5 Easy Tips for Better Multi-Person Podcast and Livestream Audio

In this episode we teach you some easy ways to improve you podcast and livestream sound. These include recording techniques such as close-micing, post-production skills like railroading, and a quick demo of how an automixing system works. Implementing even just one of these tips can elevate your sound from mediocre to amazing! Let’s take a closer look.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- SoundDevices MixPre Series Recorders — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- ZOOM F6 audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- ZOOM F8n Pro audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Mackie DLZ Adaptive Digital Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- SoundDevices 888 Audio Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater

- RODE Podmic Dynamic Podcasting Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- ElectroVoice RE20 Dynamic Cardioid Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- ElectroVoice RE27 Broadcast Announcer Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- SHURE SM58 Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Mic — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- SHURE SM57 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Mic — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- SHURE SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- SHURE KSM8 Dualdyne Vocal Mic — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- sE Electronics V7 Handheld Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon

- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure

- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H

- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon

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Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd

Riverside.fm - Record Remote Podcasts - Video & Audio

In this episode, we take a look at Riverside.fm - an online service for recording podcasts, both in terms of video and audio. Riverside.fm is unique in that it is immune to poor internet bandwidth because it records the video and audio of each participant to their local browser in high quality formats and then uploads to the Riverside servers when bandwidth becomes available again.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Support my work creating videos by donating.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Earthworks SR314 condenser microphone - B&H, Sweetwater

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel preamp, EQ, and compressor - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C70 camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f2.8L lens - B&H, Amazon

- Aputure MC LED lights - Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Lupo Superpanel 30 Soft Full Color LED Light - B&H

- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Series - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

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Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd

Podcast Mix Walkthrough - Sound for Video Session

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we demonstrate how I would mix an interview format podcast. Thanks to Andrew P for sending over the recording to use for the demonstration. We do most of the processing in Adobe Audition and Izotope RX8.

Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Why Not” by Utah. Get the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

If you'd like to submit your questions ahead of time, please join over at School.LearnLightAndSound.com. Opt in to the mailing list and I'll contact you once a week where you can reply with your question.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We also just added a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd

Part 1: Dynamic Microphones for Podcasting

Today’s episode is part one of a two part series on microphones for podcasting, live-streaming, and voice over. In this part, we cover dynamic microphones which are often a good option for podcasting and live-streaming because they generally pick up less ambient sound when you’re recording in a space with some ambient noise or is not acoustically treated.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

• Shure SM-7B dynamic microphone - B&H Amazon

• Shure SM-58 dynamic microphone - B&H Amazon

• Audio Technica AT2005 dynamic microphone - B&H Amazon

• Audio Technica ATR2100x dynamic microphone - B&H Amazon

• Samson Q2U dynamic microphone - B&H Amazon

• Electrovoice RE-20 dynamic microphone - B&H Amazon

• RODECaster Pro audio recorder & mixer - B&H Amazon

• ZOOM Livetrak L8 audio recorder & mixer - B&H Amazon

• Canon C200 Camera for talking head portion - B&H

• Panasonic GH5 Camera for microphone shots - B&H Amazon

• Aputure MC Mini LED RGB Light - B&H

• Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens for Pocket 4K - B&H Amazon

• Sound Devices MixPre II Audio Recorder - B&H

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Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd 

RODECaster Pro Mobile Power Update - Power via USB Battery

In today’s episode, we have a look at the new USB power adapter cable from RODE which enables you to power your RODECaster Pro with a USB power source such as a compatible battery bank. The battery bank needs to be capable of supplying 5V, 2.4 amps.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.

If you purchased a RODECaster Pro between November 2019 and February 29th 2020, you can claim your RODECaster Accessory Pack over at RODE.com. If you purchased before or after that date range, I am told that RODE will be selling the USB power adapter cable in the not-too-distant future.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- RODE USB Power adapter cable - Coming soon

- RODECaster Pro - B&H Amazon

- RAVPower PD USB Battery Bank - Amazon

- Decksaver Cover for RODECaster Pro - B&H

- Canon C200 Camera for talking head portion - B&H

- Panasonic GH5 Camera for overhead shots - B&H Amazon

- Aputure MC Mini LED RGB Light - B&H

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens for GH5 - B&H Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Audio Recorder - B&H

- TZ Audio X2 Microphone - TZ Audio

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Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd

ZOOM LiveTrak L-8 For Podcasting

In today’s episode, we have an overview of the ZOOM LiveTrak L-8 audio recorder/mixer. This little thing can work nicely for podcasting or musicians but we’ll focus on the features relevant to podcasting. This competitor to the RODECaster Pro prompted me to have a closer look and talk about the differences and which may be a better fit for you.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses at https://school.learnlightandsound.com including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Zoom LiveTrak L-8 Recorder/Mixing Board - B&H

- RODECaster Pro Podcasting Recorder/Mixer - B&H

- Shure SM7B Dynamic Broadcast Microphone - B&H

- Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Microphone - B&H

- Cloudlifter Microphone Activator - B&H

- FETHead Microphone Activator - B&H

- Anker USB Battery Bank - B&H

- SD Card I used for the LiveTrak L-8 - B&H

- Panasonic GH5 Camera used for most B-Roll shots - B&H Amazon

Panasonic GH5S Camera use for talking head shots - B&H Amazon

- Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Micro 4/3 Lens - B&H Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens - B&H Amazon

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