


Dynamic mics will sound better in a less than perfect recording area or if you have multiple people speaking into separate mics. Condenser mics pick up more background sound and are best suited for quieter environments. One thing to keep in mind is how much background noise you will have in your recording area: computer fans, HVAC, traffic, etc.

Typically, XLR mics are “more professional” but that doesn’t mean there aren’t amazing USB microphones for pretty much any budget. We don’t want to worry about that when you want to get started quickly. These will require a mixer or USB interface. You basically plug them in and start recording. USB microphones are the easiest to use when you want to start podcasting.
