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
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