Recording Podcasts with Audacity: Properly Recording Your Voice: Part 1 of 2

The thought of recording a podcast for the first time can be daunting. You may find yourself overwhelmed by considerations like what type of microphone to use, where and how to record your voice, or what audio software to use. Luckily, the Student Multimedia Design Center (SMDC) has you covered on all fronts!  

The SMDC offers professional microphones available for loan, quiet recording studios and a wide range of audio editing software to suit any skill level. One such program is Audacity, a multifaceted and easy-to-use audio editing program. 

In the video below, the first in a two-part installment, you will gain insights on how to set up your microphone to record a professional-sounding podcast. Stay tuned next week for part two, where we’ll focus on postproduction filters and effects to improve the overall recording quality of your podcast.