I'd recommend a wireless mic that connects to your phone such as Rode Micro.
I have heaps of studio mics but when I'm shooting outside on my phone, I just use Descript Studio Sound to master the audio.
Rode Micro Wireless. $129. Records into your phone on their free app (or any other). then send it to your PC for editing with Audacity (free). Keep oin mind there are other costs like hosting the audio (could be free or very cheap), marketing the podcast, etc.
Depends...
Rode Broadcaster in studio (into RCP and MacBook with Hindenburg)
Shure SM48 in field if more than 2 mics needed (into Podtrak P4)
Rode Micro in field with 2 or fewer mics needed into iPhone (short distances)
Rode Wireless Pro with 2 or fewer mics needed into iPhone or MacBook (longer distances)
the standard rode mic is clunky, but they have a compact version specifically for phones and I’ve used it plenty
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Rode sent me this one for free. Out of the mics I’ve been given from different brands, this has been the most practical and best overall for phone-only content. I’ve also tried their more expensive Wireless Pro lav, and I didn’t notice any real difference in audio quality.
Used Rode rx/tx but this was only one channel. I then moved to DJI2 - love the functionality and the sound was clean. However, plugging a lav into the transmitter did not work well. There was frequently a pop like the jack was loosing connection. Hooking the cable under the clip and even putting in a broadcast loop did not solve the problem. Nothing did. I have now moved to the DJI mini. The magnet is small and you can turn the TX inside the shirt if you really want to hide it. Sound is not as dynamic as the DJI2 but I adjust it in post. I do ENG for broadcast and the small size and portability works great for me.
I personally think it can take a bit of tuning for your voice as well.. any time I used a blue yeti (I had a pro for years back in 2015-2016) and it didn't take to my tone well and would cause peaking and such with any setting, I ended up with a ShureSM58S but make sure not to get a fake one. Go to a legit seller as there are many out there selling copycats. I run it via XLR into a Fifine SC3 Mixer
I have a 2 pc setup and also run a Hollyland Wireless mic or Rode Wireless mic kit when I am doing hand reveal streams.
I also run my mics through a splitter and combiner.
There are a lot of things you can do with audio once you get there but Generally Check your space, check local audio places to see if you can test a mic or even rent one, then invest in the one you find works best for you.
Good luck!
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