Assuming that you have a decent sound card or audio interface, the Advanced Podcastrig will produce cutting edge sound. The mixer is made by Peavey and it features mic channel inserts for processor integration. The Shure 55SH Series II is a dynamic mic that is tailored for speech.

The 528e processor by Symetrix offers compression, limiting, de-essing, equalization, and a mic-pre with phantom power. The Bias Peak LE 5 software package will help bring things together.

For an alternative software option, look in to DSP Quattro 2.

Keep in mind that your sound card or interface will affect the quality of the audio that you are sending to your computer. Edirol offers the handy UA 1-EX USB interface and supports 24bit/96kHz D/A conversion.

With this Podcastrig, you will be able to monitor, or hear the processed signal that it is being recorded. With the Bias Peak software suite you have the capability to edit your recordings and add additional effects.