Podcasters only need a computer, microphone, headphones, and recording software to create audio content that listeners can enjoy. You probably already have some of the equipment needed to create a podcast. However, reaching your audience is a bit trickier.

For a conventional podcast, you will need at least a microphone, headphones, a computer, recording and mixing software, and internet access.

To get your voice into your computer for recording, you’ll need a microphone. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on one if you don’t care about high quality. However, the better the quality, the more professional your audio will sound. No one will listen to your podcasts if the audio is poor. Consider upgrading from the microphone and headset you’ve been using for Skype.

USB microphones are designed to work easily with computers. Most are plug and play. It’s the easiest way to get started and is sufficient for most one-person podcasts.