For years, I recorded my podcasts using a Plantronics DSP 400 USB headset. The recording quality was surprisingly good for a headset more designed for gaming or phone calls, but I always had an issue with “popping” whenever I used a hard consonant like a P.
![An image of a Plantronics DSP 400 foldable USB headset](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/images500x500/Plantronics_76921_11_Audio_400_DSP_USB_781800.jpg)
Near the end of my first podcasting run in 2014, I upgraded to a podcasting kit from Behringer. This kit came with a sound board, an actual XLR microphone, and a studio headset. I could run the sound through my computer, so my recording process was the same, but I was closer to that professional audio sound I wanted.
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Then I stopped podcasting for almost a decade.
When I started podcasting again last year, I couldn’t find all the parts for my Behringer kit, so I went back to my Plantronics headset, which still worked after almost 20 years, but that also brought back the pops.
Well, look out, everybody. I’ve got a new setup and, hopefully, a new sound.
![Podcasting Resuming Shortly Podcasting Resuming Shortly](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53525966418_3994fecbb7_o_d.jpg)
For Christmas, my wife got me the microphone, mic arm, and pop filter in the above photo for Christmas. The microphone is a MXL 770 condenser mic, which my company uses for their podcast and video recordings. I loved the sound and can’t wait to hear how I sound. And, of course, an actual pop filter will help!
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To get everything working, though, I did need to replace a couple pieces from uthe podcasting kit. The headset, for example…
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In two days, my podcasting setup will be complete, and I’ll resume recording the Drum Corps Planet podcast. I’m looking forward to sounding great!