Better Podcasting #306 - Hobby Podcaster Gear in 2024
<p>So you're a hobby podcaster and know you have some gear purchasing ambitions, but where do you start? It's been a long time since we ran down podcast gear considerations, and there's been a lot of change in both the gear space, which is why we decided it was time to re-visit the topic. In this episode we'll run down several gear-related categories, recommendations we have within them and some considerations we think you may want to have. Key categories include: Internet connection, computer/mobile device, audio recording equipment and video equipment.</p>
<p>In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Podcast Addict removed from Google Play</li>
<li>Google NotebookLM podcasts, was it us?</li>
<li><a href="http://Archive.org" rel="nofollow">Archive.org</a> is down</li>
<li>SP and Stephen misc updates</li>
</ul>
<p>Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Stephen confesses</li>
<li>How Damian uses his website</li>
<li>Do you save your guest appearances?</li>
</ul>
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<p>This podcast was recorded on Friday, October 11, 2024 We usually stream live to <a href="https://www.gonnageek.com/live" rel="nofollow">GonnaGeek.com/Live</a> on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by <a href="https://www.stephenjondrew.ca" rel="nofollow">Stephen Jondrew</a>, proudly Canadian.</p>
<p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:
00:00 - Opening/intro
01:52 - How I Saved My Podcast
09:40 - Main Segment: Introduction
12:47 - Internet considerations
21:50 - Computer/mobile device needs
27:55 - Microphones
36:35 - Handheld recorders
42:10 - USB audio interfaces
43:20 - Mixer/Recorder combos
45:50 - Wireless systems
47:00 - Headset mics
48:25 - Headphones
54:20 - Speakers/Monitors
56:05 - Audio Treatment
57:25 - Video Equipment
1:03:58 - How do you decide? / summary
1:08:50 - Podcast Addict removed from Google Play Store
1:10:25 - NotebookLM
1:12:50 - <a href="http://Archive.org" rel="nofollow">Archive.org</a> down
1:15:00 - SP's updates & upgrades
1:19:50 - Stephen's updates
1:21:37 - Better Podback - Stephen's confession
1:22:45 - Better Podback - Damian's website use
1:23:20 - Better Podback - Do you save your guest appearances?
1:28:00 - Ending/outro</p>
