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February 25, 2025 22 mins

What equipment do I recommend for podcasters? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my recommendations for gear at all stages of podcasting, plus all of my podcasting tips for how to set up your home and on-location recordings!


Today's episode is brought to you by Mic Check Society, our community for podcasters who are looking to take their podcast from good to great. Come join us for educational trainings, a private member's only community, and monthly calls! Get $10 off per month with code PODCAST at micchecksociety.com


Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast.


Time-stamps:

Recommendations for the podcast guest (1:51)

Setting up your in-home studio (3:33)

Your gear and equipment (6:21)

Laptop (7:24)

Microphones (8:33)

Cables (11:13)

Accessories (12:04)

Headphones (12:26)

Mic stands (13:18)

Software (14:08)

Stable Internet (15:38)

Your mic check (16:11)


Mentioned in This Episode:

Samson Q2U: amzn.to/3zHCaDW

Shure SM58: amzn.to/3KVJqOH

Shure SM7b: amzn.to/3RDnLP7

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: amzn.to/4exI8Hf

XLR cables: amzn.to/3VDXe5z

Foam windscreen: amzn.to/3XEld75

Audio-Technica headphones: amzn.to/4ca2AfN

Microphone Boom Arm Floor Stand: amzn.to/3VS2gN2

Riverside: gaffincreative.com/riverside - Use code GAFFIN15 

Clocking In Episode 131 Mic Check: Is This Thing On? gaffincreative.com/131

Mic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcs

Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin


If you decide to use any of the links above and buy through them, I’ll receive a small commission back.


Connect with Haylee:

instagram.com/hayleegaffin

Gaffincreative.com

micchecksociety.com


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