51: How Do I Record My Podcast?
You’ve bought a mic, picked out a name, and come up with a topic. Now it’s time to record your first episode. To get the best sound quality possible, you’ve got to do more than just hit “record.”
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Some of the recording mistakes I’ve made in my 11 years of podcasting
- How to set up your space to maximize sound quality—without having to go full pro recording studio (I record in my guest bedroom!)
- Some top options for recording software
- How to adjust your mic settings
- Some suggestions for recording video
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***I forgot to mention how close you need to be to your mic! Your mouth should be 3 to 6 inches away from your mic. Try this out during your test recording. And try to stay at the same distance throughout your recording. Sometimes I accidentally move around while recording, and you can tell during playback.
I’ve found that I sound best about 3 inches from my mic—and stay right there! Since I’m shooting video, I like to move my hands, which is why I move around. But I need to sound great for the podcast. That’s more important than looking great for the video. So, I’ve stopped moving my hands so much so that I can sound better for the audio.
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