Podcast Method

Dan talks about gear for recording in the field and in the studio, making specific vs. general podcasts, versatility in podcasting, the Cloudlifter vs. DBX, Apple's Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter, using Zencastr instead of Skype, writing good show notes, and guidelines for good gain.

Links for this episode:

• Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter - Apple
  
• Amazon.com: Zoom H4N Digital Multitrack Recorder - 2015 Version: Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: Shure SM58-LC Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone: Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: Zoom H4N Digital Multitrack Recorder - 2015 Version: Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: DBX 286s Microphone Pre-amp Processor: Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1: Musical Instruments
  
• Zencastr
  

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Shifting the focus back to listener emails, Dan talks about finding a good co-host, balancing levels, story-style podcasts, replacement episodes, DMCAs, lavalier mics, a Fireside update, and the right way to end a podcast.

Links for this episode:

• 5by5 | The Pipeline
  
• 5by5 | Back to Work
  
• Fireside - Podcast hosting and analytics by podcasters for podcasters
  
• Amazon.com: Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone: Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: DBX 286s Microphone Pre-amp Processor: Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: Shure SM58-LC Cardioid Vocal Microphone without Cable: Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: Zoom H5 Four-Track Portable Recorder: Musical Instruments
  
• Beer Bottle Firestarter! - YouTube
  
• Dan Benjamin is creating Podcasts and videos
  
• Anchor - Radio by the people
  

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Dan talks about new tools for podcasters, mic technique, naming your podcast, standing out as an independant podcaster, and answers your questions.

Links for this episode:

• Rogue Amoeba | Loopback: Cable-Free Audio Routing
  
• Fireside - Podcast hosting and analytics by podcasters for podcasters
  
• Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio On Mac OS X
  
• Welcome to Cast
  
• USB Audio Interfaces | Focusrite
  
• Amazon.com: DBX 286s Microphone Pre-amp Processor: Musical Instruments
  

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Dan answers questions about interviewing Weird Al Yankovic, how podcasts are disruptive to radio, the importance of iTunes reviews, creating guest contracts, the Rode Podcaster, nice podcast audiences, getting a fair CPM from your sponsors, how to measure a podcast's success, a low-end recording computer, the progress of the hosting/stats platform, and more.

Links for this episode:

• "Weird Al" Yankovic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  
• Amazon.com: Apple MGEM2LL/A Mac Mini Desktop - (1.4 Ghz Intel Core i5 Processor, 4 GB LPDDR3 RAM, 500 GB HDD, Mac OS X Yosemite): Computers & Accessories
  
• Logic Pro X - Music production. Cranked up to X. - Apple
  
• Support Dan's work on Patreon
  

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Dan talks about the importance of independent content, configuring Skype for optimum results, noise gating and compression for noisy rooms and environments, recording panels and live performances, and more.

Links for this episode:

• Amazon.com: Zoom H4N Digital Multitrack Recorder - 2015 Version: Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: Zoom H5 Four-Track Portable Recorder: Musical Instruments
  
• Skype | Free calls to friends and family
  
• Call Recorder for Skype - The Skype Audio/Video HD Call Recording Solution for Mac - Ecamm Network
  
• 5by5 | Quit
  
• The Bill Simmons Podcast | Free Listening on SoundCloud
  

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Dan talks about techniques, websites, and apps you can use to prepare for podcasts and interviews, eliminating barriers between you and your listeners, Google Play and podcasting, and listener questions.

Links for this episode:

• Amazon.com: Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone - Silver: Musical Instruments
  
• 5by5 | Road Work
  
• 5by5 | The Pipeline
  
• Charlie Rose | charlierose.com
  

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Dan talks about the importance of getting back to basics, mastering mic technique, understanding your room's audio presence, icecast and nicecast, having a pre-flight checklist, ad blocking in podcasts, and more.

Links for this episode:

• Podcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco.org
  
• Patreon: Support the creators you love
  

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From desktop mic booms to mix-minus, Dan answers listener questions about equipment, digital audio interfaces, how to apply effects to multi-track recordings, how to handle USB mic latency, developing a rapport with co-hosts, workflow and file-sharing, when to use the amazing Levelator, and more.

Links for this episode:

• Amazon.com: ProLine MS112 Desk Boom Mic Stand: Musical Instruments
  
• The Levelator® from The Conversations Network
  
• Levelator - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  
• Amazon.com: Telefunken M82 (M82 Kickdrum Mic): Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone, Cardioid: Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: ProLine MS112 Desk Boom Mic Stand: Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: On Stage DS7200B Adjustable Desk Microphone Stand, Black: Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: Heil PR-40 Dynamic Studio Recording Microphone: Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: Heil Sound PRSM-B Shockmount (Black): Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: Rode Podcaster USB Dynamic Microphone: Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: Samson C01U Pro USB Studio Condenser Microphone: Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone: Musical Instruments
  
• We Have Concerns | Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
  
• 5by5 | Road Work
  
• Amazon.com: Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 Firewire Audio Interface: Musical Instruments
  
• Audacity: Free Audio Editor and Recorder
  
• Support Dan Benjamin creating Podcasts and videos
  

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Dan talks about the affect "media figures" (aka famous people) are having on podcasting, the recent Midroll acquisition, Ira Glass going independent, and a preview of his upcoming Podcast Movement talk about the past, present, and future of podcasting. He also answers questions about recording software, sports podcasts, and more.

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Dan talks about the importance of independent podcasts, guest contracts, booking your first sponsor, one-person shows, guest and co-host compensation, and the Spotify podcasting situation.

Links for this episode:

• Amazon.com: DBX 286s Microphone Pre-amp Processor: Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 Firewire Audio Interface: Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: Focusrite Saffire Pro 26 Firewire Audio Interface: Musical Instruments
  
• Amazon.com: Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 Professional 20 In/20 Out Firewire Audio Interface with Eight Pre-Amps: Musical Instruments
  
• Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann
  
• Amazon.com: Telefunken M82 | Dynamic Series Cardioid Microphone featuring 2 EQ switches, Kick EQ and High Boost: Musical Instruments
  
• Spotify now does videos and podcasts | The Verge
  

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