Guides

Step-by-step tutorials for building and improving your podcast setup. From beginner setups to advanced workflows, these guides help you make smart gear and recording decisions.

How to Set Up a Microphone: The Ultimate Guide for USB & XLR

You’ve finally bought a microphone for your podcast, stream, or home studio—now what? Setting up a microphone might seem like…

Best Beginner Audio Interfaces (2026): Clean Sound Without the Confusion

If you’re starting a podcast, YouTube channel, or home recording setup, your audio interface is the real foundation of your…

Best USB Microphones (2026): Plug-and-Play Audio That Sounds Professional

USB microphones have gotten way better in the last few years. You don’t need an audio interface or complicated setup…

Room Treatment for Podcasting (The Simple Guide to Cleaner Audio)

If your podcast sounds echoey, hollow, or “roomy,” the problem usually isn’t your mic — it’s your room. The good…

Dynamic vs Condenser Microphones

Which one should you actually buy? This is one of the most important decisions you’ll make—and most beginners get it…

XLR vs USB Microphones: Which Should You Buy?

Simple answer: USB = easy. XLR = better long-term. Best for Beginners Samson Q2U (USB + XLR) Plug-and-play USB microphone…