If your podcast sounds like a zoom call, and you are using squadcast, riverside or zencastr, there might be an easy fix.
1) Use headphones. The platform you are on is trying to avoid feedback or echo by squashing your audio. If you use headphones, this problem can't happen. 2) Find the setting that is squashing your audio. Watch the video above or check the pictures below to see where that might be.
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1) Frame Yourself
You don't need a ton of room above your head and find something in the background with interest. No one likes to look at blank walls. 2) Lighting If you have money, buy a lighting kit. If not, use what you have. A lamp or a wall sconce works great. Try to get light pointed at you (from far away) not just over your head. Lighting is something that takes time to play with. Try different combinations! 3) Camera Your built in camera is boo-boo. Use your phone or buy a 20-50 dollar webcam off of amazon. Trust me, totally worth it. 4) Microphone Air pods or other bluetooth mics often sound better than your built in mic. Give it a try! Feeling crazy? Buy a dynamic (not condenser) usb mic. 5) Background Lighting A warm lamp in the background or something to light up that painting behind you helps create depth and interest. This isn't a must but certainly sets you apart from your competition. 1) Choose the right room.
Clap, can you hear the sound come back to you? You might be in the wrong room if you can! Rooms that are smaller, with soft things like carpet, rugs, cushions etc will help. Even a Closet filled with clothes is a good idea! 2) Mic Placement (this applies even to your built in microphone) Does your mic pick up sound from one direction or from every direction? Directional is better, but if you do have this kind, make sure it is pointed at your mouth. You also need to be close to your mic. The difference between 6 to 12 inches is a big deal! Get close! It is normal to see a mic in the shot so dont try to hide it. Pro tip! Have your breath or air go right over the mic rather than directly into it to avoid plosives (Bs and Ps) from putting too much pressure on your microphone and causing that annoying pop sound. 3) Use headphones to monitor how you sound and to avoid your guest callers bleeding into your microphone. |