For a lot of new podcasters, the question that comes up the most is how much does it cost to start a podcast, and what equipment should you buy? So let's talk about that.

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I'm Danny Brown and you're listening to One Minute Podcast Tips, the show that helps you be a better

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And now, this week's episode.

For a lot of new podcasters, the question that comes up the most is how much does it cost to

get started? And what equipment should you buy? Well, the good news is, technically, you can get

started for no cost at all. If you want to try podcasting to see if you like it, then you can

just use your phone as your mic and record into that. From there, if you want to edit the recording

before publishing, transfer your audio to your PC or Mac and use a free editing tool like Audacity

or GarageBand to run a quick edit. Then, upload your podcast to a free host like Spotify for

Podcasters, and that lets you send it out to podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.

If you did want to buy a decent mic, then for as little as $50 you can get something like the Audio-Technica ATR2100x,

which is a great mic and is both USB and XLR.

So, you could connect it via USB to your computer, record and edit on Audacity or GarageBand, and upload to your free host.

This is a great way to start in podcasting for little to no cost, and that way you can see if you enjoy it.

If you do, then you can decide whether to upgrade your equipment or not,

and if you want to use a paid podcasting host and other stuff like that.

The main thing is, don't let cost be a reason for putting you off getting started.

Until the next time, happy podcasting.

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