2 Person Podcaster Setup
With this budget-friendly two-person setup, you get two Shure SM48 XLR mics — the little brother to the classic SM58 — plugged into a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB interface. The 2i2 feeds your audio straight into your laptop where you record with your DAW. Monitor with Neewer over-ear headphones. Clean, professional sound at a price that won’t break the bank.
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What’s In This Setup
Six pieces of gear, two voices, one great podcast — everything you need for a two-person recording session.
Shure SM48 XLR Mic (×2)
The budget-friendly sibling of the legendary SM58. Reliable dynamic microphone with a warm, smooth sound. You need two — one for each host.
View on Amazon →Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Two XLR inputs, USB-C to laptop. The gold standard for beginner interfaces. Crystal-clear preamps and a rock-solid driver make this the go-to choice.
View on Amazon →Neewer NW-7506 Headphones (×2)
Over-ear closed-back headphones for monitoring your recording. One pair per host. Plug into the LINE OUTS on the back of the Scarlett 2i2.
View on Amazon →XLR Cables (×2)
Balanced XLR cables connecting each mic to the Scarlett 2i2 interface. Get two — one per mic.
View on Amazon →Mic Stands (×2)
Desktop or boom stands to position your mics correctly for each host. Good mic technique starts with a solid stand.
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