Mic stands play an important role in getting great audio at home or the office. Here’s a couple of things to look out for: Avoid mic stands that are designed to sit on your desk. These won’t allow you to get your mic close enough to your mouth and make it difficult to get a clean recording. Instead, use stands that will give you the flexibility to experiment with mic positioning. Floor stands with boom arms or stands that you can mount to your desk are a great example. If you’re looking for the best of the best, König & Meyer have a wide range of high-quality mic stands to choose from.

If you're looking to buy an audio interface for your microphone, make sure you check what software you're getting with it. For example, the M-Track 2x2 comes with Pro Tools, and the Scarlett 2i2 comes with Ableton Live Lite. This can be a deciding factor when looking for something a little more pricey. Check out my blog post "Podcast Equipment Tips" https://www.richardjamesnewton.com/post/podcast-equipment-tips