Quality Content + Quality Audio = Good Podcast

Podcast Gear

Microphones! 

Condenser Vs. Dynamic Mics

Polar Patterns

Choosing the Right Mic for You

The 5 Rules of Recording

Tech Specs

Homework

You've worked hard to get to this point. You've got a script ready, music picked out, and you're ready and raring to go. Now we just have to record... Easy, right? 

In this episode, we'll take a look (and listen) at what recording gear you'll need as well as some advice on how to record your audio. Highlights from this episode include: 
Why quality audio is just as important as quality content (2:11)
Podcast gear for getting started (3:44)
Microphones! (6:34)
Condenser vs. Dynamic Microphones (7:02)
Polar Patterns (10:22)
How to choose the right microphones for you (12:11)
The 5 Rules of Recording (13:28)
Tech Specs (17:54)
Homework (18:29) 

Resources for this episode...

Online Podcast Recording: 
Zencastr: https://zencastr.com/
TryCast: https://tryca.st/
Remotely: https://remotely.fm/

Recorders & Recording Interfaces: 
Zoom P4: https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-Digital-Multitrack-Recorder-P4/dp/B08F8HL7T7/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=Zoom+P4&qid=1624414606&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWTk0NklGOUVTUkRMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTQ5MTcwMVlEN0NRNlZUUVVLTyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjc4MzA4MkFUV1RMN0c4RkhPRiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Rodecaster Pro: https://www.bswusa.com/Podcasting-Rode-Rodecaster-Pro-P14002.aspx
Scarlett Solo: https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B07QR6Z1JB/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=scarlett+solo&qid=1624414719&sr=8-1
UA Apollo: https://www.bswusa.com/USB-Interfaces-Universal-Audio-APOLLO-SOLO-USB-Heritage-Edition-P15051.aspx

Microphones Mentioned: 
ATR2100: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4
Samson Q2U: https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Microphone-Windscreen-Dimmable-Extension/dp/B08BJCR6HZ/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=samson+q2u&qid=1624414528&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-6
Shure MV7: https://www.amazon.com/Shure-Microphone-Podcasting-Voice-Isolating-Technology/dp/B08G7RG9ML/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=shure+MV7&qid=1624412359&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-5
Blue Yeti: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Blackout/dp/B00N1YPXW2/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=blue+yeti&qid=1624412400&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-3
Electrovoice RE20: https://www.bswusa.com/Dynamic-Microphones-Electrovoice-RE20-Package-P2219.aspx
SM7B: https://www.bswusa.com/Dynamic-Microphones-Shure-SM7B-P5269.aspx

Additional Links:  
Recommended gain booster, the 


Cloudlifter CL-1: https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Microphones-CL-1-Cloudlifter-1-channel/dp/B004MQSV04/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=cloudlifter+cl-1&qid=1624414960&sr=8-5
Podcastage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOU-zTlankT-JjN3ZzvuKA

 

 

You've worked hard to get to this point. You've got a script ready, music picked out, and you're ready and raring to go. Now we just have to record... Easy, right?&nbsp;
In this episode, we'll take a look (and listen) at what recording gear you'll need as well as some advice on how to record your audio. Highlights from this episode include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Why quality audio is just as important as quality content (2:11)</li>
<li>Podcast gear for getting started (3:44)</li>
<li>Microphones! (6:34)</li>
<li>Condenser vs. Dynamic Microphones (7:02)</li>
<li>Polar Patterns (10:22)</li>
<li>How to choose the right microphones for you (12:11)</li>
<li>The 5 Rules of Recording (13:28)</li>
<li>Tech Specs (17:54)</li>
<li>Homework (18:29)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Resources for this episode...
Online Podcast Recording:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Zencastr: <a href="https://zencastr.com/">https://zencastr.com/</a></li>
<li>TryCast: <a href="https://tryca.st/">https://tryca.st/</a></li>
<li>Remotely: <a href="https://remotely.fm/">https://remotely.fm/</a></li>
</ul>
Recorders &amp; Recording Interfaces:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Zoom P4: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-Digital-Multitrack-Recorder-P4/dp/B08F8HL7T7/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Zoom+P4&amp;qid=1624414606&amp;s=musical-instruments&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWTk0NklGOUVTUkRMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTQ5MTcwMVlEN0NRNlZUUVVLTyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjc4MzA4MkFUV1RMN0c4RkhPRiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=">https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-Digital-Multitrack-Recorder-P4/dp/B08F8HL7T7/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Zoom+P4&amp;qid=1624414606&amp;s=musical-instruments&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWTk0NklGOUVTUkRMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTQ5MTcwMVlEN0NRNlZUUVVLTyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjc4MzA4MkFUV1RMN0c4RkhPRiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=</a></li>
<li>Rodecaster Pro: <a href="https://www.bswusa.com/Podcasting-Rode-Rodecaster-Pro-P14002.aspx">https://www.bswusa.com/Podcasting-Rode-Rodecaster-Pro-P14002.aspx</a></li>
<li>Scarlett Solo: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B07QR6Z1JB/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=scarlett+solo&amp;qid=1624414719&amp;sr=8-1">https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B07QR6Z1JB/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=scarlett+solo&amp;qid=1624414719&amp;sr=8-1</a></li>
<li>UA Apollo: <a href="https://www.bswusa.com/USB-Interfaces-Universal-Audio-APOLLO-SOLO-USB-Heritage-Edition-P15051.aspx">https://www.bswusa.com/USB-Interfaces-Universal-Audio-APOLLO-SOLO-USB-Heritage-Edition-P15051.aspx</a></li>
</ul>
Microphones Mentioned:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>ATR2100: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4">https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4</a></li>
<li>Samson Q2U: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Microphone-Windscreen-Dimmable-Extension/dp/B08BJCR6HZ/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&amp;keywords=samson+q2u&amp;qid=1624414528&amp;s=musical-instruments&amp;sr=1-6">https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Microphone-Windscreen-Dimmable-Extension/dp/B08BJCR6HZ/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&amp;keywords=samson+q2u&amp;qid=1624414528&amp;s=musical-instruments&amp;sr=1-6</a></li>
<li>Shure MV7: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Shure-Microphone-Podcasting-Voice-Isolating-Technology/dp/B08G7RG9ML/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&amp;keywords=shure+MV7&amp;qid=1624412359&amp;s=musical-instruments&amp;sr=1-5">https://www.amazon.com/Shure-Microphone-Podcasting-Voice-Isolating-Technology/dp/B08G7RG9ML/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&amp;keywords=shure+MV7&amp;qid=1624412359&amp;s=musical-instruments&amp;sr=1-5</a></li>
<li>Blue Yeti: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Blackout/dp/B00N1YPXW2/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&amp;keywords=blue+yeti&amp;qid=1624412400&amp;s=musical-instruments&amp;sr=1-3">https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Blackout/dp/B00N1YPXW2/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&amp;keywords=blue+yeti&amp;qid=1624412400&amp;s=musical-instruments&amp;sr=1-3</a></li>
<li>Electrovoice RE20: <a href="https://www.bswusa.com/Dynamic-Microphones-Electrovoice-RE20-Package-P2219.aspx">https://www.bswusa.com/Dynamic-Microphones-Electrovoice-RE20-Package-P2219.aspx</a></li>
<li>SM7B: <a href="https://www.bswusa.com/Dynamic-Microphones-Shure-SM7B-P5269.aspx">https://www.bswusa.com/Dynamic-Microphones-Shure-SM7B-P5269.aspx</a></li>
</ul>
Additional Links:&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Recommended gain booster, the&nbsp;
Cloudlifter CL-1: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Microphones-CL-1-Cloudlifter-1-channel/dp/B004MQSV04/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&amp;keywords=cloudlifter+cl-1&amp;qid=1624414960&amp;sr=8-5">https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Microphones-CL-1-Cloudlifter-1-channel/dp/B004MQSV04/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&amp;keywords=cloudlifter+cl-1&amp;qid=1624414960&amp;sr=8-5</a>
</li>
<li>Podcastage: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOU-zTlankT-JjN3ZzvuKA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOU-zTlankT-JjN3ZzvuKA</a></li>
</ul>
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 Whether you&rsquo;ve literally just found this show searching &ldquo;How to Start a Podcast&rdquo; or you&rsquo;re an expert just wanting to make sure you&rsquo;re on the right course, we are here to help you follow through on your dreams of creating your own podcast.

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