Podcasting Tutorial: Podcasting Equipment
If you're by yourself and are the only one recording, you can get by with a single microphone. As soon as decide to record with more than one microphone or to conduct an interview, for example, you'll need some additional podcasting equipment.
Getting good quality sound for podcasting follows the same principles for achieving good quality sound in any digital recording situation whether it be podcasting, music, or voice over narration. Good podcasting equipment begins with a great microphone, as that is where the sound originates.
You can don't have to spend a fortune, but getting something more than the built-in microphone on your computer will go a long way toward improving your sound quality.
Podcasting Equipment
Audio Mixer It's strongly suggested that if you can afford it, use a mixer to produce your podcasts. If you're using a condenser microphone, the mixer will provide the phantom power. It also allows you to record from multiple inputs, adjust the volume level of each source, and mix the channels into one sound. A mixer allows you to have independent control over each of the various inputs making it a necessity when using multiple microphones or when conducting an interview, for example. You can adjust each channel based upon the characteristics and dynamic range of the person using each mic. Yamaha MG8/2FX 8 Channel Stereo Mixer with DSP
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Digital Audio Interface Lexicon's Omega Studio is an integrated computer recording system that includes the Omega 8x4x2 USB I/O mixer, Cubase LE multitrack recording software for the Mac and PC, and the high-quality Lexicon Pantheon reverb plug-in. The Omega Studio contains everything you need to transform your computer into a professional 24-bit recording studio with tons of flexibility. Lexicon Omega Desktop Recording Studio
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Microphone Compressor A microphone compressor helps to "compress" the loud and soft voices on a recording. It helps to maintain consistent loudness. It may not sound important, but it can make a big difference in the quality of your audio.
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Pop Filter A pop filter is a wind-screan that helps reduce popping noises created by breath or speech. It's especially useful for reducing popping noises created by "plosives" like "p" or "b". A plosive is a consonant sound that sometimes results in pops when you record. Shure PS6-SHURE Pop Filter, Popper Stopper
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Headphones Besides a quality microphone, the next most important piece of gear is a good set of headphones. You'll use these to monitor the incoming sound when you are recording and to listen to changes you are making in the editing process. Sony headphones are some of the most popular in the world, and at this price the MDR-7506 is a great choice! This headphone delivers a wide frequency response of 10 Hz-20 kHz in a comfortable, sealed-ear design which provides maximum isolation from external sound. You should always where headphones to monitor the audio levels that are being recorded in the system. Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone
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USB Audio Interface A USB audio interface acts as a bridge between your recording equipment and your computer. You can connect your mixer or audio interface to the USB interface and then into the USB port on your computer. |
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