USB microphone (these can be used without other recording hardware)

• Blue snowball microphone($50)

  • example: Pediatric Ophthalmology(Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania Podcast)

  • example: Flu Vaccine Update and Oseltamivir Discussion (PHM from Pittsburgh)

• Audio-Technica ATR2-100 ($80) is another popular option.

• Blue Yeti Pro ($250)

  • example: Academic Pediatrics Podcast

Recording (will also need microphones)

• Zoom H4N($200)

  • example: Infantile Vascular Lesions (PedsRAP along with Shure SM58 ($100). Bluecell ($8) foam covers. _

• RodeCaster pro (also needs microphones added)

Microphones

• SM58 $100. This is what I use. Nice for situations where you want to try to not pick up background noise.

• Rode PodMic $100. Another dynamic mic designed for podcast use.

• Audio-Technica AT-2020 $100 Condenser mic - better for quiet studio setting.

• SM7B $400 higher end vocal microphone.

Pop filters

• Sterling Audio STPF2 $30 (lots of options. this is one I happen to have)

Mic stands

• Amazon basics mic stand

Recording remotely:

Zencaster free for limited amount of use, $20 monthly if you use more time

Squad cast Plans start at $10 per month and include some editing features

Zoom or other video conference with Audacity running on both sides.