Best Podcast Setup For 2 People (In-Person & Remote Recording)
Setting up a Podcast with Two People
In this section, the speaker discusses the best way to get high-quality audio and video when setting up a podcast with two people. The section covers both remote and in-person recording options.
Recording In-Person
- To record in person, you will need two microphones to record each voice on separate tracks.
- A budget-friendly microphone option is the Samson Q2U, while the Shure MV7 is recommended for those with more money to spend.
- An audio interface with two XLR inputs is needed to plug in your microphones. Consider purchasing an interface with four or more XLR inputs if you plan on having more than two people recording at once.
- For a beginner-friendly interface, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is recommended. The Focusrite Vocaster 2 is suggested for those with a larger budget.
- Two sets of headphones are required for monitoring audio. A headphone amplifier may also be necessary if your audio interface only has one headphone jack.
Recording Remotely
- Remote recording is the easiest and cheapest way to record a podcast with two people.
- When recording remotely, you will need two USB microphones that plug into each participant's computer.
- You will also need devices such as laptops or smartphones to join the call and monitor audio. Riverside software can be used for remote recording.
Other Considerations
- A MacBook Pro is recommended for podcasting but there are other budget-friendly options available.
- Software options for recording audio include Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, GarageBand, and Audacity.
- For video recording, you can use one camera to capture both parties or two phones to record each person separately. Video can be synced with audio in post-production for a multicam view.
- Pop filters and boom arms can improve audio quality.
Recording a Podcast with Two People
In this video, the speaker explains how to record a podcast with two people using Riverside.fm. The speaker discusses the features of the standard and Pro plans, as well as the free plan.
Recording Options
- Riverside.fm allows users to record podcasts with two people without being affected by internet issues.
- Standard or Pro plan users receive separate tracks of audio and video for each participant that can be downloaded.
- Free plan users receive combined track recordings.
- Users can edit their recording and create clips using the editor feature.
Conclusion
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