Need help with podcast sound quality

[jboucher]

We looked at that, but the amount of equipment to bring in is too high. We are forced to keep the amount of equipment small. The last two shows were done with just a mixer, condenser mic, 1 mic stand, and a laptop. Previously, we used 2 condenser mics, two stands (one for each side of the table), mixer,2 laptops (1 to record 1 to view the internet and update our feeds), headphone amplifier, and a ton of cabling. That was way too cumbersome though.

I really appreciate the response though.

[jboucher]

Would the solution I provided above be doable until we had more money to invest in the premium equipment when we find a permanent place to record?

[AndrewSeabrook]

We looked at that, but the amount of equipment to bring in is too high. We are forced to keep the amount of equipment small. The last two shows were done with just a mixer, condenser mic, 1 mic stand, and a laptop. Previously, we used 2 condenser mics, two stands (one for each side of the table), mixer,2 laptops (1 to record 1 to view the internet and update our feeds), headphone amplifier, and a ton of cabling. That was way too cumbersome though.

I really appreciate the response though.

You should have a look at the mics that Andrew has sugested or the ATR2100. They come with neat little desk stands so you could use them instead of full size stage mike stands. Another idea would be to use headset/mic combinations for all presenters which would keep mics at a constant distance from the talent and remove the need for stands at all. You can get some reasonable quality units relatively cheaply. Pair them with your mixer and a $40 Beringher headset amplifier. Either solution should improve what you are trying to do.