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- 1. Podcast Gear 101 Kyle Bondo kyle@trenchbucket.com meetup.com/gagglepod gagglepod.com PODCAST GEAR 101 Gagglepod A Beginners Guide to Podcasting Technology
- 2. Tonight's Goals: Gagglepod Process Starting Tools Advanced Tools Mobile Recording Tools PODCAST SHOW DEVELOPMENT Alt Recording Tools Recording Environment Recording Principles Putting It All Together
- 3. GAGGLEPOD PROCESS Gagglepod Process A Podcast Development Approach
- 4. GAGGLEPOD PROCESS EXPERTISE IDEA BUILD MICTOOLS LAUNCH The Gagglepod Process DEV 1. Something you’re good at 2. Have an idea 3. Develop your show 4. Get some tools 5. Use a good microphone 6. Launch it 7. Build an Audience
- 5. GAGGLEPOD PROCESS EXPERTISE IDEA BUILD MICTOOLS LAUNCH The Gagglepod Process DEV 1. Something you’re good at 2. Have an idea 3. Develop your show 4. Get some tools 5. Use a good microphone 6. Launch it 7. Build an Audience
- 6. GAGGLEPOD PROCESS TOOLS MIC The Gagglepod Show Development Process WHAT DO YOU NEED TO RECORD? WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SOUND GOOD?
- 7. “It’s not about the microphone.” – Dave Jackson, School of Podcasting STARTING TOOLS Starting Tools What do you need to record a podcast?
- 8. Simple Recording Setup • Computer • Dynamic Microphone • Pop Filter • Recording Software • Headphones STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 9. Bad Podcasting Microphones • Condenser Microphones • Great for Musicians/Singers • Take in too much sound • Difficult to edit out sounds STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP – Blue Snowball – Blue Yeti
- 10. Good Podcasting Microphones • Dynamic/Cardioid Mics • Made for Radio/Podcasting • Audio Technica ATR2100 ($65) • Heil PR-40 ($330) – Audio Technica ATR2100 USB – Heil PR-40 STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 11. Dynamic/Cardioid – Audio Technica ATR2100 USB – Heil PR-40 Condenser – Blue Snowball – Blue Yeti STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 12. Record your voice • Recording Software • Adobe Audition ($49/mo.) • Hindenburg ($95/copy) • Audacity (Free) • Garage Band ($5) STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 13. How much does this gear cost? • Computer – Laptop ($$$) Internet Connection • Cardioid/Dynamic Microphone ($) • Audio Recording Software Adobe Audition ($$) Hindenburg ($) Audacity (Free) STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 14. DEMO #1 Simple Setup *Using an Audio Technica ATR2100 USB Microphone STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 15. “Let me ‘splain… No, there is too much. Let me sum up..” – Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride ADVANCED TOOLS Advanced Tools What can you use to improve your podcast?
- 16. Advanced Recording Setup DAW (digital audio workstation) • Computer • Audio Recording Software • Audio Mixer • XLR Microphone(s) • Pop-Filters and Stands • Headphones • External Devices • Studio Environment ADVANCED TOOLS – ADVANCED RECORDING SETUP
- 17. Intro to Audio Mixers Mixing Board, Mixing Desk, Mixing Console, or Sound Board • Multiple Mics (Co-Host) • Multiple Devices • Built for growth ($$-$$$) Channels • Complex Setup Wiring and Use ADVANCED TOOLS – ADVANCED RECORDING SETUP
- 18. DEMO #2 Audio Mixer *Using Mackie ProFX8 Professional Effects Mixer STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 19. XLR Microphones Remember… • Condenser Microphones ($) Musicians, Singers • Dynamic/Cardioid Mics ($) Podcasters • High-End Microphones ($$$) ADVANCED TOOLS – ADVANCED RECORDING SETUP
- 20. DEMO #3 Multiple Microphones *Using a 2 x Audio Technica ATR2100 XLR Microphones STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 21. External Devices into Mixer • Connect Smartphone, Tablet, or player • Skype call directly into mixer • Live show and sound effects ADVANCED TOOLS – ADVANCED RECORDING SETUP
- 22. DEMO #4 Mobile Device Demo *Using a Mobile Device Connected to the Mixer STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 23. OTHER AUDIO TOOLS Other Audio Setups • Compressor/Limiter/Gate ($$$) Optimize your workflow • Studio Monitor Speakers Listen without Headphones • Axillary Recorders Backup Recording
- 24. “Learning is not done to you. Learning is something you choose to do.” – Seth Godin ALTERNATIVE RECORDING TOOLS Mobile Recording Tools What can you record a podcast on the road?
- 25. Mobile as Recorders • Mobile Phone ($$$) Onboard Microphone • Extending Mobile Phones Add-on Mics • Sound Quality • Background Sounds MOBILE RECORDING TOOLS
- 26. Field Recorders • Hand-held recorders ($$-$$$) Portable Mini-Studios • Creates multitrack files Downloadable WAV/MP3 • Complex Setup Configuration and Use MOBILE RECORDING TOOLS
- 28. Recording on the Road • No computer needed • Mixed audio results • Raw Audio Files • Background noise • Minimal Editing MOBILE RECORDING TOOLS
- 29. “Learning is not done to you. Learning is something you choose to do.” – Seth Godin ALTERNATIVE RECORDING TOOLS Alternative Recording Tools What are other podcasting options?
- 30. Audio Editing Software • Sound Effects Apps Bossjock Studio Soundboard Soundpad • Online Audio Tools Auphonic • Audio Services Podcast Fast Track ALT RECORDING TOOLS
- 31. Recording Online • Audio Connections • Call Recorders • Double-Header Setups • 3rd Party Services ALT RECORDING TOOLS
- 32. Recording Live • Audio and/or Video Connections • Output as Podcast Audio • 3rd Party Services • Combine with Chat Rooms • Take Calls or Add Hosts ALT RECORDING TOOLS
- 33. “Learning is not done to you. Learning is something you choose to do.” – Seth Godin RECORDING ENVIRONMENT Recording Environment How do I prepare my space for recording?
- 34. Bootstrap Spaces • Soundproofing: Block-out external noise (periodic) • Acoustic Treatment: Absorbing excessive ambience (constant) • Alternatives Recording Areas and Acoustic Treatments ($) RECORDING ENVIRONMENT
- 35. Professional Spaces • Professional Studio Setups ($$-$$$) • Remove Wall Vibrations Insulation/Sheetblock • Damping/Acoustic Panels • Decoupling/Filling Air Gaps RECORDING ENVIRONMENT
- 36. “It’s not about the microphone.” – Dave Jackson, School of Podcasting RECORDING PRINCIPLES Recording Principles How do I sound good?
- 37. #1 – Have a process • Planning your content • Preparing your space • Preparing your gear • Warming up your voice • Rehearsal time RECORDING PRINCIPLES
- 38. #2 – Practice your Voice Skills • Practice, practice, practice! • Speak slow and deliberate • Learn your habits • Simplify your editing • Good enough over Perfect RECORDING PRINCIPLES
- 39. #3 – Stick to the Script • Remember your format • Have an outline • Stay on script to a point • Use natural voice RECORDING PRINCIPLES
- 40. #4 – Create your episode in parts • Record in small batches • Focus on content first • Think about Intro/Outro after • Add Music last • Review your drafts RECORDING PRINCIPLES
- 41. “It’s not about the microphone.” – Dave Jackson, School of Podcasting PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Putting it All Together How do I edit my audio files?
- 42. Putting it all together • Edit as you go • Multitrack setup • Export *.mp3 file • Review your final draft • Ready to publish PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
- 43. DEMO #1 Audio File Editing *Using Adobe Audition CC 2017 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
- 44. HELP – WHERE CAN I GET HELP? Help Where can I get help? “The two best times to start a podcast: In 2006… and NOW!” – Dave Jackson, School of Podcasting
- 45. HELP – WHERE CAN I GET HELP? Podcasts about Podcasting • School of Podcasting – schoolofpodcasting.com • Ask the Podcast Coach – askthepodcastcoach.com • Audacity to Podcast – audacitytopodcast.com • The Podcasters Studio – thepodcastersstudio.com • Podcasters’ Roundtable – podcastersroundtable.com • Podcast Answerman – podcastanswerman.com
- 46. Local Connections Merchants of Dirt @MerchantsofDirt merchantsofdirt.com reckoneer.com Gagglepod Podcasters Meetup gagglepod.com meetup.com/gagglepod Get Lost Racing @MerchantsofDirt getlostracing.com reckoneer.com HELP – WHERE CAN I GET HELP?