The Marketing Podcast Network has a roster of experienced podcasters who have tried and tested probably every mic, mixer, DAM and promotional tool ever created. This is our list of recommended software and hardware for new podcasters

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Recording & Editing Platforms (Solo recording; Single- or Multi-track editing)

• Adobe Audition (under $100 per month as part of Adobe CS)
• Audacity (free version)
• Garage Band (free with Macs)

Recording platform (Interview Shows)

• Riverside.fm
• Zencastr

Video Recording Platform (Interview Shows)

• Camtasia
• Streamyard
• Restream
• (Note: We do not recommend Zoom for a multitude of reasons)

Microphone

• Shure MV7 (best for individual mic)
• Blue Yeti (versatile for one or two people, table top discussions if necessary)
• Heil PR40

Cameras

• Most built-in laptop webcams are adequate
• HD/8+ Megapixel webcams (Logitechs are good)
• On Macs, sync iPhone 11 and above as webcam

Mixers

• Rodecaster Pro II (1st gen)

Show Management

• Podcentral * – Created by MPN host Christopher Hines
• Evernote
• ClickUp
• Asana

Podcast Website

• Podpages

Podcast Media Analytics (for Media Buyers/Advertisers)

• Podchaser Pro

Podcast Promotions Generator (AI)

• Momento
• Castmagic