HOW TO GET QUALITY FOR LESS THAN $200 SO, YOU WANT TO LAUNCH A PODCAST?
Podcasting, once a niche medium, is now a towering feature of the audio media landscape. In 2019, a survey by Edison Research and Triton Digital estimated that over 30% of Americans tune in to podcasts each month, and that number is expected to grow. It’s no wonder business owners, hobbyists, storytellers, comedians, politicians, and even Dungeons & Dragons players have found their audience through podcasting. No matter your interest, if you want to break into this industry, you’ll need the right gear. MICROPHONES Nothing will sink a podcast faster than poor audio quality. It doesn’t matter how great your content is — if your audience can’t hear it clearly, they’ll tune out. That’s why even low-budget podcasters should consider dropping a little extra cash for a good mic.
A great starting option is the Rode PodMic. With an internal pop filter and built-in shock mount, this mic does a lot to clean up your audio on the front end. At $99, the PodMic is perfect for those who want to earnestly dip their feet in the recording world without breaking the bank. HEADPHONES You need to hear how you and your guests are being recorded in real time, and you need to gauge sound quality while editing your episodes. Thus, having a decent pair of headphones is important, especially if you plan on interviewing guests over video chat. Generally, over-the-ear headphones like Audio-Technica’s ATH-M30x model, which run about $70, are a better choice than earbuds for their superior sound quality, noise isolation, and comfort.
EDITING SOFTWARE
When it comes to audio editing software, great options are freely available. For example, if you’re a Mac user, you likely already have access to GarageBand, a highly user-friendly program that comes with pre- installed, royalty-free jingles you can use to spice up your content. PC and Mac users alike should also consider Avid’s Pro Tools | First — a free version of the sound mixing software used to make Hollywood movies! Learning to use this free software will save you plenty of money you can reinvest into your hardware.
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