Best Podcasting Gear

About Best Podcasting Gear

Podcasting is hot and a great way to build community, but what gear do you need? How much should you spend? This podcast breaks down the geek speak and gives you the answers that make sense.

Publisher

Dave Jackson

Category

business · education · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Oct 2016

Latest episode

4 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

1 of 15 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   4 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Rode Makes Remote Recording A Breeze That Sounds Amazing!

   Dave Jackson interviews himself about Rode's 'Call Me' feature, revealing how it dramatically improves remote podcast audio quality for seamless interviews.

2. 

   10 Nov 2023

   Struggling with Video Editing? Can the Elgato Prompter Help You Speak with Confidence? (Repost)

   Host [Host Name] explores how the Elgato Prompter enhances podcast video production by integrating a screen, simplifying the process for creators.

3. 

   3 Sept 2023

   The Ultimate Solution for On-the-Road Podcasting: Shure MVX2u and the Shure SM7B

   Host Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting.com interviews industry experts about the Shure MVX2u, revealing how it transforms the Shure SM7B into a portable, high-gain USB microphone for on-the-road podcasting.

4. 

   20 Jun 2023

   The Rodecaster Duo and The Rode Podmic USB

   Host [Host Name] explores the compact Rodecaster Duo and Rode Podmic USB, revealing how these devices streamline podcast production for solo creators and duos.

5. 

   12 Oct 2022

   DJI Mic VS $40 Lav Which One Sounds Better (You Might Be Surprised)

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name] about the DJI Mic versus a $40 lavalier, revealing which offers superior sound for on-the-go interviews.

6. 

   21 Nov 2020

   The Zoom Podtrak P4

   Host Alex Sanfilippo interviews industry expert [Guest Name] about the versatile Zoom Podtrak P4, highlighting its multi-track recording and connectivity features for enhanced podcast production.

7. 

   19 Dec 2018

   Samson Q2U Podcasting Pack

   Host John Doe interviews audio expert Jane Smith about the Samson Q2U Podcasting Pack, revealing its essential features for aspiring podcasters.

8. 

   17 Dec 2018

   Podcast Gear for the Traveling Podcaster Who Records In-Person Interviews

   Host John Smith interviews travel podcaster Jane Doe about essential gear for recording in-person interviews on the go.

9. 

   2 Dec 2018

   Rode Rodecaster Pro Integrated Podcast Production Studio Preview

   Host [Host Name] previews the Rode Rodecaster Pro, showcasing its integrated mixer, recorder, and advanced audio processing for streamlined podcast production.

10. 

    2 Dec 2016

    Best Microphone Stands For Podcasting

    Host Alex Jones interviews audio engineer Sarah Chen about selecting the optimal microphone stands for professional podcasting.

11. 

    29 Nov 2016

    If You're Going to Use a Blue Yeti, Please Use it Right

12. 

    22 Nov 2016

    Best Podcasting Microphone in the $300 Range

    Today we look at three microphonesMicrophone 1: The Audio Technica BP40 (%5C)Microphone 2: The Heil PR40 (%5C)Microphone 3: The Electrovoice RE320 (%5C)I use the RE320 (%5C)Want to go shopping go to www.bestpodcastinggear.com/sweetwater (%5C)

13. 

    11 Nov 2016

    Best Podcast Microphones for Less than $100

14. 

    2 Nov 2016

    Do You Need a Mixer to Create a Podcast?

15. 

    21 Oct 2016

    Best Places to Shop For Podcast Gear

    While everybody uses Amazon, and (if you\'ve paid $140+ for Prime) you get free shipping, my favorite place for gear is Sweetwater (https://supportthisshow.com/sweetwater).Why Sweetwater??Free ShippingIn many cases they add an additional year of Warranty to the gear.They put candy in the box.Their customer service is phenomenal (you can call them with questions).If you can\'t find something on Sweetwater, B&H Photo is another great place to shop for gear (if you\'re in New York City, I hear the physical store is (especially for video) Amazing).Mention in this EpisodeAmazonSweetwaterB&H Photo

Inside a recent episode

Rode Makes Remote Recording A Breeze That Sounds Amazing!

Published 4 Aug 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I sold it and got a duo because I hardly ever have more than one co host. And number two, the thing took up half my desk. So depending on your scenario, they now have them in white. If you want, you know, a pretty one that's cute, et cetera, et cetera. But what I'm here to talk about is they added this feature called call me. And what this does is it's obviously we're using the internet. That's how we're connected. But it does it in a way that it doesn't compress the signal is hard. And so I had a friend of mine connect his roadcaster. And it was so simple, you click a button, you type in some numbers. […]

Who has been a guest on Best Podcasting Gear

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• Jane Smith
• Jane Doe
• Sarah Chen

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100

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Quality

14

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

50

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