Essential podcast equipment from microphones to mixers

The difference between a good and great podcast is down to the equipment you use.

Podcasts don't have to be hindered by crackling background noise. From amplifiers to condensing microphones, WIRED has you covered.

Sontronics ARIA

This condenser mic with a 27mm capsule captures the subtleties of all voice types. £1,049 sontronics.com

Rode PSA1 boom

Why have a small mic stand when this rotating boom can do the heavy lifting? £95 rode.com

Zoom H6

This recorder's four connectors are ideal for plugging in microphones. £339 zoom-uk.com

Aston Halo

For recording monologues with no echo, the patented felt keeps your voice loud and clear. £219 astonmics.com

FLOTE m2

Go hands-free with this adjustable floor stand. It can hold any tablet as high as 1.8 metres. £250 floteyourtablet.com

Behringer XENYX X1222USB

This 16-input mixing desk has more connections than Reid Hoffman. £160 music-group.com

Behringer HA400 headphone amplifier

Give yourself a boost with this amplifier, which can connect four sets of cans. £21 music-group.com

Audio Technica ATH-M50xMG

These studio-grade headphones offer quality sound isolation. £159 audiotechnicashop.com

PromptSmart teleprompter

For when things don't go to script, this app uses voice-recognition to assist you. £12.70promptsmart.com

AudioQuest Red River cables

These copper cables cut distortion and feature both XLR and RCA connections. £85 audioquest.com

For more listening, check out our list of the best podcasts

This article was originally published by WIRED UK