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In this episode I’m covering how to get the best home recording by creating a makeshift studio in your home. I realize not everyone has the money or space to build out a professional podcast studio, so we’re going to work with what you got! Surprisingly, there are a ton of places in your home where you can get a really good sound, and they won’t cost you anything.  

 

My goal is to motivate you to create content and not worry about all the details, such as thinking you need a professional studio or vocal booth. These worries tend to hold people back from ever starting. Believe me, I’ve been producing podcasts for 7 years and JUST started this podcast a few months ago. 

 

I’d love for you to try some of the tips in this episode. I hope they help you find a recording solution that sounds best for YOU. Oh, and make sure you’re using a dynamic microphone. Your recording will sound like caca regardless of where you record if you’re using a condenser microphone.  

 

Resources For Choosing The Right Podcasting Microphone: 

• https://thepodcasthaven.com/podcast-microphone-selection/ 
• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-top-10-podcast-microphones/id1631074908?i=1000570574483 

 Episode Tips: 

• Be aware of the time of day you’re recording and notice how much outside noise the mic is picking up 
• Try recording in your closet, closets sound great! 
• Record in your car, cars are quiet and have little to no reverb 
• Early mornings or late nights are the quietest 
• Avoid recording in rooms with hardwood floors 
• Rooms with rugs and furniture absorb a lot of slapback and reverb 
• If you travel a lot, build a pillow fort. It’ll act as a vocal booth 
• Learn about your microphone, for podcasting you’re going to want to get really close to the mic capsule when you record. 
• Wear headphones! You need to be able to hear what the microphone is hearing 
• Only use dynamic mics 
• Gik Acoustics has really cheap foam and acoustic panels 

 

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