Everything You Need to Start a Podcast (For Every Budget)

The ultimate guide to starting a podcast in 2026 (From $50 to Pro Studio). 🔴 Ready to record? Use code THINKMEDIA to get your first month of Riverside Pro free ➡️ https://creators.riverside.com/ThinkMedia16

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Beginner Setups:
Mic: Fifine AM8 (USB/XLR) – https://geni.us/24rFV

Audio Interface: Focusrite Vocaster Two – https://geni.us/sCRK

Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M20x – https://geni.us/vH977BN

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Pro Setup:

Console: RØDECaster Pro II – https://bit.ly/thinkrodecasterproii

Pro Mic: Shure SM7dB – https://geni.us/uwAG

Cloudlifter: https://geni.us/QplMAF2

Mic Arm: Neewer Low Profile Boom Arm – https://geni.us/BLQght

Headphones: Sennheiser HD 280 Pro – https://geni.us/IWDXnAb
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0:00 - Everything You Need to Start a Podcast!
0:16 - Beginner Solo Podcast Setup
2:00 - Best Podcast Recording Software
4:00 - Budget 2-Person Podcast Setup
6:53 - Pro Level Podcast Setup
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In this video, we break down exactly what you need to start a podcast at every budget level. Whether you are a solo creator looking for a simple $50 USB setup or a business owner ready to build a professional multi-person studio, this guide covers it all.

We start with the Beginner Solo Setup, featuring the plug-and-play Fifine AM8 and how to pair it with Riverside.fm to record high-quality 4K video podcasts without tech headaches.

Next, we graduate to the Budget 2-Person Setup, perfect for in-person interviews. We show you how to use the Focusrite Vocaster Two interface to manage two microphones and headphones for under $250 total.

Finally, we reveal the Pro Level Setup used by top podcasters, featuring the RØDECaster Pro II and the legendary Shure SM7dB. We explain why this gear is worth the investment for long-term growth and how it simplifies your workflow with onboard processing.

By the end of this video, you will know exactly which setup is right for you so you can stop researching and start recording.

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