Podcast away!
HERE’S THE PICK OF THE KIT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO MAKE YOUR OWN SHOWS
interface as it’s got a USB connection to your computer built-in. The ATH-M30X headphones, right, (£59.99) also offer great quality. The last piece in the recording jigsaw is software, and there are two ways to go on that front – desktop, or online. I would recommend Adobe’s Audition (adobe.com/uk, at £19.97-a-month) for desktop recording. It’s got some built-in templates, but is probably not the way to go if you want to record with more people than just yourself. For that you might want to go with an online service like Iris (iris.fm), which allows remote recording of up to nine people and is free for an hour’s worth. The quality is a lot better than you get with Anchor.
FOR YOUR EDITING NEEDS
Anchor has built-in editing tools, although they are limited. You can trim audio, but at the moment there is no multitracking, so if you’ve recorded with others, you’re stuck with the single-track processed file Anchor provides. Again, it’s good enough for the starter, especially when you combine it with the music and effects Anchor also provides. For more flexibility you’ll need to go with Audition for total control over all tracks. An online option would be Alitu (priced £20 a month), which offers some simple yet very powerful online tools for stitching the audio you have recorded together. Better than that, though, are the many video tutorials Alitu offers on how to start your podcast, and get better at it. Also included is some quite sophisticated audio processing that can help make you sound a lot better than you should.
GETTING YOUR PODCAST OUT THERE
If you use Anchor, your podcast will automatically be shared to its own network for other Anchor listeners to enjoy… but you can also opt in to its automatic distribution system. As long as your podcast abides by the rules services like Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts have, your show will appear in their apps for all to find. If you’ve opted for Audition or Alitu, you’ll need to find an online home for your podcast, and Captivate is one of the best. For £17-a-month your show is hosted with shareable links, and distribution to all the other podcast apps.
If you want better quality audio, you’re going to need to buy some kit