In this short-and-sweet episode I suggest two apps to record and edit your podcast. One is completely free and the other has a generous free trial period that will give you plenty of time to experiment and try it out. OcenAudio is a superb free app and Reaper provides a fully-featured and robust […]
Podcasting Made Easy
This week I am looking at three mic suggestions you might find interesting (along with a suggestion on using the mic in your pocket – give it a go). I look at a tried and trusted mic used by many podcasters, a new Rode and a high end mic that […]
I recorded a music show and while it sounded okay, I felt something was a bit off – but couldn’t put my finger on it. The music seemed to be stereo, but it wasn’t. There was something up and I had no idea what it could be. Was it just […]
No matter how much you spend on a microphone the key to getting the best from it is for you to get to know it. To treat it like a friend. Only rarely can you just plug a mic in expect it to record a great performance. Every microphone has […]
In this edition of Podcasting Made Easy I discuss the option to record a podcast without wearing headphones, and some reasons why you must use them. In addition, I look at ‘imposter syndrome’ – it is something plenty of novice podcasters suffer from, and I explain why you should banish […]
Okay, here’s a curly one. Podcast listener Mark wants to know if he can podcast once a month instead of the recommended weekly frequency. Anything’s possible, but can a monthly podcast work…
In this edition of Podcasting Made Easy I have some suggestions on obtaining better recordings – I suggest podcasters consider Squadcast and (free) Cleanfeed – I look at ways to improve the launch of your podcast, and suggest getting a dedicated app for your show.
A chance Facebook call proved how versatile the platform can be for podcast interviews, and if you want to take your calls up a notch test out Call In Studio.
Creating added value for your podcast subscribers is a great way to raise or boost your profile. One way to do this is to create a PDF or digital book made up of the key points of your podcasts, collated show notes, or with extra information that will be of […]
Sure, we all know to remove unwanted noises and mistakes from our podcasts, but audio editing can involve a lot more than the obvious. There’s an art to it that can really improve the impact your interviews have on your audience. Get the inside track on editing interviews in this […]
It’s old advice, but well worth repeating. After you have a good number of podcasts under your belt it’s a good idea to listen back to older shows to see what you can learn from your mistakes. Well, perhaps mistakes is the wrong word. Listen back to decide what you […]