Podcasting takes a lot of work. Even more, if you want to be successful. I saw a lot of struggling shows, as well as ones that managed to fix their beginner mistakes, to finally become hit shows. The 10 beginner mistakes podcasters need to avoid are: Your Focus Is on the Best Equipment You’re Starting Your Podcast Without A Niche Obsessing Over Statistics You’re Waiting for Your Audience to Find …
Too many beginner podcasters start shows, without a niche for a podcast, thinking their personality will be enough to grow. This is a mistake that leads to failure as a show needs a target audience. In general, you need a niche for a podcast, as is the case with most online communication channels. Choose something clear for your listeners, and use a mix of information, entertainment, and community-building elements. The …
When you hear your first recording captured in a regular room you quickly want to fix acoustic problems. When I first started recording I also asked myself are bass traps necessary for clean audio. Bass traps (bass absorbers) are necessary to absorb low-frequency sound waves (below 300 Hz) that would otherwise create a bass boom. Bass traps eliminate bass waves by absorbing the sound and changing it into heat energy. Wall …
New podcasters usually have many questions regarding equipment setup. One of the queries they often have is how to connect a preamp to an audio interface. A pre-amplifier converts weak mic-level signals into strong line-level signals. And an interface connects a mic to a computer. You have to connect the preamp to the mic using an XLR cable, and the preamp to the interface using a TRS cable. This connection …
Recording a podcast sounds easy. It’s only when you get to the task, you realize how seemingly small things make the process difficult. One such issue is recording in a noisy environment. The best mic for recording in a noisy environment will be a direction mic with a low-cut filter. Shure SM7B and Electro-Voice RE 20 excel at this. Regardless of the used microphone, always speak directly to the mic. …
Working on multiple podcasting projects and observing how many people have launched their careers in podcasting, I have observed many interesting regularities that could help you launch your career. There are two ways you can start a career in podcasting. 1. You do it by launching your show and growing it into a revenue-generating business, 2. You can join a company that creates podcasts and become a producer, marketer, writer, …
A very common query that people have about cable wires is the difference between balanced and unbalanced cables. For my audio projects, I always buy balanced cables. A balanced cable utilizes a complex system to connect equipment while keeping the interference noises to a bare minimum. An unbalanced cable has a simple system that just connects two devices and transmits signals, and it does not keep a check on interference …
Are you considering buying a mic isolation shield? Your expert friend has suggested you have one, but you are not that sure. The question that you want to ask is: is it really worth my money? A mic isolation shield isolates your mic from surrounding and greatly improves audio quality. It works as a filter and removes reflections, unwanted noises, and ambient sound. Mic shields are also called reflection filters …
Improve Podcast School – episode #16 There are already over 3 million podcasts out there, and that number grows daily. So the field is crowded, and competition is getting better and more experienced in capturing listeners’ attention. And you are already pretty busy with your work, your business, and your life. But constantly, you hear that podcasts are praised and universally considered a must-have for almost anyone, that it is …
Starting your first podcast can seem overwhelming. I also struggled with it, but after years of talking and listening to podcasters, I can confidently give you podcast recording tips for beginners. The single most important podcast tip for beginners is starting a show as quickly as possible and then improving it constantly. Brainstorm an idea, get podcasting gear within your budget, and start recording and releasing episodes. You will learn …
