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Post by danimalg633 on Dec 10, 2010 20:13:58 GMT -5
I'm curious as to what kind of software, mics, and ect. you use when producing and editing your podcast. I am looking to start up my own podcast to serve the patients I work with. I will likely keep it simple to start and use my Mac with Garageband for recording and editing and I have been looking at the Audio Technica AT2020 or the Blue Yeti for a mic. Any thoughts or suggestions?
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Post by John on Dec 11, 2010 21:02:47 GMT -5
The microphone I use the Blue Snowball. It's a fantastic mic and I highly recommend that any extensive money spent on podcasting stuff be spent on getting a good mic. The Snowball retails for about $120, but you can find it new on Amazon for about $80. Now, this is still very pricey for a starting mic and you don't remotely need to spend that much. You can get one that will do the trick and more for around $40-$50. No matter what, get a USB mic, not one that wires into your sound card, otherwise your audio track will pick up system sound. I currently use a PC running XP to do the show and record and edit using Audacity, which is free to download and an excellent program. On a Mac, Garageband is usually the right choice.
Let me know if you have any other questions, happy to help.
-John
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Post by danimalg633 on Dec 12, 2010 12:30:51 GMT -5
Interesting....I've been looking at YouTube reviews on various mics and they say stay away from the USB mics. But I think the people that say that are musicians and need the flexibilty of multiple inputs that a external USB sound mixer provides. Like you, I think the USB mic is the way to go for the purpose of podcasting. As for Audacity, I have it but so far I've only been able to figure out how to rip audio from YouTube videos.. It's great for getting a hold of rare or unique remixes of songs that individuals create as opposed to record labels. Do you find it necessary to use a shock mount? I was just going to set my mic stand on a old mouse pad instead of getting one of those crazy contraptions with the rubberbands all over it! I know no matter what a pop filter is a must for voice work.
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Post by John on Dec 12, 2010 22:26:54 GMT -5
The videos you've been watching deal with extra-professional set-ups like if you're making a studio and putting hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars into it. If you listen to my track on our show, my audio quality is more than fine and all you need to achieve that is a good mic, and again definitely go with USB. No shock mounts or anything like are needed, I place my Snowball right on my desk and I'm good to go.
-John
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