Top 5 Tools All New Podcasters Should Have

Written By Julie Marty-Pearson

Microphone

This is my favorite low-cost microphone for podcasting. It can be used with a simple USB cord or XLR cord, pairing it with another tool like the Focusrite Vocaster. You can also change the look with almost endless options of microphones covered, see my favorite below.

Samson Technologies Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack (Includes Mic Clip, Desktop Stand, Windscreen and Cables)

Microphone Covers

I love this pack of foam microphone covers. Not only to you get a great variety, but you get 2 of each color. I love my pink, but also changing it up for holidays and special events.

Pop Filter for Microphone Foam Microphone Covers Disposable Mic Covers for Microphones, 20Pcs Colorful Mic Windscreen Reusable Mic Foam Covers

Ring Light

I purchased this ring light in 2021 and have been using it in my home office daily since. Great ring light with it’s own power cord.

Sensyne 10'' Ring Light with 50'' Extendable Tripod Stand, LED Circle Lights with Phone Holder

Wireless Lapel Microphones

These mics are wireless and great for travel or use at big events where you are walking around and talking to or interviewing many different people. They can be used with your computer or phone.

MAYBESTA Professional Wireless Lavalier Lapel Microphone for iPhone, iPad - Cordless Omnidirectional Condenser Recording Mic for Interview Video Podcast Vlog YouTube

Adjustable Desk Table with Wheels

I use this movable desk in my bedroom. It allows me to work and record sitting or standing. Great option if you want to be able to move into areas for better recordings, like rooms that have carpet, drapes, and other soft items which make a better sound environment for podcasting.

FLEXISPOT Medical Adjustable Overbed Bedside Table with Wheels Pneumatic Mobile Standing Desk Laptop Desk Rolling Computer Cart Movable

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Samson black microphone with silver head and black stand

Samson Q2U Microphone

My favorite Mic for podcasting!

Foam Microphone Covers

I love the variety and you get 2 of each color!

nuktiple photos of a black ring light with 3 types of lighting

Ring Light with Extendable Tripod Stand

I have used this since 2021!

Professional Wireless Lapel Microphone

Can be used with iPhone & iPad

Black table with wheels shown at two different heights

Adjustable Table with Wheels

Can be used Overbed or Bedside, Sitting or Standing

Julie Marty-Pearson

Dr. Julie Marty-Pearson is a dynamic Podcaster, Speaker, Coach, Advocate, and Passionate Storyteller empowering women to share their stories through podcasting. She coaches women to be awesome podcast guests and helps women to launch and host their own show without breaking the bank. Julie's areas of expertise include strategic podcast guesting, podcast launching for solopreneurs, growing your visibility through podcasting, how to be an effective storyteller, and how to use podcasting for advocacy. Julie hosts two podcasts: 1) The Story of My Pet, a Top 5% podcast that highlights inspiring tales of pets and their parents while advocating for animal rescue, fostering, and adoption; and 2) Podcast Your Story Now, which focuses on inspiring stories from women podcasters and guests about how they amplify their voices and grow their businesses through podcasting. She also created the Women's Podcaster Party Networking Community, a safe space for women and non-binary podcasters, guests, and speakers to network, build connections, create collaboration, and learn from each other through monthly virtual networking events. This community is expanding as Julie launches her Podcast Your Story Membership Community, where she will support members to become and excel as Podcasters, Guests, Speakers, and Storytellers through monthly deep dive workshops, hands-on training and application with all types of podcast related software, tools, and equipment, strategy sessions, and more.

https://www.juliemartypearson.com
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