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Dynamic mics (Shure SM7B, Shure SM57 or 58) are great for podcasts as well. In fact if your environment is roomy or not as acoustically treated, they’re probably better as they’re more forgiving and reject a bit of the room/echo sound. It won’t wipe it out, but it helps focus on the voice rather than the room.
Thanks Shannon, but what I would say is that the kind of mic you should use will depend upon the studio and setup. Using a condenser mic with a group of 2 or 3 people in a studio can lead to poor sound quality as all mics will be picking up from the others. Directional dynamic mics (such as Shure 58) are perfect for a group discussion and they don't need phantom power. I use my Rode condenser when working solo, as I prefer the intimacy it creates. But there is a cost - using a condenser means you need a good studio and a quiet environment to record.
Hi Peter. I have mentioned your sentiment in later videos that talk about the mics and how they pick up other sounds. There's no real way of drowning out other sounds unless the mics are separated from each other at a decent distance. I've played with multiple configurations and have come to the conclusion that a setup will determine how much a mic picks up. Thank you for the comment!
Perfect! Thanks for sharing this! Not all the time do I have the answers for the best mics, but I'm glad that others can come in and tell me what they use. Thanks Troy!
Hey Shannon, you don't happen to have any tips on mixing voice over do you? I assume it'd be similar to podcasts but I'm so bad at mixing and thought you might have some cool tips? Thanks for everything, the video is great!
I DON'T have a video on that, but I will make one for you. :) It probably won't come out for a few weeks since I have a continuation video. What are you looking to do exactly?
Dude, you're the best! Thank you! I'm just trying to make the most professional sounding voice over demo that I can record so I can start sending out demos. Definitely appreciate it!
*Making Your Podcast Sound Professional* Making a podcast "sound" professional isn't something that is just about the audio quality of your podcast. Even though audio quality is certainly important, there are certain nuances that go into the delivery of your podcast. Sure, you can use audio editing software and edit until you're blue in the face, but this all comes down to how your listener views your performance and appreciates the end product. I certainly understand that what I talk about in this video isn't anything that you can plug in and apply to your mixing board or website (some of it is). What you're really "plugging into" is yourself. If you want more on this topic, you can get more on my website: www.theshanman.com #Monday #MondayMotivation #Podcasting #Podcast #Microphones #PublicSpeaking #Arizona #Broadcasting #microphones
Great job! I especially like the third point about letting the listener know what they are about to hear. That's a common issue for most presentations in general!
Yes it is Lauren Cohrs! I don't know where most of us learned about getting off topic, but we all need to help those who are just listening passively! Expectations are key.
Hey Shannon, Thanks for your videos..We have a difficulty in the flow of the speech being Indians while we have great technical content to be podcasted to the world. Though English is popular in India, I strongly feel flow should be fast enough to create energy and interest in the whole pod-casting experience. I see big difference between the native English speakers and Non-natives in the pod-casting arena. Sometimes I feel that I have to write the whole speech in order to avoid the missing of flow. But I don't like to do that as I am really good speaker outside the pod-casting environment. How to overcome this? Will this be a big problem for successful pod-casting? Please give some tips for Non-native English speakers.
Good information! Your audio quality is what I'm striving for. I'm trying to turn my blog posts into audio posts and I want that crisp professional sound. I'm currently using Garage Band which sounds pretty good. Do you have any recommendations?
Yes! Consider using Adobe audition! It costs but it has way more functionality than GarageBand. You can really make the Audi sound pro. Consider the creative cloud download for 20/month.
Well, I'm still using an analog Yamaha MG10XC. I have it rigged differently to what the Yamaha MG10XU does now. The new ones are USB capable and offer a little more, but it's basically the same board. I have a complete list of all the tool I use for myself and clients on my website at www.theshanman.com if you're interested. Hope this helps.
You're welcome! I hope all of the videos on my channel help you out! I have great set of playlists you can check out podcast setup. :) Let me know if you need any help!
I just found this video and I’m super surprised at your Blue Yetti sounding so well. I have one, and it picks up any noise. I have two pop filters on it to try and block some of the noise. I have the gain set all the way down, but there’s a huge echo in any room and like stated before, everything is heard (AC, dogs, TV in another room, talking in another room, planes flying outside, etc.) Do you have any advice for this?
Hey Justin, you might want to watch these videos: th-cam.com/video/SVWP6gwQL4o/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/DdwcRvlyOXc/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/f58fjqsAvrw/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/4qfIVMBGmmI/w-d-xo.html Each one of those should help you in your quest for better audio. :) Let me know if you have questions.
Dont know what Shannon's take on this... I'm still learning myself. But from my experience, condensers by far produce a better quality sound, but because they're powered mice, they're super sensitive. You cant really use it in an untreated room. So throw up some acoustic foam tiles or moving blankets on the wall. That should help with the echo. If possible use an inner room of your house because noise from outside can and will get into your recording. If its completely unavoidable, then you may have to use a dynamic mic. But as Shannon mentioned, its probably not gonna sound as nice and crisp but it will eliminate the noise for sure.
What do you think about reiterating at the end? My first podcast was about signs of a genuine friendship and at the end I restated the signs, is that good practice? Thanks
Hi Mo! I don't know why I didn't get the notification that you had commented. I feel terrible! With regards to your question. I'm always a fan of reiterating points in the beginning and in the end. I look at a podcast like writing a paper for school. You start with an intro, body and conclusion. In your conclusion, you typically back up what you had stated in your introduction or thesis statement. So I am all about reiterating this! I hope this helps. --Shannon
You're welcome! I'm doing what I can to get people over the hump with these. Too many say "no" starting a podcast because they think they don't sound professional enough. They can always work toward getting better everyday!
I think that your advise and videos have been more beneficial in terms of preparation when compared to the others that I have seen. I a going through as many of your vids as I can before I launch on Monday. Thank you so much once again!
Awesome! I'm glad that I can help! I certainly don't want to take away anything from the others, but these are just tips that I have learned from broadcasting over the years. Are you on my email newsletter list? What is your podcast going to be about?
I am not on your email newsletter yet but would definitely like to be. I'm a personal trainer in Atlanta looking to launch a health and wellness (Team Keep the Fit) podcast.
Great advice Shannon, I have a bad habit of over confirming as my guest's comments. I love your delivery and content. I will be following you and emulating your techniques. Thanks a lot, Brother!! Chris McPhee ... #ASKCHRISMCPHEEPMP #THEPMLIFESTYLE
Hi Shannon , Can you give me tips while doing an interview. I have two usb mics but they are two different models. how can i assure that they record with equal quality? will it be an issue since it will save into one track? Thanks!
Hi Fatemeh. It shouldn't be an issue. It shouldn't be a terrible issue if it records into one track. I suppose it all depends on which program you're recording it into. What are you using to record? All of my podcasts record as one track. That's all you really need, really. When it comes to the equal quality, it will depend on the types of microphones. If you're using two different USB mics, there may be a definite difference in quality. I'd have to hear what it sounds like before I could make that assertion. If you're recording into a computer, I would recommend watching this video I've created here: th-cam.com/video/4QXyvPLCz58/w-d-xo.html
@@ShannonHernandez Thank for the reply and the video link was helpful ! The microphones I am using are the blue nessie USB mic and the other is a M-Audio producer USB . I'm using Audacity and voicemeeter .
There might be a bit of a difference in the sound quality because each mic has a different capsule for recording different sounds. But if both are for talking, you should be OK. There might be a slight difference, but you won't know unless you test it and put it into a program like Audacity or Audition. If you're using something like Voicemeeter, I think that's for mixing the sound live as you're doing the recording. I'm personally not too worried about live mixing because I do all of my equalization and mixing in Audition. It will all depend on your process and how you want it to sound. You can have a sweet live mix and have it ready to send to your hosting service or you can record without equalization and fix that in post-production. It will just depend on the process that makes the most sense to you. :)
That's very nice information thanks for uploading. I have a question it would be great if you can help me ! : I'm starting a podcast show but I'm using my Iphone as my ( recording , mic etc... ) so do you have some ideas of how I can make the sound more professional like some settings or a special app or something to get the most out of it ? Thanks Shannon
You're welcome. As for making your iphone recording sound more professional, there has to be a little bit of post-production when you record from an iPhone. Even at that, it's still not perfect. If you listen to my podcast, I'd say 70% of the interviews are done on iPhone. If you know how to edit in Adobe Audition, then, it makes the recording sound better. You have to also know where to place the mic and make sure you're putting the mic in range of your subject.
this is very informative notes ! while I was searching on editing platforms or apps I noticed that many people are using garage band but honestly for me found it a bit non friendly ( don't know how to describe it specifically lol :P) but defiantly I'll check Adobe Audition out ! also could you give me your podcast show name I'd love to listen to your show I it's awesome even though I hadn't listen to it lol Thanks
Life Enjoys Rayan&ViseVersa my good sir buy a cheap audio splitter for your phone and by a cheap lavlair . here is a tip put the mic close to your mouth, remember never get expensive things when they are cheap. also cheap things can be professional base on who is using it, practice make perfect.
Can you tell me the setup you use to combine video and audio - including software - if any .. to combine the two. Or lead me to the right video. I'm sounding good - I just need to add the video in to the sound in the easiest way.. (time)
Sure thing: 1. I record my video with my iPhone or webcam. 2. While I record video, I'm running an audio recording into Adobe Audition. 3. I import my video to Screenflow for Mac. You can also purchase Camtasia. 4. I process my audio in Adobe Audition to sound choice. You can see how I make my audio sound great through this video: th-cam.com/video/f58fjqsAvrw/w-d-xo.html 5. I import my audio into Screenflow or Camtasia then sync the audio. 6. I mute the audio on video track and make sure the audio from the processed track is now running. 7. I make edits, then export. I'll try to make a video on this. Thanks for asking the question! Shannon
Oh yes! Please do! make that video! and ermmmm - I record to a zoom recorder and use audacity... I need to figure out (and nail) the audio I have - pretty good quality - to video.. Skype interviews and studio. the more actual details of matching up sound with video in video software is what I'd be pumped to see. Thanks! A ton - I want to continue podcasts - add podcasts/with video (some) and start a vlog.
I've got quite a few things happening this weekend (Memorial Day weekend) and gearing up for my own podcast launch on the 6th! But you're the second person who has asked about this with some variation. I'll put it at the top of my list to get done and post on my weekly videos every Monday! :) Someone else on my channel asked for my setup, I have to get that up and running. :)
Oh! I almost forgot! If you decide to record the video from a webcam, I'd just recommend using Screenflow because you can record from the webcam and even record your desktop. That's probably the easiest way! Same goes for Camtasia.
This is very informative. I am kinda bothered with the "s" sound...I might have the volume maximized:) I am very new on this area...and your information is really awesome!
@@kylebrentzel3307 I'm not sure what you mean, but I'm going to assume you're recording your podcast through your iPhone and plugging in a set of earbuds to record, correct? You can use an lavalier microphone, but they have a noise floor that comes through the final recording. I actually recommend against recording on an iPhone this way, but people are free to do what works for them. Where do you want to see your podcast in a year?
Condenser or dynamic should work for podcasting. I have a whole video that talks about the equipment that I use here: th-cam.com/video/4qfIVMBGmmI/w-d-xo.html
I believe that my 2016 Macbook Pro is creating some audio noise that's going into my Skype recordings. I've tried connecting via iMic and Xenyx302 but no difference. There are some TH-cam videos that involve fixing code within the Mac, but that's beyond me. I'd rather pay for a solution. Any ideas?
aaaaaah, yeah I've worked on that mixer before and it's just a cheap one. I had the 802 and after about a year, it started to give me the same buzz. Before recommend purchasing anything, I'll have to ask whether you have checked the XLR cables to make sure you don't have a faulty cable. Do you have an extra one to make sure it's not the cable? Likely it isn't the XLR and it's the board itself, but I just want to make sure. Also, check that the mixing board isn't plugged into the same circuit in the wall or on the same power strip too. You may have to run an extension from another part of the room to the board to see if that fixes the sound. If it isn't the mic, then it's the board because it's exactly what happened to me when I was using it every week. I know that you have the 302, but if you're going to jump into a new board, I would recommend getting into the one of the two that is recommended on my website. If you're not looking for all of that power in the MG10XU, you can go with the baby brother mixer. You can find it here: www.theshanman.com/pages/podcast-equipment Let me know how else I can help out if you can't get that sound to go away.
I have that same one and the Blue Yeti Pro. The one you have comes in silver, but some come in black and are USB ONLY. That's the one, right? Unfortunately the USB version won't work since you need the Blue Yeti Pro that has an input for an XLR cable. You don't need the BYP though. You can get just about any mic. Here's a list of possible options you can get: www.theshanman.com/pages/podcast-equipment Let me know if this helps.
That's certainly not a dumb question at all. It's a perfectly valid question for someone who is new to podcasting. IMO, if you script a solo podcast, you're basically reading an e-book in my eyes. To me, why would you script something that you could basically sell? So I recommend to all of my clients that they just bullet point what they want to talk about and become more natural in how they speak. I ask all of my clients to act like they're having a conversation with a friend and speak on the things they know the most about. Does that help?
@@ShannonHernandez Also here is another question. Since I do solo podcast how do I make my podcast longer. If you see my videos they are short and I don't like having very short podcast so what is a way to stretch the time on my podcast without running out of things to say?
@@sticklait Yep! You'll have to plan out what you want to say. Make sure that you prepare you program to a specific length. 30-40 minutes is a good length, but you'll have to prepare what you want to say, provide stories and examples that are meaningful for the podcast listener. You'll really be able to extend time that way, but don't do it for the sake of filling time. Also, I would be careful about posting your audio podcast on TH-cam. TH-cam doesn't really give you preference if you have audio only on their platform. In some cases they won't even show your video to anyone if it's audio only.
+Hungry Potato It's a good one, but it doesn't allow the podcaster to monitor themselves (or any potential skype/hangouts guest). It's best to use the Blue Yeti because you eliminate feedback into the microphone.
Shannon, if it is so important to provide a great sounding podcast, WHAT ARE WE ASKING THE INTERVIEWED PERSON USE ON THEIR END AS A MICROPHONE IF YOU ARE INTERVIEWING VIA SKYPE????? During the pre-interview...how can we optimize THEIR side of the audio if they’re halfway around the world??? How do we control for that?
You can't really control what their mic does. This is why I recommend podcasters utilize a setup for Skype phone calls, not Skype calls. Calls should be normalized already and if you run those calls through a mixing board, you can adjust the Highs, Mids & Lows on the mixing board. If you haven't watched my Basic Podcast Setup, this will help you achieve a cleaner call. I've always had a problem with Skype calls because most people do them off their webcam mic and it's annoying to me. Check my playlist here: shanman.tips/pes
Which server or platform is best (and perhaps budget friendly) for publishing your podcasts to? Also which DAW are you using for recording and mastering?
Jerod M funny enough, I'm publishing a video on Thursday that talks about where you should publish. If you want to get an idea of what I'm using, I have everything listed in my quickstart guide on my website. But I am using Auditon for recording and Libsyn for hosting. Keep an eye out for the video on hosting/publishing coming on Thursday around 9:30am az time.
Cristina Favreau Condenser microphones are used for primarily in radio or voiceover studios. You tend to get more volume without vehemently over-speaking into the microphone. Dynamic microphones need a power source (so do condensers) and users need to sometimes crank the volume just to get any sound out of the mic by. It's also going to depend on your phantom power setup too. Condensers definitely sound great, but it doesn't mean that I haven't heard some podcasts that have a great sound out of the Dynamic mic. If I were in a live situation and needed extra mics, I would probably use Dynamic microphones. "Live" meaning that I would be recording at a restaurant, outside, or whatever. Plus they're easier to pack around. There are definite pros and cons, but if you're going to be recording in a bedroom, basement or garage, you can use something like the Blue Yeti if your recordings are all going to be done on Google Hangouts or Skype. You shouldn't be using Dynamic mics at that point because you'll need to purchase extra hardware. That can be a pain in the butt. I use the Blue Yeti for recording commercials, podcast interviews, etc. It's a versatile microphone and I have used it to record countless radio commercials. I hope that answers your question. :) Hit me up if you have other questions. :)
***** Awesome. Thanks for the very thorough explanation. I got a USB dynamic mic for podcasting, since I don't have a very soundproof environment. I'm curious to hear how my voice sounds with different mics!
I would recommend checking out this entire playlist that I've created here: th-cam.com/play/PLq0-2tkvKoErkF6g4RzpWU2jcgFF0ELwC.html It should answer your basic questions. With regards to an "easy-to-use" editing program, they are all going to need some level of skill in order to use them. The "easiest" to use is going to be the program that works best for you. The one that works best for me is Adobe Audition because I know all of the shortcuts needed to edit a podcast is nearly 15-20 minutes. If you need a guide to the equipment I recommend, you can grab it here: shanman.tips/quickstart. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
😂😂😂 I hope everything you get helps you out!! And I hope the other videos continue to help you out too! I'm gearing up to record a new batch this week. Let me k kW how else I can help!
RE20 will work just fine. You can pick just about any microphone you want, but you need to make sure that you have solid equalization on the output. Then you can go into something like Adobe Audition and do some post-processing.
Thanks! I fret for hours thinking about how to make my podcast sound better. I started with the levelator but found that made things sound ok but messed up my music tracks. So I dropped that and now I find myself compressing the final track and that messed up music. Now I'm planning to treat the spoken tracks separately for level and compression before mixing with largely unmolested music and give myself enough ceiling.
I like your videos and content very much, but try to work on the graphics of your channel (like thumbnails), it can help your channel grows a lot. Have a nice day. :)
Josh Yii hi Josh. Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate you pointing out the artwork however I question why you made your comment when you have no videos on your own channel. I've taken a high interest in my channel and am always looking to see it grow, however I'd like you to do the same if you're going to share advice. Thanks for reaching out.
Overconfirming when recording remotely by audio only is often the only way to let the interviewee know you’re there. When you can’t see each other’s faces, it can be hard for the interviewee to know you’re still there... especially given the risk that skype can drop out ...
Thnx for a great video. P.S. Dude, long hair was popular with rebellious kids in the 1960s. You would look much more professional without the long hair and beard. Seriously. But again great video. Thnx
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Dynamic mics (Shure SM7B, Shure SM57 or 58) are great for podcasts as well. In fact if your environment is roomy or not as acoustically treated, they’re probably better as they’re more forgiving and reject a bit of the room/echo sound. It won’t wipe it out, but it helps focus on the voice rather than the room.
thanks for this! I do a couple of the things your mentioned so I will now be aware of that.
Thanks, Shannon. Somehow I found ur tips are more related to what I do to my podcast.
Really useful tips! Great thank you. Has helped me loads. Definitely improved my podcast 10 fold!
Thanks a lot this was really helpful.Im doing this for a college class you really helped me get started.Now all I have to set up and get started.
You're so welcome, Darryl! The best of luck to you and your setup! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me!
Will do man!
Thank you, I do tend to overconfirm.
Omg this channel is pure gold. Thank tou man. New sub and promoter of your content. Keep it up.
I'm glad that it has helped out!
@@ShannonHernandezyou'll see, I'll talk about you in one of my upcoming videos. I'm starting a podcast soon.
Thanks Shannon, but what I would say is that the kind of mic you should use will depend upon the studio and setup. Using a condenser mic with a group of 2 or 3 people in a studio can lead to poor sound quality as all mics will be picking up from the others. Directional dynamic mics (such as Shure 58) are perfect for a group discussion and they don't need phantom power. I use my Rode condenser when working solo, as I prefer the intimacy it creates. But there is a cost - using a condenser means you need a good studio and a quiet environment to record.
Hi Peter. I have mentioned your sentiment in later videos that talk about the mics and how they pick up other sounds. There's no real way of drowning out other sounds unless the mics are separated from each other at a decent distance. I've played with multiple configurations and have come to the conclusion that a setup will determine how much a mic picks up. Thank you for the comment!
A dynamic mic like the SM7B is perfect for podcasts as well.
Perfect! Thanks for sharing this! Not all the time do I have the answers for the best mics, but I'm glad that others can come in and tell me what they use. Thanks Troy!
Shannon Hernandez you got it dude!
Hey Shannon, you don't happen to have any tips on mixing voice over do you? I assume it'd be similar to podcasts but I'm so bad at mixing and thought you might have some cool tips? Thanks for everything, the video is great!
I DON'T have a video on that, but I will make one for you. :) It probably won't come out for a few weeks since I have a continuation video. What are you looking to do exactly?
Dude, you're the best! Thank you! I'm just trying to make the most professional sounding voice over demo that I can record so I can start sending out demos. Definitely appreciate it!
*Making Your Podcast Sound Professional*
Making a podcast "sound" professional isn't something that is just about the audio quality of your podcast. Even though audio quality is certainly important, there are certain nuances that go into the delivery of your podcast.
Sure, you can use audio editing software and edit until you're blue in the face, but this all comes down to how your listener views your performance and appreciates the end product.
I certainly understand that what I talk about in this video isn't anything that you can plug in and apply to your mixing board or website (some of it is). What you're really "plugging into" is yourself.
If you want more on this topic, you can get more on my website: www.theshanman.com
#Monday #MondayMotivation #Podcasting #Podcast #Microphones #PublicSpeaking #Arizona #Broadcasting #microphones
***** nice work brah!
Craig Fifield thanks, braheemus! 😉
Great job! I especially like the third point about letting the listener know what they are about to hear. That's a common issue for most presentations in general!
Yes it is Lauren Cohrs! I don't know where most of us learned about getting off topic, but we all need to help those who are just listening passively! Expectations are key.
Great tips Shannon , thank you!
You're welcome, Ed! Let me know if there's any added help I can give!
Hey Shannon,
Thanks for your videos..We have a difficulty in the flow of the speech being Indians while we have great technical content to be podcasted to the world. Though English is popular in India, I strongly feel flow should be fast enough to create energy and interest in the whole pod-casting experience. I see big difference between the native English speakers and Non-natives in the pod-casting arena.
Sometimes I feel that I have to write the whole speech in order to avoid the missing of flow. But I don't like to do that as I am really good speaker outside the pod-casting environment.
How to overcome this? Will this be a big problem for successful pod-casting? Please give some tips for Non-native English speakers.
Good information! Your audio quality is what I'm striving for. I'm trying to turn my blog posts into audio posts and I want that crisp professional sound. I'm currently using Garage Band which sounds pretty good. Do you have any recommendations?
Yes! Consider using Adobe audition! It costs but it has way more functionality than GarageBand. You can really make the Audi sound pro. Consider the creative cloud download for 20/month.
+Shannon Hernandez (Shan Man)
Thank you Shannon for the speedy response. I think that's what I'll do.
+KGR1281 See my response above!
What mixing board are you using in this video. Sounds great.
Well, I'm still using an analog Yamaha MG10XC. I have it rigged differently to what the Yamaha MG10XU does now. The new ones are USB capable and offer a little more, but it's basically the same board. I have a complete list of all the tool I use for myself and clients on my website at www.theshanman.com if you're interested. Hope this helps.
Great tips thank you.
I'm new to podcasting, thanks for the great tips! :)
You're welcome! I hope all of the videos on my channel help you out! I have great set of playlists you can check out podcast setup. :) Let me know if you need any help!
Great video, great tips. Thanks for this :)
Good tips Shannon 👍🏼👌🏼
I just found this video and I’m super surprised at your Blue Yetti sounding so well. I have one, and it picks up any noise. I have two pop filters on it to try and block some of the noise. I have the gain set all the way down, but there’s a huge echo in any room and like stated before, everything is heard (AC, dogs, TV in another room, talking in another room, planes flying outside, etc.)
Do you have any advice for this?
Hey Justin, you might want to watch these videos:
th-cam.com/video/SVWP6gwQL4o/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/DdwcRvlyOXc/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/f58fjqsAvrw/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/4qfIVMBGmmI/w-d-xo.html
Each one of those should help you in your quest for better audio. :)
Let me know if you have questions.
Dont know what Shannon's take on this... I'm still learning myself. But from my experience, condensers by far produce a better quality sound, but because they're powered mice, they're super sensitive. You cant really use it in an untreated room. So throw up some acoustic foam tiles or moving blankets on the wall. That should help with the echo.
If possible use an inner room of your house because noise from outside can and will get into your recording. If its completely unavoidable, then you may have to use a dynamic mic. But as Shannon mentioned, its probably not gonna sound as nice and crisp but it will eliminate the noise for sure.
Great tips!!!
What do you think about reiterating at the end? My first podcast was about signs of a genuine friendship and at the end I restated the signs, is that good practice? Thanks
Hi Mo! I don't know why I didn't get the notification that you had commented. I feel terrible! With regards to your question. I'm always a fan of reiterating points in the beginning and in the end. I look at a podcast like writing a paper for school.
You start with an intro, body and conclusion. In your conclusion, you typically back up what you had stated in your introduction or thesis statement. So I am all about reiterating this!
I hope this helps. --Shannon
Thanks for your tips.
You're welcome. I'm glad it helps. Let me know how else I can help. 🤓
Great Advice here. Thanks!!
This is another great video! Thanks for these pearls of wisdom.
You're welcome! I'm doing what I can to get people over the hump with these. Too many say "no" starting a podcast because they think they don't sound professional enough. They can always work toward getting better everyday!
I think that your advise and videos have been more beneficial in terms of preparation when compared to the others that I have seen. I a going through as many of your vids as I can before I launch on Monday. Thank you so much once again!
Awesome! I'm glad that I can help! I certainly don't want to take away anything from the others, but these are just tips that I have learned from broadcasting over the years. Are you on my email newsletter list?
What is your podcast going to be about?
I am not on your email newsletter yet but would definitely like to be. I'm a personal trainer in Atlanta looking to launch a health and wellness (Team Keep the Fit) podcast.
I live area where there is a lot of noise so have to use dynamic microphone
Great advice Shannon, I have a bad habit of over confirming as my guest's comments. I love your delivery and content. I will be following you and emulating your techniques. Thanks a lot, Brother!! Chris McPhee ... #ASKCHRISMCPHEEPMP #THEPMLIFESTYLE
Even after all these years this video still is applicable and helps out! I'm glad it has helped you out! Let me know if you need anything! -Shan
Blue Yeti Pro? Sounds great.
Yes sir! I love the way this mic sounds!!
Hi Shannon , Can you give me tips while doing an interview. I have two usb mics but they are two different models. how can i assure that they record with equal quality? will it be an issue since it will save into one track? Thanks!
Hi Fatemeh. It shouldn't be an issue.
It shouldn't be a terrible issue if it records into one track. I suppose it all depends on which program you're recording it into. What are you using to record?
All of my podcasts record as one track. That's all you really need, really. When it comes to the equal quality, it will depend on the types of microphones. If you're using two different USB mics, there may be a definite difference in quality. I'd have to hear what it sounds like before I could make that assertion.
If you're recording into a computer, I would recommend watching this video I've created here: th-cam.com/video/4QXyvPLCz58/w-d-xo.html
@@ShannonHernandez Thank for the reply and the video link was helpful !
The microphones I am using are the blue nessie USB mic and the other is a M-Audio producer USB . I'm using Audacity and voicemeeter .
There might be a bit of a difference in the sound quality because each mic has a different capsule for recording different sounds. But if both are for talking, you should be OK. There might be a slight difference, but you won't know unless you test it and put it into a program like Audacity or Audition. If you're using something like Voicemeeter, I think that's for mixing the sound live as you're doing the recording. I'm personally not too worried about live mixing because I do all of my equalization and mixing in Audition.
It will all depend on your process and how you want it to sound. You can have a sweet live mix and have it ready to send to your hosting service or you can record without equalization and fix that in post-production. It will just depend on the process that makes the most sense to you. :)
Great video man! Very helpful!
+Phil Ruybal Thanks for watching!
Good vid man. Luv the mic too
Thanks Tommy!
That's very nice information thanks for uploading.
I have a question it would be great if you can help me ! : I'm starting a podcast show but I'm using my Iphone as my ( recording , mic etc... ) so do you have some ideas of how I can make the sound more professional like some settings or a special app or something to get the most out of it ?
Thanks Shannon
You're welcome.
As for making your iphone recording sound more professional, there has to be a little bit of post-production when you record from an iPhone. Even at that, it's still not perfect. If you listen to my podcast, I'd say 70% of the interviews are done on iPhone.
If you know how to edit in Adobe Audition, then, it makes the recording sound better.
You have to also know where to place the mic and make sure you're putting the mic in range of your subject.
this is very informative notes !
while I was searching on editing platforms or apps I noticed that many people are using garage band but honestly for me found it a bit non friendly ( don't know how to describe it specifically lol :P) but defiantly I'll check Adobe Audition out !
also could you give me your podcast show name I'd love to listen to your show I it's awesome even though I hadn't listen to it lol
Thanks
Life Enjoys Rayan&ViseVersa sure thing! It's called Be The Experience!
Life Enjoys Rayan&ViseVersa hey, id love to hear your podcast, have you posted anything yet? What's it's name?
Life Enjoys Rayan&ViseVersa my good sir buy a cheap audio splitter for your phone and by a cheap lavlair . here is a tip put the mic close to your mouth, remember never get expensive things when they are cheap. also cheap things can be professional base on who is using it, practice make perfect.
Good stuff, thanks!
Thank you so so much!
You're welcome. :)
Can you tell me the setup you use to combine video and audio - including software - if any .. to combine the two. Or lead me to the right video. I'm sounding good - I just need to add the video in to the sound in the easiest way.. (time)
Sure thing:
1. I record my video with my iPhone or webcam.
2. While I record video, I'm running an audio recording into Adobe Audition.
3. I import my video to Screenflow for Mac. You can also purchase Camtasia.
4. I process my audio in Adobe Audition to sound choice. You can see how I make my audio sound great through this video: th-cam.com/video/f58fjqsAvrw/w-d-xo.html
5. I import my audio into Screenflow or Camtasia then sync the audio.
6. I mute the audio on video track and make sure the audio from the processed track is now running.
7. I make edits, then export.
I'll try to make a video on this. Thanks for asking the question!
Shannon
Oh yes! Please do! make that video! and ermmmm - I record to a zoom recorder and use audacity... I need to figure out (and nail) the audio I have - pretty good quality - to video.. Skype interviews and studio.
the more actual details of matching up sound with video in video software is what I'd be pumped to see. Thanks! A ton - I want to continue podcasts - add podcasts/with video (some) and start a vlog.
I've got quite a few things happening this weekend (Memorial Day weekend) and gearing up for my own podcast launch on the 6th! But you're the second person who has asked about this with some variation.
I'll put it at the top of my list to get done and post on my weekly videos every Monday! :) Someone else on my channel asked for my setup, I have to get that up and running. :)
Oh! I almost forgot! If you decide to record the video from a webcam, I'd just recommend using Screenflow because you can record from the webcam and even record your desktop. That's probably the easiest way! Same goes for Camtasia.
This is very informative. I am kinda bothered with the "s" sound...I might have the volume maximized:)
I am very new on this area...and your information is really awesome!
good video, thanks!
Thanks, Phil! Let me know if there's any other way I can help!
Hey, Shannon is there a mic that plugs into a phone charger that makes the quality sound better?
*Or a IPhone 6 earbud USB*
@@kylebrentzel3307 I'm not sure what you mean, but I'm going to assume you're recording your podcast through your iPhone and plugging in a set of earbuds to record, correct?
You can use an lavalier microphone, but they have a noise floor that comes through the final recording. I actually recommend against recording on an iPhone this way, but people are free to do what works for them.
Where do you want to see your podcast in a year?
Thanks for educate us.
What about using Dynamic Microphone 🎤 vs Condenser Microphone
Condenser or dynamic should work for podcasting. I have a whole video that talks about the equipment that I use here: th-cam.com/video/4qfIVMBGmmI/w-d-xo.html
I believe that my 2016 Macbook Pro is creating some audio noise that's going into my Skype recordings. I've tried connecting via iMic and Xenyx302 but no difference. There are some TH-cam videos that involve fixing code within the Mac, but that's beyond me. I'd rather pay for a solution. Any ideas?
aaaaaah, yeah I've worked on that mixer before and it's just a cheap one. I had the 802 and after about a year, it started to give me the same buzz.
Before recommend purchasing anything, I'll have to ask whether you have checked the XLR cables to make sure you don't have a faulty cable. Do you have an extra one to make sure it's not the cable?
Likely it isn't the XLR and it's the board itself, but I just want to make sure.
Also, check that the mixing board isn't plugged into the same circuit in the wall or on the same power strip too. You may have to run an extension from another part of the room to the board to see if that fixes the sound.
If it isn't the mic, then it's the board because it's exactly what happened to me when I was using it every week.
I know that you have the 302, but if you're going to jump into a new board, I would recommend getting into the one of the two that is recommended on my website. If you're not looking for all of that power in the MG10XU, you can go with the baby brother mixer. You can find it here: www.theshanman.com/pages/podcast-equipment
Let me know how else I can help out if you can't get that sound to go away.
I have a standard blue yeti but it doesn't have that sound. Will a mixer fix that? Currently it goes right into my computer.
I have that same one and the Blue Yeti Pro. The one you have comes in silver, but some come in black and are USB ONLY. That's the one, right? Unfortunately the USB version won't work since you need the Blue Yeti Pro that has an input for an XLR cable. You don't need the BYP though. You can get just about any mic. Here's a list of possible options you can get: www.theshanman.com/pages/podcast-equipment
Let me know if this helps.
I have a dumb question. Should I script my solo podcast?
That's certainly not a dumb question at all. It's a perfectly valid question for someone who is new to podcasting. IMO, if you script a solo podcast, you're basically reading an e-book in my eyes. To me, why would you script something that you could basically sell? So I recommend to all of my clients that they just bullet point what they want to talk about and become more natural in how they speak. I ask all of my clients to act like they're having a conversation with a friend and speak on the things they know the most about. Does that help?
@@ShannonHernandez Yes thank you
@@ShannonHernandez Also here is another question. Since I do solo podcast how do I make my podcast longer. If you see my videos they are short and I don't like having very short podcast so what is a way to stretch the time on my podcast without running out of things to say?
@@sticklait Yep! You'll have to plan out what you want to say. Make sure that you prepare you program to a specific length. 30-40 minutes is a good length, but you'll have to prepare what you want to say, provide stories and examples that are meaningful for the podcast listener. You'll really be able to extend time that way, but don't do it for the sake of filling time. Also, I would be careful about posting your audio podcast on TH-cam. TH-cam doesn't really give you preference if you have audio only on their platform. In some cases they won't even show your video to anyone if it's audio only.
@@ShannonHernandez You are A god!
Thx
Is a blue snowball a good microphone cause I have one
+Hungry Potato It's a good one, but it doesn't allow the podcaster to monitor themselves (or any potential skype/hangouts guest). It's best to use the Blue Yeti because you eliminate feedback into the microphone.
for someone that cant really afford a good mixer, how can i make the best out of an xlr to usb cable?
Hmmm, your best bet is to record inside of a program like Audacity and then start normalizing/EQing the sound of your voice. I hope that helps!
Shannon, if it is so important to provide a great sounding podcast, WHAT ARE WE ASKING THE INTERVIEWED PERSON USE ON THEIR END AS A MICROPHONE IF YOU ARE INTERVIEWING VIA SKYPE????? During the pre-interview...how can we optimize THEIR side of the audio if they’re halfway around the world??? How do we control for that?
You can't really control what their mic does. This is why I recommend podcasters utilize a setup for Skype phone calls, not Skype calls. Calls should be normalized already and if you run those calls through a mixing board, you can adjust the Highs, Mids & Lows on the mixing board. If you haven't watched my Basic Podcast Setup, this will help you achieve a cleaner call.
I've always had a problem with Skype calls because most people do them off their webcam mic and it's annoying to me.
Check my playlist here: shanman.tips/pes
Also, if they are halfway around the world and you can't come trolls the audio situation, you go with what you can get.
The crutch thing... great advice! It makes me insane! I’m an old radio guy too. Check out my show, Total Babble if you want. It’s all such great fun.
Which server or platform is best (and perhaps budget friendly) for publishing your podcasts to? Also which DAW are you using for recording and mastering?
Jerod M funny enough, I'm publishing a video on Thursday that talks about where you should publish. If you want to get an idea of what I'm using, I have everything listed in my quickstart guide on my website. But I am using Auditon for recording and Libsyn for hosting. Keep an eye out for the video on hosting/publishing coming on Thursday around 9:30am az time.
Shannon Hernandez cool deal. I will be watching.
Why do you recommend condenser vs. dynamic mic?
Cristina Favreau Condenser microphones are used for primarily in radio or voiceover studios. You tend to get more volume without vehemently over-speaking into the microphone.
Dynamic microphones need a power source (so do condensers) and users need to sometimes crank the volume just to get any sound out of the mic by. It's also going to depend on your phantom power setup too. Condensers definitely sound great, but it doesn't mean that I haven't heard some podcasts that have a great sound out of the Dynamic mic.
If I were in a live situation and needed extra mics, I would probably use Dynamic microphones. "Live" meaning that I would be recording at a restaurant, outside, or whatever. Plus they're easier to pack around.
There are definite pros and cons, but if you're going to be recording in a bedroom, basement or garage, you can use something like the Blue Yeti if your recordings are all going to be done on Google Hangouts or Skype. You shouldn't be using Dynamic mics at that point because you'll need to purchase extra hardware. That can be a pain in the butt.
I use the Blue Yeti for recording commercials, podcast interviews, etc. It's a versatile microphone and I have used it to record countless radio commercials.
I hope that answers your question. :) Hit me up if you have other questions. :)
***** Awesome. Thanks for the very thorough explanation. I got a USB dynamic mic for podcasting, since I don't have a very soundproof environment. I'm curious to hear how my voice sounds with different mics!
How do i listen to myself through my head phones as I talk? So I can hear myself
Also what program is easy to use for editing other than audacity?
I would recommend checking out this entire playlist that I've created here: th-cam.com/play/PLq0-2tkvKoErkF6g4RzpWU2jcgFF0ELwC.html
It should answer your basic questions.
With regards to an "easy-to-use" editing program, they are all going to need some level of skill in order to use them. The "easiest" to use is going to be the program that works best for you.
The one that works best for me is Adobe Audition because I know all of the shortcuts needed to edit a podcast is nearly 15-20 minutes.
If you need a guide to the equipment I recommend, you can grab it here: shanman.tips/quickstart.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
I'm really surprised you answered back thx
+Hungry Potato I try to get back to most messages on my TH-cam Channel. :) Glad I could help!
Clickfunnels, NICE!!! Got me again!! Haha
Thanks for the great videos keep it up brother!!!
😂😂😂 I hope everything you get helps you out!! And I hope the other videos continue to help you out too! I'm gearing up to record a new batch this week. Let me k kW how else I can help!
Shannon Hernandez hell yeah brother, I will keep my eyes open for em! Got my intro made and some small equipment purchased. Really eager to get going!
I just wanna know how this guy got a Blue Yeti to sound this good.
Magic...✨
RE20 is okay tho right?
RE20 will work just fine. You can pick just about any microphone you want, but you need to make sure that you have solid equalization on the output. Then you can go into something like Adobe Audition and do some post-processing.
Thanks! I fret for hours thinking about how to make my podcast sound better. I started with the levelator but found that made things sound ok but messed up my music tracks. So I dropped that and now I find myself compressing the final track and that messed up music. Now I'm planning to treat the spoken tracks separately for level and compression before mixing with largely unmolested music and give myself enough ceiling.
Mixing board!
Yep! 😉 I do some post-processing too.
+Shannon Hernandez thx
+Hungry Potato Anytime!
I like your videos and content very much, but try to work on the graphics of your channel (like thumbnails), it can help your channel grows a lot. Have a nice day. :)
Josh Yii hi Josh. Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate you pointing out the artwork however I question why you made your comment when you have no videos on your own channel. I've taken a high interest in my channel and am always looking to see it grow, however I'd like you to do the same if you're going to share advice. Thanks for reaching out.
Dont you need a transmitter
For podcasting? Nope. You just need a place to host the audio.
Overconfirming when recording remotely by audio only is often the only way to let the interviewee know you’re there. When you can’t see each other’s faces, it can be hard for the interviewee to know you’re still there... especially given the risk that skype can drop out ...
Nervous laughter aka Jimmy Fallon Special.
Thnx for a great video. P.S. Dude, long hair was popular with rebellious kids in the 1960s. You would look much more professional without the long hair and beard. Seriously. But again great video. Thnx
"How to make your podcast sound professional"
*Uses a Blue Yeti in a room that echos.*
So here's how this game goes: I show people how to do something and they take action on how to manipulate it. Coming in and shitting on my post doesn't make you any cooler.
Get Rid of video part : This is a podcast
What are you talking about? There's no definition to a podcast.
Thanks for watching and giving me the view.
Shannon Hernandez your welcome , I subbed