USB mics are ideal for beginners, especially folks who do solo/monologue-style shows, and those running online interview podcasts.
A common and simple piece of podcast equipment is the USB microphone. Often these are condenser mics (as opposed to dynamic microphones), which plug straight into your computer via – oddly enough – a USB cable. USB mics are ideal for beginners, especially folks who do solo/monologue-style shows, and those running online interview podcasts. Almost all of these mics have a Cardioid polar pattern, which means they are designed to pick up the voice of one single speaker at a time.