How To Record And Edit A Podcast

Podcasts continue to grow in popularity, and are becoming the favorite medium for many people to access content they care about.

Whether you’re looking to get into podcasting, or are just here for tips on how to create the best sounding podcast, you’ve come to the right place!

While traditionally podcasts were audio-only, according to the experts, today’s podcasting audiences demand options for video as well. Whether you choose to remain audio-only or incorporate video, the fundamentals of good recording and editing remain crucial for success.

🎙️ Start with the Right Equipment

Before you can record and edit a podcast, you need the right equipment. To get started, you’ll need a computer, a microphone, and access to the internet.

A built-in microphone on your computer may not give you the best quality, so it’s normally a good idea to purchase a USB microphone setup.

Watch our short video Starting a Podcast? You’ll Need an External Mic – Here’s What We Recommend:

Make sure you have the right recording software, as well. Record It comes installed on most PCs, while iMovie or GarageBand come on Macs.

If you’re considering video podcasting, you’ll want to also consider:

– A quality webcam or camera

– Good lighting

– A clean, professional background

– Video editing software

As Matthew Passy, a veteran podcast producer with 15+ years of experience, notes: “Sound quality is critical in a podcast — if there is too much background noise or fuzzy sound, people are going to tune out.” This applies doubly when adding video elements.

Learn more about getting your podcast on YouTube.Of course, if you don’t want to record your podcast with video, you can still create videos of your podcast with audiograms. Click here to learn about our PodViz integration – it makes YouTube ready videos of your episodes.

Find the Right Location for Recording

Avoid recording in a small space with hard surfaces – this can hurt your sound quality and lead to echoes and distortion. This doesn’t help your sound quality at all. Instead, record in a large, quiet room that has lots of space. 

Make sure your background noise is not noticeable (the A/C or heater can be quite loud in a recording). Use material that can absorb or diffuse sound as you tweak and adjust.

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