Learning to use new mics…again.

This first Messy Realities of Going Digital episode was supposed to be an origin story, but I got stuck in the tech (Rode Wireless GO II microphones) and decided to make the pod about that instead.

Especially for budding and aspiring podcasters (aka creators of digital audio files featuring their voice...and perhaps the voice of others) this pod will remind you that you are not alone in feeling perhaps overwhelmed with the tech of podcasting, that working your way through is worth the effort and offer ideas for making it a little easier. Plus it will make you smile.

Tech from the pod

Rode Wireless GO II

These are the mics I was unboxing and learning to use in the pod. I have more to learn but so far I’m very happy with the sound quality, much better than my other lavalier mic. They are expensive ($380 CAD) and not for beginners, so pick them up after committing to interview-style recording.

Blue Yeti

My first mic, well, second or third really. I have a mic in my Apple AirPods and bought a lavalier years ago when I was doing keynotes, but the Blue Yeti was the first one I bought for podcasting. I still love it. It needs to be connected to the computer - so no battery stress, but also no walking around - and the sound is beautiful. Easy to use as a beginner.

I think this is one I have but it may have changed a little in the last few years. Very reasonable pricing ($120 CAD).

You will need to buy a pop-filter for it. I tried a few different ones, but I now only use this foam cover. It comes with a furry windscreen but I never use that.

You’ll need to practice with the different settings and be sure you speak across the mic, not directly into it.

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