Podcasting Tips

The Secret Benefits Of Recording Your Podcast And Editing It Later

Dan

As I’ve been researching my upcoming podcasting report I’ve discovered two types of podcasters, those who:

  1. Record their podcast then put it through post production
  2. Those who mix their podcast ‘live’ .

Option 1 is the process of recording the main voice / voices of your podcast and then adding all the music beds, openers, closers later in post production.

Option 2 is the process of recording your podcast and mixing (or panelling) in music beds, intro’s and other audio AS you are recording. This is how a Radio DJ would normally present their show.

Now I’ve heard plenty of arguments supporting both styles of recording, but I want to tell you which way I like best and why. [click to continue…]

Why All Good Podcasters Love Their Own Voice

Dan

Sitting behind a microphone and talking is a surreal experience. There’s something so unnatural about it, the first time most do it they tense up. They can’t think straight and they might even start to change their voice.  Slipping into a voice that is not entirely their own. This process is pretty common.

Most people are a little embarrassed about their voice when they talk into a microphone and think that if they can tweak it just a little it’ll sound better. But the truth be told, your voice is probably fine, the problem is you’re just too close to it. You’ve heard it all your life and you are probably your worst critic.

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