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Podcasting nowadays has become one of the main ways people consume content online. The audio market has shifted and it created plug-and-play devices such as USB Mics. They are extremely easy and convenient to get started with. However, they are quite limited in applications and can cause confusion. Today I want to teach you about audio-interfaces and why you might need one instead of a USB Microphone for your podcast application.

We usually don’t recommend Zoom for podcast recording, however, we know that in a few corporate environments it is the only tool that may make sense. However, the internet bandwidth may be limited the audio stream can be interrupted damaging the recording. In order to compensate for this problem zoom automatically compresses the sound during recording into a format called “m4a” but this reduces quality quite significantly.

The major problem of losing project files is now history. Audacity 3.0.0 just launched and the upgrade we’ve all been waiting for is here.

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.