For those on a tighter budget, the Behringer UMC404HD provides four XLR inputs and decent quality at a more accessible price point.
An audio interface is crucial for connecting your microphones to your computer, especially when dealing with multiple XLR microphones. The Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 is a great choice for a 4-person podcast, offering four XLR inputs and superior preamps for clear audio capture. For those on a tighter budget, the Behringer UMC404HD provides four XLR inputs and decent quality at a more accessible price point.