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I've done almost exclusively mobile recording for the past few years (simply because I have no space where I live to have bands over). It's been mostly rock bans. Here's some general things I've found to be useful: More smaller racks, rather than fewer huge racks Rack cases with wheels (SKB makes a great version) Ability to support multiple headphones ...

I use the Shure SM58 for basically everything at the moment, it's a real versatile mic and would be great for your podcast. Use a wind protector as well though. I've used it for recording voice auio (like a pdocast, some radio tags), micing up bass drums and amps for live shows and even recording samples from randm household objects! It's a great quality ...

I used a combination of Audacity and a Samson CO1U USB microphone when I started. From a hardware perspective, that seemed to do the trick. Arranging a useful recording area is vital though, and takes a lot more effort than you might realize. I had success with the Samson, though I noticed that the recording level would vary according to which USB port of my ...

I would say, start with something not too expensive.. Get used to the workflow, and then you can get a mic good for vocals. Since most of the time the podcasts are gonna be listened on an iPod/iPhone or in the car with loads of background noise so I don't think there's gonna be much difference between listener experience if you use a very expensive mic or ...

I recently posted a question regarding mixing multiple USB microphones as I am launching a podcast that will involve more than just me, requiring multiple microphones. I have tried many different approaches to mixing multiple USB mics and in short, there really isn't a comparatively good approach when trying to decide whether or not to go USB or use a ...

You need a good mic and a decent mic preamp and a decent USB Audio Interface. This comes both separately and in combinations, including USB microphones that include all in one package. In podcasts a good sound is essential, and you get that by being fairly close to the microphone, so if you are several podcasters, they should really have one mic each, and ...

I'm not sure of the quality or portability you are trying to achieve, but if you want to go on the super-small, super-easy end, check out one of the many portable handheld recorders. I use a Zoom H4n, as the built-in stereo pair of mics aren't bad, and I can use the jacks on the bottom to hook up additional mics or take a line-in from a board. I haven't ...