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** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get in a car or under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' the space around you from reverb. Porta-booths and Reflection filters, which only surround your mic are far less effective than any of the above (and are often overpriced).

# USB Microphones ($40–80)
** CAD [=GXL2400=] ([[http://amzn.to/2vmTLin $30 on Amazon]])
** Samson Go Mic
** Behringer C1u
** Samson Meteor
** Audio-Technica [=ATR2100=]
** Audio-Technica [=AT2005=]
** Samson Q2u
** Samson [=C01u=] Pro
*** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti ($130), but they are bulky and overpriced for the sound quality they produce, and come with features you don\'t need if you\'re only recording yourself.
*** You can also use your cell phone to record lines. Keep in mind, this will limit the roles you can get.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use [[https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ GarageBand]]. These programs are free and simple to use.

** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get in a car or under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' the space around you from reverb. Porta-booths and Reflection filters, which only surround your mic are far less effective than any of the above (and are often overpriced).

# USB Microphones ($40–80)
** CAD [=GXL2400=] ([[https://www.amazon.com/CAD-GXL2400-Microphone-Recording-Podcast/dp/B013RSD3R8 $30 on Amazon]])
** Samson Go Mic
** Behringer C1u
** Samson Meteor
** Audio-Technica [=ATR2100=]
** Audio-Technica [=AT2005=]
** Samson Q2u
** Samson [=C01u=] Pro
*** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti ($130), but they are bulky and overpriced for the sound quality they produce, and come with features you don\'t need if you\'re only recording yourself.
*** You can also use your cell phone to record lines. Keep in mind, this will limit the roles you can get.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use [[https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ GarageBand]]. These programs are free and simple to use.

** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get in a car or under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' the space around you from reverb. Porta-booths and Reflection filters, which only surround your mic are far less effective than any of the above (and are often overpriced).

# USB Microphones ($40–80)
** CAD [=GXL2400=]
** Samson Go Mic
** Behringer C1u
** Samson Meteor
** Audio-Technica [=ATR2100=]
** Audio-Technica [=AT2005=]
** Samson Q2u
** Samson [=C01u=] Pro
*** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti ($130), but I don\'t recommend them. They are bulky and overpriced for the sound quality they produce, and come with features you don\'t need if you\'re only recording yourself.
*** You can also use your cell phone to record lines. Keep in mind, this will limit the roles you can get.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use [[https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ GarageBand]]. These programs are free and simple to use.

** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get in a car or under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' the space around you from reverb. Porta-booths and Reflection filters, which only surround your mic are far less effective than any of the above (and are often overpriced).

# USB Microphones ($40–80)
** CAD [=GXL2400=]
** Samson Go Mic
** Behringer C1u
** Samson Meteor
** Audio-Technica [=ATR2100=]
** Audio-Technica [=AT2005=]
** Samson Q2u
** Samson [=C01u=] Pro
*** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti ($130), but I don\'t recommend them. They are bulky and overpriced for the sound quality they produce, and come with features you don\'t need if you\'re only recording yourself.
*** You can also use your cell phone to record lines. Keep in mind, this will limit the roles you can get.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use [[https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ GarageBand]]. These programs are free and simple to use.

** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get in a car or under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' the space around you from reverb. Porta-booths and Reflection filters, which only surround your mic are far less effective than any of the above (and are often overpriced).

# USB Microphones ($40–80)
** CAD [=GXL2400=]
** Samson Go Mic
** Behringer C1u
** Samson Meteor
** Audio-Technica [=ATR2100=]
** Audio-Technica [=AT2005=]
** Samson Q2u
** Samson [=C01u=] Pro
*** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti ($130), but I don\'t recommend them. They are bulky and overpriced for the sound quality they produce, and come with features you don\'t need if you\'re only recording yourself.
*** You can also use your cell phone to record lines. Keep in mind, this will limit the roles you can get.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use [[https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ GarageBand]]. These programs are free and simple to use.

** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get in a car or under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' the space around you from reverb. Porta-booths and Reflection filters, which only surround your mic are far less effective than any of the above (and are often overpriced).

# USB Microphones ($40–80)
** CAD [=GXL2400=]
** Samson Go Mic
** Behringer C1u
** Samson Meteor
** Audio-Technica [=ATR2100=]
** Audio-Technica [=AT2005=]
** Samson Q2u
** Samson [=C01u=] Pro
*** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti ($130), but I don\'t recommend them. They are bulky and overpriced for the sound quality they produce, and come with features you don\'t need if you\'re only recording yourself.
*** You can also use your cell phone to record lines. Keep in mind, this will limit the roles you can get.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use [[https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ GarageBand]]. These programs are free and simple to use.

** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get in a car or under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' the space around you from reverb. Porta-booths and Reflection filters, which only surround your mic are far less effective than any of the above (and are often overpriced).

# USB Microphones ($40–80)
** CAD [=GXL2400=]
** Samson Go Mic
** Behringer C1u
** Samson Meteor
** Audio-Technica [=ATR2100=]
** Audio-Technica [=AT2005=]
** Samson Q2u
** Samson [=C01u=] Pro
*** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti ($130), but I don\'t recommend them. They are bulky and overpriced for the sound quality they produce, and come with features you don\'t need if you\'re only recording yourself.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use [[https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ GarageBand]]. These programs are free and simple to use.

** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get in a car or under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' the space around you from reverb. Porta-booths and Reflection filters, which only surround your mic are far less effective than any of the above (and are often overpriced).

# USB Microphones ($40–80)
** CAD GXL2400
** Samson Go Mic
** Behringer C1u
** Samson Meteor
** Audio-Technica [=ATR2100=]
** Audio-Technica [=AT2005=]
** Samson Q2u
** Samson [=C01u=] Pro
*** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti ($130), but I don\'t recommend them. They are bulky and overpriced for the sound quality they produce, and come with features you don\'t need if you\'re only recording yourself.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use [[https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ GarageBand]]. These programs are free and simple to use.

** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get in a car or under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' the space around you from reverb. Porta-booths and Reflection filters, which only surround your mic are far less effective than any of the above (and are often overpriced).

# USB Microphones ($40–80)
** Samson Go Mic
** Behringer C1u
** Samson Meteor
** CAD U37
** Audio-Technica [=ATR2100=]
** Audio-Technica [=AT2005=]
** Samson Q2u
** Samson [=C01u=] Pro
*** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti ($130), but I don\'t recommend them. They are bulky and overpriced for the sound quality they produce, and come with features you don\'t need if you\'re only recording yourself.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use [[https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ GarageBand]]. These programs are free and simple to use.

** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' the space around you from reverb. Porta-booths and Reflection filters, which only surround your mic are far less effective than any of the above (and are often overpriced).

# USB Microphones ($40–80)
** Samson Go Mic
** Behringer C1u
** Samson Meteor
** CAD U37
** Audio-Technica [=ATR2100=]
** Audio-Technica [=AT2005=]
** Samson Q2u
** Samson [=C01u=] Pro
*** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti ($130), but I don\'t recommend them. They are bulky and overpriced for the sound quality they produce, and come with features you don\'t need if you\'re only recording yourself.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use [[https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ GarageBand]]. These programs are free and simple to use.

** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' the space around you from reverb. Porta-booths and Reflection filters, which only surround your mic are far less effective than any of the above (and are often overpriced).

# USB Microphones ($40–80)
** Samson Go Mic
** Behringer C1u
** Samson Meteor
** CAD U37
** ATR2100
** AT2005
** Samson Q2u
** Samson [=C01u=] Pro
*** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti ($130), but I don\'t recommend them. They are bulky and overpriced for the sound quality they produce, and come with features you don\'t need if you\'re only recording yourself.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use [[https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ GarageBand]]. These programs are free and simple to use.

** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' the space around you from reverb. Porta-booths and Reflection filters, which only surround your mic are far less effective than any of the above (and are often overpriced).

# USB Microphones ($40–80)
** Samson Go Mic
** Behringer C1u
** Samson Meteor
** CAD U37
** ATR2100
** AT2005
** Samson Q2u
** Samson C01U
*** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti ($130), but I don\'t recommend them. They are bulky and overpriced for the sound quality they produce, and come with features you don\'t need if you\'re only recording yourself.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use [[https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ GarageBand]]. These programs are free and simple to use.

** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' the space around you from reverb. Porta-booths and Reflection filters, which only surround the space around your mic are far less effective than all of the above (and they\'re overpriced).

# USB Microphones ($40–80)
** Samson Go Mic
** Behringer C1u
** Samson Meteor
** CAD U37
** ATR2100
** AT2005
** Samson Q2u
** Samson C01U
*** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti $130), but I don\'t recommend them. They are bulky and overpriced for the sound quality they produce, and come with features you don\'t need if you\'re only recording yourself.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use [[https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ GarageBand]].

** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' the space around you.

# USB Microphones ($40–80)
** Samson Go Mic
** Behringer C1u
** Samson Meteor
** CAD U37
** ATR2100
** AT2005
** Samson Q2u
** Samson C01U
*** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti $130), but I don\'t recommend them. They are bulky and overpriced for the sound quality they produce, and come with features you don\'t need if you\'re only recording yourself.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use [[https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ GarageBand]].

** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' the space around you.

# Microphone ($40–80)
** Samson Go Mic
** Behringer C1u
** Samson Meteor
** CAD U37
** ATR2100
** AT2005
** Samson Q2u
** Samson C01U
*** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti $130), but I don\'t recommend them.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use [[https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ GarageBand]].

** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' the space around you.

# Microphone ($40–80)
** Samson Go Mic
** Behringer C1u
** Samson Meteor
** CAD U37
** ATR2100
** AT2005
** Samson Q2u
** Samson C01U
*** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti $130), but I don\'t recommend them.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use GarageBand.

** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' the space around you.

# Microphone ($40–80)
** Samson Go Mic
** Behringer C1u
** Samson Meteor
** CAD U37
** ATR2100
** AT2005
** Samson Q2u
** Samson C01U
*** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti $130), but I don\'t recommend them.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use GarageBand.

** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' the space around you.

# Microphone ($40–80)
** Samson Go Mic
** Behringer C1u
** Samson Meteor
** CAD U37
** ATR2100
** AT2005
** Samson Q2u
** Samson C01U
*** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti $130), but I don\'t recommend them.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use GarageBand.

** The most popular option is a walk-in closet because the clothes provide natural insulation
** You can also treat the room around you by lining the walls (especially the corners) with thick foam or blankets. Mattress pads and packing blankets work fine.
** Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
** If the above options are not feasible for you, get under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' yourself.

# Microphone ($40–80)
* Samson Go Mic
* Behringer C1u
* Samson Meteor
* CAD U37
* ATR2100
* AT2005
* Samson Q2u
* Samson C01U
** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti $130), but I don\'t recommend them.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use GarageBand.

# Recording Environment
* The most popular option is a walk-in closet because the clothes provide natural insulation
* You can also treat the room around you by lining the walls (especially the corners) with thick foam or blankets. Mattress pads and packing blankets work fine.
* Another option is to make a \"booth\" with a PVC pipe frame with packing blankets draped over it. (~$100)
* If the above options are not feasible for you, get under a thick blanket while recording.
** It is important that you isolate your mic \'\'and\'\' yourself. Don\'t trust in

# Microphone ($40–80)
* Samson Go Mic
* Behringer C1u
* Samson Meteor
* CAD U37
* ATR2100
* AT2005
* Samson Q2u
* Samson C01U
** The most popular beginner microphones are the Blue Snowball ($50) and the Blue Yeti $130), but I don\'t recommend them.

# Recording software - Just use [[http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Audacity]]. Or, if you\'re on a Mac computer, you can also use GarageBand.