October 2017
Beginner
408 pages
10h 26m
English
Content preview from Podcasting For Dummies, 3rd Edition
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Chapter 2
Getting the Gadgets That Make a Podcast Go
IN THIS CHAPTER
Choosing the microphone that’s best for you
Getting the right mixing board
Accessorizing your studio
Now that you’re effectively hip as to what podcasting is and what it’s all about, you need to start building your studio. This studio can come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and price tags. What you’re thinking about doing — podcasting — is like any hobby you pursue. If it’s something to pass the time, then keep your setup simple. A modest setup with little to no investment is ideal if you want to see whether you like playing with audio. If, on the other hand, you find yourself tapping into a hidden passion or (even better) talent, you might want to upgrade to the audio gear that’s bigger, better, and badder than the basics.
If you suddenly decide you — yes, you — have a message you want to share, your next plan of action will be one of two options: picking up a digital recorder, reading the instruction manual, and then downloading some free audio-editing software — or watching the DIY Network for methods of soundproofing the basement and looking at industry-standard equipment that might require some extra homework ...
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