How to Build a Podcast Studio
If you have your own podcast or want to record one, it is easy to be self-sufficient and assemble your own home podcast studio. You don't have to be dependent on a friend or a professional studio. With a minimum investment, you can build your own podcast studio and record from the privacy of your home. Read on to learn how to build a podcast studio.
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Instructions
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Examine your home computer. Chances are very good that you have the basic components for a home podcast studio on your current computer. Check your soundboard, USB ports and memory to ensure they are up to date. The motherboard should have a Firewire, and the hard drive should hold 200 GB of recorded audio data.
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Choose an audio software recording program. Some like Audacity are free and downloadable off the Internet. Others like Cakewalk are inexpensive and contain more editing features. If you play your own music or include sound effects or drop-ins during your podcast, buying your own audio software is a good investment.
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Buy a quality microphone. The Shure SM-57 is one of the best microphones for all needs, but check out various brands. There are dozens of excellent microphones on the market, so talk to a salesman at your local music store to determine the best one for your podcast studio.
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Invest in a mixing board. A simple eight USB mixer is adequate for most home podcasters. These boards are inexpensive, allow you to adjust sound levels and contain up to four microphone inputs.
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Upgrade your studio. If you will conduct many phone interviews, buy a telephone interface inline patch to guarantee a good sound level on both sides of the connection.
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Experiment with your microphone and recording software by doing a test podcast. Learn how to use your microphone and software and adjust your speaking voice and levels until you get a crisp professional sound.
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Tips & Warnings
Buy at least two pairs of headphones if you will interview guests in your podcast studio.
Avoid placing your podcast studio in a room with constantly running fans, air conditioners or other background noise.
