51: How Do I Record My Podcast?
You’ve bought a mic, picked out a name, and come up with a topic. Now it’s time to record your first episode. To get the best sound quality possible, you’ve got to do more than just hit “record.”
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Some of the recording mistakes I’ve made in my 11 years of podcasting
How to set up your space to maximize sound quality—without having to go full pro recording studio (I record in my guest bedroom!)
Some top options for recording software
How to adjust your mic settings
Some suggestions for recording video
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***I forgot to mention how close you need to be to your mic! Your mouth should be 3 to 6 inches away from your mic. Try this out during your test recording. And try to stay at the same distance throughout your recording. Sometimes I accidentally move around while recording, and you can tell during playback.
I’ve found that I sound best about 3 inches from my mic—and stay right there! Since I’m shooting video, I like to move my hands, which is why I move around. But I need to sound great for the podcast. That’s more important than looking great for the video. So, I’ve stopped moving my hands so much so that I can sound better for the audio.
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