Some simple yet helpful considerations when it comes getting your podcast started for National Podcast Post Month. This was hosted inside the NaPodPoMo Facebook Group using the Audio Room feature.
Tips Overview:
- Start with your smartphone. It is the production studio in your pocket.
- Use the headphones that came with your phone.
- Use a mobile app to record your podcast for NaPodPoMo. A few options:
- Podbean
- Spreaker Studio
- Anchor
- Twitter Spaces + Zealous
There are many other options. These are just a few easy to use apps which have both free and paid options.
Audio Quality:
Your mobile phone may have audio enhancing features. Such as Voice Isolation included with iPhones.
Environment plays a big role in the audio quality. Smaller rooms with soft surfaces sound better. A walk-in closet filled with clothes is a built in sound booth. The clothes buffer the sound waves which results in a warm and rich audio quality. Avoid large rooms with high ceilings and an over abundance of hard surfaces. Recording in this type of environment will result in a tinny, thin, hollow sound.
The goal of this session was to encourage new podcasters by providing simple tools and effective audio techniques to deliver a good audio experience for listeners.
Upcoming training sessions coming soon.
