PodTools

51 - Does a Webcam Microphone work for Podcasting? I test the FIFINE Webcam K432 With Microphone to find out.

Are review swaps a good idea? What is the purpose of a landing site that autoplays your podcast?

Watch the video demonstration here:
https://youtu.be/Johoh9dhaZk

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https://aaronsayswhat.com/podcasting-tools.htm

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THIS WEEK'S QUESTIONS:
🎙What is today's Podcast Setup? 0:32
🎙Has anyone ever swap ads with other podcasts to help boost listeners? 2:15
🎙What's a good software to start out with? 2:50
🎙When I scroll through my twitter and facebook feeds, I see lots of videos that automatically play. Do those count as views? If so, is there an equivalent practice on social for podcasts posted in any form to gran "downloads/listens" by being on a setting where they automatically plan when visitors come across them? 4:29
🎙Downloads increased but my listeners decreased. Should i be worried do i need to work on my content or speed? 6:29
🎙I'm looking at ways to keep equipment clean and people safe. Has anyone used disposable mic covers like those linked below? How was the audio quality both in terms of blocking wind, but also in muffling voices? 7:45
🎙Who here does blog posts about your episodes? 8:23

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✔Find your favorite way to listen:
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Equipment Used to record, including video equipment:

📼Ecamm Live
https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=aaron93

💻MacBook Pro
https://amzn.to/2vG9QR4

🎥FIFINE Webcam K432 camera
https://amzn.to/2Noqr1z

50 - This weeks Q&A will include talking about merchandise, a new networking platform, and how many episodes do you keep.

Watch the full YouTube Video here: https://youtu.be/YcssX6OIpNc

Every week I answer your questions, and give out tips to make your podcast lives simple - without the headaches and fancy equipment.

GET YOUR PODCAST OUT THERE, SOUND GREAT, AND DON'T BREAK THE BANK!

🛒Find all my gear here:
https://aaronsayswhat.com/podcasting-tools.htm

🛒GET AFFORDABLE PERSONALIZED PODCAST HELP:
https://www.fiverr.com/share/yvjyK6

🛒HOST A PODCAST FOR UNDER $6 A MONTH! TRY FREE FOR 30 DAYS
https://www.spreaker.com/plans?coupon_code=asw

🛒Boost your YouTube Downloads:
https://www.tubebuddy.com/asw

THIS WEEK'S QUESTIONS:
🎙Does anyone sell merchandise? 2:04
🎙Why don't podcast promotion Facebook Groups Work? 4:04
🎙What is GoodPods? 4:40
🎙Good XLR microphone for a closed room environment? 6:42
🎙Facebook Poll: Has this Pandemic helped or hurt your podcast? 8:08
🎙Do people keep their archives, or move to a cheaper plan that dumps your episodes? 9:54
🎙John Pettigrew is looking for podcast guests! 11:03
🎙What happens when I move back away from the mic, and why am I so close? 11:30
🎙What are the best platforms to use? Do I need video to start? 13:49 (I recommend Spreaker https://www.spreaker.com/plans?coupon_code=asw )
🎙How long do you keep your raw footage? 15:50

►Join the Podcasting Made Simple Podcast Group on Facebook:
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✔Find your favorite way to listen:
https://aaronsayswhat.com/podcastingmadesimple.html
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Equipment Used to record, including video equipment:

📼Ecamm Live
https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=aaron93

💻MacBook Pro
https://amzn.to/2vG9QR4

📷Sony A6000 Camera
https://amzn.to/38UAvIv

💡Neewer T100 Softer SMD LED Video Lighting Kit
https://amzn.to/2GwEeiU

🟩Green Screen
https://amzn.to/2tzY9XW

🎤Sennheiser E835 Dynamic Mic
https://amzn.to/2GQFwph

TONOR Adjustable Suspension Boom Scissor Mic Stand
https://amzn.to/3aR0xgn

Behringer Headphone Amp
https://amzn.to/3btkOJQ

Presonus AR8 Mixer

49 - We talk introductory episodes, equipment peer pressure, podcast hotline kit, and more!

For full video on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/vN9QAvIBXj4

Every week I answer your questions, and give out tips to make your podcast lives simple - without the headaches and fancy equipment.

GET YOUR PODCAST OUT THERE, SOUND GREAT, AND DON'T BREAK THE BANK!

🛒Find all my gear here:
https://aaronsayswhat.com/podcasting-tools.htm

🛒GET AFFORDABLE PERSONALIZED PODCAST HELP:
https://www.fiverr.com/share/yvjyK6

🛒HOST A PODCAST FOR UNDER $6 A MONTH! TRY FREE FOR 30 DAYS
https://www.spreaker.com/plans?coupon_code=asw

🛒Boost your YouTube Downloads:
https://www.tubebuddy.com/asw

THIS WEEK'S QUESTIONS:
🎙Episode 0 - who has done it as an introduction to who you are & the back story? 2:37
🎙Who can help me start my podcast? I have all my equipment but don’t know how to start... 4:33
🎙I'm starting my podcast and need a little advice. I've done a few episodes, I have guests call in and record using my iPhone. Need tips on best way to record a call for good sounding audio. Thanks in advance! 5:05
🎙I'm using google voice run through a MacBook Pro. I use the 'Podcast Hotline Kit' cords to connect my MacBook to my mixer. Myself and my co-host online can hear the caller, but the caller can't hear my online co-host. What are the possible solutions for that? 6:25
🎙What’s the easiest way to fix a distorted audio podcast track? 8:17
🎙How have you drawn more listeners to your podcast? 9:05
🎙Is anyone using Podcast clips to promote on Instagram? 9:50
🎙My Audio Technica headset sounds great but clients on my zooms saying visually it is distracting. What (non-USB, XLR) mics sound best that have a smaller footprint as my desktop space is limited? 10:40
🎙With the shelter in place or quarantine going on, can anyone help me figure out what platform or app to use to capture audio of an immersive (fiction) podcast (audiobook) reading?I’m a total podcast dummy and I’m trying to capture about five to seven cast members interacting in a scene/reading at a time. 12:00
🎙Podcast monetizing? What have you done? Anyone tried to use pay pal or venmo? What is the best way to go about this? 12:48
🎙Is there a site that gives you a basic free podcast hosting plan that doesn't have a limit on the amount of days your podcast is viewable, that also has an easy interface to submit to directories? 13:48

►Join the Podcasting Made Simple Podcast Group on Facebook:
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✔Find your favorite way to listen:
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Equipment Used to record, including video equipment:

📼Ecamm Live
https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=aaron93

💻MacBook Pro
https://amzn.to/2vG9QR4

📷Sony A6000 Camera
https://amzn.to/38UAvIv

💡Neewer T100 Softer SMD LED Video Lighting Kit

48 - I answer questions on mic volumes, multiple hosting situuations video chat programs, and more.

Every week I answer your questions, and give out tips to make your podcast lives simple - without the headaches and fancy equipment.

GET YOUR PODCAST OUT THERE, SOUND GREAT, AND DON'T BREAK THE BANK!

Find all my gear here:
https://aaronsayswhat.com/podcasting-tools.htm

GET AFFORDABLE PERSONALIZED PODCAST HELP:
https://www.fiverr.com/share/yvjyK6

Join the Podcasting Made Simple Podcast Group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastingmadesimple

Follow Podcasting Made Simple on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/PodcastMadeSimp

Find your favorite way to listen:
https://aaronsayswhat.com/podcastingmadesimple.html

HOST A PODCAST FOR UNDER $6 A MONTH! TRY FREE FOR 30 DAYS
https://www.spreaker.com/plans?coupon_code=asw

Boost your YouTube Downloads:
https://www.tubebuddy.com/asw


Equipment Used to record, including video equipment:

Ecamm Live
https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=aaron93

ATR 2100 Microphone
https://amzn.to/2CZKkH6

Wind Screen (optional)
https://amzn.to/343zz2d

Universal Adjustable Desk Microphone Stand Portable
https://amzn.to/2r2lAuZ

Behringer UM2 U-Phoria 2x2 USB Interface
https://amzn.to/2ptcPJU

Headphones
(any will work with a 1/4 inch plug or adapter)

BEHRINGER (HPM1000) Headphones 1/4: https://amzn.to/32X0IT3
or
Repurpose headphones you already have with this adapter: https://amzn.to/2r3uKHM

Podcast Hotline Kit
https://amzn.to/2O20Cp6

1/4" TRSF to Dual RCA Stereo to use the RCA out of the mixer instead of using a headphone amp for taking calls with the hotline kit.
https://amzn.to/3300CKB

Logitech c922 (optional)
https://amzn.to/343Tn5B

MacBook Pro Laptop
https://amzn.to/2XD659f

Backup recording to QuickTime

47 - I test to see if Audacity 2.41 plays nicely with Catalina on Mac. I also answer questions about noisy recording conditions, mic levels, and more.

Every week I answer your questions, and give out tips to make your podcast lives simple - without the headaches and fancy equipment.

GET YOUR PODCAST OUT THERE, SOUND GREAT, AND DON'T BREAK THE BANK!

Find all my gear here:
https://aaronsayswhat.com/podcasting-tools.htm

Find your favorite way to listen:
https://aaronsayswhat.com/podcastingmadesimple.html

GET AFFORDABLE PERSONALIZED PODCAST HELP:
https://www.fiverr.com/share/yvjyK6

Join the Podcasting Made Simple Podcast Group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastingmadesimple

Follow Podcasting Made Simple on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/PodcastMadeSimp

HOST A PODCAST FOR UNDER $6 A MONTH! TRY FREE FOR 30 DAYS
https://www.spreaker.com/plans?coupon_code=asw

Boost your YouTube Downloads:
https://www.tubebuddy.com/asw

Here is the equipment I used for this video:

Ecamm Live to carry the Facebook Group Livestream:
https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=aaron9

Jabra UC Voice 550
https://amzn.to/2UE1rrM

MacBook Pro
https://amzn.to/2vG9QR4

Sony A6000 Camera
https://amzn.to/38UAvIv

Neewer T100 Softer SMD LED Video Lighting Kit
https://amzn.to/2GwEeiU

Green Screen
https://amzn.to/2tzY9XW

46 - Today I answer questions related to having a co-host, podcasts hosts, an update to Audacity, and workflow, as well as a few live question curveballs.

For those I promised on how to take callers:
There is the Podcast Hotline Kit (https://amzn.to/2ZmlZre), less expensive and no additional cabling. It can be a bit finicky with lower quality mixers, but EASY to use.

Basically the irig2 (https://amzn.to/3araH6T) dongle plugs into the phone and into a mixer or mic channel. A cable goes from the irig 2 headphone output to a mixer channel. You will need a ⅛ inch TRS to ¼ inch cable (https://amzn.to/3atrrdG) to do that. You can find those in y cables as well (https://amzn.to/34UcG2p), otherwise just pan all the way left if it is a single cable going into a two channel input.

To get sound back to your caller the find guitar looking input on the irig2, plug one end of a ¼ mono cable (https://amzn.to/2Kp0PQE) into that, and the other into an FX send or headphone amp (https://amzn.to/3btkOJQ). If you plug it into an FX send turn the phone channel fx knob all the way down or else they will hear their own voice.

The thing with the headphone amp is you don’t need to mess with that, but make sure the headphone amp volume isn’t too loud for your caller. (You'll just have to ask them) If you are doing the headphone amp method, If you have a mixer you record that has an SD card you record to, pan the channel all the way left, even if it is a y cable, or else the recording on the SD will echo. Make sure the gain on the irig2 is about halfway.

Every week I answer your questions, and give out tips to make your podcast lives simple - without the headaches and fancy equipment.

GET YOUR PODCAST OUT THERE, SOUND GREAT, AND DON'T BREAK THE BANK!

Find all my gear here:
https://aaronsayswhat.com/podcasting-tools.htm

GET AFFORDABLE PERSONALIZED PODCAST HELP:
https://www.fiverr.com/share/yvjyK6

Join the Podcasting Made Simple Podcast Group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastingmadesimple

Follow Podcasting Made Simple on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/PodcastMadeSimp

Find your favorite way to listen:
https://aaronsayswhat.com/podcastingmadesimple.html

HOST A PODCAST FOR UNDER $6 A MONTH! TRY FREE FOR 30 DAYS
https://www.spreaker.com/plans?coupon_code=asw

Boost your YouTube Downloads:
https://www.tubebuddy.com/asw


Equipment Used to record, including video equipment:

Ecamm Live
https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=aaron93

MacBook Pro
https://amzn.to/2vG9QR4

Multi USB Port
https://amzn.to/2OqEaFR

Sony A6000 Camera
https://amzn.to/38UAvIv

Neewer T100 Softer SMD LED Video Lighting Kit

45 -
I'm on the road with my Podcasting Made Simple gear.I'll explain my set up and how to travel with it.

I also answer your live questions, talk about how I feel about Anchor, reaching people in other countries, and more.

Every week I answer your questions, and give out tips to make your podcast lives simple - without the headaches and fancy equipment.

GET YOUR PODCAST OUT THERE, SOUND GREAT, AND DON'T BREAK THE BANK!

Find all my gear here:
https://aaronsayswhat.com/podcasting-tools.htm

Find your favorite way to listen:
https://aaronsayswhat.com/podcastingmadesimple.html

GET AFFORDABLE PERSONALIZED PODCAST HELP:
https://www.fiverr.com/share/yvjyK6

Join the Podcasting Made Simple Podcast Group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastingmadesimple

Follow Podcasting Made Simple on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/PodcastMadeSimp

HOST A PODCAST FOR UNDER $6 A MONTH! TRY FREE FOR 30 DAYS
https://www.spreaker.com/plans?coupon_code=asw

Boost your YouTube Downloads:
https://www.tubebuddy.com/asw

Podcasting Made Simple recommended set up:

ATR 2100 Microphone
https://amzn.to/2CZKkH6

Wind Screen (optional)
https://amzn.to/343zz2d

Universal Adjustable Desk Microphone Stand Portable
https://amzn.to/2r2lAuZ

Behringer UM2 U-Phoria 2x2 USB Interface
https://amzn.to/2ptcPJU

Headphones
(any will work with a 1/4 inch plug or adapter)

BEHRINGER (HPM1000) Headphones 1/4: https://amzn.to/32X0IT3
or
Repurpose headphones you already have with this adapter: https://amzn.to/2r3uKHM

Podcast Hotline Kit
https://amzn.to/2O20Cp6

1/4" TRSF to Dual RCA Stereo to use the RCA out of the mixer instead of using a headphone amp for taking calls with the hotline kit.
https://amzn.to/3300CKB

Logitech c922 (optional)
https://amzn.to/343Tn5B

MacBook Pro Laptop
https://amzn.to/2XD659f

44 - I answer questions about getting good guest audio, the Rodecaster USB mic, pop filters, and more...

Every week I answer your questions, and give out tips to make your podcast lives simple - without the headaches and fancy equipment.

GET YOUR PODCAST OUT THERE, SOUND GREAT, AND DON'T BREAK THE BANK!

Find all my gear here:
https://aaronsayswhat.com/podcasting-tools.htm

GET AFFORDABLE PERSONALIZED PODCAST HELP:
https://www.fiverr.com/share/yvjyK6

Join the Podcasting Made Simple Podcast Group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastingmadesimple

Follow Podcasting Made Simple on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/PodcastMadeSimp

Find your favorite way to listen:
https://aaronsayswhat.com/podcastingmadesimple.html

HOST A PODCAST FOR UNDER $6 A MONTH! TRY FREE FOR 30 DAYS
https://www.spreaker.com/plans?coupon_code=asw

Boost your YouTube Downloads:
https://www.tubebuddy.com/asw


Equipment Used to record, including video equipment:

Ecamm Live
https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=aaron93

MacBook Pro
https://amzn.to/2vG9QR4

Multi USB Port
https://amzn.to/2OqEaFR

Sony A6000 Camera
https://amzn.to/38UAvIv

Neewer T100 Softer SMD LED Video Lighting Kit
https://amzn.to/2GwEeiU

Green Screen
https://amzn.to/2tzY9XW

Sennheiser E835 Dynamic Mic
https://amzn.to/2GQFwph


TONOR Adjustable Suspension Boom Scissor Mic Stand
https://amzn.to/3aR0xgn

Behringer Headphone Amp
https://amzn.to/3btkOJQ

Presonus AR8
https://amzn.to/2vIq10d


Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Headphones
https://amzn.to/2ukaaoe

To take calls:


Irig2:
https://amzn.to/3araH6T

VENTION 3.5mm to Double (YCABLE) 6.35MM Stereo Jack
https://amzn.to/34UcG2p


1/4 Mono Cable
https://amzn.to/2Kp0PQE

43 - Answering questions about hosting multiple podcasts, doing a companion recording with Zoom, when it's time to buy a mixer, live questions, and more..

Every week I answer your questions, and give out tips to make your podcast lives simple - without the headaches and fancy equipment.

GET YOUR PODCAST OUT THERE, SOUND GREAT, AND DON'T BREAK THE BANK!

Find all my gear here:
https://aaronsayswhat.com/podcasting-...

GET AFFORDABLE PERSONALIZED PODCAST HELP:
https://www.fiverr.com/share/yvjyK6

Join the Podcasting Made Simple Podcast Group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/podca...

Follow Podcasting Made Simple on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/PodcastMadeSimp

Find your favorite way to listen:
https://aaronsayswhat.com/podcastingm...

HOST A PODCAST FOR UNDER $6 A MONTH! TRY FREE FOR 30 DAYS
https://www.spreaker.com/plans?coupon...

Boost your YouTube Downloads:
https://www.tubebuddy.com/asw


Equipment Used to record, including video equipment:

Ecamm Live
https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?...

MacBook Pro
https://amzn.to/2vG9QR4

Multi USB Port
https://amzn.to/2OqEaFR

Sony A6000 Camera
https://amzn.to/38UAvIv

Neewer T100 Softer SMD LED Video Lighting Kit
https://amzn.to/2GwEeiU

Green Screen
https://amzn.to/2tzY9XW

Sennheiser E835 Dynamic Mic
https://amzn.to/2GQFwph


TONOR Adjustable Suspension Boom Scissor Mic Stand
https://amzn.to/3aR0xgn

Behringer Headphone Amp
https://amzn.to/3btkOJQ

Presonus AR8
https://amzn.to/2vIq10d


Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Headphones
https://amzn.to/2ukaaoe

To take calls:
Irig2:
https://amzn.to/3araH6T

VENTION 3.5mm to Double (YCABLE) 6.35MM Stereo Jack
https://amzn.to/34UcG2p


1/4 Mono Cable
https://amzn.to/2Kp0PQE

42 - I answer questions about plugging your smart phone into a mixer, talk about cabin fever, and more.

Here is the summary on how to use your phone to get sound back and forth for you and your guest:
Basically the irig2 (https://amzn.to/3araH6T) dongle plugs into the phone and into a mixer or mic channel. A cable goes from the irig 2 headphone output to a mixer channel. You will need a ⅛ inch TRS to ¼ inch cable (https://amzn.to/3atrrdG) to do that. You can find those in y cables as well (https://amzn.to/34UcG2p), otherwise just pan all the way left if it is a single cable going into a two channel input. To get sound back to your caller the find guitar looking input on the irig2, plug one end of a ¼ mono cable (https://amzn.to/2Kp0PQE) into that, and the other into an FX send or headphone amp (https://amzn.to/3btkOJQ). If you plug it into an FX send turn the phone channel fx knob all the way down or else they will hear their own voice. The thing with the headphone amp is you don’t need to mess with that, but make sure the headphone amp volume isn’t too loud for your caller. (You'll just have to ask them) If you are doing the headphone amp method, If you have a mixer you record that has an SD card you record to, pan the channel all the way left, even if it is a y cable, or else the recording on the SD will echo. Make sure the gain on the irig2 is about halfway.

Every week I answer your questions, and give out tips to make your podcast lives simple - without the headaches and fancy equipment.

GET YOUR PODCAST OUT THERE, SOUND GREAT, AND DON'T BREAK THE BANK!

Find all my gear here:
https://aaronsayswhat.com/podcasting-tools.htm

GET AFFORDABLE PERSONALIZED PODCAST HELP:
https://www.fiverr.com/share/yvjyK6

Join the Podcasting Made Simple Podcast Group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastingmadesimple

Follow Podcasting Made Simple on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/PodcastMadeSimp

Find your favorite way to listen:
https://aaronsayswhat.com/podcastingmadesimple.html

HOST A PODCAST FOR UNDER $6 A MONTH! TRY FREE FOR 30 DAYS
https://www.spreaker.com/plans?coupon_code=asw

Boost your YouTube Downloads:
https://www.tubebuddy.com/asw


Equipment Used to record, including video equipment:

Ecamm Live
https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=aaron93

MacBook Pro
https://amzn.to/2vG9QR4

Multi USB Port
https://amzn.to/2OqEaFR

Sony A6000 Camera
https://amzn.to/38UAvIv

Neewer T100 Softer SMD LED Video Lighting Kit
https://amzn.to/2GwEeiU

Green Screen
https://amzn.to/2tzY9XW

Sennheiser E835 Dynamic Mic