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The sun is shining, the birds are tweeting – let’s record a podcast in the garden. Just because we can.



The sun is shining, the birds are tweeting – let’s record a podcast in the garden. Just because we can.



No mixer, no expensive microphone, no room acoustics worries, no
fixing up afterwards. Just raw and real – a Tascam DR-40, a foam pop
filter and a passion to podcast.



The Tascam DR-40 digital recorder.



I recorded this using minimal gear, and in the back garden, to
illustrate that you do not need tons of gear to record a podcast; nor a
dedicated space. KISS – Keep It Super Simple.



The Tascam, or any similar digital recorder (and a pop filter), will do you just fine.



Got some background noise? No worries; include it in your podcast – give listeners an experience. Keep it natural and engaging.



Years ago, when working in professional radio I used to carry around a
reel-to-reel tape recorder! Just like the one pictured below.



The sun is shining, the birds are tweeting – let’s record a podcast in the garden. Just because we can.



No mixer, no expensive microphone, no software enhancement. Just me, a Tascam DR-40 and a foam pop filter.



I just wanted to illustrate that you do not need tons of gear to record your thoughts on an MP3.



For more free info about podcasting see Podcasting Made Easy