#43 Back to Basics: Essential Podcasting Equipment for Beginners

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Podcasting in 3 Easy Steps

Suzi Dale and Julie-Anna Needham

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Welcome to ‘Podcasting in 3 easy steps’ with Julie-Anna Needham and Suzi Dale. We’ve spent years as radio and audio producers, creating award-winning podcasts. Now we want to share what we’ve learned with you: to help you get your podcast off the ground and out to your audience. In each short episode we’ll share three easy steps you can take to create and market an awesome podcast. We’ll aim to take the mystery out of the process. If you’re someone who’s been put off by the tech or the skills involved…then this show is for you.

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#43 Back to Basics: Essential Podcasting Equipment for Beginners

Podcasting in 3 Easy Steps

12 minutes 6 seconds

1 year ago

#43 Back to Basics: Essential Podcasting Equipment for Beginners

In this episode of "Podcasting in 3 Easy Steps," Julie-Anna and Suzi take you back to basics, guiding you through the essential podcasting equipment you need to kickstart your journey into the world of podcasting.

3 essential bits of kit are:

Headphones. We cover: Understanding the importance of quality headphones for monitoring audio while recording. Recommendations for budget-friendly and professional-grade headphone options. How the right headphones can be so much better for your ears!

Microphones. We cover: The role of microphones in capturing clear and professional-sounding audio. Different types of microphones and their suitability for various podcasting setups. Recommendations for microphones suitable for beginners on a budget and those looking to invest in higher-end options.

Software. We cover: Exploring podcasting software options for recording and editing. Discussion on user-friendly software for beginners. And some tips on storage for your episodes Mentioned in this episode:

(prices correct at time of recording in November 23')

Snowball microphones - Blue Snowball Ice - £47 Also from Blue is the Yeti - really popular podcasting mic - £109 Rode -NT USB £140 Shure MV7 - £269 - usb microphone.

Headphones - over head, over ear, plug in; JBL Tune 500- £18.99 Audiotechnica - M20x - £49 Audio Technichnica - ATH-M30x - £68 Or ATH-M50x - £129 Beyer Dynamic DT 770 around £140 Seinheser HD 206 £17

An app to record on - going; Spotify for podcasters FREE Riverside - $0 or $15 standard - 2 hours vs 5 hours

Our next Podcasting course starts 16th January - get in touch to find out more details. You can find us at story_publishing or decibel_podcasts on Instagram.