<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/a2b9b13b80cf43c4b3f7df24a81929a3&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1440&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>1440</height><width>1920</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>1440</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1920</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/a2b9b13b80cf43c4b3f7df24a81929a3-1691694597368.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>1036.3416666666676</duration><title>Gear Recommendations for Starting a Podcast</title><description>As the director of audience growth at a leading B2B podcasting company, I often get asked about the best gear for starting a podcast. In this video, I provide a comprehensive answer to this question, recommending my favorite pieces of gear that have stood the test of time. I start with the most essential item: a microphone. I highly recommend the Audio-Technica ATR2100, a simple USB mic with excellent audio quality. I also suggest an adjustable tabletop stand and a software called Zencastr, which allows for remote interviews and easy publishing. These recommendations are perfect for beginners, but I also discuss additional options for those looking for more advanced setups.</description></oembed>