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Wondering how to start a podcast with no audience? No problem! If you’re just starting out on your podcasting journey, you’ll need to know your options. In this post, we look at how to record a podcast in 4 ways, depending on your location, available equipment and budget. Ready? Set? Record!

Condenser microphones are the darlings of studio recording. Their unrivaled sensitivity and fidelity make them the top choice among microphone types for recording both podcast dialogue and musical instruments. Condenser mics are much better for studio environments, while their blue-collar cousins - dynamic mics - are more common in live performances. Let's dive into how they work and which one you should consider for your next podcast episode.

Dynamic mics are essentially live performance mics. Sure, any mic type can be used under any circumstances, but dynamics are the most hardy and robust out of the pack. They're more likely to survive high sound pressure levels, less expensive than condenser microphones and are suitable for the loudness of excited guests and bleeding guitar cabinets alike. Let's take a look at why and how they're used by podcasters to record episodes.