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Here's some tips that have made my life easier when working on my own podcast (https://soundcloud.com/inpatientradio https://soundcloud.com/inpatientradio) 1.

Here's some tips that have made my life easier when working on my own podcast (https://soundcloud.com/inpatientradio https://soundcloud.com/inpatientradio) 1. Don't get a pricey Blue Yeti mic or other USB mic. Phantom powered studio mics are the way to go. I like the MXL V63M. I run that using a MobilePre Interface. Get a pop filter, too. 2. Invest in good recording software. It'll make editing and cleaning up the sound A LOT easier. My earlier episodes are pretty lo-fi because I used a USB mic and Audacity. Currently I like Adobe Audition but there are other tools. 3. Soundcloud is a pretty good platform and I get lots of organic listens from them. I'm sure there are services which you can use to bundle releases to e.g. Apple Music, Spotify, etc. 4. Nail down a note system that works for you. I usually just have a huge google doc open with tons of notes, info, sources, and quotes. The really important stuff I bold and highlight and then I have little references and riffs relating to that bulleted beneath. Once you get into the rhythm of your show and what points you want to hit, you'll find a groove that works for you. 5. Do not take yourself so seriously. You can be authoritative and knowledgeable, but I've found that podcasts really thrive when they have a casual, conversational vibe

ambivalents 6y ago
Oops... literally using a USB mic + Audacity! I come out sounding quiet and muted. And the acoustics of the room aren't great so it's echoey.... Can this be solved by better recording software?
- gen3 6y ago
  I’m not sure how much configuration you have, but if you can, turn down the gain to reduce the echo (You should also keep in mind the shape of your room. Lots of empty space and square walls will reflect sound. It might be worth it to grab dampening foam if you are having a hard time). Reducing the gain will make you sound quieter, but you can now push the audio up a few db without getting as much background noise. Also, a good EQ can go a long way to improve the vocal quality.
tubularhells 6y ago
Audacity is perfectly servicable and used by 99% of podcasts, what are.you talking about.

ambivalents 6y ago

Oops... literally using a USB mic + Audacity! I come out sounding quiet and muted. And the acoustics of the room aren't great so it's echoey.... Can this be solved by better recording software?

gen3 6y ago
I’m not sure how much configuration you have, but if you can, turn down the gain to reduce the echo (You should also keep in mind the shape of your room. Lots of empty space and square walls will reflect sound. It might be worth it to grab dampening foam if you are having a hard time). Reducing the gain will make you sound quieter, but you can now push the audio up a few db without getting as much background noise. Also, a good EQ can go a long way to improve the vocal quality.

tubularhells 6y ago

Audacity is perfectly servicable and used by 99% of podcasts, what are.you talking about.