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Intro\n\nThe Content of your Podcast is not the only important piece to the puzzle; The sound quality can be just as important, because it\u2019s the primary way that a Podcaster\u2019s message is delivered. A lot of podcasters use a USB Microphone. Is this really the best method for capturing your sound?\n\nAnnouncements\n\nWe\u2019ll be announcing the winner of the Jabra Elite earbuds. Stay tuned!\nMore giveaways to come\nAre USB Microphones Worth the Money?\n\nBenefits to having a USB Microphone.\nShort path for getting audio into your computer, with minimal to no setup required.\nGreat for a one-person setup or podcast / YouTube Vloggers, or doing creepy ASMR videos.\nDisadvantages to having a USB Microphone\nThey can only plug into a computer.\nCan get messy if you try to work with more than one Microphone \u2013 setup can become confusing to many users.\nTakeaway:\n\nIf you\u2019re just starting out and want to get a feeling for recording, a single USB Microphone is worth it \u2013 You can get a decent-sounding one for 100 bucks or less: Link to the Blue Yeti USB Mic (This one is $129, but the Nano version is less than $100).\n\nWhat I Use and Believe In\n\nXLR is the standard the Recording/Music industry has been using for such a long time. I use mics such as the:\nRode NT1-A \u2013 SM-57 \u2013 MXL 770 (under $78)\n \nBoom Stand, such as this one.\nPreSonus StudioLive Mixer/Interface. This is where I can plug in up to 16 microphones if I ever needed to.\nStudio One DAW Software that came free with my Mixer.\nAudacity is a great piece of software that runs on multiple operating systems, so I have that as a backup solution as well.\nA few XLR cables from your local music store, you can usually pick these up for a great deal.\nMy Backup Solution\n \n\nMy backup Solution in case I can\u2019t use my StudioLive Mixer: (ANY Cheap Small Mixer will work (they can be $50 and up, such as a small Behringer Mixer) in combination with the Behringer UCA202 USB device that can thus connect basically any mixer to your computer!\n\nFollow our Podcast\n\nVisit us!\nRandrums on twitter\nManly Hanley Podcast Facebook Page\nSign up for BuzzSprout Podcasting paid monthly service by using my link, and we\u2019ll both get a $20 Amazon gift card!