Better Podcasting #047 - Condenser Considerations

In this episode Stephen and SP are going to boldly go where no podcast-about-podcasting has gone before... discussing the gasp CONDENSER MICROPHONE. For this episode we are going to temporarily put aside our solid recommendation that you podcast using a Dynamic Cardiod Microphone to discuss some methods on how those who do use Condenser Microphones can make it the best it can be. We'll share some personal experiences including both successes and failures we've had. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss International Podcast Day and how you can celebrate. Finally, we take listener feedback in this week's Better Podback. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We talk about podcast tips, tools and best practices to help you succeed with your podcast! Just like you we podcast purely out of the love and the fun of it. Podcasting is our hobby and we love that it is yours too! We always encourage your questions and feedback and you can find all of our contact information at betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email [email protected]. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/. Stephen Jondrew and Stargate Pioneer thank you for listening, downloading and subscribing to Better Podcasting. We hope you come back for more Better Podcasting! Happy Podcasting! This podcast was recorded on Friday, September 23, 2016 – Streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com. Audio Time Codes: 4:00 - Audio Technica AT2005 Contest Information 7:20 - The Condenser Considerations Segment begins 8:55 - Stephen and SP's Number 1 Tip for using a condenser microphone for hobby podcasters 10:00 - Stephen discusses a reason why we are addressing this 13:00 - Placing a condenser too close can yield problems too 15:00 - Although condenser mics are sensitive, you can't place them too far either 15:30 - Condenser microphones can be directional too 17:00 - Don't believe what you see on TV 20:00 - Stephen's Snap Test (TM) 26:00 - Beware of MAJOR Crosstalk 26:55 - Stephen used a Behringer MiniMic 800 to help dial things in during his tests 27:45 - Stephen's Dinner 30:00 - Soundproofing is not always a viable answer 36:00 - Better Podcasting Download on International Podcast Day 45:15 - Better Podback - We might launch a new podcast