On this episode I talk about the effect that bad headphones can have on your podcast’s audio. Headphones that don’t fit properly, are not well built or are simply turned up too loud can affect that amount of feedback that your mic hears. If the audio going into your headphones leaks out and into your mic
you could hear some weird results in your final audio or be unable to properly edit your audio in post production. I talk about how to make sure you headphones are not the cause for problems with your final audio.
Creating great looking graphics for your podcast can be a challenge if you can’t afford to
purchase quality image editing software programs. Now there is an incredible, free option available via your browser called Sumo Paint. This free web service works and looks much the same as Photoshop Elements which I enjoy using for creating my own podcast graphics. Give it a shot and enjoy the power of free, quality graphics creation.
If you have an audio podcast you can benefit greatly by adding video. Creating a YouTube channel to supplement your audio content can attract many new listeners that you would have otherwise never reached. Can you think of some quick, valuable content that is related to your show and would benefit by being seen as well as heard? I recommend creating your own channel and try adding video to your multimedia arsenal. You might be surprised by the results and feedback.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Sumo Paint – Free browser based graphics editor
Phandroid Podcast Video – Hosts talk about Google Plus Hangouts
Zoom H4N audio recorder
Struggling Entrepreneur Podcast – I was interviewed for the Struggling Entrepreneur podcast.
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For noise issues, also check the cables. In a rush one day, grabbed another USB cable instead of the one normally used with a USB microphone and there was very noticeable electronic noise. Changed back to the original cable and noise disappeared. Also, cables that have ferrite core noise filters (little black budges on the cable) may help reduce electronic noise. With an XLR-USB pre-amp I have, the cable has two ferrite cores that gives noise-free lines.
I always try to be alert for choosing my headphone because without good sound quality headphone everything can be ruined. Anyway, thanks for your wonderful allocation.