten that learning curve for you! Below is a list of the physical podcasting supplies that we chose and use today. In addition to the link to find the item easily, we briefly provide our review of the products and any other feedback we have to help you in making your choices. Happy Podcasting!
Best Microphone for Podcasting
Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti USB Microphone for Gaming, Streaming, Podcasting, Twitch, YouTube, Discord, Recording for PC and Mac, 4 Polar Patterns, Studio Quality Sound, Plug & Play-Blackout
4.7/5 Stars on Amazon with over 33,000 ratings and is rated #1 Best Seller in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones
Becky uses this mic and loves the size, clean audio, and ability to adjust the settings for the best sound capture. When you add the teleprompter to the camera with the setup we use, it muffles the sound capture from the camera’s mic some. But switching from the camera’s microphone to this one instead solved all the issues there and the audio is better than ever with this Blue Yeti Podcasting Mic!
Find it on Amazon today: https://amzn.to/4aPnUWp
Best Webcam for Podcasting
AnkerWork C310 Webcam, 4K Webcam, 12 Megapixel, AI Auto Focus, AI Framing, AI Noise Canceling Mic, Built-in Privacy Cover, and Adjustable FOV, 1080p@60FPS HDR, for Video Calls and Livestreams
4.2/5 stars on Amazon and is Amazon’s Choice in webcams by Anker
Both mamas use this to record and have since day 1! With a simple app to make all your setting adjustments on for ideal crisp video quality, the ease of use is a major benefit for new podcasters. The camera itself is petite and easily attaches to any computer, laptop, or light stand with simple clamps. With dual functionality as a camera with a mic, this can get you started as an awesome 2 in 1 product!
Find it on Amazon today: https://amzn.to/3KpWETA
Best LED Light Bar for Podcasting
Logitech G Litra Beam Premium LED Gaming Key Light with TrueSoft, Adjustable Desktop Mount, Brightness/Color Temp Settings, Desktop App Control for PC/Mac - Graphite
4.5/5 stars on Amazon and an Amazon’s Choice
Both mamas love this product for it’s size and adjustability on brightness and color temperature. It’s incredibly simple to setup and use and provides great counter lighting to your monitor by soften the lighting very warmly as needed. The size is ideal and it comes with the stand, which aids with traveling or variations in your setup.
Find it on Amazon today: https://amzn.to/4aGMJUo
Best Cell Phone Sized Teleprompter for Podcasting
Desview T2 Teleprompter, 8 inch HD Display Glass, Teleprompter with Remote Control, Compatible with iPhone/ipad/DSLR Cameras, App Compatible with iOS/Android, Easy Assembly for Online Teaching
4/5 stars on Amazon
This teleprompter is the perfect fit for any smart phone or an ipad mini. Becky utilizes this product for longer episodes and finds it very user friendly! When she added this to her above mentioned camera, however, it did muffle the sound intake and hence required an upgrade to her mic. But the problem was easily solved with the high quality and affordable Yeti mic and the camera we chose fits perfectly with this teleprompter and her iphone. The desview app on her phone that this system works with it simple and highly effective, taking just a minute to set up for an episode.
Find it on Amazon today: https://amzn.to/3yJ2NrB
Disclosure: Special thank you to Amazon for welcoming Market Mamas as Amazon Associates. We Market Mamas only recommend the highest quality products that we personally have used/ are using and would recommend to our friends. We truly use these exact products for our Market Mamas podcast and are quite pleased. So, order yours today and we can’t wait to hear all about your podcast!