I love good audio – and so do Podcast listeners! Check out the options below to figure out what works best for you.

Audio Option 1: Using the external mic on your computer + headphones (Not Recommended)

• Sound Quality: Just OK. 
• Cost: minimal

You will need, at a minimum, a pair of headphones that connect to your computer (via Bluetooth, USB or 3.5mm jack) in order to eliminate audio-echo, if you choose to use your computer’s external mic.

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LPZBOR

Audio Option 2: Use a headset/microphone combo: (Recommended)

• Sound Quality: Good
• Cost: $25-100

You need a headset/mic combo that connects to your computer via USB or Bluetooth. If you don’t already have one – it’s a very useful piece of kit to own for private Zoom/video calls. (Apple Airpods are OK -but you’ll sound much better with a USB headset/mic combo)

Here’s a good one for only $25.00 on Amazon: https://bit.ly/USB_Headset  

Audio Option 3: Use a USB Microphone with a built-in 3.5mm headphone jack: (Now we are talking!)

• Sound Quality: Excellent
• Cost: $150-$200

Since we are now living in the “Zoom era” – I would argue that a decent USB microphone is actually a very worthwhile investment – it will truly transform the way you sound on podcasts, Zoom/video and any other audio endeavors.

You will need a USB Microphone (with a 3.5mm headphone jack for zero-latency monitoring). 

The “Blue Yeti” is a very popular option (if you can get hold of one!) Don’t forget you’ll need headphones too! 

Blue Yeti Mic: https://bit.ly/Blu_Yeti 

Headphones: https://bit.ly/pod-phones

Audio Option 4: XLR Microphone, Audio Mixer, Studio Headphones. (Professional)

• Sound Quality: Studio Pro
• Cost: $300- $500

If you are interested in investing in a really robust audio set-up for future recordings – let’s chat – I have spent many, many hours researching this stuff! In fact – just check out the audio I produced for this recent LinkedIn video: https://bit.ly