Welcome to Pocket-Sized Podcasting, brought to you by Alitu: The Podcast Maker. And on this episode, we’re answering the question “should you record your podcast outdoors?” On the previous few episodes, we’ve talked about the importance of good recording environments. Well, one of the best is actually right outside your window. I’m talking, of course, about the great outdoors. If you’re plagued by reverb, loud distracting background noise, or a simple lack of space, then I’d encourage you to try recording your next episode whilst out on a walk, or sitting on your favourite park bench. Sure, there can be plenty “noise” outside. But this often works in an ambient sense, rather than a distracting or annoying one. Recording outdoors can also help with your presentation style. If you’re out a walk, the blood is flowing and you tend to feel more energetic, too. This is especially good if you suffer a bit from “mic fright”, or lack of confidence. Equipment-wise, your smartphone can work well, with the right recording app. Or, you might want to get yourself a digital recorder and lavalier mic. We take a deeper dive into some gear recommendations, additional tips, and case studies at http://ThePodcastHost.com/Outdoors