Need Some Advice On Getting Started Quickly!

[andrewzarian]

the AT2005 is by fare the best USB mic I have heard and its only 40 bucks on amazon. Def worth looking into

[RRE]

No problem radiobob and remember with audio like with most things you'll hit a point of dimishing returns once you get a more broadcast style mic like a shure sm7, ev re20, or even a neumann tlm-102 and a decent preamp like a dbx 286s(i highly reccomend this one for broadcasters) then you'll be on par with any radio station or xm radio station. You'll be 90% there, it's up to you if you want that extra 10% which is going to cost a lot money. For podcasts I don't reccomend it, look to spend about $1,000-$2,000 max on a pro rig(in time of course) and you'll be able to put most radio stations to shame, obviously this cost will go up with more hosts, but make them buy their own stuff

[RichardCleveland]

I have to agree with Andrew the AT2005USB is the right mic for beginners and seasoned podcasters on a budget. It is a mic that will grow with you as opposed to investing in a $300 mic that you grow into. Like you RadioRob I come from the radio broadcasting world and I too found it a challenge getting started. And as Tom said practice, practice, practice. I built my rig over time and am happy with my current audio for podcasting. I use 3 AT2005USB mics in the studio connected to a Behringer Xenyx X1622USB mixer. I have a DBX 166Xl for processing and that seems to work.