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- 2. Podcast Gear Rodeo KyleBondo gagglepod@gmail.com @Gagglepod meetup.com/gagglepod gagglepod.com PODCAST GEAR RODEO Introduction to Podcasting Technology
- 3. #1 – GagglepodProcess #2 – Starting Tools #3 – Advance Tools #4 – Mobile Recording PODCAST GEAR RODEO #5 – Alternative Recording #6 – Recording Environments #7 – Recording Principles #8 – Putting it All Together Meetup Topics At-A-Glance
- 4. GAGGLEPOD PROCESS #1 –Gagglepod Process A Podcast Development Approach “You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over.” – Richard Branson
- 5. GAGGLEPOD PROCESS EXPERTISE IDEA BUILD MICTOOLSLAUNCH 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 EXPERTISE IDEA BUILD MICTOOLSLAUNCH 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
- 7. GAGGLEPOD PROCESS TOOLS MIC TheGagglepod Show Development Process WHAT DO YOU NEED TO RECORD? WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SOUND GOOD?
- 8. “It’s not aboutthe microphone.” – Dave Jackson, School of Podcasting STARTING TOOLS #2 – Starting Tools What do you need to record a podcast?
- 9. Simple Recording Setup •Computer/Smartphone • Microphone • Headphones/Ear Buds • Recording Software/App • Place to Host the File STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 10. Simple Recording Setups STARTINGTOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP USB Microphone Laptop Media Host USB Microphone Smartphone Headphones Earbuds
- 11. Microphone Pickup Patterns STARTINGTOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 12. Microphone Pickup Patterns STARTINGTOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 13. Bad Podcasting Microphones •Condenser Microphones • Omnidirectional Pattern • Great for Musicians/Singers • Take in too much sound • Difficult to edit STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP – Blue Snowball – Blue Yeti
- 14. Good Podcasting Microphones •Cardioid Microphones • Restricted Directional Pattern • Made for Radio/Podcasting • Good for voice recording • Rejects extra sounds by design – Audio Technica ATR2100 USB ($65) STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP – Neumann TLM103 ($1,100) – Heil PR-40 ($330)
- 15. Cardioid (Dynamic) – AudioTechnica ATR2100 USB – Heil PR-40 Condenser (Omni) – Blue Snowball – Blue Yeti STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 16. Record your voice •Recording Software • Adobe Audition ($49/mo.) • Hindenburg ($95/copy) • Audacity (Free) • Garage Band ($5) STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 17. How much doesthis gear cost? • Computer – Laptop ($$$) Internet Connection ($) • Cardioid/Dynamic Microphone ($) • Audio Recording Software Adobe Audition ($$) Hindenburg ($) Audacity (Free - $) STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 18. DEMO #1 Simple Setup *Usingan Audio Technica ATR2100 USB Microphone STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 19. “Let me ‘splain…No, there is too much. Let me sum up..” – Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride ADVANCED TOOLS #3 – Advanced Tools What can you use to improve your podcast?
- 20. 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
- 21. Advanced Recording Setups STARTINGTOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP USB Microphone Laptop Media Host Headphones Audio Mixer Smartphone Recorder
- 22. Intro to AudioMixers 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
- 23. DEMO #2 Audio Mixer *UsingMackie ProFX8 Professional Effects Mixer STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 24. XLR Microphones Remember… • CondenserMicrophones ($) Musicians, Singers • Dynamic/Cardioid Mics ($) Podcasters • High-End Microphones ($$$) ADVANCED TOOLS – ADVANCED RECORDING SETUP
- 25. DEMO #3 Multiple Microphones *Usinga 2 x Audio Technica ATR2100 XLR Microphones STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 26. External Devices intoMixer • Connect Smartphone, Tablet, or player • Skype call directly into mixer • Live show and sound effects ADVANCED TOOLS – ADVANCED RECORDING SETUP
- 27. DEMO #4 Mobile DeviceDemo *Using a Mobile Device Connected to the Mixer STARTING TOOLS – SIMPLE RECORDING SETUP
- 28. OTHER AUDIO TOOLS OtherAudio Setups • Compressor/Limiter/Gate ($$$) Optimize your workflow • Studio Monitor Speakers Listen without Headphones • Axillary Recorders Backup Recording
- 29. “Learning is notdone to you. Learning is something you choose to do.” – Seth Godin ALTERNATIVE RECORDING TOOLS #4 – Mobile Recording Tools What can you record a podcast on the road?
- 30. Mobile as Recorders •Mobile Phone ($$$) Onboard Microphone • Extending Mobile Phones Add-on Mics • Sound Quality • Background Sounds MOBILE RECORDING TOOLS
- 31. Field Recorders • Hand-heldrecorders ($$-$$$) Portable Mini-Studios • Creates multitrack files Downloadable WAV/MP3 • Complex Setup Configuration and Use MOBILE RECORDING TOOLS
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- 33. Recording on theRoad • No computer needed • Mixed audio results • Raw Audio Files • Background noise • Minimal Editing MOBILE RECORDING TOOLS
- 34. “Learning is notdone to you. Learning is something you choose to do.” – Seth Godin ALTERNATIVE RECORDING TOOLS #5 – Alternative Recording Tools What are other podcasting options?
- 35. Audio Editing Software •Sound Effects Apps Bossjock Studio Soundboard Soundpad • Online Audio Tools Auphonic • Audio Services Podcast Fast Track ALT RECORDING TOOLS
- 36. Recording Online • AudioConnections • Call Recorders • Double-Header Setups • 3rd Party Services ALT RECORDING TOOLS
- 37. Recording Live • Audioand/or Video Connections • Output as Podcast Audio • 3rd Party Services • Combine with Chat Rooms • Take Calls or Add Hosts ALT RECORDING TOOLS
- 38. “Learning is notdone to you. Learning is something you choose to do.” – Seth Godin RECORDING ENVIRONMENT #6 – Recording Environment How do I prepare my space for recording?
- 39. Bootstrap Spaces • Soundproofing:Block-out external noise (periodic) • Acoustic Treatment: Absorbing excessive ambience (constant) • Alternatives Recording Areas and Acoustic Treatments ($) RECORDING ENVIRONMENT
- 40. Professional Spaces • ProfessionalStudio Setups ($$-$$$) • Remove Wall Vibrations Insulation/Sheetblock • Damping/Acoustic Panels • Decoupling/Filling Air Gaps RECORDING ENVIRONMENT
- 41. “It’s not aboutthe microphone.” – Dave Jackson, School of Podcasting RECORDING PRINCIPLES #7 – Recording Principles How do I sound good?
- 42. #1 – Havea process • Planning your content • Preparing your space • Preparing your gear • Warming up your voice • Rehearsal time RECORDING PRINCIPLES
- 43. #2 – Practiceyour Voice Skills • Practice, practice, practice! • Speak slow and deliberate • Learn your habits • Simplify your editing • Good enough over Perfect RECORDING PRINCIPLES
- 44. #3 – Stickto the Script • Remember your format • Have an outline • Stay on script to a point • Use natural voice RECORDING PRINCIPLES
- 45. #4 – Createyour episode in parts • Record in small batches • Focus on content first • Think about Intro/Outro after • Add Music last • Review your drafts RECORDING PRINCIPLES
- 46. “It’s not aboutthe microphone.” – Dave Jackson, School of Podcasting PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER #8 – Putting it All Together How do I edit my audio files?
- 47. Putting it alltogether • Buy only what you need • Grow with your show • Good sound – Easy Edit • Content over Tech • Practice and Experiment PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
- 48. DEMO #1 Audio FileEditing *Using Adobe Audition CC 2017 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
- 49. HELP – WHERECAN I GET HELP? Additional Help Want to know more? “The two best times to start a podcast: In 2006… and NOW!” – Dave Jackson, School of Podcasting
- 50. HELP – WHERECAN 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
- 51. Local Connections Merchants ofDirt @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?
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