What Are The Best Professional Podcasting Equipment in 2025

Dynamic Studio Microphone with internal breath blast filter.

The Heil PR-40 microphone boasts the widest frequency range of any dynamic mic in the Heil PR series. The PR-40 incorporates Heil’s sage-like understanding of phasing plug placement, along with the use of a very large (1.5”), low mass diaphragm, and custom magnet metals housed in a specially designed microphone body. It's perfect for creating professional-quality podcasts and recordings.

Dynamic microphone with internal shock mount

The Heil Sound PR-40 Dynamic Studio Recording Microphone provides an unparalleled audio experience for podcasters. Featuring a steel body with a zinc die-cast bottom ring, the microphone ensures durability. It offers a wide frequency response for natural articulation and the internal shock mount reduces handling noise. The PR-40 microphone also has a cardioid pattern to isolate your voice from background noise.

Dynamic microphone bundle with a shock mount and pop filter.

The Heil Sound PR 40 microphone bundle includes everything needed to achieve professional recording quality. The microphone features a dynamic element and a cardioid pattern to capture rich, full-bodied sound while minimizing background noise. The bundle also includes a shock mount to reduce handling noise and a pop filter to eliminate plosive sounds. It covers a wide frequency range, ensuring clarity and detail in vocal capture.

Professional Studio Monitor Headphones with 90-degree swiveling earcups.

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones deliver accurate audio and outstanding comfort, perfect for long sessions in the studio and on the go. They feature 45mm large-aperture drivers, rare earth magnets, and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils. The circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation. The 90-degree swiveling earcups provide easy, one-ear monitoring.

Portable recorder with interchangeable input capsules.

The Zoom H5 Handy Portable Recorder is a versatile tool for podcasters who want to record high-quality audio anywhere. It comes with an interchangeable X/Y microphone capsule and can be used with other Zoom input capsules. Features include a backlit LCD, built-in speakers, and USB port for data transfer and interface use. Its dual combo inputs can handle both mic- and line-level signals, and it records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32GB.

Handy Recorder with interchangeable input capsules and four-track recording.

The Zoom H5 Handy Recorder provides four tracks of simultaneous recording and interchangeable input capsules, making it one of the most versatile portable recorders on the market. It offers two onboard microphone preamps with phantom power and a stereo line input. The H5 can handle sound pressure levels up to 140 dB, perfect for capturing loud concerts and events. It also includes a 2GB microSD card.

USB Audio Interface with two mic preamps and high-performance converters.

The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface provides two mic preamps with Air mode to reproduce the sound of Focusrite's original ISA mic preamp. It features high-performance converters for 24-bit/192kHz recording, and low latency to enable you to perform and record using effects in real time. It's perfect for singer-songwriters and podcasters. The package includes Pro Tools and Ableton Live Lite.

Overhead broadcast boom with removable top and back plates

The Heil Sound PL-2T Overhead Broadcast Boom is a highly adjustable boom that ensures optimal microphone positioning. It features a unique system that allows for easy cable threading, with removable top and back plates for quick installation. The internal springs provide quiet and effortless adjustments, ensuring minimal noise transmission to the microphone. It also includes a standard C-clamp mount that fits most standard microphone stands.