The Perfect Podcasting Mic?

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Podcasting is becoming a very popular means of expression for independent artists in the music business.
Podcasts can come in variety of formats from online radio stations, to broadcasts to update fans about your latest and greatest, or as a means to break a new single.
Many terrestrial (FM) radio DJs use podcasting as a way to catalog popular mixshows that they command.
This enhances their appeal, gives them additional outlets to gain new listeners, and establishes the DJ as a brand outside of their employer station's reach.

While on the road at various conferences, artists and producers always ask about podcasting. The main advice I always give is to make sure your audio is great for each recording.

In today's financial times, the dollar is being stretched in ways never before imagined. In terms of having the right tools to get you up and running Alesis' USB Podcast Microphone Kit provides a bundle mix of software and gear to get you going.

Alesis USB Podcast Microphone is a great mic that is affordable, and will carry you through your first few hundred podcast recordings while you are learning the ropes and defining your content and niche.

This mic is compatible for both Mac and PC, which is great for those who travel often or utilize other studios to record their podcasts.

In terms of drivers, this device is plug-and-play.

Software-wise, the Microphone Kit is complete with popular software Audacity which will allow complete control of audio, background music as well.

Microphone Details HERE

The kit also includes a pair of headphones for monitoring.

The USB-Mic Podcasting Kit comes with a 30-day FREE subscription to Alesis' custom podcast website.

Features:
16 bit / 44.1-48Khz audio recording direct to your computer

USB microphone (including USB cable) Desktop microphone stand

Easy plug-and-play support in Windows and Mac OS X




High-quality headphones for monitoring your recordings

Bundled with Audacity software for recording and editing your sessions

Free hosting of your podcasts - 30 day subscription to alesispodcast.com

Hassle-free uploading of your podcasts with automatic rss file embedding

Automatic notification of your podcast episodes to iTunes, Podcast Alley and other podcast groups, as well as numerous web search engines

Technical Info
Acoustical Operating Principal: Dynamic transducer

Pickup pattern: Cardioid

Frequency Response: 50Hz - 18kHz

S/N ratio: more than 59db

USB power: 5.0V

At the price it is offered, it is a great bundle package for those artists looking to leverage the power of podcasting to strengthen their brand online Check out the mic HERE