Podcast Guest Gear & Tips

Here’s a simple guide to the recommended gear and setup tips to help you look and sound your best when recording your episode.

Recommended Gear

Microphone

Samson Q2U – Buy (~$70)

Microphone Boom Arm

Suspends the mic to reduce vibrations and position it closer to your mouth.

• InnoGear Arm – ~$20
• Neewer Microphone Arm Stand – ~$17

Headphones

Wired headphones are preferred to avoid Bluetooth dropouts and latency.

• Apple Wired In-Ear Headphones – ~$20
• Audio-Technica ATH-M20x (Over-Ear) – ~$60

Lighting

Godox LR120 12″ LED Ring Light with Desktop Stand & Phone Holder – ~$40 each

Webcam / Phone Mounts

• SHAWE Gooseneck Phone Mount – ~$16
• Belkin iPhone Mount for MacBooks – ~$26

Use Your iPhone as a Webcam

Camo – ~$8/month per seat

Pre-Recording Checklist

• Position your camera at eye level.
• Have your primary light source in front of you.
• Use wired headphones or ensure Bluetooth ones are fully charged.
• Place the mic 2–4 inches from your mouth, slightly off-center.
• Enable echo cancellation in your audio settings if available.
• Silence notifications and close unnecessary apps.
• Plug in your computer or phone during recording.