Blubrry’s Holiday Gift Guide for the Podcaster in Your Life
Fast Picks. Big Upgrades. No Guesswork.
Starting a podcast? Ready to add video? Want to sound like a pro instead of a potato mic from 2010? We’ve got you.
This guide is short, scannable, and built for podcasters — not generic YouTube creators. Because listeners bail on bad audio, and viewers scroll past boring video. These picks fix both.
Let’s jump in.
⚡ Quick Picks: Best Gear Fast
| Category | Top Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Mic | Shure MV7 | USB now, XLR later |
| Pro Mic | Shure SM7B | Broadcast voice unlocked |
| Best Video Camera | Sony ZV-E10 II | Creator-level 4K |
| Best Webcam | Logitech MX Brio 4K | You’ll look crisp |
| Best All-in-One | Scarlett 2i2 Studio | Everything to start |
| Best Editing Value | PowerDirector | Drag. Drop. Done. |
| Best Remote Guests | Riverside.fm | No more Zoom audio nightmares |
💸 Best Budget Bundles (Choose What Fits You)
| Budget | What to Buy | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Under $250 | Behringer XM8500 + Scarlett Solo | Giant audio upgrade for tiny cost |
| Under $500 | Shure MV7 + solid webcam | Sound legit + look decent |
| Under $1,000 | RØDE PodMic USB + ZV-E10 II | Full podcast + YouTube setup |
🎙️ Pro tip: Upgrade audio first. Everyone notices.
⭐ Good → Better → Best
(How you grow your setup)
| Level | Audio Gear | Video Gear |
|---|---|---|
| GOOD | XM8500 • Scarlett Solo | Elgato FaceCam 4K |
| BETTER | PodMic USB • Vocaster Two | Canon R50 • Key Light Air |
| BEST | SM7B • ATH-M50x | Multi-cam + pro lighting grid |
🔥 Upgrade order: Mic → Lighting → Camera
(Yes, lighting before camera. Trust us.)
📹 Video Gear for Podcasters
(60% of this guide because video = more reach)
If you want new fans, your face needs screen time. Here’s the gear that makes people stop scrolling:
Cameras + Capture
- Sony ZV-E10 II — 4K + flip screen + podcaster-friendly
- Canon EOS R50 — High-quality video without pro-camera stress
- Logitech MX Brio 4K — Level up your livestream look
- Elgato Cam Link 4K — Make your real camera your webcam
Lighting + Stability
- Elgato Key Light Air — No more cave-lighting energy
- JOBY GorillaPod Creator Kit — Mount anywhere. Literally.
On-the-Go Creators
- SmallRig Mobile Video Kit — Pocket studio lifesaver
🎬 Videos → clips → TikTok, Reels, Shorts → more listeners.
Yes, this is the way.
🎙 Audio Gear That Makes You Sound Legit
(40% of this guide because audio = loyalty)
Think of this section as “avoid bad reviews” gear.
- Shure SM7B — Big podcaster energy
- Shure MV7 — Best USB/XLR hybrid in the game
- RØDE PodMic USB/XLR — Affordable broadcast tone
- Vocaster Two — Auto gain = instant confidence
- Scarlett 2i2 Studio — Mic + interface + headphones
- PodTrak P4 — Interviews anywhere
- Audio-Technica ATH-M50x — Spot issues before your audience does
🎧 Sound good first. Look good second.
🔌 USB vs XLR (Real Talk)
| If you want… | Buy… |
|---|---|
| Zero fuss | USB mic |
| Pro sound + co-hosts | XLR mic + interface |
| Both | Hybrid (hello again, MV7 💅) |
Simple. Done.
🧰 Software That Speeds Up Everything
- Descript — Edit by editing words (integrated into Blubrry too)
- Riverside.fm — Remote guests who don’t sound like dial-up internet
- Adobe Audition / Reaper* — Audio polish
- PowerDirector / DaVinci Resolve* — Video workflows that clip fast
Publish + grow with:
• Blubrry Hosting — You own your show. Period.
• Blubrry Pod2Vid — Audio → YouTube posts
• Blubrry Vid2Pod — Videos → podcast feed
The more you automate, the more you publish. 🎯
🧭 What Should YOU Upgrade Next?
| Your Situation | Upgrade First |
|---|---|
| “My audio is meh.” | A real mic |
| “I want to post clips.” | Key Light → camera |
| “I record interviews.” | Portable recorder |
| “Editing takes forever.” | Better software |
Think: What slows you down the most? Fix that.
🎄 Final Thoughts
Podcasting gear has evolved dramatically, and the best equipment today makes it easier than ever to record studio-quality content from home. Whether you’re improving sound, stepping into video, or building your first setup from scratch, these tools will help you sound —and look— like a pro.
This holiday season, give (or get) the tools to create with confidence. And once your setup’s ready, let Blubrry help you publish, host, and grow your audience with ease.
However you celebrate this season, we’re excited to hear your next episode.
Happy podcasting — and happy holidays! 🎧✨