Podcast creators want audio equipment bundles under $500
11 posts across 2 communities in the last 60 days; 91% from r/podcasting.
“One more budget tip: record a quick test and listen on your phone speaker or cheap earbuds before buying anything else. That's how most people actually listen, and it tells you way faster than gear specs whether your room is the real problem or the mic is.”
“I know this gets asked repeatedly. I don't necessarily have a budget but would like to stay under $500 if possible. What is the absolute best noise cancellation headsets for noises around you like a barking dog or people in the home that are loud talkers almost yelling. I want…”
“Others have covered the most important bits but I will say as someone who has been around sound and mic systems my entire life.... Spare cables. You never know when a cable will die or cause issues. And the more you're moving them around the more chance of damage to the cable.”
Several users are seeking podcasting equipment bundle recommendations, specifically looking for options that cost less than $500. They are located in or near Toronto and need affordable solutions to start or improve their podcasting setup. Some have found success with the Zoom Podtrack8.
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“One more budget tip: record a quick test and listen on your phone speaker or cheap earbuds before buying anything else. That's how most people actually listen, and it tells you way faster than gear specs whether your room is the real problem or the…”
“Appearance doesn’t matter, so get the fluffy padded headphones 🎧 (nothing that sticks in your ear). Shure m7 will be just around the price range.”
“Thank you so much, Does Zoom Podtrak will do justice for these occasion. For mics, I'm planning to get rode podmic 1, and headphones ofcourse i have sony mdr 7506 in my mind but I'm thinking to buy some cheaper closed back headphones”
Mainly Audio, 2 persons, budget around $500 for whole setup
“Others have covered the most important bits but I will say as someone who has been around sound and mic systems my entire life.... Spare cables. You never know when a cable will die or cause issues. And the more you're moving them around the more chance of damage to the cable.”
“We didn’t have any issues with ours. We used three Rode PodMic 2 with USB-C on a dongle that fit into one MacBook Thunderbolt port. Used pretty good, although a small setup on my Mac’s MIDI Controller and Auditon was necessary.”
“Thats a solid list but for 4 people youre gonna want 4 pairs of headphones, not 2. Having everyone on cans cuts down bleed and lets each person monitor themselves Also with noise from a plaza outside, the MV7+ might pick up more than you'd like even with the tight pattern. Maybe look into a dynamic with even better rear rejection if the windows arent cutting it”
Ah I see, I will try it out today. Thanks for your help!
“Thank you! That sounds like a perfect start for me. I'll be happy to spend more when I know my enthusiasm is holding, and when I have a better idea of what features/price I'm looking for.”
“Silly question: is it the Zoom Podtrak P4 or the P4next that replaced it a year ago? DISCLAIMER: Yes, I am in fact an asshole. !”
“Thanks Muttle, appreciate the feedback. Will go in the Atem direction. What are your thoughts on the Rodecaster Pro 2 vs something like the Zoom Podtrak P4Next?”
“Not sure, I know they sell it without the boom arm, but it goes for pretty much the same price with it in that bundle as it does without it. Shop it around, Im sure you can find a stand that would work instead. For me, I dont like the idea of the stand because I bump my desk when im looking through my notes while talking and I feel like youd pick that up with the stand and you dont with the boom arm.”
“I know this gets asked repeatedly. I don't necessarily have a budget but would like to stay under $500 if possible. What is the absolute best noise cancellation headsets for noises around you like a barking dog or people in the home that are loud talkers almost yelling. I want to make sure I'm able to hear clearly and those on the other end can't hear the noises around me. Also looking for chair recommendations, under $300. I won't be required to stay in my chair all day so I don”
“well, here’s your link for the microphone that I was talking about and hopefully that you enjoy the podcast set up https://www.maono.com/”
“What are you looking for and what’s your budget? I’m close to Toronto and do work there often.”
“I bought the zoom Podtrack8 bundle and we're very happy, not sure if they still sell it but for the price it's a very reliable console”