Sure Amazon has free shipping (after you pay for prime) and they have good choices, but what happens when you get your podcasting equipment home? This is why I love sweetwater.
They have just as good
This site has tons of stuff for audio and video podcasters. They have a huge inventory, and price are not bad. They also have a very good sales staff.
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Same Day Music has one feature that stands out. They don’t charge sales tax (except for NJ). They also offer payment plans. They cover most major gear and are worth checking out
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