I've been a fan of podcasts for the past decade, but despite having a background in radio, it's taken me a while to get around to launching my own: as a professional blogger and radio producer, I knew how much time and effort goes into making the kind of podcast I'd listen to even if I weren't the person making it. So that got me wondering... what are you listening to? You … [Read more...]
How to make high quality voice recordings using your smartphone
Radio hosts and reporters often need to interview people who may be far away, but when you hear the interview on the air it sounds like they're in the same room. The best way to do this is to get the guest into a recording studio which can use professional equipment to record half of the conversation, and then send the audio to the interviewer so it can be mixed together … [Read more...]
How I make LPX (hardware and software)
LPX is produced out of my home office using a mishmash of pro and amateur gear and software. Here's a list stuff I currently use to interview people from all over the world, record the results, and mix everything together into a podcast. I'll update this page if/when my setup changes. Microphone Sennheiser MD421 II ($380) This is a classic microphone that's often used for … [Read more...]