Riverside Recommendations for Microphones

Microphone(s) - Price: $99

• Why podcasters love the Audio-Technica Consumer ATR2100x:
• Designed with content creators and podcasters in mind, the Audio-Technica Consumer ATR2100x ticks all the boxes.
• It’s versatile, durable, easy to use, and records great-sounding audio.
• Plus, with its USB output, you don’t need a mixer to start recording with the ATR2100x.

Headphone(s) - Price: $99 -  host preference

• Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
• Why podcasters love the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones:
• The Sennheiser HD 280 provide accurate audio representation with great comfort levels for lengthy recording and editing sessions.
• Plus, according to Forbes, podcasting legend Joe Rogan swears by the Sennheiser HD280 Pro.

Camera - Price: $69.99

• Logitech HD Pro C920S
• Why the Logitech HD Pro is perfect for video podcasters:
• The Logitech HD Pro delivers crystal clear HD quality for a great price, what’s not to love?

Extra lighting (Lighting is important, but you don’t have to break the bank)

• Best budget-friendly podcast lighting kit
  • Fancierstudio Lighting Kit 2400 Watt Professional Video Lighting Kit: This affordable Fancierstudio lighting kit will give you all of the basics you need to get started with your podcast setup.
• Best medium-budget podcast lighting kit
  • Newer 2 Packs Dimmable Bi-Color 480 LED Video Light and Stand Lighting Kit: The Neewer lighting kit gives you a range of lighting options using an LED panel that adjusts quickly and suits different lighting needs.
• Best high-end podcast lighting kit
  • ‍GVM RGB LED Video Lighting Kit, 800D Studio Video Lights with APP Control: You'll get complete control over how your viewers see you with this GVM kit, which has eight different types of light and APP control.

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