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The episode outlines the fundamental equipment needed to start a podcast, emphasizing the importance of investing in a good microphone, headphones, and audio editing software. It specifically recommends a versatile microphone like the Audio-Technica ATR 2100x, which can start with a USB connection and later upgrade to an XLR connection without needing a replacement. It also suggests audio editing software such as Hindenburg or Adobe Audition for quality production. Additionally, it mentions a website link for more equipment and service recommendations and ends with encouragement for aspiring podcasters.FInd me at https://www.accountables.network

I have 5 key tips on how you master your microphone and make your show sound even better. Sorry if this bruises your ego but they're probably multitasking while listening to your podcast. They could be doing household chores, walking the dog, or commuting. If they have to strain to hear what you're saying, your podcast instantly becomes annoying. Was that your goal? No, no it wasn't. So, let's stop annoying your listener and give them the sound quality they deserve! In this episode, I break down the top 5 mistakes podcasters make with their microphones and, most importantly, how to correct them.  Mistake number 1: Using wireless mics. I'll tell you upfront; it's a no-go for professional podcasting. But you don't need to break the bank on a fancy microphone. All we're aiming for is clean and clear audio quality, and an $80 Dynamic USB mic does the job. Dynamic mics are more forgiving and perfect for podcasting. I recommend starting with a Samson QU2 or the Audio-Technica ATR 2100. The key is that they are wired into your recording device. Mistake number 2: Using your microphone incorrectly. Different microphones require different techniques. You must know what kind of mic you have and how to use it. Mic placement is critical, so much, it was my FIRST EPISODE and you can find more information on this in my YouTube videos.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuQxy7shV3Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W7B7kxQdmc Mistake number 3: Not using a pop filter. Those plosives and breathiness can be real show-stoppers. Think about your listeners using earbuds or noise-canceling headphones; every 'P' you pop feels like a punch to the ear. Invest in a pop screen or a foam muff for your microphone, or better yet, get both! Mistake number 4: not paying attention to your microphone settings. If you ignore this, you might end up recording with the laptop's onboard mic, and that's brutal. Test, for the love of podcast gods, test! Here's how a pen can help: https://podcastperformancecoach.com/124-three-reasons-great-podcasters-want-to-have-a-pen-handy/ Mistake number 5: Not being mic-aware. You don't want to drift away from the mic as you record. Pay attention to your microphone's placement. Know where the mic is in relation to your mouth. Check out episode 166 for more: https://podcastperformancecoach.com/166-how-to-avoid-the-annoying-podcast-mic-fade/ And remember, these 5 mistakes apply to your guests too. It's YOUR job to make sure they know how to use their microphones correctly. Listen to how they sound, test, and guide them before hitting the record button. If they drift off or start to sound off, pause the interview and fix it. Don't make your listeners choose between annoyance and not listening. Do your listeners a favor and care about their listening experience. It will make you sound better and increase the chances that they become fans and customers. Your authority and credibility are on the line. So, make sure you use the right microphone, learn how to use it correctly, including using a pop screen, test it every time, and stay mic-aware. Make sure your guests adhere to the same standards. There's no excuse for putting your listener in a position where they have to decide between not listening or being annoyed by your poor audio quality. If you feel like your show could sound better but you're not sure what needs to be addressed, I can help in less than 15 minutes. I could probably troubleshoot your issue in 15 seconds. But I'll give you the full 15 minutes or more when you take me up on my FREE podcast Coaching call. Let's get you sounding like a pro. Get on my Calendar: https://calendly.com/timwohlberg    

Whether you're a lawyer looking to start a podcast or just interested in the legal side of podcasting, this is an episode you won't want to miss. In this episode of The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page Podcast, we sit down with Gordon P. Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, to discuss the top three reasons lawyers should start a podcast, the legal issues they need to consider, and his favorite pieces of technology for podcast recording. As a pioneer in the field of legal podcasting, Gordon brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. So Let's dive in! Gordon P. Firemark, also known as The Podcast Lawyer™, is an attorney specializing in podcasting and new media. With over 25 years of experience in entertainment law, he provides legal counsel to podcasters, vloggers, and other online content creators on a wide range of issues, including copyright, trademark, and privacy concerns. Firemark is also a podcaster, hosting the "Entertainment Law Update" podcast, which provides a monthly summary of legal news affecting the entertainment industry. He is considered a leading expert in podcasting and is frequently invited to speak at industry events and conferences. Join Gordon and me as we talk about the following three questions and more! 1.     What are the top three reasons a lawyer would want to start a podcast? 2.     What are the top three legal issues lawyers should consider when podcasting? 3.     What are your top three favorite pieces of technology, whether hardware or software, that you use to make your podcast recordings? Resources: Connect with Gordon: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gfiremark/ Website: Law Firm: firemark.com/ Website: gordonfiremark.com/ Podcast: Entertainment Law Update: entertainmentlawupdate.com/ Youtube: youtube.com/@gfiremark   Mentioned in the Podcast: Podcast Guest Release: gordonfiremark.com/PodcastRelease   Equipment Mentioned in the Podcast: Mac computer: apple.com/imac-24/ Mac Mini with the M1 chip: apple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-mini MacBook Pro: apple.com/macbook-pro/ MacBook Pro (2017 model): support.apple.com Shure MV7 microphone: shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7 Blue Yeti microphone: bluemic.com/en-us/products/yeti/ Rodecaster Pro mixer: rode.com/en/interfaces-and-mixers/rodecaster-series/rodecaster-pro Sound pads: sonicacoustics.com/collections/soundproof-foam Audio Technica ATR 2100: audio-technica.com/en-us/atr2100-usb LG dual monitors: lg.com/uk/monitors Logitech BRIO webcam (4k model): logitech.com/en-us/products/webcams/brio-4k Canon M 50 mirrorless digital SLR camera: canon.co.uk/cameras/eos-m50 Source Audio headphones: point-sourceaudio.com Apple AirPods Max: apple.com/airpods-max Elgato key lights: elgato.com/en/key-light LED strips: made-in-china.com/cs/hot-china-products/Strip_Led_Light Octagonal/hexagonal felt panels for soundproofing: alibaba.com/product-detail/48-Colors-Soundproof-Foam-Espuma-Acoustic Felt desk mat: grovemade.com/product/wool-felt-desk-pad Flexi spot sit-stand desk: flexispot.co.uk/ iPhone 13 Pro: apple.com/si/iphone-13-pro/ projector: benq.com/en-us/projector   Software and Services Mentioned in the Podcast: Skype: skype.com/en Zoom: zoom.us Cam live: play.google.com/store/apps/details Riverside.fm: riverside.fm Logitech BRIO software: support.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/8076787990295-Download-Brio-500 Teleprompter: teleprompter.com

Looking for a content marketing boost for your business? Podcasting is more popular than ever, and more and more listeners are discovering new favorite shows. I love podcasting because it gives you all the SEO benefits of a blog, without requiring stellar writing skills (perfect for the grammatically challenged, in other words). Plus, podcasts offer a level of “know, like, and trust” that you just can't get with written content alone. After all, a podcast feels more like a conversation and less like reading a news article. Even email marketing (which you know I love) doesn't offer the same level of connection a podcast can. But podcasts require a bit more intention and planning than a blog does. For one thing, there's additional technology to consider, distribution channels to navigate, file hosting to worry about, and that's before you ever record your first episode. Today I'm sharing how I started my podcast, some mistakes I made along the way (and what I think I got right), plus I have a plan you can follow if you're interested in starting your own show. Prefer a transcript? Here you go! What you'll learn in this episode: How I decided on the format for my podcast Why I wanted to have loads of episode ideas before starting What I'd do differently if I were starting a podcast today Why it's important to have good audio quality (but it doesn't have to be perfect) My personal recording and publishing schedule Eight steps to follow to launch your own show Resources mentioned: Amy Porterfield's Online Marketing Made Easy is one of my favorite shows. I never miss an episode. The Life Coach School with Brooke Castillo isn't just for life coaches. There's plenty of savvy business and life advice, too. Michael Hyatt's Lead to Win is for anyone who wants to be a better business leader. The Membership Geeks podcast is all about starting and running an online membership. AudioTechnica ATR 2100 is the microphone I use and recommend. Focusrite Scarlett audio interface offers a slightly better quality than a simple USB connection will. Libsyn is the media host I use for the podcast. Zoom is useful for interview shows. Christina Lemmy set up the tech side for me. Otter.ai is a good choice for automated transcripts. Noota.io is the transcript tool we use now. Descript looks interesting, but I haven't tried it yet. How to Use Time Blocking to Get Stuff Done details the strategy I've been using for years to stay on top of my commitments. Igor Mihajlović Bucin does my podcast editing.

This week we're showcasing one of our highest reviewed episodes in the history of the show...And for good reason - It breaks down the process of starting a successful copywriting business into 3 simple steps. Yep...You're (still) only 3 steps away from your work-from-anywhere, get paid to be creative, no-business-attire-required (or even pants for that matter) dream job. Here's what we cover in this episode: The definition of a “direct response copywriter” and who their best kind of clients are. Yes, every business needs good copy to sell their products. But that doesn't mean you should try to work for just any random company… unless they use this specific style of marketing. That is, if you want to have good clients who don't stiff you or undercut your every move. Why the kind of writing business I'm discussing today is the most profitable kind of writing business you can get into. Unless you're the next J. K. Rowling or Stephen King, this is by far the most lucrative type of writing business on the planet – if you know how to leverage your copywriting skills. How to apply the required F.O.C.U.S. you'll need to learn the craft of copywriting from a master teacher. If you follow this “one, and only one” method of learning, you'll get to your goal much faster than the average rookie copywriter.   Why you need to become intimately familiar with the great original masters of copywriting. Without this knowledge, you'll build your copywriting house on a foundation of sand, and you know what happened to the foolish man when the rains came tumbling down. How to get into the minds of the most winning copywriters of all time and internalize their methods for success. This practice is tedious and time-consuming. So much so that most copywriters never make it a habit, to their cost. If you make this a part of your routine, especially early on, you will have a massive advantage over the competition. What you should focus on before doing all the “normal” business setup practices. Focusing on these other business setup practices is an excuse that feeds your procrastination bug. If you want to sharpen up your skill, gain a positive reputation, and get to the money faster than most copywriters, you need to do this first. Why you need a copywriting mentor. How your mentor can open doors for you and get you on the fast track to notoriety, profitability, and a pipeline filled with the best kinds of clients. The only way to distinguish yourself in the marketplace and stand out from all the other so-called direct response copywriters. There are so many people who call themselves copywriters, but they don't have the experience to back up their claims. When you follow this path to distinguishing yourself, you'll truly stand out in a noisy world. How to build the single most powerful type of brand possible. Hint: you already have all the tools you need. You don't have to take any courses or read any books. The answers are inside of you right now waiting to come out and build you a brand so powerful, you can use it to sell very expensive programs. The website platform I would use today if I was starting out. There are many options, but this one, which is not the industry standard, is the quickest, easiest, and most beneficial for beginners. How to use the 3 pillars of personal branding to grow your audience using social media and your website. This is how the game is played. This is marketing. Whether you're against social media or not, this is what you have to do if you want to succeed. The best way to gain authority and establish expertise. It removes resistance and provides your customers with results in advance. How to get inside your customer's mind on a regular basis and help them get to know you intimately. Starting this kind of marketing channel doesn't have to be complicated. You can start today by pulling out your iPhone and hitting a couple buttons. But the potential for reach and influence is huge! Resources: Links mentioned on today's show: Join my Copywriting Certification program to be mentored and certified by me by going to RayEdwards.com/cdrc. Check out Michael Hyatt's amazing book, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World by clicking here. Get your podcast started with the amazing RodeCaster Pro by clicking here. Get your Audio Technica ATR 2100 microphone by clicking here. A Few Essential Copywriting Books by the Original Masters: Breakthrough Advertising, Eugene Schwartz (BreakthroughAdvertisingBook.com) How to Write a Good Advertisement, Victor Schwab Scientific Advertising & My Life in Advertising, Claude Hopkins Robert Collier Letter Book, Robert Collier Tested Advertising Methods, John Caples Confessions of an Advertising Man, David Ogilvy Sponsor This episode of the Ray Edwards Show is made possible in part by The All-New Ray Edwards Enhanced Certified Direct Response Copywriter Program, where I help anyone who wants to make big money from their writing without getting a publisher or having a bestseller, and even if nobody knows who you are. Get my proven methods, systems, and even my endorsement – go to RayEdwards.com/CDRC2021

Meet David   David launched his first web business in the year 2000 and his first podcast in 2006. Since then, he's worked on the agency side as a Head of SEO, in-house as Head of Digital Marketing, and for a trading company as a Digital Marketing Course Producer. He's built his own podcast, Digital Marketing Radio up to 20,000 downloads a month, and in 2019 he founded his own podcast production agency for b2b brands called Casting Cred. You can find David over at castingcred.com!    So you were way ahead of the whole podcasting trend, weren't you?   I was! It was only a bit of fun for me back then around 2006 or so. I published a few shows then and got quite a few listeners and didn't really think too much of it. I just thought of it as a bit of fun rather than actually a serious marketing channel, which I probably should have done.   What mistakes do you see big brands making with their podcasts in 2021?   Oh, there are a lot of big mistakes. There's just horrific quality that you actually hear. There's just not a lot of thought that goes into podcasts by many b2b brands. I compare it back to how brands used to actually think of their websites back in about 2004, 2005,  2006 because back then, brands used to get the intern or a junior person within the business to design the website for their brand and this is a multi-million dollar brand you're talking about here. They just didn't appreciate that digital presence can actually relate to how your brand is perceived in its entirety and actually switch people off from using that brand. So as I said, back then, about 15 years ago or so, brands used to get these lowly paid people to design their websites for them and think nothing for it and the senior people didn't even look at the websites. Exactly the same thing is happening with podcasts nowadays, in 2021. Even in the upcoming years, what brands are doing is they're getting these people who are interested in podcasts, junior in the business, but probably don't know that much about producing professional quality audio, probably don't know that much about brand identity, what needs to be said, what doesn't need to be said to produce the shows in their behalf and they're producing amateurish sounding shows. These reflect how their audience perceived these brands and it's just not a good idea.   What are some of the equipment that you recommend for podcasting?   Sure, and for many big brands out there this probably the biggest mistake, to begin with, is that they just go with the microphone that they've already got kicking around the office or in someone's home. In general, if a business does webinars, then they've got a big condenser microphone sitting in front of them in the middle of a boardroom table and a condenser microphone is good in that it picks up the full frequency of a human voice. However, it also picks up everything else that's going on around the room. It picks up the air conditioner unit, it picks up a computer fan noise, it picks up someone shutting the door two rooms away from where you are it's not an ideal microphone to use for a podcast. Condenser microphones are wonderful if you're in a professional studio environment if you really have a decent soundproof room that you're operating in. Otherwise, I highly recommend the use of a dynamic microphone. So a dynamic microphone is less sensitive and it means that it needs to be closer to your mouth, it needs to be roughly three or four inches away from your mouth and 45 degrees away from your mouth so you're speaking over it just to get the best quality from that microphone. But if you do that is not gonna pick up all the rest of the noise from around the room. So then the question after that becomes, okay, what type of dynamic microphone that you use? There are very few dynamic microphones available that have both what's called an XLR and a USB out. So if you are looking for your dynamic microphone to easily connect to your computer, you're looking for a USB out from the dynamic microphone. So if that's the case, then you're looking for either a Samsung Q2U or an Audio-Technica ATR-2100x. So those are the two main microphones, there are a couple of small up-and-coming brands that are just in the process of launching similar microphones. But those are the two main microphones that I would highly recommend. In addition to that, you need a windscreen. So something to go on top of the microphone to stop sudden bursts of air going into the microphone just to make your sound a little bit more pleasant for the user and you want a boom arm. So something to hold the microphone right next to your face, rather than actually you having to duck down, or have the microphone too far away from your mouth.   Let's switch a little bit here to talk about the six steps of publishing a podcast to publishing a book. So I'm really curious about what you've got to say about this?   So several times, I've been crazy enough to host an eight-hour live stream, and have 100 plus guests on there at the same time, and a lot of other people say, "Well, how on earth do you do that? Do you think I should do something similar for my brand?" And my immediate answer is no! You don't want to do that, it's just too much hassle. Another reason that I say no, is that it's actually too difficult or you're juggling too many balls when you haven't done audio podcasting, videos, live streaming, and steps like that beforehand. You really want to work up towards being able to host multiple people at the same time, be on there for a very long time, look into the camera, or deal with the audience at the same time. So I recommend working up towards doing that. And obviously, you talked about publishing a book. So one of the last big live streams I did I published a book, as a result of doing that. I figured out having an eight-hour live stream, you end up being able to produce roughly 60,000 words of transcripts, and then you can turn that into a book. It's just about as much work turning out a 60,000-word transcript into a book by rewriting it because obviously, people don't write in the same way that they actually articulate things verbally. So it's not necessarily easier, but it's just a path that is a relatively slightly more convenient way to publish a book. But in terms of the steps towards doing that, I highly recommend starting off with an audio-only podcast and starting off with a fairly basic podcast equipment-wise using the microphones that are recommended. Then when you're started, focus on the audio podcast, get comfortable with using the microphone, get comfortable with what your show structure is going to be like, and then you'll hone that naturally over the first 10 to 20 episodes or so. Then when you get comfortable with doing that, you can start to do things like you do Lori, which is to record the whole show as a one-off, have your intro, have your outro, have your midsection recorded as part of the whole show. That way, you're doing less editing afterward so it's easier to produce. You don't have much editing to do afterward at all. Then move on to video after that, and move on to pre-recorded video. Don't do live video straight away if you're doing your show, do it pre-recorded so you don't have to think of an audience and if you make mistakes, you can restart and you don't get so nervous in front of guests. Step four is live streaming while you record a podcast. The whole additional challenging element to that is, of course, the audience. If you've got people watching live, if you've got questions coming in. Ideally, you can listen to what the person that you're interviewing is saying, but at the same time, see what the audience is saying. Bring their questions into the mix at the appropriate time, engage with him at the same time, or perhaps even type back to them at the same time. You don't want to be doing that if you're not comfortable using a microphone, if you're not comfortable with podcasting, or if you're not comfortable even with looking into the camera, to begin with just to do the intros and the outros and to acknowledge people at the very beginning of your video. Then simply you get to that big summit that I was talking about, that's like 12 live streams all in one take. So once you're comfortable with the live streams, it's bringing everything together, it's doing it for a longer time, it's having 100 plus guests involved in a single project. So it's just a case of making those relationships which is obviously what this show is all about and the wonderful thing about doing a podcast, apart from the fact that you get people listening to your content is the quality of the relationships that you make with the guests that you end up talking to. You can ideally maintain those relationships by doing things like hosting a virtual summit and getting people back on with you perhaps on an annual basis.   Can you share with our listeners one of your most successful or favorite networking experiences that you've had?   I think networking is all about the quality rather than the quantity. You can talk about some articles that have been written like 1000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly, and similar advice has been shared by Seth Godin. If you get to that number of people that engage with you and like your content on a regular basis, then you're going to be successful. But in my experience, the number is even less if you put in the effort to really ensure that the relationships that you build are of high quality. That's why I love podcasting because it's such a wonderful way to build a relationship, to begin with, and then it gives you that opportunity to maintain the relationship because if you go to networking events, I know we're talking in COVID times it's a little bit more challenging to meet face to face, and perhaps even meet new people. But if you imagine a conventional face-to-face networking event, you'd do really well to have five minutes uninterrupted with anyone. It's challenging sometimes just to discover what someone else does, and make them aware of what you do, and then remember them afterward and then get back to them and really build any kind of meaningful relationship. The internet, podcasting, or just online discussions that aren't even necessarily broadcasted online give us a wonderful opportunity to have a higher quality conversation or lengthier conversation. So I think if you can aim to have 10 of those conversations a month on a regular basis, and then maintain the relationships with people that you think would be beneficial to you and your business in the future and you could be beneficial to them, then that would be probably a wonderful use of podcasting as a wonderful way to network and build maintain those relationships.   How do you best nurture your network and stay in front of these individuals?   I used to think in the past that what you had to do was published on a regular basis. But to a certain degree, that's just one-way communication so it's good to try and maintain those relationships. I've been very fortunate to as well as host bowl and podcast, host podcasts for other people, and produce podcasts for other people so it gives me a reason to get back in contact with these people. So the people that have been probably the best guests or the people that have been the most valuable in terms of potential relationships have been the ones that I've kept in touch with. I think initially going back to about 2015 when I did my first big online live stream, and I had about 60 people join me for that one. I just went back into people who have been guests before and I viewed it as a great piece of content to produce. But then thinking about it afterward, I suddenly realized it's not about the content, it's about relationships, it's about the network, it's about maintaining that. So that's why I try and do an annual basis, I give myself a reason to get back in touch with people and I encourage people to do the same. To think of a reason to reach back to who you've had conversations with in the past, and help them. So not necessarily even to produce something of value to what you're trying to do, but just to see if there's anything else you can do to assist them. I think you need to be really aware of what they're currently doing, and maybe suggests something specific that you could do to help them or a reason to have a follow-up conversation. I liken that to messages that I receive on LinkedIn, and probably 1 in 50, I reckon have actually really looked at me and my business and what I do, and crafted message based on that. The messages that I get saying something like, "Oh, it would be great to find out more about Casting Cred and what you do, shall we arrange a call?" No, I ignore those messages because it's so blatantly obvious that they've just taken my company name from some automatic script and added it to a standard intro message. I'm not interested in having a conversation if you haven't taken the opportunity to check out what I do. Check out what I do and demonstrate that you've actually looked at what I do and then we'll have a conversation.   What advice would you offer that business professional who's really looking to grow their network?   It doesn't happen overnight so you've got to accept that it's a long-term game. It's easy to reach out to people and get disappointed if they don't engage with you, but have you actually published anything and demonstrated that you are likely to be of genuine interest to the person that you're trying to reach out to? I go back to podcasting because I'm a podcaster and I think podcasting is a wonderful way to do it. I would quite often publish a podcast based upon the quality of conversations that I have with someone and be willing to publish a podcast, even if it didn't have any listeners, because of the quality of conversations that I'm having with people. I know people that I'm interviewing wouldn't necessarily be happy to have the conversation published to no one, but I think that's a good way to approach podcasting. I would encourage anyone listening to consider starting a webinar series or a podcast or some kind of content series that gives them an opportunity or reason to reach out to people. Maybe an initial starting point even before that is a blog because most people have a blog associated with a website. Put together an article about a particular topic and ask 10 moderately successful people within certain niches about their opinion on the particular subject. I say moderately successful because you're never likely to get someone like, let's give Seth Gordon as an example to actually contribute. But if you have someone who's moderately successful in a very niche industry, then they're really happy to contribute. So you can probably get 10 people to contribute to blog posts, you don't even have to speak to them, you can have a contact form for them to fill in and share their advice. Then you can promote what they do afterward, you can connect with them on LinkedIn, you can maintain that relationship. That's probably a great starting point to building a decent network.   If you could go back to your 20-year-old self, what would you tell yourself to do more of us have or differently with regards to your professional career?   It's very easy to look back with hindsight saying you should do this, you shouldn't do this. I've done lots of different jobs in my time. I'm in my 40s now so I was probably too old to just work in digital marketing or in the digital world. So as a first career, I actually managed restaurants and pubs, and hotels. It was a great experience to have because as a 20-year-old I was managing teams of people. So I got great managerial experience to do that. Perhaps maybe I treated life a little bit too seriously. I would say just to relax a little bit as well and try more things. I think that back then I felt that you had to try and have a career and I think that I grew up as part of the generation that was still told you go through school, you try to go through university, and then you try to get yourself a profession, and you stay with that profession for life. Life's not really like that nowadays. I would certainly tell myself to try different things, don't take life too seriously, work hard, but also play hard at the same time.   Any final word of advice to offer our listeners with regards to growing and supporting your network?   Success and building a big network is really a long time coming. Don't measure what you're doing with short-term measurements, like how many followers have I gained in the last week or a month or even year? It's all about the quality of relationships that you make 10 years down the line. So if you're not bothered by time, what would you do differently now if you knew that the numbers don't matter and it's all about quality?   Connect with David   David’s website: https://castingcred.com/  David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbain/

I stepped out of my studio this week and recorded today's podcast on my "backup equipment," which is a Shure SM48 Microphone ($48) plugged into a Focusrite Scarlett Solo interface ($116.59).  And I recorded it upstairs in my office.  Truthfully, the sound will be similar to buying a quality USB mic like the Samson Q2U or Audio Technica ATR 2100x, which plugs directly into your USB without an interface.  If you see a small drop in download numbers this week, it's because Apple Watch downloads no longer count.  Those metrics have been pulled because they sometimes result in double downloads.  Podcast guru James Cridland explains: https://adtech.podnews.net/update/apple-watch-os-downloads?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2020-10-06Joe Rogan says Spotify has not talked to him about censoring his content: https://heavy.com/news/joe-rogan-podcast-censorship/The trough of disillusionment is something that happens after you lose your initial "head of steam" when you start a podcast.  Karen Burgess of Pacific Content explains how to power through it and get to the pleateau of productivity. https://blog.pacific-content.com/warning-trough-of-disillusionment-ahead-6bd93ac410d9Admittedly, one area I struggle with as an editor is "EQ" - or equalization.  This 12 minute video does a great job of explaining the 5 major frequencies in human voice and what it's like to turn each up or down.  https://youtu.be/ltKUTjjESeQGreat article from The Podcast Host on how to use the medium to establish yourself as an expert in your field: https://www.thepodcasthost.com/mindset/expert-in-your-field/Finally, Podcast Movement, the convention that got me into podcasting, is virtual this month, from October 19-29.  If you've thought about going, but haven't because of costs, the ticket is cheaper this year, plus you don't have to worry about airfare or hotel. PLUS, you can save $50 with my referral code. https://podcastmovement.snoball.events/a/jon-gay

Episode 8: A great microphone is an important tool of the trade so choose yours wisely. Type “Best podcast microphone” into Google, YouTube, or Pinterest, and you’re likely to find the Blue Yeti atop many lists. Before impulsively adding it to your shopping cart though, you should learn about different types of microphones and how they differ. Do your homework, because you should pick the microphone that is the best for your voice and your room. CONDENSER VS DYNAMIC As a podcaster, you don’t have to be a professional sound engineer, but you should know the differences between a condenser mic and a dynamic mic. When you see a singer in a recording studio, odds are good that she’s singing into a condenser microphone. Your first clue: you’ll notice that it’s a side-address microphone. In the photo in the blog, the podcaster is correctly speaking or singing into the side of the mic — not into the top. If you take a closer look inside the head basket, you can see a diaphragm or membrane inside. Because condenser mics tend to be sensitive, they’re better suited in a sound-treated studio that doesn’t have a lot of room noise or echo. Characteristics of studio condenser mics: Greater frequency response Sensitive to louder sounds Requires phantom power, a.k.a. 48V Cleaner and truer to reality Best in a sound controlled environment More costly When you see musicians on stage, you’re likely to find dynamic microphones being used. These mics are better when there are several musicians, for example, when you’ve got vocals and instruments (guitar, bass guitar, drums.) As pictured above, the singer is correctly singing into the top of the microphone. With a dynamic microphone, sound waves hit a thin metallic diaphragm that is attached to a coil of wire. A magnetic field is part of the energy conversion. In podcasting and radio, dynamic microphones can be ideal because of durability and price. When your mouth is close to the microphone, dynamic mics sound good for spoken word while picking up less room sound. Characteristics of dynamic mics: Durable Do not require power Good in noisy environments Less sensitive Lack depth and color More affordable Now that you know the differences between condenser and dynamic microphones, evaluate your space to see which type might serve you best. I encourage you to try both, if you can, to see which type sounds best for your voice and recording environment. In lieu of sound treating a room, many podcasters improve their audio quality by recording in a closet full of clothes or underneath a blanket with both types of microphones but especially to tame sensitive condenser microphones. XLR VS USB As you shop for a microphone, take note of the connections. Generally, XLR connections require an external interface to connect the microphone to your computer. External interfaces often have better preamps and analog to digital converters. USB microphones can plug directly into your computer resulting in a more straight forward setup with less expense (because you don’t need to buy an interface.) Microphones like the Audio-Technica ATR-2100 and Samson Q2U have both XLR and USB connections. Interestingly, I’m told that these conbo microphones actually sound better when plugged in via USB over XLR. It’s worth noting that quite a few very popular podcasts use budget mics like the ATR-2100 or Q2U, and they sound great. MICS THE EXPERTS USE Because audio is so subjective, selecting the best podcast microphone can be challenging. Rather than going by the advice of random Bloggers and YouTubers, I scanned 196 episodes of the https://podcastengineeringschool.com/category/show/ (Podcast Engineering Show) and ranked the top 29 microphones by mentions by guests. In full disclosure, I had the pleasure of being a guest on https://podcastengineeringschool.com/andy-wang-host-and-producer-of-inspired-money-podcast-pes-106/ (PES episode 106) and talked all about my podcasting...

Today's tip: Give yourself plenty of lead time to get your podcast mic - there's a SHORTAGE!For starters, I recommend a dynamic mic with a USB connection, like:Samson Q2U: http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/usb-microphones/q2u/Audio Technica ATR-2100x https://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/55eee3e0b0d5a960/index.htmlIf you strike out on Amazon, check outSweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/TV Owner E.W. Scripps has a buyer for Stitcher - it's SiriusXM (who recently bought Simplecast) - looks like we might have another big player in the space. https://podcastbusinessjournal.com/siriusxm-to-purchase-stitcher-for-300-million/Omnicom Media Group will invest $20 million in Spotify advertising. It's a drop in the bucket compared to their overall ad budget, but it shows people are taking Spotify as an advertising venue seriously. https://podcastbusinessjournal.com/spotify-announces-20-million-ad-partnership-with-omnicom/Podcast Movement has a virtual event next week, called "Shift." https://podcastmovement.com/events/shift-sessions-announcement/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2020-07-09James Cridland of PodNews says ID3 tags on your show's final MP3 -  that's the Metadata in Adobe Audition - are not necessary for SEO. https://podnews.net/article/id3-tags-podcast-search-engine-optimisation-seo?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2020-07-09JAG in Detroit Website with contact info: http://www.jagindetroit.com/

Paul and Clark review Netflix documentary- "The Great Hack" plus other topics are discussed. Subway 5 Dollar Footlongs Jared the Subway Guy Golf Rules in Ontario, Canada amid Covid ACE Pet Moving Company Rabies-Free country information Audio Technica ATR-2100 USB/XLR Microphone Brockmire TV Show Schitt's Creek Show The Great Hack Documentary Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal Cambridge Analytica Brittany Kaiser David Carroll Alexander Nix NRA - National Rife Association Korean Soccer Team Article Check out our website at www.wetalkedaboutthis.net.  Contact us at wetalkedaboutthis99@gmail.com    

Daniel J. Lewis is a keynote speaker on podcasting and social media. He creates training resources and producing tools like SEO for Podcasters and My Podcast Reviews. He also writes in his personal blog about technology, productivity, and entrepreneurship. His Youtube channel currently garners over 7.12k subscribers with 820k views and 158 uploads.  He is the host of The Audacity to Podcast. The title of the podcast depicts having guts to do podcasting. The podcast also aims to share with the listeners the right tools in podcasting and to grow their podcast channel.  In this episode, Daniel has provided us some tips on what should be given importance in podcasting. “...my top recommendations right now are for a microphone. Samsung Q2U. There are other microphones very similar to it like the Audio Technica ATR, 2100 and USB and there's now the new ATR 2100 x USB, yeah, you're using the ATR 2100 USB, there's also the Audio Technica AT 2005.” Daniel gives emphasis on the significance of having a good mic for podcasting and shared with us his top microphones that are high-quality but affordable. These are very fit for startup podcasters. He mentioned that everything doesn’t have to be perfect at the very start of your podcasting. The important is you have clear content and direction to where your podcast will go. Buying cheap tools is good for a beginner and then, eventually, as you go further, you can level up your materials. “And then for a podcast media host, I now recommend, captivate an advisor for that company as well…” “Then, the next thing is you have to launch.” According to Daniel, having an advisor can make podcasting better. It serves as your gear in media hosting, stats, website, etc. This would be very helpful for the technical part. He also mentioned that launching in a way that you don’t need to prepare first the produced  20-30 episodes. You can even start with a trailer only. Then, plan out the next 20-30 episodes. You can just list it. Again, you don’t need to record the first 20-30 episodes, you only need to list them down. What matters is you know where you will be going.  “The other thing is to really focus on optimizing that experience for your audience in your podcast on the web.” Next, to optimize the audience experience, Daniel taught us in this episode how to use an A/B Testing wherein you will group your audience into two and you will examine what part they are interested the most on your podcast. In this way, you will know your succeeding content and the flow of your program. “So look for ways that you can breathe some new life into the podcast. “ Lastly, this tip is for podcasters who are lost in track and are out of ideas. It’s not really completely changing your format but rather adding up some new things. He said that you can search for new ideas in your podcast by joining events related to podcasting. It could be a Comic-Con or Podcast Movement depending on what you want to grow with.  Daniel was so generous to share his knowledge and techniques in podcasting and more of these essential tips can be discovered in the entire episode! Subscribe to our email newsletter to be notified of our upcoming live-streamed interviews! Join our Discord community and become part of the conversation! https://whyinfluence.com/

STEP UP YOUR PRODUCTION QUALITY FOR A REASONABLE PRICE (H2) In this episode of IoT Playbook, I take you for a behind the scenes tour of my podcasting studio to look at the gear and software I use to produce the show. Many of you will be asked to host or participate in webinars, and eventually, you will want to be put on camera. Instead of using the default setup with a built-in microphone and laptop camera, you can upgrade your entire experience for a reasonable price. Head over to podcast.iotplaybook.com to learn what I am using in my own studio, as well as some great alternatives for a tighter budget. What You Will Learn: The software and hardware IoT Playbook uses in its podcasting studio The different lighting tools IoT Playbook uses How IoT Playbook records high-quality video for promos and solo shoots Different gear options depending on your budget Why upgrading your studio will dramatically improve your production quality How to use a green screen for webinars How to record and edit screen shares The IoT Playbook Podcasting Studio Set-Up (H1) If you want to host webinars, create video content for your business, or even build a podcasting studio of your own, the latest episode of IoT Playbook has everything you need to know about the gear. Find out what types of software and equipment IoT Playbook uses in its studio so you can start producing high-quality content for a minimal cost. Software (H2) Zoom: Zoom is the lifeblood of my podcasting studio. It is a cloud-based, video conferencing software that I use for webinars, meetings, and interviews. OBS: Open Broadcast Studio is a free tool that I use for editing promo videos where I don’t have a guest. Camtasia: This tool by TechSmith is great for recording screen shares and it is a powerful editing suite as well. “These equipment options will help you drastically increase your podcasting studio quality for whatever it is you’re trying to do.” Podcasting Studio Hardware (H2) Scissor Boom: The scissor boom is an adjustable microphone stand that is great for a desktop set-up Green Screen: This enables you to change the background to any image you want. Softbox Lights: Softboxes are standard in photography studios and they provide soft facial lighting. LEDs: The LED lights on either side of me shine against the green screen to keep it evenly lit. Tabletop Lighting Kit: Additional facial lighting that also eliminates reflections on eyeglass lenses. Sony DSLR: Primary camera for promos, webinars, and interviews. Audio Technica ATR 2100: Dynamic USB Microphone that eliminates unwanted ambient noise. http://bit.ly/2UnFviW IoT Playbook Resources: (H2) Learn How to Get Started With This Free Online Class: www.freeiotclass.com go.iotplaybook.com/offerbuilder

I created a Podcast to help anyone in 2020 that is trying to build their own podcast! Audiotechnica ATR 2100: https://amzn.to/2xcF4jM Shotgun mic for iPhone: https://amzn.to/3aejqdi Rodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/2Qy6ibe David J Sherwin Recovery Podcast: Follow me: David J Sherwin Recovery Podcast on ⚓ https://anchor.fm/davidjsherwin davidjsherwin.com Facebook: Facebook.com/davidjsherwin Instagram.com/davidjsherwin Twitter.com/davidjsherwin Youtube.com/davidjsherwin . . . . . #soberliving #entrepreneurship #podcaster #sobermovement #entreprenuer #sobercommunity #vloggerlife #podcasts #entrepreneurlife #startup #entrepreneurs #vloggers #hustle #vlogger #youtuber #podcastlife #newpodcast #pod

Charlas desde Shadowlands ¡No te pierdas ningún capítulo! Suscríbete usando tu aplicación favorita para podcasts Listen onApple PodcastFollow usSpotifySubscribe onIvoox Hoy nos saltamos la clase de D&D de los viernes (hacemos campana, pellas, novillos, la hullona, rabona, bomba de humo, fuchina, zafra, borota, latar, pirola, piarda, nos fumamos la clase o como quiera que se diga donde vivís) por una buena razón: muchos y muchas de vosotros nos habéis pedido que hablemos un día sobre qué se necesita para jugar a rol por Internet, así que hemos preparado un «Charlas desde Shadowlands» en el que hacemos un repaso a los instrumentos más útiles para preparar vuestras partidas online.  Y para que tengáis toda la información a mano, a continuación os dejamos una chuleta con todos los bártulos roleros, digitales, físicos y buenas prácticas, para que podáis consultarla cuando lo necesitéis. ¡Salud y rol! El kit básico Máster. Jugadores. Conexión por cable. Buena calidad del micrófono. Micrófono Cardiode: Blue Yeti, Audio Technica Atr. 2100 USB, Samsung Q2U Micro Dynamique. Auriculares. Aplicaciones digitales Videoconferencia: Whereby. Dados virtuales: Dadiños! Mesa virtual: Roll20, Fantasy Grounds. Biblioteca musical: Epidemic Sound. Vídeos en grupo: Watch2Gether. Mezclador de audio (solo para PC): Voicemeeter, Voicemeeter Banana. Transmisión de vídeo: OBS. Buenas prácticas / Contrato social Respetar el turno de palabra. Empezar rápidamente la partida, evitar explicar al grupo cómo ha ido el día.

Why I recorded 2500 sales training videos for YouTube When I was a kid I grew up with a speech problem. I had articulation disorder, this made it tough for me to communicate with people. I was constantly told to shut up and I wasn’t important.  I knew that I want to do something important with my life. Being able to talk to people became an important part of what I do. Not being scared to talk in front of people become a quest for me.   Sales training didn’t really exist in the early 2000’s When I started in sales there were not multiple web pages with training, there was no YouTube of podcasts, video conferencing did not exist. I wanted to put resources online for people to find that would help them close deals. The house break in that started it all In June 2014 my house was broken into and I was devastated. My friend Deb Cole (@coachdeb) challenged me to upload YouTube videos 100 days in a row. I was able to make a list of 100 videos and I kept going. 100 YouTube Videos turned into 200 videos. I was able to add videos daily for over 5.5 years. This was the time where the Ice Bucket Challenge really took off.  I knew that I would need to be able to be good on screen for the long term.  Tips for you and creating videos If you want to shoot videos there are a few things that will help you out. When you speak in bullet points this can help people engaged. You will have to create content to get used to it. It took 500 videos for me to get comfortable in front of the camera. It took me 1000 videos to get smooth and not be bothered by the video camera. You have to get past the sound of your voice and what you look like on the screen.   Low cost of barrier to entry to be a creator Moving forward there is not much of a cost for you to be a creator. You can start a podcast with a Audio Technica ATR 2100 for less then $70. If you add an audio box you can spend $65 on a budget box. You can use most cell phones for video and find free editing software on the web. If you are doing video editing and your computer is not fast enough there are services where you can upload content to the web and allow for the off site computers to do the heavy lifting. There are places that will host your podcast for a few bucks a month.  Your greatest advantage for online content Most people in your industry will not take the time to work on their own content. You have so many advantages when you put content online. You can be seen as the expert and have the ability to build rapport faster.   You can find my YouTube Channel here:   Scott Sylvan Bell @scottsbell #sales #Closer #success #podcast #howtosellshow This episode was created and recorded in Sacramento California

I sat down with Mark DiSalvo of DiSalvo Performance training to talk about re-starting his podcast, fitness training, content marketing, the Blue Yeti mic, the H6 Zoom digital recorder, and how he gets the best physical performance for his clients. I also do a review of the Audio Technica ATR-2100 USB mic, and expand on Gary Vaynerchuk's idea of the podcast triple threat. If you'd like to know more about podcast equipment go here: kit.com/brendanclancy If you'd like to join out Super Producer network on Facebook, go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/378046142745266/ If you want to start a podcast, read this: https://medium.com/@brendanclancy/how-to-start-a-podcast-in-4-days-758b399ea5eb And if you have questions about anything else, DM me on instagram: instagram.com/superproducerbc

In this interview we learn more about Michelle Burton, a Pastoral Support worker working on Develop’s Children in Need project. Michelle talks about what she does, her path to the job she is doing now, how she supports young learners and how the course she delivers can help young people make positive changes in their lives. The Children in Need project is a 9 session course called “Like It, Live It”. It is funded by Children in Need but is run by Develop. The course helps young people develop their confidence, team working skills and mental wellbeing. Techie stuff: A big change in this episode as I try and use a recording set-up which is advised by podcast experts. I use the Zoom H4n as my recorder for the interview. This is sat in the middle of the table between myself and Michelle but it is not using its own internal microphones to do any recording. Instead I have two dynamic cardioid microphones plugged into the XLR ports on the Zoom. One of the microphones is a JTS TM 929 microphone – which is a relatively cheap (in price) mic I bought from the Bedford Music shop. The other microphone used was an Audio Technica ATR 2100 (Michelle speaks in to this one). So many books, articles, podcasts and videos I have studied have recommended this microphone. It is regarded as having good quality for an affordable price but also its adaptability is recommended because it can be used as a USB microphone plugged into a laptop or used as an XLR microphone when you start moving up in complexity of your podcasting projects, connecting to mixers.In this interview I had the two microphones set up in table-top microphone stands. These are cheap stands (in price) with big heavy metal bases (looking like ugly weights from a dumbbell) and a simple upright pole connecting the microphone. The stands I had had limited adjustability in terms of heights – I needed to get the ends of the mics as close to my and my guest’s mouths. Many podcasts set-ups I have seen while researching the topic seem to prefer boom arms which can be clamped to a table and swung into almost any position. Not yet sure if I should change to these.My mic stands do not have shock mounts. Shock mounts are little rigs suspending the mic with rubber bands. If the stand is knocked or the table is bumped the shock mount should absorb this and prevent an ugly sound going into the recording. To make up for not having a shock mount I placed each mic stand on top of two layers of foam.Also in this set up, I used a small Behringer headphone amplifier. This connects to the Zoom and then myself, Fiona and Hannah each have a set of headphones which plug into the amplifier. Using the amplifier you can adjust your volume. I thought that I could get away with a headphone splitter when working with multiple headphones (a simple little device which plugs into the audio jack/headphone port and then has five output ports for multiple headphones to be plugged into). The downside of using a splitter is that the volume shrinks with each headphone plugged in. The Behringer headphone amplifier I use is relatively cheap and works well to keep volume up and I will continue to use it for these kinds of interviews. The kit took a bit of setting up but not too long and I had some things pre-prepared, such as mics already in stands and cables attached.No road noise this time but still ambient noise - a builder hammering away at points during the recording. Oh-my-days. What can you do? Music: Love Chances by Makaih Beats from the Free Music Archive. This music is licenced under Attribution-Non Commercial Licence.

Saludo. ¡Bienvenido a un nuevo episodio de este podcast! Yo seré vuestro anfitrión y os hablaré de un tema fundamental: la elección de un micrófono para un podcast. CTA 1. Como sé que tenéis muchas ganas de aprender, os quiero regalar una ficha con toda la información de este episodio. Estará disponible en nuestro grupo de Facebook: Podcasting para profes ELE. Nuestro grupo es una gran tribu. Cada vez somos más. Por esa razón, aprovecha la oportunidad para aprender junto a otros profesores y podcasters; formula tus preguntas sobre alguna duda que tengas, o sobre algún contenido de este podcast. Dicho esto… ¡Comenzamos! Introducción. ¿Qué micrófono te funcionará mejor? No hay única respuesta para este asunto. Tus necesidades y prioridades individuales te ayudarán a determinar qué micrófono es ideal para ti. Tipos de micrófono. Hay un par de micrófonos que se usan comúnmente para hacer podcasting: Los micrófonos XLR. Los micrófono USB. Los primeros son un poco más caros y necesitan una tarjeta de sonido, que es una especie de aparato amplificador. Son más sensibles y pueden dar cierta profundidad vocal, pero, al mismo tiempo, pillan los sonidos ambientales. Los segundos, son más económicos y no necesitan nada en especial para su instalación. Puedes conseguir una calidad vocal de sonido baja, pero son también más efectivos contra el sonido de fondo o ambiental. El lugar de grabación. Elige un lugar tranquilo y con poca reverberación, que es ese eco que hay en cualquier habitación, lo que produce un efecto de lugar vacío. Normalmente, esto sucede en habitaciones con los techos altos y con poco mobiliario. Tanto si grabas en tu propio estudio casero como en tu lugar de trabajo, ten en cuenta este detalle, porque será decisivo a la hora de comprar el tipo de micrófono que necesitas. Otro aspecto importante es tu prioridad auditiva. ¿Quieres un micrófono que sea fácil de transportar? ¿Te preocupa filtrar el ruido ambiental o deseas conseguir la mejor calidad vocal posible? Recomendaciones. Audio Technica ATR 2100. Es el tipo de micrófono que suelen usar los cantantes. Seguro que habrás visto uno. Se caracteriza por ser un micrófono USB (fácil de conectar a tu ordenador personal), es menos sensible, se puede llevar a todas partes sin dificultad, muy flexible con el ruido ambiente y la calidad del sonido no es muy alta. Rode Podcaster. Tiene forma de vaso de tubo. Es otro micro USB que es más sensible que el primero, menos flexible con el ruido ambiental. Ofrece más profundidad de voz gracias a su condensador, en cambio, es menos fácil de transportar y necesita un soporte para micrófonos, bien para mesa, bien del tipo “brazo articulado”. Shure SM7-b. Es muy parecido al primero en cuanto a forma. Pertenece al tipo de micrófono XLR y necesita una tarjeta de sonido externa para su instalación. Es más sensible que los dos anteriores. Te dará la más alta calidad de sonido vocal. El micrófono de solapa. Es la opción que recomiendo para los principiantes. Ventajas: Hay una variedad de marcas a buen precio. El más económico tiene un precio a partir de 9€. Es fácil de guardar y portar. Puedes usarlo con tu teléfono inteligente y tu portátil, para grabar vídeos y podcasts. No necesita programas de instalación ni amplificadores. Scarlett CM25. Es un micrófono de condensador de gran diafragma. Captura un sonido realmente cristalino. Muy fiel a la realidad, ya que capta hasta el más mínimo detalle a la perfección. Se vende en Amazon junto con unos auriculares y una tarjeta de sonido externa. Marantz Professional MPM-2000U. Micrófono de condensador USB con calidad de estudio que proporciona un rendimiento de audio óptimo y una captura clara y cristalina; perfecto para grabación de podcasts. Micrófono Senheisser E825S. Un peldaño más de calidad en relación al Audio-Technica. Sennheiser es una reconocida marca de micrófonos alemana de calidad más que contrastada, con la fiabilidad que ello implica. Es de construcción robusta, profesional. Tiene conmutador de encendido y apagado. Esto es súper práctico para determinadas situaciones. Samson Q2U. Pertenece al tipo de micrófonos XLS. Lo considero una buena alternativa al micrófono Blue Yeti y muy recomendable para los podcasters principiantes. En términos de sonido, ambos ofrecen el mismo servicio y calidad, aunque Blue Yeti le supera ligeramente. Su precio es módico, más económico que Blue Yeti. Mención especial al micrófono Blue Yeti. BLUE YETI. Es el micrófono que uso para este podcast. Tiene un diseño bonito, un soporte de mesa para sujetar el micrófono y no es complicado de instalar. Pertenece al grupo de micros USB de condensador: fácil de conectar al puerto USB de tu ordenador y una calidad de sonido bestial. No necesita tarjeta de sonido externa, ya tiene una en su interior. En su base, puedes conectar los auriculares y el cable USB. Gracias a esto, oirás exactamente qué estás grabando cuando pulses el botón de grabar y comiences tu locución. Otras características: Control del volumen de tus auriculares. Botón de ganancia o sensibilidad del micrófono. Si aumentamos la ganancia demasiado, se puede distorsionar el sonido. Modalidad. Esta opción te permite elegir el método de grabación: para entrevista o locución a dos, sólo, con sonido ambiental, etc. Según tu elección, el resultado puede ser distinto. Yo uso la opción “cardio”. Botón de silenciado. Ideal para dar paso a la música, o ceder el turno de palabra a un invitado online, y cerrar el micrófono. Esta es tu opción si buscas un micrófono de fácil uso y sin complicaciones técnicas, con un nivel decente de calidad de sonido. Cierre. Hemos llegado al final de este episodio. CTA 2. Todos nuestros episodios están disponibles en iVoox (busca el podcast “ELEPOD”) y en nuestro grupo de Facebook: “Podcasting para profes ELE”, donde encontrarás también material adicional relacionado con lo que más nos gusta, ¡el podcasting! En el próximo episodio... hablaremos de herramientas adicionales que necesitas para tu podcast, como música, efectos de sonido, etc. Sergio Delgado estará como maestro de ceremonias y os dará algunas claves básicas. Te habló Francisco J. Martínez. ¡Nos vemos muy pronto en un próximo episodio! Links. Audio Technica ATR 2100 Rode Podcaster Shure SM7-b

Saludo. ¡Bienvenido a un nuevo episodio de este podcast! Yo seré vuestro anfitrión y os hablaré de un tema fundamental: la elección de un micrófono para un podcast. CTA 1. Como sé que tenéis muchas ganas de aprender, os quiero regalar una ficha con toda la información de este episodio. Estará disponible en nuestro grupo de Facebook: Podcasting para profes ELE. Nuestro grupo es una gran tribu. Cada vez somos más. Por esa razón, aprovecha la oportunidad para aprender junto a otros profesores y podcasters; formula tus preguntas sobre alguna duda que tengas, o sobre algún contenido de este podcast. Dicho esto… ¡Comenzamos! Introducción. ¿Qué micrófono te funcionará mejor? No hay única respuesta para este asunto. Tus necesidades y prioridades individuales te ayudarán a determinar qué micrófono es ideal para ti. Tipos de micrófono. Hay un par de micrófonos que se usan comúnmente para hacer podcasting: Los micrófonos XLR. Los micrófono USB. Los primeros son un poco más caros y necesitan una tarjeta de sonido, que es una especie de aparato amplificador. Son más sensibles y pueden dar cierta profundidad vocal, pero, al mismo tiempo, pillan los sonidos ambientales. Los segundos, son más económicos y no necesitan nada en especial para su instalación. Puedes conseguir una calidad vocal de sonido baja, pero son también más efectivos contra el sonido de fondo o ambiental. El lugar de grabación. Elige un lugar tranquilo y con poca reverberación, que es ese eco que hay en cualquier habitación, lo que produce un efecto de lugar vacío. Normalmente, esto sucede en habitaciones con los techos altos y con poco mobiliario. Tanto si grabas en tu propio estudio casero como en tu lugar de trabajo, ten en cuenta este detalle, porque será decisivo a la hora de comprar el tipo de micrófono que necesitas. Otro aspecto importante es tu prioridad auditiva. ¿Quieres un micrófono que sea fácil de transportar? ¿Te preocupa filtrar el ruido ambiental o deseas conseguir la mejor calidad vocal posible? Recomendaciones. Audio Technica ATR 2100. Es el tipo de micrófono que suelen usar los cantantes. Seguro que habrás visto uno. Se caracteriza por ser un micrófono USB (fácil de conectar a tu ordenador personal), es menos sensible, se puede llevar a todas partes sin dificultad, muy flexible con el ruido ambiente y la calidad del sonido no es muy alta. Rode Podcaster. Tiene forma de vaso de tubo. Es otro micro USB que es más sensible que el primero, menos flexible con el ruido ambiental. Ofrece más profundidad de voz gracias a su condensador, en cambio, es menos fácil de transportar y necesita un soporte para micrófonos, bien para mesa, bien del tipo “brazo articulado”. Shure SM7-b. Es muy parecido al primero en cuanto a forma. Pertenece al tipo de micrófono XLR y necesita una tarjeta de sonido externa para su instalación. Es más sensible que los dos anteriores. Te dará la más alta calidad de sonido vocal. El micrófono de solapa. Es la opción que recomiendo para los principiantes. Ventajas: Hay una variedad de marcas a buen precio. El más económico tiene un precio a partir de 9€. Es fácil de guardar y portar. Puedes usarlo con tu teléfono inteligente y tu portátil, para grabar vídeos y podcasts. No necesita programas de instalación ni amplificadores. Scarlett CM25. Es un micrófono de condensador de gran diafragma. Captura un sonido realmente cristalino. Muy fiel a la realidad, ya que capta hasta el más mínimo detalle a la perfección. Se vende en Amazon junto con unos auriculares y una tarjeta de sonido externa. Marantz Professional MPM-2000U. Micrófono de condensador USB con calidad de estudio que proporciona un rendimiento de audio óptimo y una captura clara y cristalina; perfecto para grabación de podcasts. Micrófono Senheisser E825S. Un peldaño más de calidad en relación al Audio-Technica. Sennheiser es una reconocida marca de micrófonos alemana de calidad más que contrastada, con la fiabilidad que ello implica. Es de construcción robusta, profesional. Tiene conmutador de encendido y apagado. Esto es súper práctico para determinadas situaciones. Samson Q2U. Pertenece al tipo de micrófonos XLS. Lo considero una buena alternativa al micrófono Blue Yeti y muy recomendable para los podcasters principiantes. En términos de sonido, ambos ofrecen el mismo servicio y calidad, aunque Blue Yeti le supera ligeramente. Su precio es módico, más económico que Blue Yeti. Mención especial al micrófono Blue Yeti. BLUE YETI. Es el micrófono que uso para este podcast. Tiene un diseño bonito, un soporte de mesa para sujetar el micrófono y no es complicado de instalar. Pertenece al grupo de micros USB de condensador: fácil de conectar al puerto USB de tu ordenador y una calidad de sonido bestial. No necesita tarjeta de sonido externa, ya tiene una en su interior. En su base, puedes conectar los auriculares y el cable USB. Gracias a esto, oirás exactamente qué estás grabando cuando pulses el botón de grabar y comiences tu locución. Otras características: Control del volumen de tus auriculares. Botón de ganancia o sensibilidad del micrófono. Si aumentamos la ganancia demasiado, se puede distorsionar el sonido. Modalidad. Esta opción te permite elegir el método de grabación: para entrevista o locución a dos, sólo, con sonido ambiental, etc. Según tu elección, el resultado puede ser distinto. Yo uso la opción “cardio”. Botón de silenciado. Ideal para dar paso a la música, o ceder el turno de palabra a un invitado online, y cerrar el micrófono. Esta es tu opción si buscas un micrófono de fácil uso y sin complicaciones técnicas, con un nivel decente de calidad de sonido. Cierre. Hemos llegado al final de este episodio. CTA 2. Todos nuestros episodios están disponibles en iVoox (busca el podcast “ELEPOD”) y en nuestro grupo de Facebook: “Podcasting para profes ELE”, donde encontrarás también material adicional relacionado con lo que más nos gusta, ¡el podcasting! En el próximo episodio... hablaremos de herramientas adicionales que necesitas para tu podcast, como música, efectos de sonido, etc. Sergio Delgado estará como maestro de ceremonias y os dará algunas claves básicas. Te habló Francisco J. Martínez. ¡Nos vemos muy pronto en un próximo episodio! Links. Audio Technica ATR 2100 Rode Podcaster Shure SM7-b

We chat with Austin-based podcast producer Myrriah Gossett on this episode of Create Pod. Myrriah joined us at Permanent RCRD Studios in Austin to discuss her important role as a producer on great shows like Seen with Miranda, Creative Queso, and Masters and Founders.  We began our chat by asking Myrriah about some of her failures, or the more challenging moments, that she learned from on the road to becoming a producer.  You can learn more about Myrriah and her work at her website. What we used to produce this episode of Create Pod Hardware 2 Shure SM7B microphones 2 Cloudlifter mic activators 1 Audio Technica ATR 2100 microphone 1 Behringer U-Phoria UMC404 HD audio interface 1 Mac Mini 1 Zoom H1 portable recorder (backup) Software and Services Adobe Audition CC Auphonic Multitrack (desktop) Libsyn The music heard in this episode is “Depressed” by The Lookers and The Inventors’ “Land Water,” used under Creative Commons.  

Double Toasted host Korey Coleman shares his experience cultivating a large following as an entertainment podcaster and content creator. He also offers great tips about how to keep your audience engaged in the second episode of Create Pod. Korey has been creating entertainment content for more than a decade. He's won awards for his shows, and his Austin-based podcast and video streaming network, Double Toasted, boasts a huge, dedicated audience. Mike and Grant chat with Korey about building his empire and the importance of connecting with your listeners. What we used to produce this episode of Create Pod Hardware 2 Shure SM7B microphones 2 Cloudlifter mic activators 1 Audio Technica ATR 2100 microphone 1 Behringer U-Phoria UMC404 HD audio interface 1 Mac Mini 1 Zoom H1 portable recorder (backup) Software and Services Adobe Audition CC Auphonic Multitrack (desktop) Libsyn The music heard in this episode is “Depressed” by The Lookers and The Inventors’ “Land Water,” used under Creative Commons.

Learn some great podcasting tips from veteran podcaster and host of the award-winning The Beerists podcast, John Rubio, on the first episode of Create Pod. John, a fellow Austinite, shares everything about how he created his craft beer podcast and how he grew his audience over the years. He also shares his philosophy for creating compelling niche podcast content and tells us how he turned The Beerists into a popular, award-winning show. And finally, John walks us through his meticulous editing process and how he built his home podcast studio. This is a great behind-the-scenes look at creating a successful podcast you don't want to miss! This episode was recorded at Permanent RCRD Studios in Austin, TX, a boutique podcast studio open to everyone. What we used to produce this episode of Create Pod Hardware 2 Shure SM7B microphones 2 Cloudlifter mic activators 1 Audio Technica ATR 2100 microphone 1 Behringer U-Phoria UMC404 HD audio interface 1 Mac Mini 1 Zoom H1 portable recorder (backup) Software and Services Adobe Audition CC Auphonic Multitrack (desktop) Libsyn What John uses to produce The Beerists Hardware 4 Shure SM7b microphones 4 Cloudlifter mic activators 1 DBX 286 X mic preamp 1 Behringer mixer Software and services Adobe Audition CC Auphonic.com Libsyn The music heard in this episode is "Depressed" by The Lookers and The Inventors' "Land Water," used under Creative Commons.

If your audio is great people can forgive medicore video, but if it sounds bad people will turn it off. This episode we are talking with mic and preamp reviewer Curtis Judd (http://learnlightandsound.com) and podcast producer Ray Ortega (https://rayortega.com) the simple secrets to audio production for some common situations. This podcast is brought to you by Epidemic Sound (http://share.epidemicsound.com/stalmanpodcast), where creators can easily license sound effects and music for all your creative projects Audio for social media The priority for quick social media videos like Instagram stories is to keep it simple and sounding great. When you turn on the selfie camera, you‘re off to a great start because the mic is only an arm's length from you face and most phones have decent mics these days. Just be extra careful not make the biggest rookie mistake of covering the mic with your pinkie finger. Stay aware of which direction the mic is facing since phones have mics on the front, back and bottom. If you are pointing it away from you, your voice will get a lot quieter. If this is a situation, you often find yourself in, there are external mics that can help with that. Portable mics for phones Rode Video Me (https://amzn.to/2VWliRg) Shure MV88 (https://amzn.to/2FKCWBU) Audio for Vloging Similiar to a phone selfie, the vlog format has the instant advtage of mic proximity. As long as you've plugged in a half decent mic, set the levels, and put on appropriate wind protection, it's easy to get great audio. With this format, background noise isn't a huge problem since it blends in with the overall context of the story you‘re telling. What matters most is that you can be heard clearly. Mics for vlogging Rode Video Micro (https://amzn.to/2Ta81mc) Rode VideoMic Pro+ (https://amzn.to/2W1BTTU) Deity V-Mic D3 Pro (https://amzn.to/2W1QdLY) Audio in a YouTuber Studio If people are going to be watching your videos on TV, laptops or with headphones you owe it to them to keep the audio as clean as possible. When they are focused on you‘re talking head, details like echo and background noise start to matter more. So after you've taken the first steps of turning off the AC and unplugging the fridge (TIP: put your keys inside as a way to remember to plug it back in), it's time to treat the room for reverb. In real life, reverb is easy to ignore. Put a decent mic in a room and every echo is a distraction.  There are a few simple and affordable solutions, best of all is to drape sound blankets in front of any hard reflective surfaces. This will make the single biggest difference, ever more than you‘re choice in microphone. And speaking of microphones the gold standard is Sennheiser MKH416 (https://amzn.to/2FL0F56), which now used by top YouTubers like MKBHD and Johnathan Morrison, but if $1,000 is out of your budget the Deity S-Mic 2 (https://amzn.to/2CuBgsY) is incredibly similar for a fraction of the price. A favorite of Ray and Curtis is the AudioTechnica AT4053B (https://amzn.to/2CudEov). Once you've picked out your mic, choose a field recorder and plug it in. For the budget minded, the Tascam DR-60DII (https://amzn.to/2DjGZUe) is a great choice or if you want to go straight for the best pick up the SoundDevices MixPre-3 (https://amzn.to/2VYap1v). And make sure you get some good Sound Blankets (https://www.vocalboothtogo.com/shop-soundproofing-curtains-mobile-vocal-booths-accessories/) YouTube Studio mics and premps Rode VideoMic Pro+ (https://amzn.to/2W1BTTU) SoundDevices MixPre-3 (https://amzn.to/2VYap1v) or MixPre-6 (https://amzn.to/2DmaZPn) Sennheiser MKH416 (https://amzn.to/2FL0F56) Rode NTG-1 (https://amzn.to/2sBqTPC) or NTG-2 (https://amzn.to/2SXOju8) Deity S-Mic 2 (https://amzn.to/2CuBgsY) Tascam DR-70D (https://amzn.to/2ATAtSt) Tascam DR-60DII (https://amzn.to/2DjGZUe) Zoom F4 (https://amzn.to/2sCzbH2) Zoom H6 (https://amzn.to/2W5vWWa) Zoom F8N (https://amzn.to/2szNEDq) AudioTechnica AT4053B (https://amzn.to/2CudEov) Podcasting & Voice Over All the rules of in studio videos apply, but your audience is listening a lot more closely so the pressure is on to make your audio production sound amazing. Ray Ortega (https://thepodcastersstudio.com/gear/) has a great writeup on all your gear needs, but the basics are that you want decent mic that rejects background sounds, a low noise preamp and an echo free room. Sounds blankets are your best friend here, so you might want to build a little fort, or at least make sure you've got some furniture and carpets in the room.  There are many great mics to choose from, for beginners the AudioTechnica ATR-2100 (https://amzn.to/2MjbJHN) sounds shockingly good for it's price and can be plugged in via USB or XLR. If you want to step up your game, Tyler likes the Heil PR-40 (https://amzn.to/2VZGzK5) while Ray uses the Shure SM7B (https://amzn.to/2sA3JZV). Podcast mics and preamps Shure SM7B (https://amzn.to/2sA3JZV) Heil PR-40 (https://amzn.to/2VZGzK5) AudioTechnica ATR-2100 (https://amzn.to/2MjbJHN) Samsun Q2U (https://amzn.to/2FIrarK) DBX-286s (https://amzn.to/2T3jRi7) FocusRite 2i2 (https://amzn.to/2T3k7xB) SoundDevices MixPre-3 (https://amzn.to/2VYap1v) Producer's Choice Sound Blankets (http://vocalboothtogo.com) Post Production Less is often more in post production, but it is critical get the volume of your sound to match everyone else's. The easiest way is to run your final mix trough the free software Auphonic (http://auphonic.com) or if you're using Adobe Audtion, use it's match loudness feature. If you have background noise to cleanup, the absolute best is iZotope RX (https://www.izotope.com/en/products/repair-and-edit/rx.html). Special Guests: Curtis Judd and Ray Ortega.

Seguimos con los episodios enfocados a mi hardware de audio. En esta ocasión revisamos el ATR 2100 de Audio-Technica. Un micrófono USB y XLR ideal para el podcaster nuevo y medio.En este episodio me acompaña Ernesto Acosta (@elavdeveloper) del podcast Systeminside. Un compañero que también tiene otro ATR2100.

My guest is Ben Scheirman, who runs NSScreencast.com and creates the media content there. He also produces two podcasts at Vibrato.fm and Appdevdiary.com. And we rolled out a new segment called Nightmare Sessions! We discussed A LOT, including: UA Apollo 8 Quad (4 XLR’s) Heil PR40 (with shock mount/boom) Audio-Technica ATR-2100 USB Rolls Mic Mute Audio Hijack and Loopback on the Mac (for podcasting) Magewell HDMI USB3 Capture Screenflow Logic Pro (for music), Mainstage Beyerdynamic DT770 headphones (80 ohm) Onyx Blackjack (interface) Onyx 820i firewire mixer Mix minus KRK Rokit 5 mounted on wall API Vision channel strip plugin Thanks for being a great guest and sharing so much, Ben! DID YOU KNOW........We exist for the purpose of helping you, so please comment below with any questions or remarks. Thanks for listening! Want to Start a Business or Have a Career as a Podcast Producer/Engineer? Listen and Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Android, RSS

Struggles With Editing, Structure and the Perfect Sound? – Episode 192 I recently asked my tribe about the one thing they are struggling with most. This week, we are going to answer the questions about editing time, the structure of your show and how to get the perfect sound. This will help you get over a few hurdles.   EDITING I struggle with the production details. Would love to job it out. Jon Fugler, CEO Recruit-Me Athletic Scholarship www.recruit-me.com   I struggle with the time it takes to Edit! Christopher Lewis www.DadOfDivas.com   Thanks Erik. Enjoying your podcasts. Heard about you via Dave Jackson. Keep up the good work. For me, it's a tie between editing my podcasts, nailing down interview appointments, and over-the-internet issues during interviews. -Shawn Host of the Stories of Starters Podcast Helping you build your brand at Washburn Writer Teaching you Excel at Your Excel Tutor   EKJ: Look for ways to make your editing easier. What can you do to eliminate repetition? Create a shell for your podcast. This is a session in your software that includes your show open, show close and any other recorded elements you use to produce the show each week. This will save you time searching for and inserting the parts. Make editing easy. If you or your guest messes up, and you know you will need to take it out, pause for ten seconds. I learned this trick from Dave Jackson at the School of Podcasting. When you go back to edit, the long silence will be easy to locate making it easy to remove. Finally, don't be so worried about removing every "um" and "uh". A few of those help you sound natural. Simply work over time to remove them completely from your speech pattern. This will take time. Be aware of it. If you aren't afraid of the silence, your "ums" will eventually go away. If all else fails, find someone like Steve Stewart to do your show editing for you. Eliminate one of your memberships to pay for it.     STRUCTURE We did our first recording the other day and there were a few issues we are having to work out. Sound quality isn't bad. Small issue with mic technique but the one thing that I can tell we are struggling with is the content. Having a single topic? Three segments? Just the interview? If we just do the interview the user just doesn't get to know us. We can talk but containing it to say 15 minutes or less seems to be a challenge. Keeping it focused is the thing that seems to be something we are working on. We are going to be doing interviews and two other segments. No such thing as too long, just too boring right? Just want to make sure we do the latter. Thanks. Jeremy Cox Humble Pig Studios @40 Podcast   EKJ: Which part do you enjoy most? Your show should be content that sparks your passion. If you love interviewing people, interviews should be the biggest part of your show. It will be the best content you deliver, because you are passionate about it. You will continue to push yourself to be better. With regard to the number of segments and the length of the show, let's go back to your ideal listener. If you have completed the Target Listener Worksheet from PodcastTalentCoach.com, you have your ideal listener well-defined. If we know how and why your listener is consuming your content, and what that individual likes most, we can begin to learn how to shape our content. As you mentioned, never too long – only too boring. The structure of your show may ebb and flow at the beginning. As you get feedback from your audience and watch your download numbers, you will start to learn what they like and dislike. The day you don't do the "random thoughts" segment and your e-mail inbox fills with feedback, you'll know whether or not to add it back in. When an episode gets twice as many downloads as your typical show, you know you may have hit on a hot topic or guest. The podcast doesn't need to be perfect right from the start. Launch and adjust as time goes on.     PERFECT SOUND I struggle with getting the recording space right to sound professional (I reluctantly ended up having to move into my bedroom as it was the only room in my house with a low ceiling) I had to put rugs on the floor and mattresses up against all the walls. Even still it is hot in my little room – I live in Queensland Australia and I am uncomfortable. Annie Holden   Getting the levels exactly matched. Even though I know my way around VU meters and send the whole show through a cloud-based leveling service, sometimes my guest, appearing by phone, is not at the same level as me. Scott Orr Producer / Host, "Code 3" - The Firefighters' Podcast   I struggle with getting started due to recording equipment. Kyle Congleton   EKJ: Don't let the equipment be the excuse for not launching. If you can use Microsoft Word and post to Facebook, chances are you can launch a podcast. YouTube can be a great source for learning the equipment. Start simple. A USB mic like the Audiotechnica ATR-2100 connected straight into your computer will get you up and running. Get a crash course on your recording software, like Audacity or Hindenburg. Then, launch. The audio doesn't need to sound perfect. My buddy Kraig Mathias did a show from the park. He would go walking and record the show. It was about online business and money. The content was great. Who cares that there are birds in the background? Have you ever listened to the Marketing Secrets podcast with Russell Brunson? It was formerly called Marketing In Your Car, because he would just hit record before he started driving and record the whole podcast on the way to the office. People will listen to great content with average audio. Great audio will never save poor content. Here are a few tips. To minimize the background noise, make sure you are using a cardioid or directional microphone. This will do a great job picking up the audio source right in front of the mic without allowing much ambient noise to get through. Omnidirectional mics pick up sound from all directions. You can also minimize background noise by being closer to the mic, even touching it. This will allow you to turn down your gain. The entire room doesn't necessarily need to be muffled by soundproofing. If you build some soundproofing right behind and close to your mic, the sound waves from you voice will be greatly absorbed without bouncing around the room. To balance you and your guest, you can use some software like Skype Call Recorder that will allow you to record each person on a separate track. This setting is also available in some other conference software. You can accomplish separate tracks by using multiple tracks through a sound board as well. This takes a little more set up and mix minus. This is higher level than beginners need to tackle. Remember, most people are not listening to your podcast in ideal conditions. They are not in a perfectly quiet room wearing enclosed headphones. They are typically at the gym or in the car or mowing the lawn. Ideal sound quality isn't critical in most situations. Spend more time worrying about your content and having fun.     Do you need help with your podcast? E-mail me any time at Coach@PodcastTalentCoach.com. Let's see what we can do. You can find my podcast and other tools to help you create great content at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com. Let's turn your information into engaging entertainment.

So you've decided that podcasting would help your veterinary practice, or maybe you haven't, in that case, it is important you listen to part 1 of this podcasting series, you can listen here: Should You Start A Podcast For A Veterinary Practice. Once you figure out what your podcast is about and that you're going to create one the next step is to start the content production.  I'd like to mention that technical part of starting a podcast isn't the hard part, it is coming up with the details of your show I describe in part 1 of the series. Make sure you've figured out those important details before you move on.  Podcasting really comes down to a few parts: Come up with your idea Record the content Edit your content  Master your files Upload and publish your content Promote and distribute Recording your content needs to be as easy as possible based on your show goals. Are you looking to have a really polished, finished product or are you looking for an informal Q&A show? The answer to that question determines the level of equipment you'll need to invest in. My suggestion for 99% of the people listening here is to get started with a simple usb setup like a Blue Yeti or Snowball or an Audiotechnica ATR-2100. You don't want to have to mess with a mixer because that adds layers of complexity. If you're on the go when creating your podcast a Rhode lavalier mic or a Zoom H4N recorder is a great option. Recording and editing can happen on the device if it is recorded on a mobile device or if you're using a USB mic, then you'll want to use a program like Audacity, a free audio editing software.  PRO-Tip: Make sure you're consistently the same distance from your mic when you're recording, this will give you a more consistent sound.  Once you export your media, you can then upload it to a mastering software like Auphonic. Auphonic helps you to create consistent volume levels throughout the podcast so people don't have to have very loud or quiet sections.  After mastering your media, you have a finished product! Great work, now you need to upload it to your podcasting hosting. You'll want to use hosting because if you have any level of downloads, the bandwidth requirements could really slow down your production. Next week we'll talk about distribution and promotion, which includes how to get your podcast on iTunes and Google play.  If you have any questions be sure to reach out and send me a message!

PBF41: Best microphone for your minimal viable podcastMicrophone! Microphone! Microphone! This is the most important piece of equipment that you need to invest in as a podcaster.In real estate, one of the most used phrases is, Location, Location, Location. What this means is that you should concentrate on location as one of the key aspects of purchasing a property.Well in podcasting its the microphone that takes the place of location in this metaphor. A good podcast requires a good quality microphone. You should concentrate on finding the best microphone for your minimal viable podcast. Microphones can be expensive but there is no need to have to spend an arm and a leg to get great sound. So we gathered the 3 best microphones for your minimal Viable Podcast. http://www.podcastbyfriday.com/micsHere is a summary of what we discussed in this episode:➡ Why we use external microphones Versus your built-in microphones➡ How we connect microphones to our devices Laptop Digital Recorder Smartphone Video recorder➡ What microphones we use and/or recommendWhat microphones do we use or recommend?Audiotechnica ATR-2100 https://amzn.to/2IQrnaqPop Filters / FoamTakstar SGC-598 http://amzn.to/2FBy1R1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9rrr3l3yuARode Smartlav http://amzn.to/2FGeUsjSony ECMCS3 Clip style Omnidirectional Stereo Microphone http://amzn.to/2tDOVgfSamson Q2U Handheld Dynamic USB Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack http://amzn.to/2Fu0X1a Samson Um1/77 Combo https://amzn.to/2JGqZfX Our RECOMMENDATION ✅ [BEST VALUE] Audio Technica (ATR2100)➡ Your Turn:Get your microphones today. We did all the leg work for you. Check it out at http://www.podcastbyfriday.com/micsPodcast by Friday is a show that helps people create their Minimal Viable Podcast (TM) by taking bold action to defeat procrastination and get their voices heard.Bill Griggs contact info:Twitter: @BillGriggsWebsites: http://podcastbyfriday.comhttp://cncroutertips.comKingsley Grant's Contact info:Twitter:@kingsleygrantWebsite: http://podcastbyfriday.comhttp://startabusinessonlinefromhome.comhttp://kingsleygrant.comWebsites MentionedNext 7 Days Challenge http://www.podcastbyfriday.comWP Profit Builder http://www.podcastbyfriday.com/builderWordpress Hosted http://www.wordpress.comWordpress Self Hosted http://wordpress.orgiTunes www.apple.com/itunes/Spreaker http://spreaker.comPodcast By Friday http://www.podcastbyfriday.comCNC Router Tips http://www.cncroutertips.comSmart Passive Income http://smartpassiveincome.comFacebook Group http://facebook.com/groups/podcastbyfridayBluehost http://www.podcastbyfriday.com/bluehostAudible http://www.podcastbyfriday.com/audibleYoutube http://youtube.comVodburner http://www.podcastbyfriday.com/vodburner

PBF41: Best microphone for your minimal viable podcastMicrophone! Microphone! Microphone! This is the most important piece of equipment that you need to invest in as a podcaster.In real estate, one of the most used phrases is, Location, Location, Location. What this means is that you should concentrate on location as one of the key aspects of purchasing a property.Well in podcasting its the microphone that takes the place of location in this metaphor. A good podcast requires a good quality microphone. You should concentrate on finding the best microphone for your minimal viable podcast. Microphones can be expensive but there is no need to have to spend an arm and a leg to get great sound. So we gathered the 3 best microphones for your minimal Viable Podcast. http://www.podcastbyfriday.com/micsHere is a summary of what we discussed in this episode:➡ Why we use external microphones Versus your built-in microphones➡ How we connect microphones to our devices Laptop Digital Recorder Smartphone Video recorder➡ What microphones we use and/or recommendWhat microphones do we use or recommend?Audiotechnica ATR-2100 https://amzn.to/2IQrnaqPop Filters / FoamTakstar SGC-598 http://amzn.to/2FBy1R1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9rrr3l3yuARode Smartlav http://amzn.to/2FGeUsjSony ECMCS3 Clip style Omnidirectional Stereo Microphone http://amzn.to/2tDOVgfSamson Q2U Handheld Dynamic USB Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack http://amzn.to/2Fu0X1a Samson Um1/77 Combo https://amzn.to/2JGqZfX Our RECOMMENDATION ✅ [BEST VALUE] Audio Technica (ATR2100)➡ Your Turn:Get your microphones today. We did all the leg work for you. Check it out at http://www.podcastbyfriday.com/micsPodcast by Friday is a show that helps people create their Minimal Viable Podcast (TM) by taking bold action to defeat procrastination and get their voices heard.Bill Griggs contact info:Twitter: @BillGriggsWebsites: http://podcastbyfriday.comhttp://cncroutertips.comKingsley Grant's Contact info:Twitter:@kingsleygrantWebsite: http://podcastbyfriday.comhttp://startabusinessonlinefromhome.comhttp://kingsleygrant.comWebsites MentionedNext 7 Days Challenge http://www.podcastbyfriday.comWP Profit Builder http://www.podcastbyfriday.com/builderWordpress Hosted http://www.wordpress.comWordpress Self Hosted http://wordpress.orgiTunes www.apple.com/itunes/Spreaker http://spreaker.comPodcast By Friday http://www.podcastbyfriday.comCNC Router Tips http://www.cncroutertips.comSmart Passive Income http://smartpassiveincome.comFacebook Group http://facebook.com/groups/podcastbyfridayBluehost http://www.podcastbyfriday.com/bluehostAudible http://www.podcastbyfriday.com/audibleYoutube http://youtube.comVodburner http://www.podcastbyfriday.com/vodburner

My Tools To Make Money With My Podcast – Episode 184   (These tools can be found on the resource page at PodcastTalentCoach.com. Most links on that page are affiliate links. I may receive a variable commission for any purchase made using those links.)   How do I make money with my podcast? I get asked this quite a bit. Many podcasters want to make money to at least pay for the expense of podcasting. I thought you could get some great help if we reviewed the tools I use with my podcasting and in my business. This includes the tools I use to create my podcast, website and newsletter. We will also review the resources I use to learn, create products and generate revenue. This list includes affiliate links. Please understand I would never recommend anything I didn't already use and love. I have been using most of these resources for years. That is why I feel confident recommending them to you. You can find affiliate links to and discounts for most of these in the resource section online at PodcastTalentCoach.com. I want to give you a quick overview of my gear. Then, we will get into making money with your show. If you would like some great, FREE tools to get your revenue started, I have an amazing, FREE online training course for you online at PodcastTalentCoach.com. Plus, you get two of my best two of my best resource guides, "16 ways to make money with a free podcast" and "75 ways to drive engagement with your podcast". Get them now online here: FREE REVENUE GENERATING TOOLS   COACHING RESOURCE This overall list doesn't include much technical information, such as mixers, processors and software. I leave that to Dave Jackson at the School of Podcasting. He is the tech expert that helps me. If you are looking for help setting up the studio, Dave is your guy. He leads off my resources.   TECHNICAL TOOLS A few technical tools from my studio include my mic, my mac and a few web tools. My studio mic is an ElectroVoice RE20. This runs about $450. It is a high quality mic. This mic is probably much more than a beginning podcaster needs. However, if you are serious about podcasting, this is a great mic. My backup mic is an Audio-Technica ATR-2100. It s a great USB mic for about $60. For editing, I use Adobe Audition in the studio. I will occasionally use Garage Band for quick projects or when I'm traveling. Dave Jackson recently turned me on to Hindenburg Journalist. I am considering that option. Audacity is also a great tool. Daniel J. Lewis is very knowledgeable with this platform if you are looking for input. I use a Mac Book Pro 13" for the flexibility. It cost me $1,200. My mp3s are tagged with ID3 Editor from PA Software. The price tag was $15. I host my audio with Libsyn. It runs $20/month. My URLs were purchased through GoDaddy. The price really depends on the URL. You can usually find a deal. After the initial deal, I pay about $45/year. I have a website on Homestead and one on Host Gator with Wordpress. Homestead is a stand alone site builder. Host Gator just hosts my Wordpress site. Homestead is $20/month. HostGator is $135/year, just over $11/month. They each have various plans. Wordpress is free. On my website, I use Paypal for my transactions. Most of my providers accept it. Plus, they have a card option for my customers. I like this because most of my customers are familiar with it. Aweber is my newsletter provider. The subscription is $19/month at the time of this writing. I looked at Mail Chimp. Both are very similar services if you have a list under 5,000. Canva.com is a decent resource for creating graphics. I use it primarily as an editing tool. They have a decent photo library. Most photos are about $1/photo. However, most of my photos come from 123RF.com. I find those photos to be a little better than the Canva photos. My workbook was self-published through Create Space, an Amazon company. You simply upload a .pdf. It is fairly simple to use. Not very expensive. They also sell the workbook through Amazon and converted it to Kindle. That made things super easy for me. I am in the process of creating a membership portal through WishList Member. It was $297 when I purchased it. They have solid training videos. I am not yet complete with this one.   LEARNING TOOLS Dan Miller and 48Days.com is where it all started. He has great tools to help you find your passion and the work you love. Internet Business Mastery is a great podcast and course that has helped me refine my business focus. Jeremy & Jason have been there and done it. Audible.com has turned my car into a mobile classroom. I am usually listening to a couple books a month on top of the podcasts. You can get a free book when you use my affiliate link on the resources page. I cannot say enough about Dave Jackson and the School of Podcasting. If you want to learn the technical nuts and bolts, check out his course, membership and training tools.   SHOW ME THE MONEY Now that you have your gear set, let's talk about making money with your show. Don't forget to get the free training online at PodcastTalentCoach.com. To make money with your podcast, you need something to sell. When I'm coaching clients, we review goals. Many will say, "I'd like to make money with my podcast." When I ask, "What do you have to sell?", they say, "Nothing." Nothing to sell equals no revenue. A few ads in your show will not generate enough revenue to make a difference. You need to create a product. Then, let your podcast promote that product while helping and entertaining your audience. The best thing about a digital product is that you do the work once and then sell it over and over again. When I was struggling to launch a product, I had no idea what my audience wanted. So many gurus say, "Figure out what your audience wants and then make it for them." That sounds so easy. But, how do you figure that out? A Seed Launch is the perfect place to start. The Seed Launch is part of Jeff Walker's Product Launch Formula. The Seed Launch is one of my favorite parts of the PLF course. I've watched that module multiple times and learn something new each time. I love the Seed Launch and want to share it with you. If you embrace this, you will find the product creation and launch process so much easier to understand. Jeff teaches you exactly how to figure out what your audience wants. With the Seed Launch, your listeners tell you what they need as you create the product. It is brilliant. Let's walk through it. One of the fastest and easiest ways to make money is with the Seed Launch. You start with no list or product and you get paid to create your product. Tell me that doesn't sound great. If you are just starting out or want to test a new idea, a Seed Launch works very well. When you are building your online revenue stream you need to take small, incremental steps. Those small steps add up to huge results. You start building your list with your opt in. Promote that opt-in on your podcast and through your e-mail. You let that opt-in teach people about your product. Finally, you execute your product launch. These are the baby steps to revenue. With the Seed Launch, you don't need a huge list or a product. This is an interactive process. The Seed Launch helps build relationships. It helps get feedback and case studies that you can use with even bigger launches. Each launch builds on the last. Most of us are not trained teachers or trainers. We don't instinctively know how to teach correctly or appropriately. The Seed Launch will help you refine those skills as well. When creating your product and teaching, be careful of the Curse of Knowledge. You forgot what you didn't know when you were staring out. You forgot what it was like to not know the basics. You're likely an expert in the subject matter of your product. As an expert, it is very hard to remember what it was like as a beginner. Now, you do it without thinking. Like riding a bike. If you have ever taught a child to ride a bike, you know what it is like to try to remember the basics. The Seed Launch helps you avoid the Curse of Knowledge. It is interactive with webinars or teleseminars. That's what makes the Seed Launch a fantastic way to create and launch a product. Your fans tell you exactly what they don't know and need to learn.   HOW DOES IT WORK? So, how does the Seed Launch work? With the Seed Launch, you create an outline for your course. You then get a group of people to join you as you conduct a series of webinars. Through the surveys you perform before and after each call, you'll find out what they really want to know, where the gaps are, and what you need to revisit or teach better. They tell you exactly what you need to teach, which helps you build a product your audience wants and needs. As you conduct the webinar series, you record all of the calls. By the end, you have a product that your audience has helped you create. It is exactly what they want, because they told you during the process. You have answered all of their questions, because they asked. The Seed Launch helps you determine the market need while avoiding the curse of knowledge. Keep in mind, the Seed Launch is not just for beginners. If you have a business but want to launch a new product, this is a fantastic way to get started. It prevents procrastination, because you get paid and are forced to create the product. The Seed Launch brings in money, creates a great product, and leads to new learning.   GET PEOPLE INTERESTED "But I don't have a list." How do you get people in the webinars when you don't have a big e-mail list? We all started at zero. You are not alone. The best things about the Seed Launch is that you don't need a big list. You only need a small group to help you with the creation of your product. You need enough that you can create some community and receive valuable input. Where can we find those people? Think about your circle of influence within your expertise. Do you have a group of people you know who might be interested in your knowledge? How about your e-mail contacts. Look at your Facebook friends and your Twitter followers. Your podcast audience is a great pool of people. These are all solid ways to get people interested in your webinar series. If you can get 20 people on your webinar each paying your $100 to be there, you are earning $2,000 to create your product. How great is that? When you are done with the webinar series, you have a great product to sell over and over again using the other forms of launches that Jeff teaches. You can use the Internal Launch, JV Launch and Quick Launch. Jeff Walker teaches all of these in Product Launch Formula. He is getting ready to release PLF and kick off the training. Do you want to learn more? Do you want to see how this can propel your revenue? The free video series Jeff releases to promote PLF is training Jeff calls the "Second Best Training" on the internet just after the PLF course itself. I own PLF and have watched his free video series three times AFTER I made the purchase. It is a great business resource. If you want access to course, sign up at PodcastTalentCoach.com. You will learn a great deal with regard to making money with your podcast. Just for signing up, I'll send you two of my best resource guides, "16 ways to make money with a free podcast" and "75 ways to drive engagement with your podcast". Sign up online at PodcastTalentCoach.com. Hurry. Jeff's free training begins on February 8th.   Do you need help with your podcast? E-mail me any time at Coach@PodcastTalentCoach.com. Let's see what we can do. You can find my podcast and other tools to help you create great content at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com. Let's turn your information into engaging entertainment.

http://www.michaeloliveira.com.br/ http://bit.ly/GuiaCLgratis - Baixe o Guia de Câmeras e Lentes agora mesmo e descubra quais são os equipamentos essenciais que você pode utilizar para gravar seus vídeos com qualidade profissional! Lista de Equipamentos: Kit 01 Canon 70D Lente 10-22 Canon (Opcional Canon 10-18 um pouco mais escura, ok) Microfone Rode VideoMic Pro Suporte GorillaPod (usei o genérico para câmeras, ok) Kit 02 Suporte Universal de Celular para Tripé Mini Tripé Celular Flexível (Genérico) Microfone para Smartphones (Rode Smartlav Lavalier ou Audiotechnica ATR 3350) E obviamente, o seu celular Kit 03 Bastão GoPro Original (se quiser sofrer para economizar 100 reais como eu, compre o genérico, ok) Câmera GOPRO (Hero 3, 4, 5, X, etc...) Microfone para Smartphones (Rode Smartlav Lavalier ou Audiotechnica ATR 3350)

CC002 - Algunos tips para que pueda crear su propio Podcast y de esa manera comparta con la audiencia los conocimientos e ideas que tiene para compartir.Equipos Recomendados:Micrófono Audio-Technica ATR 2100-USBhttps://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4?tag=thepodhos-20Micrófono Blue Yeti USB Platinumhttps://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Platinum/dp/B008F4USMS?tag=thepodhos-20Interfaz para iPhone Zoom iQ7https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_3?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=iq7+zoom&sprefix=iq7%2Caps%2C140&crid=1ZFTHXA81LZ9UInterfaz para Dispositivos Inteligentes IK Multimedia iRig Mic Casthttps://www.amazon.com/IK-Multimedia-podcasting-smartphones-tablets/dp/B007517AKK

CC002 - Algunos tips para que pueda crear su propio Podcast y de esa manera comparta con la audiencia los conocimientos e ideas que tiene para compartir.Equipos Recomendados:Micrófono Audio-Technica ATR 2100-USBhttps://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4?tag=thepodhos-20Micrófono Blue Yeti USB Platinumhttps://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Platinum/dp/B008F4USMS?tag=thepodhos-20Interfaz para iPhone Zoom iQ7https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_3?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=iq7+zoom&sprefix=iq7%2Caps%2C140&crid=1ZFTHXA81LZ9UInterfaz para Dispositivos Inteligentes IK Multimedia iRig Mic Casthttps://www.amazon.com/IK-Multimedia-podcasting-smartphones-tablets/dp/B007517AKK

Welcome to Episode 25 of Mastermind.fm! Join our hosts Jean Galea and James Laws today as they jam about podcasting- a topic they're pretty familiar with! Check out their unique take! Whether you're thinking about getting into it yourself or already have and are just looking for some unique ideas, you'll find them right here. Pull up a chair (or put on your running shoes, whatever works for you!) and give Episode 25 a listen! Podcasting Style/Theme Ideas Solo, two-person, three-person shows? Interviews Question-Answer Leadership oriented Business oriented WordPress oriented Gaming History Investment Mastermind Production Cycle Meet once a week to talk shop Audio recorded separately Ad spots for sponsors recorded separately Separate audio tracks are put together & finished by Jean's wife Benefits of Having a Podcast Getting in touch with people on a deeper level (Jean) Great way to build personal brand (James) Allows users to get to know the people behind the business (Jean) Learn how to make segways (ha, ha... Jean) Hardware Setup Jean: an Audio Technica ATR 2100 mic on stand + Bose QC 20 noise cancelling headphones James: RODE Podcaster mic w/ built in popfilter on desk arm attachment + Apple earbuds Software Audacity for audio recording Skype for video Garageband for editing Featured On The Show: Hardly Casual Podcast Leadership Podcast by Andy Stanley Current HardCore History by Dan Carlin InvestED: The Rule #1 Podcast Ask Pat Podcast Audio Technica ATR 2100 Microphone RODE Podcaster Microphone Bose QC 20 Noise Cancelling Headphones Audacity Hindenburg EO Fire Podcast by John Lee Dumas Podcasters' Paradise WP in 1 Month

Today's question comes from Michael, who asks about podcasting. Will the fact that English is his second language hurt his podcast? The Polish podcaster I mention is Michal Szafranski (http://jakoszczedzacpieniadze.pl/). The podcast microphone I recommend is the AudioTechnica ATR 2100. For more on starting a podcast, check out my podcasting tutorial (http://www.podcastingtutorial.com). Do you have a question about starting a podcast? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is Freshbooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com and enter "Ask Pat" for more information.

Today's question comes from Matt, who is in the process of starting a new podcast. Getting started is expensive; which are the parts that he must spend money on? I recommend the following tools and services: Bluehost (http://askpat.com/bluehost); Buzzsprout (http://buzzsprout.com) or Libsyn (http://libsyn.com); My podcasting tutorial (http://www.podcastingtutorial.com); AudioTechnica ATR 2100 microphone; Audacity (http://www.audacityteam.org/); Studiopress (http://www.studiopress.com/); Themeforest (http://themeforest.net/); Woothemes (https://www.woothemes.com/); Audiojungle (http://audiojungle.net/); Fiverr (http://fiverr.com/). Do you have a question about starting a podcast? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/.

We all need some amount of money, that's a fact. How we spend that money is vastly different. I would classify myself as a frugal person: someone that spends money on the things that add value to my life, and saving money on the things that don't matter as much. In this episode, I'll dig into the difference between being frugal and being a cheapskate. We all love saving money, but there are times when it makes sense to spend. Enjoy! I hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the podcast here! Everything mentioned Shipstation shipping software Dymo thermal label printer Podcast Movement 2016 Mackie 402VLZ4 mixer Audio-Technica headphones Zoom H4N audio recorder Audio-Technica ATR-2100 dynamic microphone Kayak - great travel deals Article about frugality Best quotes from this episode If you need a machine and don't buy it, then you will ultimately find that you have paid for it and you don't have it. -Henry Ford Cheap and frugal people both love to save money, but frugal people will not do so at the expense of others. Frugality is about assessing the bigger picture and having the patience to cash in on the simple savings strategies. Being cheap is about spending less; being frugal is about prioritizing your spending so that you can have more of the things you really care about. You don't need the best of everything to get started. Stop being a cheapskate on the things that matter to you. Thanks for listening Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

Spreaker Live Show #57 for May 4th, 2016Our Topics This Week: All About Microphones and How-To Use Them. We have another new "Spreaker How-To" segment with co-host Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show. Show Duration: 43 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumSpreaker Blog Posts at http://Blog.Spreaker.com:- We’re Keeping Episode and 24/7 Live Streams at the Top of episode lists in our spreaker custom apps for iOS/Android- 3 Podcasts all about Cooking - Food, Drink, and Travel Podcast Nanci Jo Shaper is the host of a cool podcast about unique and lively conversations on the world of food, drink, and travel. On each episode, she talks with the top people in their field such as wine experts and winemakers, chefs and restauranteurs, and travel experts - Just Cook It Radio Chef Mario Porreca discovers and shares fun new creations with food and drink, interviews interesting special guests, and prepares some of your favorite dishes live on air! - Let’s Go Eat PodcastThe idea behind Bill Alred’s show is super interesting: lots of good things can happen over a meal. You have a little food, a little bit to drink, and the next thing you know you’ve solved all the world’s problems – and that’s what he wants to do with The Let’s Go Eat Show. He finds someone interesting to speak to in every episode from the entertainment world, the arts, or politics and sits down with them for some food, some drinks, and some conversation. - Spreaker is sponsoring New Media Europe! London June 18-19th Detailed Show Notes:Let’s Dive into “All Things Microphone to Help You Get Started Podcasting Quickly” Microphone Types: - Dynamic - Condenser - Cardioid Condenser - Phantom Power - Mobile Phone Built-In Microphones - Mobile Phone Add On Microphones (headphone, miniusb, lightening) - Portability vs. Quality - USB vs. XLR - Proper Setup and Use - Mixers vs. Audio Interface vs. Portable Recorders w/XLR inputs - What is and Why you need a Pop Filter - Studio Booms for In-Home Studio Mics - Wind Screens or Foam for Outdoor Recording - Speaking Distance from Microphone - Mouth Position and Speaking Levels - Recording Enviroments Some Microphone Recommendations - https://marco.org/podcasting-microphones - Picking a Microphone is a very personal choice and is confusing with the range of choices and options. - Rob likes Audio-Technica ATR-2100 - $50 (USB + XLR Output, Headphone out, On and Off Switch, Stand and all cables - Great for using with Spreaker Studio for Desktop - but speak very closely to it - Rob also likes the Shure SM7b large Pro level Dynamic mic - $350, not recommended unless you have a great mixer with a low noise preamp - Rob also uses Zoom Portable Recorders H2 - Rob’s USB to XLR Audio Interface is Digigram UAX220-Mic http://www.digigram.com/products/product_infos.php?prod_key=13300&mode=specs with Mackie 802-VLZ3 Mixer (non-USB) Alex likes the Blue Spark Condenser Microphone ($199) with Pop filter and shock mount. Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #57 for May 4th, 2016Our Topics This Week: All About Microphones and How-To Use Them. We have another new "Spreaker How-To" segment with co-host Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show. Show Duration: 43 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumSpreaker Blog Posts at http://Blog.Spreaker.com:- We’re Keeping Episode and 24/7 Live Streams at the Top of episode lists in our spreaker custom apps for iOS/Android- 3 Podcasts all about Cooking - Food, Drink, and Travel Podcast Nanci Jo Shaper is the host of a cool podcast about unique and lively conversations on the world of food, drink, and travel. On each episode, she talks with the top people in their field such as wine experts and winemakers, chefs and restauranteurs, and travel experts - Just Cook It Radio Chef Mario Porreca discovers and shares fun new creations with food and drink, interviews interesting special guests, and prepares some of your favorite dishes live on air! - Let’s Go Eat PodcastThe idea behind Bill Alred’s show is super interesting: lots of good things can happen over a meal. You have a little food, a little bit to drink, and the next thing you know you’ve solved all the world’s problems – and that’s what he wants to do with The Let’s Go Eat Show. He finds someone interesting to speak to in every episode from the entertainment world, the arts, or politics and sits down with them for some food, some drinks, and some conversation. - Spreaker is sponsoring New Media Europe! London June 18-19th Detailed Show Notes:Let’s Dive into “All Things Microphone to Help You Get Started Podcasting Quickly” Microphone Types: - Dynamic - Condenser - Cardioid Condenser - Phantom Power - Mobile Phone Built-In Microphones - Mobile Phone Add On Microphones (headphone, miniusb, lightening) - Portability vs. Quality - USB vs. XLR - Proper Setup and Use - Mixers vs. Audio Interface vs. Portable Recorders w/XLR inputs - What is and Why you need a Pop Filter - Studio Booms for In-Home Studio Mics - Wind Screens or Foam for Outdoor Recording - Speaking Distance from Microphone - Mouth Position and Speaking Levels - Recording Enviroments Some Microphone Recommendations - https://marco.org/podcasting-microphones - Picking a Microphone is a very personal choice and is confusing with the range of choices and options. - Rob likes Audio-Technica ATR-2100 - $50 (USB + XLR Output, Headphone out, On and Off Switch, Stand and all cables - Great for using with Spreaker Studio for Desktop - but speak very closely to it - Rob also likes the Shure SM7b large Pro level Dynamic mic - $350, not recommended unless you have a great mixer with a low noise preamp - Rob also uses Zoom Portable Recorders H2 - Rob’s USB to XLR Audio Interface is Digigram UAX220-Mic http://www.digigram.com/products/product_infos.php?prod_key=13300&mode=specs with Mackie 802-VLZ3 Mixer (non-USB) Alex likes the Blue Spark Condenser Microphone ($199) with Pop filter and shock mount. Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #55 for April 20th, 2016 from Las Vegas at NAB Show.Our Topics This Week: Special Google Play Music Podcasts Episode. We get you up to speed with this Launch and some really cool tips to podcasting and taking calls on an Android phone with high quality XLR microphones with co-host Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show. Show Duration: 39 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumSpreaker Blog Posts at http://Blog.Spreaker.com:- UK Podcasters Online Conference (which we’re also happily sponsoring), taking place this week on April 21st and 22nd. It’s a totally free online conference dedicated to all aspects of podcasting, with Mike Russell broadcasting live for 36 hours straight, speaking to a new podcaster every hour on the hour.Spreaker is sponsoring New Media Europe! London June 18-19th-Spreaker will be at NAB Show in Las Vegas - today April 20 - 2 Podcasting Panels at NAB - 10:40am today and 3:40pm this afternoon.In our comment and question segment: We got follow-up information from a Spreaker Podcaster K-Town of Same Sex Dialog podcast around Mobile Recording on Android and she sent us an mp3 audio segment describing and demoing her process to create her show with a co-host Kim Style entirely on her mobile android phone using RE20 and RE27 microphones.. Hear the 7 min segment in the episode. - ACR Recording App for Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nll.acr&hl=en- iRig PRE - http://www.amazon.com/IK-Multimedia-iPhone-Android-Devices/dp/B007534LFK- Hosa XLR Splitter - http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-YXF-119-Cable-XLR3M-XLR3F/dp/B000068O58/- Spreaker Studio for Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.android.studio&hl=enDetailed Show Notes:Let’s Dive into “Google Play Music Podcasts” Monday Launch- Podcasts listed in the left column of Google Play Music Podcasts- Currently available only in North America and Canada.- Features of Podcast on Google Play Music - Curated Themed Lists, Via Search, Top Charts, “Your Podcasts” list or your click “Subscribed” on your show page, Sharing show, episode.- Bad: Requires Flash on the Web, which blocks out mobile browser access to podcasts at places like iOS and Windows Phone. Really limited to PC’s and Mac on Web, Android App- Android and the Web only but that will expand to iOS soon, but will Apple launch Podcasts app on Android before Google Music Podcasts launches a podcast app on iOS?- Episodes not downloadable, all streams. - No show stats, but coming on April 25th in the show owners area.- An API will be available for main hosting platform for stats- To access you must login to Google and Music areaShow Links:- Spreaker Podcast Radio App for Android (See Video) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.android&hl=en- Alex's Spreaker Studio Review Show - https://www.spreaker.com/show/new-spreaker-studio-prototype-windows- Spreaker Studio for iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spreaker-studio/id585625596?mt=8- Spreaker Studio for Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.android.studio&hl=en- Spreaker Studio for Desktop - Win/MAC - https://www.spreaker.com/desktop-studio/download- Audio-Technica ATR-2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone - http://amzn.to/1iwSB8E- #iLovePodcasting T-Shirt - https://twitter.com/robgreenlee/status/706320283599183872- Free "Levelator" for Win/MAC - http://www.conversationsnetwork.org/levelator- Sony SoundForge Audio Studio 10 - http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/audiostudio Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #55 for April 20th, 2016 from Las Vegas at NAB Show.Our Topics This Week: Special Google Play Music Podcasts Episode. We get you up to speed with this Launch and some really cool tips to podcasting and taking calls on an Android phone with high quality XLR microphones with co-host Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show. Show Duration: 39 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumSpreaker Blog Posts at http://Blog.Spreaker.com:- UK Podcasters Online Conference (which we’re also happily sponsoring), taking place this week on April 21st and 22nd. It’s a totally free online conference dedicated to all aspects of podcasting, with Mike Russell broadcasting live for 36 hours straight, speaking to a new podcaster every hour on the hour.Spreaker is sponsoring New Media Europe! London June 18-19th-Spreaker will be at NAB Show in Las Vegas - today April 20 - 2 Podcasting Panels at NAB - 10:40am today and 3:40pm this afternoon.In our comment and question segment: We got follow-up information from a Spreaker Podcaster K-Town of Same Sex Dialog podcast around Mobile Recording on Android and she sent us an mp3 audio segment describing and demoing her process to create her show with a co-host Kim Style entirely on her mobile android phone using RE20 and RE27 microphones.. Hear the 7 min segment in the episode. - ACR Recording App for Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nll.acr&hl=en- iRig PRE - http://www.amazon.com/IK-Multimedia-iPhone-Android-Devices/dp/B007534LFK- Hosa XLR Splitter - http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-YXF-119-Cable-XLR3M-XLR3F/dp/B000068O58/- Spreaker Studio for Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.android.studio&hl=enDetailed Show Notes:Let’s Dive into “Google Play Music Podcasts” Monday Launch- Podcasts listed in the left column of Google Play Music Podcasts- Currently available only in North America and Canada.- Features of Podcast on Google Play Music - Curated Themed Lists, Via Search, Top Charts, “Your Podcasts” list or your click “Subscribed” on your show page, Sharing show, episode.- Bad: Requires Flash on the Web, which blocks out mobile browser access to podcasts at places like iOS and Windows Phone. Really limited to PC’s and Mac on Web, Android App- Android and the Web only but that will expand to iOS soon, but will Apple launch Podcasts app on Android before Google Music Podcasts launches a podcast app on iOS?- Episodes not downloadable, all streams. - No show stats, but coming on April 25th in the show owners area.- An API will be available for main hosting platform for stats- To access you must login to Google and Music areaShow Links:- Spreaker Podcast Radio App for Android (See Video) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.android&hl=en- Alex's Spreaker Studio Review Show - https://www.spreaker.com/show/new-spreaker-studio-prototype-windows- Spreaker Studio for iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spreaker-studio/id585625596?mt=8- Spreaker Studio for Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.android.studio&hl=en- Spreaker Studio for Desktop - Win/MAC - https://www.spreaker.com/desktop-studio/download- Audio-Technica ATR-2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone - http://amzn.to/1iwSB8E- #iLovePodcasting T-Shirt - https://twitter.com/robgreenlee/status/706320283599183872- Free "Levelator" for Win/MAC - http://www.conversationsnetwork.org/levelator- Sony SoundForge Audio Studio 10 - http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/audiostudio Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #54 for April 13th, 2016Our Topics This Week: Spreaker Podcaster “Store” Custom Show Apps and Services. We have another new "Spreaker How-To" segment with co-host Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show. Show Duration: 43 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumSpreaker Blog Posts at http://Blog.Spreaker.com:- Is 2016 the year of Podcast Advertising?- Spreaker will be at NAB Show in Las Vegas - April 16-21th at RAIN Summit on the 17th and on three Podcasting Panels T-Shirt Winning Comments from: Loren Weisman host of “Wait What Really Ok” Podcast: We recently discussed music in podcasts: I have uploaded a few things over the past few years, but in the last month, decided to create a Podcast called Wait What Really Ok and the experience has been amazing. The SEO aspects alone have allowed many of my episodes to come up all over the Internet. As example, if you search “how do you add music to your radio show or podcast legally”. - It is the first result with Siri- Comes up on Google, Yahoo and Bing on the top and has been slowly building. He says, I did the show with SSA Music Publishing’s Paula Savastano and I think it could be a solid and short promo piece that could help many podcasters understand not only how to legally use music, but also how to get those musicians paid (it is pennies or actually less on the dollar, but still, it's paying musicians.) Let’s Play a Sample of this Episodehttp://www.spreaker.com/user/lorenweisman/how-do-you-add-music-to-your-radio-showDetailed Show Notes:- Podcaster services, training and custom apps to help you make a successful show - https://Spreaker.com/store- Free & Pro plans - Get extra audio storage, live streaming time and advanced real-time stats - Free Speech - 30m Live, 10 Hr Audio, No custom RSS, Basic stats, Ads - On-Air Talent - 45m Live, 100 Hr Audio, Custom RSS, Basic Stats - $4.99/$39, -$20 - Broadcaster - 3 hr Live, 500 hr Audio, Custom RSS, Auto Insert, Adv. Stats - $19.99/$199, -$40 - Anchorman - 5 hr Live, 1500 hr Audio, Custom RSS, Auto Insert, Full Stats, Show Promotion - $49.99/$499, -$100 - Station - Unlimited Live, Audio Storage, Custom RSS, Auto Insert, Full Stats, Show Promotion - $119.99/$1,199, -$240- 1 hour of 128kbps=60 MB of file size- Build a Mobile App dedicated to your podcast - Create an App Wizard Process- /store/app- $99.00 per iOS/Android app, all included, Customized to your specifications, LIVE or pre-recorded, Interact closely with fans in real-time through the chatbox, Listeners can like your tracks and follow you, You can choose to publish the app under our account or do it yourself and generate revenue from it. * Any app changes that involve a re-submission to the app store will be charged $15.00, per submission.- Ad CampaignsYou create to promote your show, and now Spreaker is giving you the chance to place these ads throughout the platform. Purchase a campaign plan of your choice, starting at $10.00 (impressions cost $2.00 every 1000), upload and edit your ads and info, and submit it to Spreaker. Placed on Spreaker's pages, including users' Newsfeeds and the Explore page. Manage from Settings: tracks budgets, run and pause ads, edit images and info, and more. Ad Dimensions: 300x250, PNG/JPG, 250 KB- Voiceover - /store/voiceover - Music Radio Creative - Play PROMOIntros, outros, transition jingles - those are just some of the ways to make your show stand out from the rest! Custom made jingles allow you to make a great first impression and set a professional tone to your show. Starts at $30 and goes up.- Custom Artwork - 3,000x3000, 1400x1400, 400x400, 982x275 .jpg - /store/artworkMake A Great First Impression - Attract more listeners with professionally made imagesPodcast's artwork is important element to not just your content, but your brand with BOLD Letters, Colorful and Human Photo ideal and makes a first impression on listeners. Readable at 75x75 pixel size. As listeners browse shows on Spreaker, deciding in a matter of seconds what to pass up based solely on who has attractive or unattractive images (or worse, no images at all). Here's where 99designs comes in- TranscriptionReading vs ListeningReading is much faster than listening- Social Media SharingIncluding the complete text of your audio included on your episode's page makes it easier for people to share it via Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and the myriad of other social media sites out there. - Indexing & SearchThe biggest advantage to having a transcription is that search engines can easily index your content with the text available. Better indexing will lead to more search traffic and more visitors. Spreaker has partnered with Scribie to offer you the best transcription service available at unbeatable rates, starting at $0.80 /minute.- WordPress ThemesHave premium WordPress themes created, designed, and developed for your podcast.Appendipity's podcasting themes keep your podcast front and center and help you grow your audience and loyal fans.- Podcast Course, Mentoring, and Production Service by Colin GrayEmpower your podcasting with these professional services from The Podcast Host.- Podcast Liberation: Set Your Podcast Free with this Podcast Course - $148For any aspiring podcaster, the hardest step is the first show. This course is designed to help you release your show, guiding you from the very beginning, right through your first few months.- Fast Tracker Package: Podcast Mentoring & Education - $105The Podcast Host mentoring package is designed to guide you through setting up, running and growing your own podcast.- Podcast Partner Service: 4 Episodes Per Month - $205The Podcast Host partner package is designed to take the weight off your shoulders when it comes to podcasting. We take care of all of the technical elements, and offer a range of support, mentoring you through your podcasting journey.Show Links:- Spreaker Podcast Radio App for Android (See Video) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.android&hl=en- Alex's Spreaker Studio Review Show - https://www.spreaker.com/show/new-spreaker-studio-prototype-windows- Spreaker Studio for iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spreaker-studio/id585625596?mt=8- Spreaker Studio for Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.android.studio&hl=en- Spreaker Studio for Desktop - Win/MAC - https://www.spreaker.com/desktop-studio/download- Audio-Technica ATR-2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone - http://amzn.to/1iwSB8E- #iLovePodcasting T-Shirt - https://twitter.com/robgreenlee/status/706320283599183872- Free "Levelator" for Win/MAC - http://www.conversationsnetwork.org/levelator- Sony SoundForge Audio Studio 10 - http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/audiostudio Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #54 for April 13th, 2016Our Topics This Week: Spreaker Podcaster “Store” Custom Show Apps and Services. We have another new "Spreaker How-To" segment with co-host Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show. Show Duration: 43 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumSpreaker Blog Posts at http://Blog.Spreaker.com:- Is 2016 the year of Podcast Advertising?- Spreaker will be at NAB Show in Las Vegas - April 16-21th at RAIN Summit on the 17th and on three Podcasting Panels T-Shirt Winning Comments from: Loren Weisman host of “Wait What Really Ok” Podcast: We recently discussed music in podcasts: I have uploaded a few things over the past few years, but in the last month, decided to create a Podcast called Wait What Really Ok and the experience has been amazing. The SEO aspects alone have allowed many of my episodes to come up all over the Internet. As example, if you search “how do you add music to your radio show or podcast legally”. - It is the first result with Siri- Comes up on Google, Yahoo and Bing on the top and has been slowly building. He says, I did the show with SSA Music Publishing’s Paula Savastano and I think it could be a solid and short promo piece that could help many podcasters understand not only how to legally use music, but also how to get those musicians paid (it is pennies or actually less on the dollar, but still, it's paying musicians.) Let’s Play a Sample of this Episodehttp://www.spreaker.com/user/lorenweisman/how-do-you-add-music-to-your-radio-showDetailed Show Notes:- Podcaster services, training and custom apps to help you make a successful show - https://Spreaker.com/store- Free & Pro plans - Get extra audio storage, live streaming time and advanced real-time stats - Free Speech - 30m Live, 10 Hr Audio, No custom RSS, Basic stats, Ads - On-Air Talent - 45m Live, 100 Hr Audio, Custom RSS, Basic Stats - $4.99/$39, -$20 - Broadcaster - 3 hr Live, 500 hr Audio, Custom RSS, Auto Insert, Adv. Stats - $19.99/$199, -$40 - Anchorman - 5 hr Live, 1500 hr Audio, Custom RSS, Auto Insert, Full Stats, Show Promotion - $49.99/$499, -$100 - Station - Unlimited Live, Audio Storage, Custom RSS, Auto Insert, Full Stats, Show Promotion - $119.99/$1,199, -$240- 1 hour of 128kbps=60 MB of file size- Build a Mobile App dedicated to your podcast - Create an App Wizard Process- /store/app- $99.00 per iOS/Android app, all included, Customized to your specifications, LIVE or pre-recorded, Interact closely with fans in real-time through the chatbox, Listeners can like your tracks and follow you, You can choose to publish the app under our account or do it yourself and generate revenue from it. * Any app changes that involve a re-submission to the app store will be charged $15.00, per submission.- Ad CampaignsYou create to promote your show, and now Spreaker is giving you the chance to place these ads throughout the platform. Purchase a campaign plan of your choice, starting at $10.00 (impressions cost $2.00 every 1000), upload and edit your ads and info, and submit it to Spreaker. Placed on Spreaker's pages, including users' Newsfeeds and the Explore page. Manage from Settings: tracks budgets, run and pause ads, edit images and info, and more. Ad Dimensions: 300x250, PNG/JPG, 250 KB- Voiceover - /store/voiceover - Music Radio Creative - Play PROMOIntros, outros, transition jingles - those are just some of the ways to make your show stand out from the rest! Custom made jingles allow you to make a great first impression and set a professional tone to your show. Starts at $30 and goes up.- Custom Artwork - 3,000x3000, 1400x1400, 400x400, 982x275 .jpg - /store/artworkMake A Great First Impression - Attract more listeners with professionally made imagesPodcast's artwork is important element to not just your content, but your brand with BOLD Letters, Colorful and Human Photo ideal and makes a first impression on listeners. Readable at 75x75 pixel size. As listeners browse shows on Spreaker, deciding in a matter of seconds what to pass up based solely on who has attractive or unattractive images (or worse, no images at all). Here's where 99designs comes in- TranscriptionReading vs ListeningReading is much faster than listening- Social Media SharingIncluding the complete text of your audio included on your episode's page makes it easier for people to share it via Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and the myriad of other social media sites out there. - Indexing & SearchThe biggest advantage to having a transcription is that search engines can easily index your content with the text available. Better indexing will lead to more search traffic and more visitors. Spreaker has partnered with Scribie to offer you the best transcription service available at unbeatable rates, starting at $0.80 /minute.- WordPress ThemesHave premium WordPress themes created, designed, and developed for your podcast.Appendipity's podcasting themes keep your podcast front and center and help you grow your audience and loyal fans.- Podcast Course, Mentoring, and Production Service by Colin GrayEmpower your podcasting with these professional services from The Podcast Host.- Podcast Liberation: Set Your Podcast Free with this Podcast Course - $148For any aspiring podcaster, the hardest step is the first show. This course is designed to help you release your show, guiding you from the very beginning, right through your first few months.- Fast Tracker Package: Podcast Mentoring & Education - $105The Podcast Host mentoring package is designed to guide you through setting up, running and growing your own podcast.- Podcast Partner Service: 4 Episodes Per Month - $205The Podcast Host partner package is designed to take the weight off your shoulders when it comes to podcasting. We take care of all of the technical elements, and offer a range of support, mentoring you through your podcasting journey.Show Links:- Spreaker Podcast Radio App for Android (See Video) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.android&hl=en- Alex's Spreaker Studio Review Show - https://www.spreaker.com/show/new-spreaker-studio-prototype-windows- Spreaker Studio for iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spreaker-studio/id585625596?mt=8- Spreaker Studio for Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.android.studio&hl=en- Spreaker Studio for Desktop - Win/MAC - https://www.spreaker.com/desktop-studio/download- Audio-Technica ATR-2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone - http://amzn.to/1iwSB8E- #iLovePodcasting T-Shirt - https://twitter.com/robgreenlee/status/706320283599183872- Free "Levelator" for Win/MAC - http://www.conversationsnetwork.org/levelator- Sony SoundForge Audio Studio 10 - http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/audiostudio Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #53 for April 6th, 2016Our Topics This Week: Deep diving into Spreaker Podcast Radio listening App on Android. We have another new "Spreaker How-To" segment co-host on the show and his name is Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show. Show Duration: 35 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumSpreaker Blog Posts at http://Blog.Spreaker.com:- Spreaker will be at NAB Show in Las Vegas - April 16-21th - International Journalism Festival in Perugia (Italy) Spreaker team is on Podcasting and Web Radio panels at the event April 6-10 T-Shirt Winning Comments: Same Sex Dialogue Podcast from Knoxville, Tennessee: Reference to last week Spreaker Studio for Android #52 episode: "Basically we can record or stream with a guest or guests and use the effects (without the guest hearing them) all from our Android device through the mobile app.Yes, it is possible to run two very high quality mics into an Android phone for recording. We use an Electro voice RE/20 & 27 and I've even figured out how to conduct an interview via live or prerecorded and use effects WITHOUT echo or feedback during the show." Detailed Show Notes:- What makes Spreaker Podcast Radio App for Android so new and different? - Very social ”Newsfeed” feature with the latest episodes from user favorite shows and Spreaker users follow and liked.- “Channels” is topic-based curated but automatic episode updating playlists of podcasts like “Comedy Fun, Public Radio Sounds”, Basketball Talk, Hourly News, Politics L&R, Money, Tech and more in a lean-back radio-like listening experience.- “Explore” curated playlists by theme, topic, genre and media property podcast recommendations.- Spreaker App has 123,000 shows in the app, most popular 3,000 podcasts available as externally hosted, pass-through shows. Phone and horizontal mode tablet version only (no profile mode rotation).- “Favorites” show list that has the ability to auto-downloads (NEW up to 5 episodes, Always Enable, Never Enable, Ask Me Everytime) and just give quick links to episodes lists for the show(s).- “Playlists” - Listen Later, Likes, Downloads, Listening (History)- “Settings”: Wi-Fi only, Wi-Fi and Cell Data options, Storage: Auto,Internal,SD, Notifications: New Episode Available- Languages: English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, IcelandicShow Links:- Spreaker Podcast Radio App for Android (See Video) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.android&hl=en- Alex's Spreaker Studio Review Show - https://www.spreaker.com/show/new-spreaker-studio-prototype-windows- Spreaker Studio for iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spreaker-studio/id585625596?mt=8- Spreaker Studio for Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.android.studio&hl=en- Spreaker Studio for Desktop - Win/MAC - https://www.spreaker.com/desktop-studio/download- Audio-Technica ATR-2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone - http://amzn.to/1iwSB8E- #iLovePodcasting T-Shirt - https://twitter.com/robgreenlee/status/706320283599183872- Free "Levelator" for Win/MAC - http://www.conversationsnetwork.org/levelator- Sony SoundForge Audio Studio 10 - http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/audiostudio Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #53 for April 6th, 2016Our Topics This Week: Deep diving into Spreaker Podcast Radio listening App on Android. We have another new "Spreaker How-To" segment co-host on the show and his name is Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show. Show Duration: 35 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumSpreaker Blog Posts at http://Blog.Spreaker.com:- Spreaker will be at NAB Show in Las Vegas - April 16-21th - International Journalism Festival in Perugia (Italy) Spreaker team is on Podcasting and Web Radio panels at the event April 6-10 T-Shirt Winning Comments: Same Sex Dialogue Podcast from Knoxville, Tennessee: Reference to last week Spreaker Studio for Android #52 episode: "Basically we can record or stream with a guest or guests and use the effects (without the guest hearing them) all from our Android device through the mobile app.Yes, it is possible to run two very high quality mics into an Android phone for recording. We use an Electro voice RE/20 & 27 and I've even figured out how to conduct an interview via live or prerecorded and use effects WITHOUT echo or feedback during the show." Detailed Show Notes:- What makes Spreaker Podcast Radio App for Android so new and different? - Very social ”Newsfeed” feature with the latest episodes from user favorite shows and Spreaker users follow and liked.- “Channels” is topic-based curated but automatic episode updating playlists of podcasts like “Comedy Fun, Public Radio Sounds”, Basketball Talk, Hourly News, Politics L&R, Money, Tech and more in a lean-back radio-like listening experience.- “Explore” curated playlists by theme, topic, genre and media property podcast recommendations.- Spreaker App has 123,000 shows in the app, most popular 3,000 podcasts available as externally hosted, pass-through shows. Phone and horizontal mode tablet version only (no profile mode rotation).- “Favorites” show list that has the ability to auto-downloads (NEW up to 5 episodes, Always Enable, Never Enable, Ask Me Everytime) and just give quick links to episodes lists for the show(s).- “Playlists” - Listen Later, Likes, Downloads, Listening (History)- “Settings”: Wi-Fi only, Wi-Fi and Cell Data options, Storage: Auto,Internal,SD, Notifications: New Episode Available- Languages: English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, IcelandicShow Links:- Spreaker Podcast Radio App for Android (See Video) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.android&hl=en- Alex's Spreaker Studio Review Show - https://www.spreaker.com/show/new-spreaker-studio-prototype-windows- Spreaker Studio for iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spreaker-studio/id585625596?mt=8- Spreaker Studio for Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.android.studio&hl=en- Spreaker Studio for Desktop - Win/MAC - https://www.spreaker.com/desktop-studio/download- Audio-Technica ATR-2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone - http://amzn.to/1iwSB8E- #iLovePodcasting T-Shirt - https://twitter.com/robgreenlee/status/706320283599183872- Free "Levelator" for Win/MAC - http://www.conversationsnetwork.org/levelator- Sony SoundForge Audio Studio 10 - http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/audiostudio Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #52 for March 30th, 2016Our Topics This Week: Deep diving into the great features of the FREE "Spreaker Studio for Mobile iOS/Android apps" and guest interview with Podfly's and The Podcast Producer series host Corey Coates. We have a new "Spreaker How-To" segment co-host on the show and his name is Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show. Show Duration: 33 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumGuest Interview: Corey Coates, Founder, http://Podfly.net and host of http://ThePodcastProducers.com seriesTwitter: http://twitter.com/coreyryancoatesDetailed Show Notes:- Spreaker Studio for iOS and Android focus - Why should a podcaster use it? Free, Free to Rec (128K), Easy, Supports Mobile Recording- Plus: Live Episode Streams with FREE or “Pro Station” Plans- Auto-Ducking or Turn Mic Off - Then “Push To Talk”- Access to your Spreaker Account - Metrics, Likes, Sources, Demo, Geolocation- Supports 1 Microphone - Phone Mic or Higher Quality Lightening Port, Adapter to USB to USB hubs for iPhone, iPads. Android mini-USB adapter- Playlists, Tracks, Effects all customizable with your pre-recorded audio- Integrated Interactive Chat Window to view and enter- Replace audio - Spreaker - Does not Update iHeartRadio - Record and Export to Spreaker via public or private upload to get for editing, then republishing- Shure MV88 iOS Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone - $149 (small iOS microphone)- Apple compatible with all iOS devices equipped with Lightning connector- Matched cardioid and bi-directional- Automatically adjusts EQ, compression and limiting for optimal results- Innovative hinge/rotation design supports multiple recording angles- iRig MIC Cast - Ultra-compact microphone for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android - $39.99Corey Coates joins me to explore the amazing “The Podcast Producers Series” that has wrapped a 10-part season 1 focused on the art and business of podcasting. This series speaks with some of the leaders in the podcasting space today to tell a detailed story about the unique area called “Podcasts”. The series is hosted by Jessica Rhodes and Corey Coates. Corey Coates has been podcasting since 2006. He is an audio engineer who has worked on countless podcast projects with his production company, Podfly Productions. He is the former host of This Week in Costa Rica, Five Gallon Podcast, and was the program director for the Overseas Radio Network. Corey now focuses his attention fully on producing content for clients worldwide.Topics Discussed in the 10-part series:- What are “The Podcast Producers” series topics? - Is There Anybody Out There?- Podcasting for a Hobby or Business?- The Podcasting Community- The Psychology of Podcasting- The Stats Conversation- Is Podcasting Another Form of Isolation?- Do It Yourself or Outsource?- The Network Effect- Monetize a Podcast with Advertising- Will Podcasts Kill the Radio Star?Questions Discussed in the Interview:- What was it trying to accomplish or need you saw? - You spoke with some very smart people in the space! - What surprised you about the process of making the series? Learned from it?- Can you give us some teases around the topics of Season 2?To listen visit: http://ThePodcastProducers.comShow Links: - Alex's Spreaker Studio Review Show - https://www.spreaker.com/show/new-spreaker-studio-prototype-windows- Spreaker Studio for iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spreaker-studio/id585625596?mt=8- Spreaker Studio for Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.android.studio&hl=en- Spreaker Studio for Desktop - Win/MAC - https://www.spreaker.com/desktop-studio/download- Audio-Technica ATR-2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone - http://amzn.to/1iwSB8E- #iLovePodcasting T-Shirt - https://twitter.com/robgreenlee/status/706320283599183872- Free "Levelator" for Win/MAC - http://www.conversationsnetwork.org/levelator- Sony SoundForge Audio Studio 10 - http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/audiostudio Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #52 for March 30th, 2016Our Topics This Week: Deep diving into the great features of the FREE "Spreaker Studio for Mobile iOS/Android apps" and guest interview with Podfly's and The Podcast Producer series host Corey Coates. We have a new "Spreaker How-To" segment co-host on the show and his name is Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show. Show Duration: 33 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumGuest Interview: Corey Coates, Founder, http://Podfly.net and host of http://ThePodcastProducers.com seriesTwitter: http://twitter.com/coreyryancoatesDetailed Show Notes:- Spreaker Studio for iOS and Android focus - Why should a podcaster use it? Free, Free to Rec (128K), Easy, Supports Mobile Recording- Plus: Live Episode Streams with FREE or “Pro Station” Plans- Auto-Ducking or Turn Mic Off - Then “Push To Talk”- Access to your Spreaker Account - Metrics, Likes, Sources, Demo, Geolocation- Supports 1 Microphone - Phone Mic or Higher Quality Lightening Port, Adapter to USB to USB hubs for iPhone, iPads. Android mini-USB adapter- Playlists, Tracks, Effects all customizable with your pre-recorded audio- Integrated Interactive Chat Window to view and enter- Replace audio - Spreaker - Does not Update iHeartRadio - Record and Export to Spreaker via public or private upload to get for editing, then republishing- Shure MV88 iOS Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone - $149 (small iOS microphone)- Apple compatible with all iOS devices equipped with Lightning connector- Matched cardioid and bi-directional- Automatically adjusts EQ, compression and limiting for optimal results- Innovative hinge/rotation design supports multiple recording angles- iRig MIC Cast - Ultra-compact microphone for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android - $39.99Corey Coates joins me to explore the amazing “The Podcast Producers Series” that has wrapped a 10-part season 1 focused on the art and business of podcasting. This series speaks with some of the leaders in the podcasting space today to tell a detailed story about the unique area called “Podcasts”. The series is hosted by Jessica Rhodes and Corey Coates. Corey Coates has been podcasting since 2006. He is an audio engineer who has worked on countless podcast projects with his production company, Podfly Productions. He is the former host of This Week in Costa Rica, Five Gallon Podcast, and was the program director for the Overseas Radio Network. Corey now focuses his attention fully on producing content for clients worldwide.Topics Discussed in the 10-part series:- What are “The Podcast Producers” series topics? - Is There Anybody Out There?- Podcasting for a Hobby or Business?- The Podcasting Community- The Psychology of Podcasting- The Stats Conversation- Is Podcasting Another Form of Isolation?- Do It Yourself or Outsource?- The Network Effect- Monetize a Podcast with Advertising- Will Podcasts Kill the Radio Star?Questions Discussed in the Interview:- What was it trying to accomplish or need you saw? - You spoke with some very smart people in the space! - What surprised you about the process of making the series? Learned from it?- Can you give us some teases around the topics of Season 2?To listen visit: http://ThePodcastProducers.comShow Links: - Alex's Spreaker Studio Review Show - https://www.spreaker.com/show/new-spreaker-studio-prototype-windows- Spreaker Studio for iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spreaker-studio/id585625596?mt=8- Spreaker Studio for Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.android.studio&hl=en- Spreaker Studio for Desktop - Win/MAC - https://www.spreaker.com/desktop-studio/download- Audio-Technica ATR-2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone - http://amzn.to/1iwSB8E- #iLovePodcasting T-Shirt - https://twitter.com/robgreenlee/status/706320283599183872- Free "Levelator" for Win/MAC - http://www.conversationsnetwork.org/levelator- Sony SoundForge Audio Studio 10 - http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/audiostudio Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #51 for March 23th, 2016Our Topics This Week: Deep diving into the great features of the FREE "Spreaker Studio for Desktop" app for Win/Mac and a discussion about the scale and size of podcasting today on Spreaker and iTunes. We have a new "Spreaker How-To" segment co-host on the show and his name is Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show. Show Duration: 39 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumDetailed Show Notes:- Meet our new show Co-Host Alex Exum and learn more about his Low-Power FM interests and his passion for Spreaker- Learn how to earn an #iLovePodcasting T-Shirt by sending in an email/audio MP3 feedback to rob at spreaker.com - Recent posts to Blog.Spreaker.com - "The Pros and Cons of Working Remotely: Spreaker Team is all over Europe"- Discussion on numbers of shows and podcasts on Spreaker and total number of podcasts available in total- Dive into Spreaker Studio for Desktop! https://www.spreaker.com/desktop-studio/download - Why should a podcaster use it? Free, Free to Rec (128K), Easy, Supports Pro: Win/Mac - Plus: Live Episode Streams, Live 24/7 Online Radio Station Streaming “Pro Station” Plan - CNN even uses it for its remote recordings, languages-EN, Italian, Spanish - Supports up to 4 USB Microphones - Direct Input (no mixer needed). - CPU Performance Adjustment - “Slow CPU” or “Fast CPU” - will delay headphone play monitoring - Skype Integration plug in “VB-Cable” on Windows, “SoundFlower” on MAC - Playlists, Tracks, Effects all customizable with your pre-recorded audio - Integrated Interactive Chat Window to view and enter - New Feature: Auto-Ducking - Will reduce track play volume when you speak into mic - Record and Export, Upload later to publish Episodes - Rob uses Sony SoundForge Audio Studio 10 - Win/MAC for editing of mp3,wav - $59/$120 - Option to use Free Levelator software to boost, level and clean your audio - Rob explains how he uses the Spreaker Studio for Desktop software when I am on the road - Recommended Audio-Technica ATR-2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone - $59 - Mackie Onyx Blackjack 2x2 USB Recording Audio Interface - $159 (2 microphones XLR inputs to USB) - Optional Pro Level Dynamic Microphones: Heil PR-40 - $300, Shure SM7B - $350 Show Links:- Alex's Spreaker Studio Review Show - https://www.spreaker.com/show/new-spreaker-studio-prototype-windows- Spreaker Studio for Desktop Blog Post - http://blog.spreaker.com/2015/10/14/spreaker-studio-is-now-available-for- windows-and-mac/- Spreaker Studio for Desktop - Win/MAC - https://www.spreaker.com/desktop-studio/download- Audio-Technica ATR-2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone - http://amzn.to/1iwSB8E- Heil Sound PR 40 Dynamic Cardioid Studio Microphone Bundle - http://amzn.to/1LOPccS- Mackie Onyx Blackjack 2x2 USB Recording Audio Interface - http://amzn.to/1KR6cmd- Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone, Cardioid - http://amzn.to/1I3z77O- #iLovePodcasting T-Shirt - https://twitter.com/robgreenlee/status/706320283599183872- Free "Levelator" for Win/MAC - http://www.conversationsnetwork.org/levelator- Sony SoundForge Audio Studio 10 - http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/audiostudio Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #51 for March 23th, 2016Our Topics This Week: Deep diving into the great features of the FREE "Spreaker Studio for Desktop" app for Win/Mac and a discussion about the scale and size of podcasting today on Spreaker and iTunes. We have a new "Spreaker How-To" segment co-host on the show and his name is Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show. Show Duration: 39 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumDetailed Show Notes:- Meet our new show Co-Host Alex Exum and learn more about his Low-Power FM interests and his passion for Spreaker- Learn how to earn an #iLovePodcasting T-Shirt by sending in an email/audio MP3 feedback to rob at spreaker.com - Recent posts to Blog.Spreaker.com - "The Pros and Cons of Working Remotely: Spreaker Team is all over Europe"- Discussion on numbers of shows and podcasts on Spreaker and total number of podcasts available in total- Dive into Spreaker Studio for Desktop! https://www.spreaker.com/desktop-studio/download - Why should a podcaster use it? Free, Free to Rec (128K), Easy, Supports Pro: Win/Mac - Plus: Live Episode Streams, Live 24/7 Online Radio Station Streaming “Pro Station” Plan - CNN even uses it for its remote recordings, languages-EN, Italian, Spanish - Supports up to 4 USB Microphones - Direct Input (no mixer needed). - CPU Performance Adjustment - “Slow CPU” or “Fast CPU” - will delay headphone play monitoring - Skype Integration plug in “VB-Cable” on Windows, “SoundFlower” on MAC - Playlists, Tracks, Effects all customizable with your pre-recorded audio - Integrated Interactive Chat Window to view and enter - New Feature: Auto-Ducking - Will reduce track play volume when you speak into mic - Record and Export, Upload later to publish Episodes - Rob uses Sony SoundForge Audio Studio 10 - Win/MAC for editing of mp3,wav - $59/$120 - Option to use Free Levelator software to boost, level and clean your audio - Rob explains how he uses the Spreaker Studio for Desktop software when I am on the road - Recommended Audio-Technica ATR-2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone - $59 - Mackie Onyx Blackjack 2x2 USB Recording Audio Interface - $159 (2 microphones XLR inputs to USB) - Optional Pro Level Dynamic Microphones: Heil PR-40 - $300, Shure SM7B - $350 Show Links:- Alex's Spreaker Studio Review Show - https://www.spreaker.com/show/new-spreaker-studio-prototype-windows- Spreaker Studio for Desktop Blog Post - http://blog.spreaker.com/2015/10/14/spreaker-studio-is-now-available-for- windows-and-mac/- Spreaker Studio for Desktop - Win/MAC - https://www.spreaker.com/desktop-studio/download- Audio-Technica ATR-2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone - http://amzn.to/1iwSB8E- Heil Sound PR 40 Dynamic Cardioid Studio Microphone Bundle - http://amzn.to/1LOPccS- Mackie Onyx Blackjack 2x2 USB Recording Audio Interface - http://amzn.to/1KR6cmd- Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone, Cardioid - http://amzn.to/1I3z77O- #iLovePodcasting T-Shirt - https://twitter.com/robgreenlee/status/706320283599183872- Free "Levelator" for Win/MAC - http://www.conversationsnetwork.org/levelator- Sony SoundForge Audio Studio 10 - http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/audiostudio Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

My guest today is Caleb Wojcik from DIY Video Guy. If you’ve ever struggled to make videos by yourself, Caleb is your guy. In this episode, we chat about his journey from employee to entrepreneur. We also dig into his process for making videos for his two courses. Plus, you know I had to ask Caleb to share some equipment tips. Enjoy! In This Episode, You'll Learn:• Why Caleb decided to leave his personal finance career to become an online entrepreneur.• How to relax on camera• Essential questions to ask before shooting a video for your course• How to make more engaging talking head videos• Why you should make shorter videos for your course• Strategies for staying on topic in your videos• What he does before he creates any course content• How to make better screen recordings• Where to start if you’ve never recorded videos before• Microphone recommendations for great audio• Why he believes in feedback and course updates References Mentioned in This Episode:• DIYVideoGuy website • Course #1: DIY Video Production Guide• Course #2: DIY Premier Pro Guide• Fizzle.co*• Twitter handle: @calebwojcik BONUS: Links to Pro-Level Microphones Here are four microphones that you can buy to get great audio. There are two USB mics listed and two XLR mics. If you go the XLR route, you'll also need a mixer and pre-amp. • Audio Technica ATR-2100 USB Mic ($52)* • Blue Yeti Microphone USB Mic ($100)* - The mic I'm using in the episode • Audio Technica AT875R XLR Mic ($170)* • Shure SM7B XLR Mic ($349)* - The mic Caleb is using *Full disclosure: These are Amazon affiliate links. If you choose to purchase a mic using them, you'll be supporting The Zen Courses Show. Thanks! Thanks for Listening!If you enjoyed this episode, I'd LOVE it if you'd leave an honest review for The Zen Courses Show on iTunes! Your review will help boost the ratings, so new listeners find out about The Zen Courses Show. I read every review and I'd love to read yours. Click here to leave a review on iTunes. Last but not least, I want to say THANK YOU to Caleb for sharing his expertise on The Zen Courses Show!

Have you ever considered starting a podcast? If you want to start a podcast, now may be the perfect time to catch the wave of the podcast revolution taking the world by storm. Never before in our history has it been so easy to reach a worldwide audience via podcasting. This is the perfect vehicle to get your message out to new people and raise awareness of you, your ideas, your services and products. Podcast growth has been enormous over the last few years. The Pew Research Centre has found that: podcast listenership has more than doubled since 2008 awareness of podcasts has more than doubled since 2006 podcast creation is rising with more than 22,000 podcasts hosted on Libsyn, one of the most popular hosting companies for podcasters in 2014 over 2.5 billion requests for podcast downloads were processed In this episode of The Australia Counselling Podcast I talk you through how to start your own podcast from scratch. After producing almost 100 episodes with 61,000 downloads to date, I've got some idea of what's involved and some great tips for you as well. Here's what I cover in this episode: Why start a podcast? you can expand your reach of people and expose your ideas and your business to countless people across the world The Australia Counselling Podcast has to date 96 episodes, 61,000 episodes and has been listened to in 98 countries 50% of our listeners are from Australia, 25% from the USA, 10% from the UK and the remaining from other countries podcasting is great for networking and building relationships with other therapists - on this podcast I've interviewed world-renowned therapists Michael Yapko, Sue Johnson, Harville Hendrix, Bill O'Hanlon, Rick Hanson and Irvin Yalom, just to name a few You get more attention from the media - I've been interviewed for numerous media outlets, magazines and radio stations - plus I've secured media interviews for Australia Counselling members you can improve your confidence as a speaker you can build the know, like and trust factor with your listeners it can assist if you want to create products for sales or promote your services to a wider audience What's involved in podcasting? the most import thing is the commitment - be aware it's a huge commitment of time and resources if you're not willing to commit to podcasting on a regular basis, don't start! securing interviews can be time consuming and challenging with negotiating time zones recording of episodes need to be either batched or done in advance editing episodes takes time, especially if your guest is not a confident speaker you may need to create blog posts for the show notes of each episode after editing you need to upload the audio to your audio hosting once your episode is published it's important to do marketing so new audiences can listen to your episodes this is a slow marketing strategy - results take time How podcasting works every episode is an mp3 audio file you need to tag the file with 'meta data' before uploading to your hosting you need a server to host your audio you need to create a feed - I use Libsyn - which is the gold standard in the industry (I pay USD $20 a month) the feed is what goes into iTunes and every time you upload a new audio, iTunes gets the audio on the feed Questions to ask before you start a podcast what are you going to podcast about? are you going to do interview style or just you speaking? what is the purpose or end goal of your podcast? what is your podcast title? what is your podcast subtitle? what is your podcast description? (this goes in iTunes) what will be on your artwork? - look at other top podcasts in iTunes and what graphics they have (I recommend 99designs for getting your iTunes artwork) do you want a professional intro and outro (try fiverr.com for voice-over artists) is your music royalty free? Podcasting equipment and software needed to start a podcast sound quality is the most important part of recording - invest in a great microphone cost effective solution: Audiotechnica ATR 2100 USB microphone about $60 pop filter and a stand and shock mount my own high end podcasting microphone: Rode podcasting microphone with studio boom and shock mount about $400 Call recorder for Mac (Skype plugin) - for interviews Pamela Call Recorder for Skype (PC) Hindenburg Journalist - for audio editing (about $100) alternatives: Garage Band (Mac), Audacity freeconferencecall.com for free recording on the phone post-production - auphonic.com to even out the sound levels How to record a podcast episode for interviews I use Call Recorder if I'm doing an interview, I record directly into Hindenburg Journalist I drag audios into Hindenburg - then edit then export the file from Hindenburg as a wav file add tags in auphonic upload to auphonic to even out sound levels if not using auphonic, add tags using ID3 editor software upload into Libsyn and add description and schedule or publish immediately once your feed is ready in Libsyn, then create your show in iTunes upload your artwork to iTunes for the first time and add a description once you're up and running, submit your podcast to free podcast directories Tips for recording a podcast get ahead in your recordings so you're not scrambling to record your episode each week create a system around requesting interviews to save time don't get obsessive about editing - you don't need to remove every "um" and "ah" work out the structure of your episodes so you can rinse and repeat prepare your interviewees - create an information document to give them before often interviewees are nervous so let them know it's okay if they make a mistake and you can edit out mistakes listen to the most popular podcasts in iTunes for format/structure and interview style have a call to action in each episode - what do you want your listener to do?    

Podcast Resources – Episode 117 (These tools can be found on the resource page at PodcastTalentCoach.com. Most links on that page are affiliate links. I receive a variable commission for all purchases made using those links.)   I have recently received questions from listeners looking to launch a podcast in 2016. I thought this would be a good time to review the tools I use to in my business. This includes the tools I use to create my podcast, website and newsletter. We will also review the resources I use to learn, grow and develop.   This episode is an encore presentation of an earlier episode you may have missed. If you did catch it last time, let this serve as inspiration and a little refresher.   I have been using most of these resources for at least 24 months. Some have been used longer. A couple tools are more recent. For the most part, I have been a long-time user and have been quite happy with each of them. That is why I feel confident recommending them to you. You can find affiliate links to most of these online at PodcastTalentCoach.com.   COACHING RESOURCE This list doesn't include much technical information, such as mixers, processors and software. I leave that to Dave Jackson at the School of Podcasting. He is the tech expert that helps me. If you are looking for help setting up the studio, Dave is your guy. He leads off my resources.   TECHNICAL TOOLS A few technical tools from my studio include my mic, my mac and a few web tools.   My studio mic is an ElectroVoice RE20. This runs about $450. It is a high quality mic. This mic is probably much more than a beginning podcaster needs. However, if you are serious about podcasting, this is a great mic.   My backup mic is a Audio-Technica ATR-2100. It is a quality USB mic for the money. This costs around $60.   For editing, I use Adobe Audition in the studio. I will occasionally use Garage Band for quick projects or when I'm traveling.   I use a Mac Book Pro 13” for the flexibility. I cost me $1,200.   My mp3s are tagged with ID3 Editor from PA Software. The price tag was $15.   I host my audio with Libsyn. It runs $20/month.   My URLs were purchased through GoDaddy. The price really depends on the URL. You can usually find a deal. After the initial deal, I pay about $45/year.   I have a website on Homestead and one on Host Gator with Wordpress. Homestead is a stand alone site builder. Host Gator just hosts my Wordpress site. Homestead is $20/month. HostGator is $135/year, just over $11/month. Wordpress is free.   On my website, I use Paypal for my transactions. Most of my providers accept it. Plus, they have a card option for my customers.   I use Aweber for my newsletter. It is $196/year. Just over $16/month. I looked at Mail Chimp. Both are very similar services if you have a list under 5,000.   Canva.com is a decent resource for creating graphics. They have a decent photo library as well. Most photos are about $1/photo.   I self-published my workbook through Create Space, an Amazon company. You simply upload a .pdf. It is fairly simple to use. Not very expensive. They also sell the workbook through Amazon and converted it to Kindle.   I am in the process of creating a membership portal through WishList Member. $297. They have solid training videos. I am not yet complete with this one.   LEARNING TOOLS Dan Miller and 48Days.com is where it all started. He has great tools to help you find your passion and the work you love.   Internet Business Mastery is a great podcast and course that have helped me refine my business focus. Jeremy & Jason have been there and done it.   Michael Hyatt has a great membership site with Platform University. It is based on his book Platform, which is a must read as you develop your podcast. There is great learning inside the community. He only opens membership a couple times a year for enrollment. I got in early on this one and haven't looked back since.   Audible.com has turned my car into a mobile classroom. I am usually listening to a couple books a month on top of the podcasts. You can get a free book when you use my affiliate link on the resources page.   Most of all, I cannot say enough about Dave Jackson and the School of Podcasting. If you want to learn the technical nuts and bolts, check out his course, membership and training tools.   You can find affiliate links to most of these online at PodcastTalentCoach.com. I would appreciate the support if you choose to use any of these links and great products.   I would love to help you with your podcast. E-mail me any time at Coach@PodcastTalentCoach.com.   You can find my podcast and other tools to help you create great content at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com.   Let's turn your information into engaging entertainment.  

Today's question comes from Patti, who asks about starting a podcast. Does she need the full setup I usually recommend? Can she start by just recording Skype calls? Patti's site is http://pattigood.com/. Check out my podcasting tutorial (http://www.podcastingtutorial.com) for getting started. For recording Skype calls, on Mac use Ecamm Call Recorder (http://www.ecamm.com/mac/callrecorder/), on PC use Pamela for Skype (http://www.pamela.biz/). An excellent inexpensive microphone is the AudioTechnica ATR 2100 (http://askpat.com/atr2100). Do you have a question about podcasting? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is Freshbooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com and enter "Ask Pat" for more information.

Today's question comes from Saj, whose audience is asking him to create some coaching courses. What tools does he need to create a course? These are the tools I recommend. For hosting the course, if you don’t want to create your own website, you can use Udemy (http://www.udemy.com/) or Teachery (https://www.teachery.co/). For a merchant account, you can use Stripe (https://stripe.com/), PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/), 1Shopping Cart (http://www.1shoppingcart.com/) or Authorize.net (http://www.authorize.net/). Kajabi is another option for hosting courses, but I have not tried it out (https://www.kajabiapp.com/). To host a course on your own website, look into these WordPress platforms: WP WishList (http://member.wishlistproducts.com/), WP Courseware (https://flyplugins.com/wp-courseware/), and Zippy Courses (http://askpat.com/zippycourses). For screen recording, I recommend Screenflow for Mac (http://www.telestream.net/screenflow/overview.htm) or Camtasia for PCs (https://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.html). A great, inexpensive microphone is the AudioTechnica ATR 2100 (http://askpat.com/atr2100). Zoom is another webinar hosting platform (http://zoom.us/pat). Do you have a question about building membership courses? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is Freshbooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com and enter "Ask Pat" for more information.

My Podcast Resource Toolkit – Episode 091   (These tools can be found on the resource page at PodcastTalentCoach.com. Most links on that page are affiliate links. I receive a variable commission for all purchases made using those links.)   We are coming up on episode 100 of Podcast Talent Coach. This podcast has been up and running for a little over 18 months.   I thought this would be a good time to review the tools I use to in my business. This includes the tools I use to create my podcast, website and newsletter. We will also review the resources I use to learn, grow and develop.   I have been using most of these resources for at least 18 months. Some have been used longer. A couple tools are more recent. For the most part, I have been a long time user and have been quite happy with each of them.   That is why I feel confident recommending them to you. You can find affiliate links to most of these online at PodcastTalentCoach.com.   COACHING RESOURCE This list doesn't include much technical information, such as mixers, processors and software. I leave that to Dave Jackson at the School of Podcasting. He is tech expert who helps me. If you are looking for help setting up the studio, Dave is your guy. He leads off my resources.   TECHNICAL RESOURCES A few technical tools from my studio include my mic, my mac and a few web tools.   My studio mic is an ElectroVoice RE20. This runs about $450. It is a high quality mic used in many broadcast studios. It is much more than a new podcaster needs. However, if you are serious about podcasting, this is a great mic.   My backup mic is a Blue Yeti. It gets the job done, but is a condenser mic. This costs around $100. You might be better off with a Audio-Technica ATR-2100. It is a great USB mic for about $60.   For audio editing, I use Adobe Audition. I will occasionally use Garage Band for quick projects or when I'm traveling.   I use a Mac Book Pro 13” for the flexibility and ease of use. It cost me $1,200.   My mp3s are tagged with ID3 Editor from PA Software. The price tag was $15.   I Host my audio with Libsyn. That runs $20/month.   My URLs were purchased through GoDaddy. The price really depends on the URL. You can usually find a deal. After the initial deal, I pay about $45/year.   I have a website on Homestead and one on Host Gator with Wordpress. Homestead is a stand alone site builder. Host Gator just hosts my Wordpress site. Homestead is $20/month. HostGator is $135/year, just over $11/month. Wordpress is free.   On my website, I use Paypal for my transactions. Most of my providers accept it. Plus, they have a card option for my customers.   I use Aweber for my newsletter. It is $196/year. Just over $16/month. I looked at Mail Chimp. Both are very similar services if you have a list under 5,000.   Canva.com is a decent resource for creating graphics. They have a decent photo library as well. Most photos are about $1/photo.   I self-published my workbook through Create Space, an Amazon company. You simply upload a .pdf. It is fairly simple to use. Not very expensive. They also sell the workbook through Amazon and converted it to Kindle.   I am in the process of creating a membership portal through WishList Member. $297. They have solid training videos. I am not yet complete with this one.   LEARNING TOOLS Dan Miller and 48Days.com is where it all started. He has great tools to help you find your passion and the work you love.   Internet Business Mastery is a great podcast and course that has helped me refine my business focus. Jeremy & Jason have been there and done it.   Michael Hyatt has a great membership site with Platform University. It is based on his book Platform, which is a must read as you develop your podcast. There is great learning inside the community. He only opens membership a couple times a year for enrollment. I got in early on this one and haven't looked back since.   Audible.com has turned my car into a mobile classroom. I am usually listening to a couple books a month on top of the podcasts. You can get a free book when you use my affiliate link on the resources page.     Most of all, I cannot say enough about Dave Jackson and the School of Podcasting. If you want to learn the technical nuts and bolts, check out his course, membership and training tools.   You can find affiliate links to most of these online at PodcastTalentCoach.com. I would appreciate the support if you choose to use any of these links and great products.   I would love to help you with your podcast. E-mail me any time at Coach@PodcastTalentCoach.com.   You can find my podcast and other tools to help you create great content at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com.     Let's turn your information into engaging entertainment.

Hey! Aaron from the future (2019) here. You can check out my updated gear guide at https://kit.com/thepodcastdude. There are a few things you’ll need to buy if you want your podcast to sound great. In this episode, I talk about why a great microphone is an essential investment for your show, and how much you’ll need to invest if you want your show to sound great and stand out from other podcasts. My goal was to create a comprehensive podcasting equipment guide for a beginner podcaster. I won't talk about every microphone, interface or pre-amp available, but I'll cover the essential pieces of gear you’ll need to get your show started. Podcasting Equipment Guide There are a lot of things you'll need to buy if you want to start a podcast. In this episode, I talk about why a great microphone is an essential investment for your show, and how much you'll need to invest if you want a great setup that will set you apart from other podcasters. My goal was to create a comprehensive podcasting equipment guide. I don't talk about every microphone, interface or pre-amp available, but I cover the essential pieces of gear you'll need to get started, and share what some of the best podcasters in the world are using to record shows. After listening, you'll know what the best options are for your budget. Key Takeaways: A great microphone is the most important piece of gear you'll buy. To stand out from other podcasts in a crowded market, you have to provide great content and high quality sound. Great sound quality makes your show easier and more enjoyable to listen to. You only get one chance to make a first impression. Make it a good one. If you have a tight budget, consider buying used gear online. When deciding which interface to buy, consider how many mic inputs you'll need. Always, always, always use a pop filter. Wear headphones to avoid causing echo from guests in your recording. If you're serious about making a great podcast and growing your audience, don't settle for the cheapest option. How to Stand Out in a Sea of Podcasts There are thousands of other podcasts vying for your listener's attention. To stand out, you have to provide great content, but you also need to have good sound. Great sound quality makes your show easier and more enjoyable to listen to. Attention to sound quality shows your listeners that you take podcasting seriously, which means they will take you seriously and be more likely to invest time listening to you. You only get one chance to make a first impression. Make it a good one. A Great Microphone Needs Less Post-Production Good mics require less post-production. Most recordings can be improved with post-production (noise removal, EQ, Compression, etc), but a great mic will require less post-production. If you're going to be podcasting, you can either hire someone to edit, mix, and master your show, or spend a little time to learn how to do it yourself. Cheaper mics just don't sound as good. They often have harsher high end, they sound brittle and don't have a good low-end (bass frequencies). A lot of people ask me, “What's the minimum I can spend to get started?” I don't want you to just meet the minimum. If you're going to do it, do it right. Get a great microphone as soon as possible. If you can't afford a decent mic, practice with what you have, but save money to get the mic you want. If You Have a Small Budget, Consider Buying Used Gear I understand that not everyone can spend $800 on a podcasting setup. When I started podcasting, I was using a Shure PG42 USB mic, but I wish I had invested in a better mic right away. If you have a small budget, I recommend checking out Guitar Center's used gear online, or checking your local music store for used gear. Make sure to save the receipts in case anything doesn't work, and make sure you buy from reputable sellers who offer returns if you're shopping on Ebay. If you have a tight budget, consider buying used gear online. Should I Buy a USB Mic, or a XLR Mic? One of the questions I often get asked about microphones is, “Should I get a USB mic, or an XLR mic?” If you're just starting out, and you want to spend the bare minimum, you can get a USB like the Audio Technica ATR-2100 ($60), or the Samson Q2U (also about $60). However, keep in mind that these are budget microphones, and will not give you great sound. Additionally, it's a pain in the butt to record multiple USB mics at the same, so if you plan on recording anyone else in the same place as you, go with XLR mics and an audio interface instead. If you want a good USB mic and are willing to spend a little more, check out the Rode NT USB mic. It's $170 but sounds noticably better than the cheaper USB mics. You'll also need to get a mic stand and a pop filter for each mic too: More on that a bit later. What about Dynamic vs Condenser? A dynamic mic will give you more mid-range warmth and has better off-mic noise rejection, so it won't pick up as much of the room sound or background noise. A condenser mic will give you more detailed recordings, but are often more sensitive than dynamic mics, so they may pick up more room echo and background noise. Dynamic microphones are usually a better choice for podcasting (there are a few exceptions, such as the Shure Beta 87A which is a condenser mic). If you're interested in learning more about dynamic vs condenser mics, check out 10 Statements on Condenser Microphones vs. Dynamic Microphones. The pickup pattern of the mic also affects how much background noise it'll record. Click here to learn more about microphone pickup patterns. XLR Microphones I love and recommend XLR microphones for podcasting. The microphone I use is the Shure Beta 87A. It's $250 new but you can find them used for less, and they sound great and pick up much less background noise then the other mics I've tested in that price range. If you're looking for an affordable XLR mic, you can't go wrong with a Shure SM57 or SM58. They sell new for $100, but you can find them used online for half that price. Pair a SM57 or SM58 with a simple USB interface (like the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2), and you've got a great sounding, affordable recording setup. Recording On the Go If you need to record with multiple microphones on the go, the Zoom H4N ($199) is a great option. This is a small, handheld device that has 2 microphone inputs plus a built-in condenser mic on top. If you need more than two mic inputs, get the Zoom H6 ($399) instead. The H6 has 4 mic inputs in addition to a built-in condenser mic on top. Lavaliere Mics I don't have much experience with using lav mics, but they're commonly used on stages, and they can work pretty well if you're out and about recording interviews. If you're looking for a lav mic you can use with your smartphone, check out the Rode Smartlav ($80), which is an affordable option for recording to an phone. I took a listen to the audio, and it wasn't as high quality as more expensive lav mics, but it's more affordable and convenient for mobile recordings. USB Audio Interfaces If you decide to get a XLR microphone, you will need an interface to convert the analog signal from the mic into a digital signal that your computer can record. Most interfaces connect to your computer via USB, and the smaller ones use USB for power as well. When deciding which interface to buy, consider how many mic inputs you'll need. Things to consider: How many mics will you be using at the same time? If you're just going to be recording yourself, an interface with one or two mic inputs will work fine. If you're going to be recording multiple people in the same room, you'll need an interface with four or maybe eight mic inputs. How many headphone monitoring channels will you need? Most interfaces offer one or two headphone monitoring ports (so you can listen to yourself while recording, or run your computers audio out through your interface). If you need more than one or two headphone jacks, you may want to invest in a headphone amp that you can plug additional headphone lines into. The audio interface that I'm using to record this episode is the Scarlett 2i2 ($149). It's USB powered, has two microphone inputs, and a single headphone jack. Quick note: most interfaces will give you phantom power (or 48v), which is used to power XLR condenser microphones. If you're using a dynamic microphone, you won't need to use phantom power (in fact, make sure it's turned off before you record). If you need more mic inputs (or headphone jacks), you'll want to go with the Scarlett 18i8 ($299). This has 4 mic inputs and 2 headphone jacks. If you need an interface with 8 mic inputs, get the Scarlett 18i20 ($350). Even though this interface has a higher price than the others I've listed so far, I wanted to mention the Apollo Twin Solo ($599). It's not cheap, and this model only has two mic inputs, but if you want to invest a little more money and get a fantastic interface, check it out. Cables, Stands, Pop Filters, and Other Accessories If you go with an XLR microphone, you'll need an XLR cable to connect your microphone to your interface. I use the Monoprice 15ft XLR Cable ($10). It's affordable and works great. You'll also need a mic stand. I use a normal microphone boom stand like the Samson Mic Stand ($20), which works fine for most mics. I would recommend the standard boom stand for most people, but if you want to invest a little more money and get something nice, you could go with the Heil Sound PL-2T Overhead Broadcast Boom ($120. This is a swiveling boom arm that attaches to your desk, and is very convenient for moving the mic around to any position you want. I recommend avoiding any stand that sits directly on your desk. They may cause your mic to pick up any vibrations (caused by typing or bumping the desk), which will cause thumps in your recordings. A shock mount for your mic might alleviate that, but I recommend using a standard boom stand or a boom arm instead. Always use a pop filter. A pop filter diffuses and prevents plosives and sibilants, and lets you get closer to the mic which will make your voice sound more rich and warm and gives a sense of intimacy to your recordings. The Nady Pop Filter is $10 on Amazon and is a no-brainer (pretty much any pop filter will get the job done). Power Conditioner A power conditioner cleans and filters noise and hums that might come through your computer or interface's power supply. You might not need one of these, but if you hear a hum or buzz in your recording that you can't eliminate, try a power conditioner to see if it helps. I plug my computer and pre-processor into a Furman Power Conditioner ($55). Audio Pre-Processors You may have heard about the DBX 286 ($200) before. The DBX 286 is pre-amp, compressor, de-esser, and noise gate. It's a pre-processor used by many professional podcasters to improve the sound quality of raw recordings. If you are brand new to audio, you'll need to invest some time in learning how to use the various controls of this unit, but if you want to get even better sound out of your XLR microphone, it's a solid investment. If you decide to buy a DBX 286 or any other pre-processor or pre-amp, you'll need to buy an additional XLR cable to connect it to your interface. Headphones Headphones are essential for both recording and editing. If you are talking to someone over Skype and you aren't wearing headphones, the sound will come out of your speakers and get recorded in your track which will cause a really annoying echo (and ruin your recording). Wear headphones to avoid getting echo from computer speakers in your recording. The headphones I use and love are the Sony MDR-7506 ($85). If you want to spend a little less, there are a lot of other options, including the Sennheiser HD-280 ($69) and the Panasonic RPHJE120K Earbuds ($12) (fine for listening and even mixing). Recording Software After you buy your recording gear, you'll need to use some kind of software to record audio. If you have a Mac, Quicktime is an easy way to record an audio track. It should already be installed, so you can open it up, select your mic or interface and be good to go. You might also have Garageband included in your Mac, and that works fine for recording audio as well. Audacity is a free program that works on both Mac and Windows. Here's a short tutorial on how to record an audio track in Quicktime or Audacity. If you'd like to spend a little bit of money on a real DAW (digital audio workstation), Reaper is a good affordable option (both Mac and Windows, $60). I use and love Logic Pro X, and there's also Pro Tools or Adobe Audition These programs are more for the audio professional, someone who is going to be doing a lot of editing, mixing and mastering. If you plan on learning and doing the post production yourself, you should invest in one of these programs. Recording Skype Conversations If you're going to be interviewing someone or talking to a co-host over Skype, there are a few options for recording Skype calls including Ecamm Call Recorder (for Mac), and MP3 Skype Recorder (for Windows). I recommend that each person on the call record a track on their computer and then send those to the person responsible for editing (this is called a "double-ender"). You should also record the audio from the Skype conversation to have as a backup. You might also check out Squadcast.fm, it's a web app that makes it easy to record multiple people at the same time. It costs $20/month but does come with a free 14 day trial. My Recommended Setups If you're looking for the most affordable option, I recommend the Samson Q2U with a pop filter and mic stand. This will cost about $100. The setup that I'm currently using is the Shure Beta 87a and an Scarlett 18i8 interface, with a few Shure SM58 mics to have as backups. I invested around $500 for this setup (buying everything used), but it sounds great and I can record up to 4 people at the same time if I need to. If you're serious about making a great podcast and growing your audience, don't settle for the cheapest option. Consider waiting to start recording your podcast until you've saved up enough money to be able to buy the gear you want, so you can make a show that sounds good from the start. You'll thank yourself later, and your listeners will too. Cool Stuff to Check Out: Recommended Gear: https://kit.com/thepodcastdude Podcast: https://thepodcastdude.simplecast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepodcastdude Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thepodcastdude Successful Podcasting: http://successfulpodcasting.com Simplecast Blog: http://blog.simplecast.com/

Doug is getting his niche site started and he wants to know how to create tutorials for his site. Go to http://podcastingtutorial.com for an example of the tutorials Doug is talking about. Splasheo (http://www.splasheo.com/) made my video intros. Screenflow (http://www.telestream.net/screenflow/overview.htm) and Camtasia (http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.html) are great video tutorial editors. The microphone I recommend is the AudioTechnica ATR 2100. The lavalier microphone I recommend is the Rode smartLav. The widget I use for taking questions is Speakpipe (http://askpat.com/speakpipe). Do you have a question about creating tutorials? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is Freshbooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com and enter "Ask Pat" for more information.

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El Audio Technica ATR2100-USB es un micrófono dinámico con un precio económico ideal para la grabación de podcast. Una de sus principales características es que tiene dos salidas, una de ellas analógica a través de XLR y otra digital mediante USB. En su parte digital es capaz de transferir audio a 16-bit y una frecuencia de 48 kHz. También monta una clavija mini jack para auriculares con la que puede monitorizarse a latencia cero y cuyo volumen se controla gracias a una pequeña rueda al lado de la clavija. El micrófono incluye un pequeño trípode de escritorio, un cable XLR de 2m, un cable USB, una pinza para enganchar el micrófono al trípode y garantía de por vida. El Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB se puede conseguir en Amazon (enlace afiliado).

See which video camera is right for you in this comparison of the Kodak Zi8 and the Flip Ultra HD. Check pricing at Amazon.com with these links: Kodak Zi8 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002... Flip Ultra HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002... Audio Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Microphone http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002... If you buy from my Amazon links you help me continue to produce these tutorials. See my free photography tutorials at "SteeleTraining.com