Do I Need to Buy A Microphone For My Podcast?

How much money should I spend on a microphone?

The answer to that question really depends on you.

Is this going to be a hobby or a profession?

Are you going to do interviews on other podcasts?

Will you be interviewing other people for your podcast?

Unlike video, podcasting is all about the audio component. The better the audio, the better the quality of the podcast. And if you are going to create a podcast in an effort to promote your business, start a business or promote you online status, then you will want a good quality microphone.

Not only does a better microphone result in better sounding audio, it could also cut down on the amount of editing you should do to end up with the best possible result.

But, that does not mean you must invest in an expensive microphone set up if you are going to be recording in a less than perfect environment. I know some podcasters who carry around their expensive microphones and mixer boards to do "on site interviews." They go into bars and restaurants for their interviews (that is the theme of their show) and the end result: It sounds like it was recorded in a bar or restaurant with all of the associated background noise.

That being said, I have heard great podcast interviews recorded in a quiet room but they used really cheap microphones and it sounded like they were in an echo chamber!

The best advice I can give is this: If you are doing this as a hobby, then an iPhone headset with microphone attachment will work great. Even if you normally record in a studio and "sometimes" take your interviews out on the road, this will work fine. It is not the best, but it will work.

If you are doing this to start, create or build a professional podcast (one that you can monetize and make some money with), you might want to invest in a microphone set that will help you to sound as professional as possible. Stay within your budget. Do not go overboard on a microphone set up.

When I first started out, I was using my flip phone and talking into a free website on the computer. That was my first podcast and I used that set up for about six months. It sounded like I was "talking on a flip phone to a free website on the computer!"

Once I started to get serious with what I was doing, I invested in a $20 headset/boom mic combination. The difference in sound was amazing!

About six months after that, I went to a "snowball" microphone. Again, the difference was definitely apparent.

Then, I went to a Blue Yeti with a retractable boom, etc. It made a HUGE difference in the quality.

I'm currently moving to a set up where I will have Dynamic mic rather than a Condenser mic. I'll talk more about those differences at a later time.

Bottom line, determine your end result for your podcast. Determine your current budget. Purchase your microphone accordingly. Don't over extend on your budget just for the sake of the microphone set up.


Robert Thibodeau has been in online media since 2010. Between his online radio programs and his podcasts, he has accumulated about 4,000 episodes and conducted 600+ interviews in that time. He has helped many people to launch their own podcasts (many of which have earned numerous podcasting awards). He has a complete podcast training program, taking you from "Concept to Launch and Into Monetization." You can read more information on his training program at http://www.podcast-training.com You can also download his "Podcast Creation Checklist" for FREE under the "Services" tab on his website. He has also created a Christian podcast hosting and marketing platform at [https://www.faithcasters.net]



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How to Get Media Exposure For Your Website Or Blog

There are several proven ways to get media exposure for your Website or Blog. From Social Networking to YouTube Videos and it does not have to cost you anything. Except you internet connection that is. Turning a Blog post into a video is among many exposure tactics used by Super Successful Marketers. But it always is and always will be the quality of your content to get media exposure for your website or blog.

To turn a blog post into a video use a Free Tool called "Lumen 5". You can easily search your browser and access this valuable tool. Please take your time and learn your way around Lumen 5, it's a great way to get media exposure.

With video ranking, the SEO is pretty much the same as with a website or blog. To get media exposure for your website or blog you need to be extremely descriptive and precise. Tell YouTube what your video is about. And always place your Target Keyword as the first word in your video title. In fact, try having around 3 target keywords in the video title. But be sure the keywords are used within context of the title.

Now the same target keywords must be present within the first sentence of the video description. But they must also populate the content of the description, and again. Always within context. Just cramming a bunch of keywords together that makes no sense will get your video nowhere.

The video description is your opportunity to convince the viewer that this is what they have been looking for.

Next we will look at another way to get media exposure for your website or blog. And it is something you most probably use every day. You guessed it... Facebook!

Create a Facebook Page related to your website or blog niche. Then you install a plugin called "Hello Bar" and follow the simple guidance to link your blog to that Facebook page. The Hello Bar displays as "Like Us On Facebook". But we're not done with the Plugins yet.

Another plugin I personally use is called "Tweedis" which is equally simple to understand. This allows you to use Highlight Text that is shared by your blog readers. Place one share option in the beginning of your Blog Post. And also one in the centre and at the end of the post.

In conclusion to plugins you want to use a plugin called "Digg Digg". That's the floating share button you see on so many professional websites and blogs.

These are all great tools and have proven themselves successful many times over. But without Unique and Compelling content any exposure tool may end up appearing pretty useless. Time is the most important ingredient to your online success. And to get media exposure to your website or blog will take time. Because you must build reputation and inspire your audience with content.

Remember, you're building an Empire and not a Shelter. Building an Empire takes time, and if it was easy then everyone would've been DotCom Millionaires by now. Just a thought.


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