In this episode I answer a question I received from a listener about the equipment and software I use for my podcasts.. My current microphone of choice is a Rode Procaster, which has a great balance of cost and quality. The Procaster is a heavy dynamic mic with a built-in pop filter, and it captures warm sound without picking up any ambient noise. It is an XLR mic, so it needs to be plugged into a soundboard, and it currently sells for around $229. The Road Pod Mic is another XLR mic that is more budget friendly, selling for around $99....
In this episode I answer a question I received from a listener about the equipment and software I use for my podcasts.. My current microphone of choice is a Rode Procaster, which has a great balance of cost and quality. The Procaster is a heavy dynamic mic with a built-in pop filter, and it captures warm sound without picking up any ambient noise. It is an XLR mic, so it needs to be plugged into a soundboard, and it currently sells for around $229. The Road Pod Mic is another XLR mic that is more budget friendly, selling for around $99. The Pod Mic is a popular choice for podcast hosts and is a great quality for the price. To use with the mic, a Cloudlifter is also recommended for better sound quality.
The Cloudlifter is an optional piece of equipment that increases the volume of a mic output without having to increase the gain on a soundboard. It is necessary for some mics and can be helpful to reduce distortion in a microphone’s output. The boom arm is a must-have for any podcaster to keep their microphone out of the way when not in use and to be able to position it exactly where they want it. It should be able to hold the weight of the microphone and be quiet when positioning the mic. It should also be long enough to be able to position the mic properly. The IX Tech Boom Arm is a great choice for podcasters and is currently available for around $60. Ultimately, it is important to choose a boom arm that meets the needs of the podcaster.
My sound board is a Roadcaster Pro which is made specifically for podcasting and live streaming. It has four XLR mic inputs as well as slots for a micro SD card, computer, phone, and Bluetooth device. The board also separates all audio tracks from the mics and other inputs into individual tracks, making it easier to edit for specific issues like noise or low volume. This sound board also has a ton of audio processing features to make the speaker's voice sound great in the recording.
I use Descript for my audio and video editing. It’s “edit text, edit everything” interface has saved me hours of time in my editing process.
Here’s links to all the equipment and software I mentioned in this episode:
Rode Procaster Mic
Rode PodMic
Cloudlifter
IXTECH Mic Boom Arm
RodeCaster Pro
RodeCaster Pro II
Descript Audio/Video Editor
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