Gear, Favorites, Tips
While Branch Out Programs does provide end-to-end podcast production, we receive many inquiries from people who want to go the DIY route. Know what to buy, what to wait on, plus complimentary tips and recommendations.
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Digital Recorders
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| Podcasters loooove the Zoom! The Zoom H4 is reliable, portable, gives great sound. Relatively easy to use. Two XLR ports (can be converted to non XLR 1/4 inch jack.) An excellent choice for anyone who wants a great sounding podcast. | My personal love affair with the Roland R-05 is well documented. Lightweight, easy to use, AWESOME sound from either internal or external mic. I own two. Downside: now hard to find. If you see one on eBay or Amazon GRAB IT. You won’t be sorry. |
Microphones
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| Almost every podcaster who has a how-to guide for podcasting recommends the Audio Technica 2100. Inexpensive, solid sound, GREAT to start out podcasting. Keep for your mobile set up. | You can’t go wrong with Rode. The Rode Podcaster is USB for convenience. Warm sound, clear. A great upgrade for when you are ready to go next level with your recording. |
Accessories
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| Gotta stand the mic up somehow. | Yes, you need a pop filter. Different from a windscreen (which you also need.) |
Support/Resources
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I use and recommend Libsyn for podcast hosting. Libsyn provides great service, validates your RSS feed with every upload and can seamlessly post your episodes to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and a variety of social media platforms. You even get a free podcast web page with your account. Promo code: EMILY gets you a free month.
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Emily Prokop is a creator, podcast editor, and advocate for the independent podcaster. Services include podcast editing, noise removal, leveling, pop removal, disfluency editing, and overall polish-and-shine treatment of your audio. As a podcaster and involved pod community member, Emily knows how to make your show shine. Mention: CATHERINE in correspondence. |
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Learn more about end-to-end podcast production. | Schedule a consultation for help with your podcast project. | Contact Catherine and Branch Out Programs.