In this episode Los walks us through some of the ideas to keep in mind when starting a podcast.

Outro music: https://soundcloud.com/dancewiththedead/around-the-world-dance-with-the-dead-remix

Podcasting: Late nights get started guide

How to get started

1. Is it solo or with a friend?


2. Interview style?


3. Story telling?


4. Is it live or asynchronous?

The Gear

Microphone

Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone, Cardioid (3)

Amazon.com: Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone, Cardioid: Musical Instruments

In-person recording

Zoom H6 6-track portable recorder (1) Amazon.com: Zoom H6 Six-Track Portable Recorder: Musical Instruments

Clean audio gain

Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 (1) Amazon.com: Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1: Musical Instruments

Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-2 (1) https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Microphones-CL-2-Cloudlifter/dp/B002WZK3BC/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1480529314&sr=1-4&keywords=cloud+microphones+cloudlifter+cl-1

Audio interace

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 (1) Amazon.com: Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools | First: Musical Instruments

Microphone Mount

Because I travel with my set up, I use the RODE boom arms.

RODE PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm (3) https://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO/ref=pd_bxgy_267_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0AN5W5CWH0YCMNTHP582

Microphone pop filter

Dragonpad USA Pop filter Studio Microphone Mic Wind Screen Pop Filter (3) Amazon.com: Dragonpad USA Pop filter Studio Microphone Mic Wind Screen Pop Filter: Musical Instruments

XLR Cables

Mogami Gold Studio 03 XLR to XLR Quad Conductor Patch Cable 3 feet (6) https://www.amazon.com/Mogami-Gold-Studio-03-Conductor/dp/B0002E1P2G/ref=pd_sim_267_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SD37MW4EJT28697PBYCZ

Mobile carrying case

Everything but the Audio Interface fits in this case. I use a Fender bass case and took out all of the dividers inside to make room for the gear.

Fender Deluxe Case for Precision Bass - Black (1) https://www.amazon.com/Fender-Deluxe-Case-Precision-Bass/dp/B0002L0458/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1480530098&sr=8-6&keywords=fender+bass+guitar+case

The Software

Hindenburg Audio

Garage band

Auphonic