If you’ve been thinking about recording your first podcast but aren’t sure where to start, then you’ll likely need a podcast starter kit. Podcast starter kits are exactly what they sound like — an easy and effective way to get most of the gear you need to start a podcast. With just a few clicks, you can have a bundle of equipment shipped to your door without worrying about compatibility issues! Here are our picks for the four best podcast starter kits out there!
AKG Lyra USB Microphone and K275 Headphones Podcast Starter Kit
When a plug-and-play solution is what you’re after, check out the AKG Lyra and K275 Podcast Starter Kit! You get a multi-pattern USB microphone that captures your voice in stunning, studio-quality 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution. Plus, its selectable polar patterns enable stereo recording for ASMR podcasts and front-and-back recording for a tabletop interview — to name just a few possibilities. The bundle also includes a pair of AKG K275 closed-back headphones for monitoring your podcast from recording to mixing and editing. The super durable headphones sound fabulous and store small, making them great for the podcaster on the go.
Zoom PodTrak P4 Portable Podcasting Recorder with Microphone and Headphones Pack
If adding more hosts is in your podcast’s future, then you should consider the Zoom PodTrak P4 podcasting starter pack. This bundle gives you a ZDM-1 dynamic microphone, closed-back headphones, and Zoom’s exquisite PodTrak P4 interface. Zoom bills the PodTrak P4 as the “ultimate recorder for podcasting,” and Sweetwater is inclined to agree. The standalone 4-channel recorder has enough inputs and headphone outputs for four hosts with onboard effects to enhance the show. For one low price, you can get all the gear you need to get your show off the ground! Just add DAW software to edit your audio before it hits your listeners’ feeds!
RODE RODECaster Pro Podcasting Bundle
Are you serious about your podcast’s sound? You’ll want the RODE RODECaster Pro Podcasting Bundle. Put together by the podcasting experts here at Sweetwater, this kit offers pro-level sound quality. The heart of the bundle is the RODECaster Pro podcast production studio. Its programmable pads let you trigger intro music and sound effects. The RODECaster Pro lets you record up to four presenters directly to the included microSDXC card or to a computer via USB. Mount the SM7B to the included desk-mounted microphone boom arm, then plug in your Shure SRH440 headphones and cables into the RODECaster. Then listen as the world’s most recognizable podcasting microphone brings your vocals to life with warmth, definition, and a lovely proximity effect.
Audio-Technica AT2005USBPK Streaming/Podcasting Pack
For podcasters who need a reliable microphone that’s super easy to use, Sweetwater offers the Audio-Technica AT2005USBPK Streaming/Podcasting Pack. It’s a USB podcasting kit with Audio-Technica’s AT2005USB microphone, ATH-M20x headphones, and a tabletop boom stand with an integrated USB cable. The microphone’s dynamic capsule helps reject unwanted background noise, giving you clear recordings almost every time. The AT2005USBPK is the ideal podcast starter kit because it makes upgrading easy! The AT2005USB microphone’s XLR output easily integrates with any hardware mixer or audio interface you’ll buy in the future.
Start Your Podcast with Sweetwater
Here at Sweetwater, we don’t just sell podcasting gear. We’re creators, too! And who better to help you find gear than podcasters who have actually used each piece of gear on our website?
Remember, when you’re ready to start your podcast, there’s no better place to start shopping than Sweetwater. Drop us a line at (800) 222-4700, and we’ll be happy to set you up with the perfect podcast kit to fit your needs and budget.