I've found the built in preamps in most Mac computers are quite exceptional. Never had any bad audio, noise floor is low, crystal clear audio. So I use the 3.5mm input & headphone jacks in my Mac Pro through a mixing board along with a Rack compressor / Aphex 204. Been using this setup for over 7 years now.
how do you record yourself and get the sound just form the microphone since your camera has its own microphone. is it through editing in the computer afterwards that you mute your video recording and overlap your voice recording?
Great video. Making it easy for beginners like me to understand. Don't mind the negative comments. Keep making videos that will help wanna be's like me start our own.
hi there, great video! how did you make the live streaming happen? can you make a video on that? i use wordpress on my website, but there's no plugins for that. im looking to save money, so media server on imac is much prefered.
I was recently given (That's right, an anonymous gift. I was dumbfounded!) a HUGE amount of equipment when I was chatting online about dealing with caring for a parent with dementia. I was just casually mentioning how I'd like to do a podcast about what to look out for and how to deal with certain situations that can arise. Anyway, this is what I received. An Electro Voice RE-20 mic and shock mount and Pop screen (filter?) An OC White boom arm. A Mackie VLZ1402 Mixer A JK Audio Broadcast Host A Roland R-05 Digital Audio Recorder A pair of Sony MDR-7506 Headphones A Behringer HA4700 Headphone Amplifier A Behringer MDX-4600 Compressor/Limiter/Gate My only problem is setting it all up. He sent about 4 1/8" to two 1/4" cables and two XLR to 1/4" cables. Of course the mic came with a standard XLR cable. I have basically hooked the recorder to the main out 1/4" jacks to the 1/8" Line In port on the recorder. My mic is plugged into the Mic 1 XLR input. I would really like to figure out how to take advantage of all this equipment, but I feel I need some more cables and probably a (for lack of a better term) wiring diagram so I get it right. Not to mention what I'd need for Skype as you talk about. #wayoverwhelmed
Hey David - setting up a mixer, recorder, mic, and headphones is generally the same process regardless of brand. Outside of cosmetic differences it's basically the same connection and hook up process. Fine tuning your sound based on the gear you own, well.. that's another story. I'd suggest visiting my website artofpodcasting.com/ for more instructional videos and you can contact me via email (not youtube) for specialized help.
I am using Skype on my 2013 macbook pro with Ecamm Call Recorder. I don't need background music. I do Skype interview podcasts with only one caller. In this case, I'm guessing I only need one usb sound card and I don't need the Telos. Is that correct? Also, my macbook pro doesn't have a fire-wire connection. It has the thunderbolt, so just use an adapter to connect to the mixer? With this setup, would I use Ecamm or could I record straight into Audition?
I have the Telos HX-2 and i was wondering if you could provide in-depth details of how you configured it with VoIP and Google Voice? I would like to do the same thing. Thanks
Unfortunately the configuration for each VIOP service is unique. Google has recently changed their terms of service and now charges a small premium for the set up shown. Just know that your TELOS will work with ANY VIOP service so your best bet is to find one you like and follow their set up instructions.
I'm using a MacBook and it only has the headphone input and two USB ports, what is your suggestion for USB sound card? I have everything else connected properly.
EXCELLENT VIDEO!! If I may ask what software are you using to make the presentation? I can use this software for infrastructure design explanations at work during meetings!! Thanks!
Excellent video, thanks for sharing... I will be using the JK Audio Innkeeper, is the set up the same way and can I use voip? I tried downloading your pdf, an error message appeared, said the link was broken.
I'm not sure what you mean by software? Universal control is Presonus software made for this specific mixer. Logic is a general DAW and works on any Mac. Jingles are any audio sound effect that can be played in real time during the show. With the format shown, I don't add music or effects in post. Everything is done live.
i see you have 2 recorders listed on your products one is a handheld one and the other is more of a stationary one which one do you use to record your podcast?
It really depends. There are plenty of ways to pinch pennies. Just depends on preferences. I bought everything new and run premium cables. My total investment is about $5k but I have more gear than is shown in this video. It's very possible to get a great set up for under $1k.
Everything you see me talk about I use. It really just depends on the project. I've learned that certain hardware and workflows make projects much easier to complete. Easy wins every time.
There are other brands but you get what you pay for. I've tested quite a few and Telos is generally the best. They also have other models available if you are looking for something with less features.
Funny guy...feel free to put up a video showing me your $1,500 dollar studio. If this video was all about recording a podcast on the cheap, then all you need is a smartphone and free software. So when you argue price and call me a MAC user you clearly don't get it. Typical windows user.
COPE Farms I realize you said PROFESSIONAL Podcast but geez why not get something more expensive than the presonus LOL :) Just messing with you good setup just shocked at a podcast video promoting such a powerful tool as the presonus. I can't see a podcast using 1/10 of what that thing can do.
Is the only difference between the Telos HX1 and HX2 that: the HX1 can only talk to 1 phone line and the HX2 can talk to 2 phone lines? And why do you prefer this brand over the JK Broadcast Host? Thanks!
The difference between the HX1 and HX2 are the number of phone lines. The Telos system actually monitors call sound and adjusts for constant volume and clarity. This all happens automatically and makes a huge difference when you have callers using cell phones. The JK system does nothing more than bring the sound into your soundboard. There is no real time processing. Telos is a broadcast standard and it's performance is second to none. If your show depends on live callers, Telos is the way to go.
Art Of Podcasting That's awesome. I'm probably going to eventually pick up the Presonus and the Telos. Can you show how to set up the mix minus setting on the physical Presonus mixer? Or can this only be done within Universal Control? I'm assuming the same software mix minus ex. AUX send settings can be done in Logic Pro X as well?
You're right. But you'll also notice I'm not calling this video "how to set up a podcast for as little money as possible." If you do a big show with live callers, live streaming, and video, you're gonna pay.
My studio wasn't cheap but I do this professionally. The basic stuff that I show in this video will run about 3k plus computers. Obviously your costs will vary depending on sales and if you buy used items. A good mixer and microphone like what I have listed above will usually be enough for most people. I record live shows with remote guests and that requires additional hardware.
Download Audacity (free) and buy an Audio Technica ATR2100 microphone. If you're not super serious into podcasting, if you don't have guests.. then.. a mixer, especially his mixer, is just WAY too much money to spend. What I just told you will cost you about $40.00.
Dan Camarda Dan great point. That's why I call this video "How to set up a professional podcast studio." If you are trying to go the inexpensive route then buy used gear on craigslist or record directly into a smart phone which almost everyone already has. While I agree this setup is not for everyone, If you need all the options this is an excellent choice.
