Hope this is ok to post here. Mic and Equipment used in Pod casts?

[IndianaLee]

Hi folks. 

 

I'm pretty new here. I've just started learning and have a long way to go, but I"m on my way. Anyway, I'm wondering what is use by Stefan and Michael on the pod casts. I ask because I want to do something such as what Stefan does and ask for donations as I think my lessons on guitar and or computers would be beneficial and I like to teach, etc,.  

 

I come from the IT field, but became ill with chronic lyme disease / dx'd with the same after spending all my money on medical care, etc, and at the tender age of 53 find myself trying to make a living and not depend on the state. Although when I did make a decent living they stole loads of money from me. 

 

So, if anyone knows what camera's and mic's are used I'd really appreciate it. I don't see many camera's that have good abilities for using really good audio mic's such as used in recording studio's, etc, such as I've used when recording guitars such as Shure, and other good mic's. 

 

Also, I have a Mac and would like to know what software Stefan and Mike might use to help do the edits, align the video and audio, etc,. 

 

Thanks so much. 
I appreciate it very much. Love the video's and the forums and hope to study a lot and learn a lot. 

Regards

Tim 

Indiana. USA (In case you're wondering) .. :-) 

[villagewisdom]

I also started podcasting after Stef's example. I'm also in IT.

 

I learned about podcasting via Podcast Answerman Cliff Ravenscraft. http://learnhowtopodcast.com/ and I also used Pat Flynn http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/ 

 

I thought both of these guys provided really good information on equipment. Cliff Ravenscraft has a video that is called "why you should start a podcast within 90 days" or something like that. I was able to accomplish this easily. 

 

Good luck in your endeavor. I don't have very many followers but I still find it very rewarding. I'm using some advertising via Facebook and was successful in getting my "likes" up in a relatively fast manner. However, my podcast feed subscriptions are still very small. I mean really small like going between 10-16 subscribers over and over again. I'm not really reaching that many people but I'm going to keep going anyway. I need to find other advertising outlets. 

 

Please let me know if I can answer any questions for you about my experience. 

p.s. I lived in Indianapolis twice. I first moved there in 1987 and was there for 9 months and then in 1990 for two years. 

[TheFifthApe]

Great info villagewisdom, I too am interested in starting a podcast.

How long have you been podcasting for? I assume it’ll take years before one begins to bring in a large number of subscribers.

IndianaLee, I don’t know the exact equipment either Stef or Michael use on the podcasts. But I do know what professional musicians and bands use to upload, record, edit and etcetera.

Shure.com (Microphones) PG56-LC, PG81, PG52-LC, SM57

Canon.com (Video recording)
Camera Rebel t3i HD 1080

Apple.com (Editor)
Final Cut Studio
Logic Pro X

PreSonus.com Firestudio (record audio) Tube Firewire Recording Interface

Hope that helps!

[villagewisdom]

Great info villagewisdom, I too am interested in starting a podcast.

 

How long have you been podcasting for? I assume it’ll take years before one begins to bring in a large number of subscribers.

 

 

I started podcasting about 3 months ago. I have 6 episodes out there. I podcast every two weeks.

 

It's interesting how things work sometimes. I posted that I used Podcast Answerman and Pat Flynn's video tutorials to get started in podcasting. It prompted me to re-visit of couple of Pat's podcasts. I'm finding out today that Pat Flynn is absolutely amazing.

 

I don't think it will take years for me to gain traction with my podcast. There are so many things that can be done to get the word out and to "brand" it. I am so pumped by the info on Pat's site and his personality of just putting stuff out there for free -- and how to monetize with integrity (my words there, not his). His website is smartpassiveincome.com and I highly recommend checking it out. 

 

So someone asks about equipment and I am stimulated to give my resources. And because of that, I'm led to look more closely at one of those resources. And I find out how to make my website and podcast grow and generate income for me. I'm pumped. It is a lot of work on the front end. But I can totally see that it is what I want to do as my next career move. 

 

Thanks to the community. 

[IndianaLee]

Hi, Thank you for the info. I have some of the equipment you mention but don't have it all, but I think I could probably get by on the equipment I have except for my audio.. But, I wanted to thank you. I'm going to work now so I don't have time to study the resources here, but I will soon, and wanted to thank you for answering. 

Regards

Tim

Great info villagewisdom, I too am interested in starting a podcast.

How long have you been podcasting for? I assume it’ll take years before one begins to bring in a large number of subscribers.

IndianaLee, I don’t know the exact equipment either Stef or Michael use on the podcasts. But I do know what professional musicians and bands use to upload, record, edit and etcetera.

Shure.com (Microphones) PG56-LC, PG81, PG52-LC, SM57

Canon.com (Video recording)
Camera Rebel t3i HD 1080

Apple.com (Editor)
Final Cut Studio
Logic Pro X

PreSonus.com Firestudio (record audio) Tube Firewire Recording Interface

Hope that helps!

[IndianaLee]

I also started podcasting after Stef's example. I'm also in IT.

 

I learned about podcasting via Podcast Answerman Cliff Ravenscraft. http://learnhowtopodcast.com/ and I also used Pat Flynn http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/ 

 

I thought both of these guys provided really good information on equipment. Cliff Ravenscraft has a video that is called "why you should start a podcast within 90 days" or something like that. I was able to accomplish this easily. 

 

Good luck in your endeavor. I don't have very many followers but I still find it very rewarding. I'm using some advertising via Facebook and was successful in getting my "likes" up in a relatively fast manner. However, my podcast feed subscriptions are still very small. I mean really small like going between 10-16 subscribers over and over again. I'm not really reaching that many people but I'm going to keep going anyway. I need to find other advertising outlets. 

 

Please let me know if I can answer any questions for you about my experience. 

p.s. I lived in Indianapolis twice. I first moved there in 1987 and was there for 9 months and then in 1990 for two years. 

Hi, Very cool you lived in Indy. I also did of course. Do you live in Indiana now?  Can you send me your video address? Thanks so much for writing back. I apologize for taking so long to answer, but I've been ill with a terrible flair. Regards .. Tim