Should You Use a USB or XLR Microphone for Your Podcast?
01/02/23 • 2 min
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Generally there are two choices for mic connections in podcasting - USB or XLR. When it comes to which one you should use, that can often come down to a simple choice between ease of use and future upgrades.
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- Motu M2 Audio Interface
- Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
- Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile
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Generally there are two choices for mic connections in podcasting - USB or XLR. When it comes to which one you should use, that can often come down to a simple choice between ease of use and future upgrades.
Products I use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.
My equipment:
- Shure SM7B dynamic mic
- Motu M2 Audio Interface
- Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
- Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile
Recommended resources:
- Captivate.fm
- Aweber email marketing
- Boomcaster remote interviewing
- Poddin transcripts
- Reel.so audiogram creator
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My equipment:
- Shure SM7B dynamic mic
- Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
- Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
- Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile
Recommended resources:
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One Minute Podcast Tips - Should You Use a USB or XLR Microphone for Your Podcast?
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You're listening to One Minute Podcast Tips. I'm your host, Danny Brown, and each episode helps you be a better podcaster. Find all the latest episodes at OneMinutePodcastTips.com or free wherever you get podcasts. And now, this week's episode.
Danny:When it comes to the type of podcast mic to use, generally there are two options. There's USB and there's XLR. USB, much like the name suggests, makes it super easy for
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