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Podcast Microphone
Podcast mic. Pexels / Magda Ehlers

Podcasting has seen a recent boom since people have had more free time while they're at home. They're also good ways of venting emotions and expressing yourself. Hosting and going on podcasts are healthy ways to chronicle the little things that happen in your day to day life.

The first and most important piece of equipment that you need to get before starting a podcast is a good microhpone. These are the best podcast mics that you can buy in 2020.

1. Fifine Metal Condenser Recording Microphone
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The Fifine Metal Condenser Recording Microphone has a USB 2.0 port that is easy to connect to your computer with no need for extra driver software and an external sound card. The double shielding on the USB cable reduces interference. That makes it easy to get clear output on your podcasts, live streams, video calls or most any other kind of activity that needs recording.

2. TONOR Computer Condenser PC Mic with Tripod Stand & Pop Filter for Streaming, Podcasting, and Vocal Recording
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The TONOR Computer Condenser PC Mic with Tripod Stand & Pop Filter for Streaming, Podcasting, and Vocal Recording sports a Cardioid pickup pattern that captures superbly clear, smooth, and crisp sound in front of the microphone and suppresses unwanted background noise. You only need to unfold the three-legged stand directly and adjust the position of the pop filter to use this microphone.

3. ZealSound Condenser Broadcast Microphone w/Stand and Built-in Sound Card
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ZealSound's Condenser Broadcast Microphone w/Stand and Built-in Sound Card comes pre-configured with a volume and echo slide button so you can easily adjust the sensitivity of your input and output. You'll have no problem adjusting your sound with the professional built-in sound card controller. You can modify all your audio settings from this alone.

4. Dschlzy USB Streaming Podcast PC Microphone Condenser Kit with Sound Card
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Dschlzy's USB Streaming Podcast PC Microphone Professional Computer Mic Condenser Kit with Sound Card is designed with a professional sound chipset, with a high sampling rate (192kHz/24bit) and a flat frequency response of 100Hz to 18kHz. It's perfect for high-quality recording and broadcasting. This condenser microphone also features noise reduction and high anti-jamming capabilities.

5. MAONO AU-A04T PC Condenser Podcast Streaming Cardioid Microphone
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MAONO AU-A04T PC Condenser Podcast Streaming Cardioid Microphone comes with a 16 mm condenser transducer that gives you a strong and very bass response to add a bit of warmth to your podcasts. This professional condenser microphone picks up and outputs crystal clear audio. The magnet ring on the USB microphone cable serves to reduce interference.

6. Fifine PC Microphone for Mac and Windows Computers
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Fifine's PC Microphone for Mac and Windows Computers sports a large diaphragm that combines quality sound capturing with the ease of plug-and-play USB connectivity on both Mac and Windows computers. Recording with this USB microphone is effortless as it comes equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack that allows you to listen to what you're recording in real-time and without latency delays.

7. JOUNIVO Computer Microphone with Mute Button, Plug & Play Condenser Microphone
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The JOUNIVO Computer Microphone with Mute Button, Plug & Play Condenser Microphone adopts a metal gooseneck design that picks up sound in a 360-degree field with high sensitivity. The premium metal pipe and heavy-duty ABS stand construction make sure that you will be satisfied with this podcast's mic's quality. There's also a one-click must button with an LED light to notify you if you're broadcasting or not.

8. Stellar X2 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser XLR Microphone
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The Stellar X2 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser XLR Microphone comes tuned with a balanced and neutral frequency response out of the box. Unlike most condenser microphones, this microphone does not sound harsh and will not stand out in your mix or sound fatiguing over time. The capsules that these mics use are made using high-grade brass and Japanese imported mylar.