+ Update in description + Three Entry-level Podcasting Microphones
Channel: Timm Schoof
Date: 20/12/2014

+++ Update +++

Hi, I'm updating this in July 2018 to let you know that I now think I was wrong. I'd go with the SM58. As a dynamic mic, it doesn't have as much "air" as the Yeti, yes. But If you're not recording in a studio, the pickup of room noise is far worse than the last bit of clarity in your voice. 

More details in my massive post on Podcasting: http://blog.timmschoof.com/2018/05/07/how-to-podcast/#microphones


+++ Update Done +++


In this video, I want to give you an overview over three possible microphone setups that might be right for an (ambitious) beginner podcaster. 

I take a look at the Blue Yeti, the Samson C01U Pro and the Shure SM58 plugged in a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface.

The Blue Yeti is The Wirecutter's pick for the best USB microphone: http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-usb-microphone/

And the Samson C01U Pro is the entry-level recommendation by Dan Benjamin of the 5by5 network: http://podcastmethod.co/

Amazon Links (affiliate):
Blue Yeti: http://amzn.to/1CiHnf4
Samson C01U Pro: http://amzn.to/1Ar8W0X
Shure SM58: http://amzn.to/1NXonHD
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: http://amzn.to/1NXoraj

Raw sound files for comparison:
Blue Yeti: http://cl.ly/42180l0U3t46/download/Blue_Yeti.wav
Samson: http://cl.ly/0J0a1T370u2i/download/Samson.wav
SM58: http://cl.ly/2l1y1B1h2b1h/download/SM58.wav

Thanks for watching! 

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