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Hey Alison, I think it really depends on how much you're willing to spend/what your budget is. I think a lot of people with no budget start off with free editing tools like audacity, which can be clunky but absolutely manageable. Then there's mics and other audio equipment. If you're using your earbud mic, chances are it won't sound too good, but it's still doable! Otherwise you have a slew of choices between studio-style mics or simple starters like the Blue Yeti. Again, recommend figuring out your budget and then going from there. Also you can check out this checklist to give you an idea of the kinds of equipment you'll need for an at-home studio. https://editaudio.medium.com/podcast-launch-checklist-125ed41aa66b
Alison, so excited to hear you’ve made the leap!
As the other commenter mentioned, Yeti is a pretty standard entry option. For the price, and given that it’s just a simple USB plug-in, it’s a great place to start! However, as you continue to tune your ear to the kind of audio quality you are looking for, you may find that it’s not quite the best option though.
If you’re looking to invest a liiiiitle bit more, Rode makes an awesome mic specifically intended for podcasts. It’s slightly more than a Yeti mic, but still very affordable. That being said, you’ll need to also buy an audio interface since Rode mics are XLR mics, as opposed to USB. So it really just depends on if you want to add that extra step. I personally use the Rode Pod Mic and I LOVE it. I feel like it really makes a difference.
More than anything, start with what you’re comfortable with! The Yeti is not a bad option by any means.
Best of luck :)
Video?
Expected simultaneous guest count?
Tabletop or Pin on mic setup?
Mobile or fixed location recording?
Decide the above and you'll have a better idea of the equipment you need.
Audacity is free and clunky, but Davinici Resolve has it's free version giving you 90% of the tools you need to do video if necessary.