Podcasting has never been so easy. With all the equipment right at your fingertips, you can effortlessly record, edit and broadcast your ideas to the world. Check out Camera Houses' step-by-step guide to setting up a podcast studio to ensure you have everything you need.
Choosing the right space for your podcast studio
There’s a range of considerations that go into building a podcast studio fit for purpose, from budget to acoustics.
- Location. This will be a big one depending on the budget. If your budget is too slim to set up a studio, bedrooms can be great as a bed acts as a sound absorber. Equally, cars have great acoustics if you don’t mind the lack of comfort. If you can afford a small studio, it will offer more comfort and purpose-fit acoustics.
- Size. A big benefit of podcasting is that it doesn’t take up much space. A small room with no windows or air conditioning is perfect to set up all the equipment to record a podcast.
- Layout. A podcast studio needs to be laid out in a way that will make both you and any guests feel comfortable. You’ll need to consider whether you’ll have additional people in the studio and if so it will make sense to put a desk in the middle of the room to face everyone around it.
Identifying the equipment you'll need
Microphones
Capturing crisp, clear audio is a crucial part of creating an engaging podcast. Selecting the right microphone for your device and location is an important part of this process. There’s a range of different microphones from USB to XLR, condenser, lapel and more. Check out our article Best Podcast Microphones to find the best microphone for your podcasting setup.
Headphones
Utilise headphones to ensure that you’re capturing high-quality podcast audio, both during the record and in the edit. Consider sound-proof headphones to fully engage without distractions or a Bluetooth variety for when you’re recording on the go.
Recorders
Record crisp audio while podcasting on the go with a light and nimble audio recorder. Our audio recorders will help you sound more professional whether you're making broadcast audio, instructional videos, or interview recordings.
Computer
Edit and produce any podcast with ease using a computer with the right software. If you’re recording content in a range of settings, a laptop will be your best option to take with you everywhere. If you’ve got a studio set up, you might find it more comfortable to have a desktop monitor.
Other Gears
Audio accessories are a great way to enhance your audio quality and make it easier to produce great content. Explore a range of adaptors, microphone windshields and mounts.
Selecting software for recording and editing your podcast
There is a variety of tools available that you may use to record and edit your podcast. Navigating this field can be difficult to navigate so we’ve put together our favourites below.
- Restream. With high-quality recording capabilities, you can record and broadcast live or record video podcasts with Restream.
- Adobe Audition. One of the most popular software for podcasts, Adobe Audition makes it easy to edit great audio.
- GarageBand. Native to Apple devices, GarageBand is free software that is easy to use and wonderful for beginners.
- Logic Pro. With robust music editing tools, Logic Pro is a great way to edit music and audio. Logic Pro can be purchased with a one-time payment, rather than with a subscription.
Setting up your microphones and gear for optimal sound quality
There are several ways to make sure your equipment is working to its full potential so you can record a podcast with crystal-clear audio. Check them out below.
- Choose the right microphone. Depending on where or what you are recording, different microphone styles will work best to improve your sound quality. Consider a lapel microphone for recording on the go or a shotgun microphone for in the studio.
- Position the microphone close to the source. Ensure that you’re capturing sound as clearly as possible by placing the microphone close to where the sound is coming from. This will eliminate background noise and prevent the audio from sounding distant.
- Stabilise the microphone. Set up the microphone on a stand or boom pole to avoid unwanted static and knocks while recording. It’ll also allow you to set up the microphone in the perfect position to capture sound.
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