So you’re a hobby podcaster and know you have some gear purchasing ambitions, but where do you start? It’s been a long time since we ran down podcast gear considerations, and there’s been a lot of change in both the gear space, which is why we decided it was time to re-visit the topic. In this episode we’ll run down several gear-related categories, recommendations we have within them and some considerations we think you may want to have. Key categories include: Internet connection, computer/mobile device, audio recording equipment and video equipment.
In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:
- Podcast Addict removed from Google Play
- Google NotebookLM podcasts, was it us?
- Archive.org is down
- SP and Stephen misc updates
Finally, in this week’s Better Podback topics include:
- Stephen confesses
- How Damian uses his website
- Do you save your guest appearances?
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This podcast was recorded on Friday, October 11, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Opening/intro
01:52 – How I Saved My Podcast
09:40 – Main Segment: Introduction
12:47 – Internet considerations
21:50 – Computer/mobile device needs
27:55 – Microphones
36:35 – Handheld recorders
42:10 – USB audio interfaces
43:20 – Mixer/Recorder combos
45:50 – Wireless systems
47:00 – Headset mics
48:25 – Headphones
54:20 – Speakers/Monitors
56:05 – Audio Treatment
57:25 – Video Equipment
1:03:58 – How do you decide? / summary
1:08:50 – Podcast Addict removed from Google Play Store
1:10:25 – NotebookLM
1:12:50 – Archive.org down
1:15:00 – SP’s updates & upgrades
1:19:50 – Stephen’s updates
1:21:37 – Better Podback – Stephen’s confession
1:22:45 – Better Podback – Damian’s website use
1:23:20 – Better Podback – Do you save your guest appearances?
1:28:00 – Ending/outro
