What you need
to start a podcast
Three kit lists at three budgets, from a laptop to a full studio. Written by a production company that records podcasts for a living, not by a site that has never made one.
Start where you are
Starter kit
A USB microphone, headphones, a webcam and a laptop stand. Four things to find out whether you enjoy making a podcast, before you spend money on kit you may not need yet.
Pro kit
Add a better camera, a better microphone and some proper lighting for a professional look and sound from a home office or meeting room.
Studio kit
For the best possible podcast setup using the latest equipment. This is what we would buy if we were starting again tomorrow.
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