Best Budget Podcast Microphones (FAQ Series)

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Written By Bandrew Scott

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In today’s video we look at the best entry level and beginner podcasting microphones. All options are under $80, and some even come in around $50-$60 for a full setup.

Buy the Behringer XM8500: https://imp.i114863.net/bXb7k (Affiliate Link)
Buy the Behringer UM2: https://imp.i114863.net/3QA7d (Affiliate Link)
Buy the AT2005USB: https://imp.i114863.net/NLBN2 (Affiliate Link)
Buy the Samson Q2u: https://geni.us/samq2u (Affiliate Link)
Buy the ATR2100USB: https://geni.us/2100usb (Affiliate Link)

Intro/Outro Mic - Austrian Audio OC818: https://imp.i114863.net/xMEnv (Affiliate Link)
Intro/Outro Preamp - Universal Audio LA610 MKII: https://imp.i114863.net/Do0Ld (Affiliate Link)
Intro/Outro Interface - Universal Audio Arrow: https://imp.i114863.net/rM4g3 (Affiliate Link)

00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Advertisement
01:26 - Behringer XM8500
02:11 - Samson Q2u
03:17 - Audio Technica ATR2100USB
04:14 - Audio Technica AT2005USB
05:10 - Least Favorite Entry Level Option
06:17 - Why No Blue Yeti or Condenser Mics?
07:14 - Outro

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

https://www.bandrewscott.com/
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