To create a top-notch episode, no one has to be present in the same room. You can create excellent content with individuals from all over the world if you have the correct workflow and tools.
Recording remotely is an important skill that every podcaster must have in their toolkit. Over the past few years, remote podcasting has grown in popularity.
How To Record A Podcast Remotely
Establish a favorable recording environment
Finding a peaceful area is the first step to remotely recording a podcast. Fortunately, you don’t need to construct your own dedicated podcasting studio. You simply need a room that is calm and has little resonance.
Also, each of your guests will require a recording area. Of course, these settings won’t be as ideal as yours, so you might need to provide them with some advice on where to set up.
Get some remote podcasting equipment
If you have the necessary tools and technology, recording a podcast remotely is quite simple. The good news is that none of these things are particularly costly. If you have already recorded episodes, you most likely already have a few of them. The following equipments are necessary: a computer, a good pair of headphones, an XLR or USB microphone, a mixer, a microphone stand, a pop filter or windshield, recording and editing software, a podcast hosting service, and a reliable internet connection.
Find a few guests to interview
Finding guests is the next thing to do after you’re set to record. Nowadays, it’s simple to get in touch with anyone, but it might be challenging to gain their interest and persuade them to watch an episode. You can do interviews with individuals in your network or friends’ businesses; upcoming book writers; Facebook and LinkedIn group comments; well-known social media figures; or bloggers.
Configure your audio recording system
The double-ender technique is the most effective way to record remotely. At this point, each party uses recording software to locally capture their audio. Later, during post-production, the two audio files are merged.
Due to its ability to minimize problems brought on by over-the-internet recordings, this technique produces the best audio. It may genuinely sound like everyone is in the same room if everyone has a good microphone and the discussion is properly edited.
Edit the remote podcast recording you made
A remote podcast recording can be edited in the same way as any other recording. You must combine the two audio files if you recorded a double-ender. The discussion will then need to be edited to remove any errors, background sounds, interruptions, or tangents. Your audio has to be finalized and mixed to broadcast standards.
Tips For Recording A Podcast Remotely
Download a noise-cancelling app
Although no room in your house will be completely soundproof, there is technology that can help you reduce background noise. Install the Krisp software on your laptop before starting the recording, and while you’re at it, tell your podcast guest to do the same. Krisp utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to recognize and remove obtrusive background noise originating from both your end and the guest’s end, enabling you to hear each other clearly and record perfect audio.
Perform a sound check with the person you are interviewing
Don’t just press record and get into the interview while you’re recording a guest. Start by exchanging pleasant small talk. This makes your guest more at ease and offers you an opportunity to check if the microphones are functioning and the sound is recording.
Make a backup strategy
Always have a phone number available as a backup. The guest doesn’t require any specialized software, and it is simple. So, before the interview, be sure to set up TapeACall, Google Voice, or another call recording tool on your smartphone, just in case you end up needing to utilize it.