Best Podcasting Setups (1,2,3,4+ People)

[@Riversidefm]

What piece of equipment do you recommend investing the most in?

[@phoenixtjg60]

Audio and video.

[@TheNobleLoyalist]

FINALLY A PERSON WHO MADE A VIDEO ANSWERING Virtually all the questions that I had as well as explaining pointedly the difference between microphones etc. I swear I have watched probably two dozen maybe more videos on beginner podcast bundle equipment and all the videos, well to put it bluntly, they all suck. Thank you very much for making this video. You're awesome!

[@Riversidefm]

Yay! So happy this was helpful for you!

[@jhonoleg]

Thanks. Just went to several videos and no one was this clear and literally straight to the point. Love you !!!

[@iamnotgroot7]

You have confused polar patterns with diaphragm types. You showed two polar patterns (omni and cardioid) but described them as condenser and dynamic. Neither condenser nor dynamic mics pick up equally from all angles unless they are omnidirectional (and most aren’t). Podcastage is a great KZbin channel for learning about different types of microphones if you’re so inclined.

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

Well said I learned so much from podcastage while this isn't a bad video mistakes like that can confuse people

[@jaynielynn]

I immediately thought the same thing.

[@eddiegarcia7959]

YES!!!!! 💯 I thought the same thing!!! Thank you for your comment!!!

[@weetuscren]

As pointed out by another person, omnidirectional and cardioid are pick-up patterns. Condenser mics and dynamic mics are two different types of the mechanisms inside the mic. Condensers are preferred because you can be further away from the mic and have better sound but are usually directional… also they require power to operate (phantom power or an internal battery). Dynamic mics are better a lot of times for live music because they are durable.

[@VisconsioKidsTV]

The clap idea is great. Thank you for the tips.

[@Riversidefm]

You are so welcome!

[@xstasysa8433]

Finally soone who speaks in a calm way and getting to the point asap

[@Riversidefm]

Glad you think so!

[@BettyLaMarr]

I enjoy this speaker. She makes it more simple and easy to understand for beginners.

[@jerryjuliangutierrez7536]

OK sure user 😂😂smh this video is not good at all

[@AngloSaxon1]

I really like your videos very educational. I have been podcasting for about five years now. I started out with a cheap USB mic and gradually ended up where I am now. My vocal chain plays out like this. I use two microphones for my solo podcast, I use a dynamic mic and a condenser mic, I use the Sontronics Corona for my podcast for normal speaking and recording and when I have a special episode or have to do voiceover for the podcast, I use a Cad Audio E100SX for the voiceover. I use Mogami cables that I plug into a Warm Audio WA12 preamp, this is only used for the condenser microphone, So from the Condenser microphone, into the Warm Audio WA12 mic preamp, then into an Audient Interface. I plug the Corona Mic straight into the Audient interface. I use two mics because I want two different mic sounds for different episodes.

[@Riversidefm]

Hi! Thank you for the feedback, and thanks for sharing this! This will be very helpful for other users looking for the same effects 🙂 We're curious, why do you prefer 2 different mic sounds?

[@AngloSaxon1]

@@Riversidefm hello, I use two different microphones purely because of the variety of sound. A dynamic mic sounds good, the one I use, the Corona is crystal clear and it works great in most situations even outside of the studio. The Condenser mic has that sound, when you put a condenser through an outboard preamp, and then into a good interface, you can get a nice warm sounding mic, with clarity. A situation where I would use both mics is when I will go from dynamic to Condenser and that would be when I am using the dynamic mic to record a podcast I would change over from dynamic to Condenser when an ad had to be promoted or another speech, I use the condenser to get the message over in A warm condenser style with clarity. It is probably a set up that few use, but it suits me.

[@AngloSaxon1]

@@Riversidefm my setup for the condenser mic is, the microphone is plugged into a Warm Audio WA12 mic preamp, the the preamp then goes into an Audient interface, the dynamic microphone goes straight into the interface.

[@dripaholic_7161]

Best one I seen yet. Especially here using of a list. Very useful

[@unimudanzasbodegaje5272]

If you're a complete beginner to soft production then soft is imo the easiest daw that you can get, I started off with it.. If you have a little bit

[@Riversidefm]

Great advice!

[@ShakeTheMagnate]

I have the Squarock commander m1 can us this ? and what will i need to make sure i can sperate the vocals? thank you

[@kaydawgy1999]

6:39 what exactly do the headphones do to prevent audio bleed?

[@Itzemincde17]

Thank you for sharing the information with us

[@Riversidefm]

You’re very welcome!

[@tavoleyva8235]

What would be the recommendation to reduce editing process and instead, focus to the person that is speaking, then sync the external audio; JRE, Tim Ferris, Lex Fridman, etc style. Really cool recommendations!

[@Riversidefm]

Riverside actually has a great feature for this in the Editor! It's called AI Speaker view. AI Speaker View analyzes the recording and automatically switches whoever is speaking into full screen 1 second before they speak, making for a seamless transition. By analyzing the recording, AI Speaker View switches the video if someone actually speaks, and not for unwanted interruption like a sneeze. We are the first in the world to automate this. You find this option in Editor > Layout > AI Speaker View

[@Cavemancavan]

What headphones would you suggest for a group just starting out? Im trying to get a table top gaming group recorded but as this video is 2 years old, would you change any suggestions?

[@priest.oficial]

If I can't get tNice tutorials soft, the other option is to purchase a keyboard with the softs already installed [Roland VR-09]. If I have to go tNice tutorials

[@inbredspaniard5603]

what cheap audio interface would you recommend for three people?

[@TechnologySewa]

works, chock-full thanks!

[@Riversidefm]

You're welcome!

[@urciosway]

By any chance would it be recommendable/possible to do a podcast with gopro (in case I also have iphone 14 but I would preper to use the gopro for memory space reasons...)? I have a "Logitech c930 pro" microphone. Any idea on how to connect them? How shall I make it possible for the gopro to not run out of battery? Maybe they are obvious questions but I've never did anything similar and even tho I am 23 y/o, I'm a tech boomer hahah

[@Noisboy-17]

TNice tutorials is by far the best soft soft basic tutorial, I rember when I just started learning, tNice tutorials was so helpful!! I’ve now been releasing edm

[@Bonk-A-Lonk]

I'm looking for a audio interface to record a 4 person podcast. I don't want to buy a crazy expensive used for music and all that when I don't need to. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

[@Riversidefm]

This video will help you out: Best Audio Interfaces for Podcasting for All Levels [2024] kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH_OdamJpax3hpY

[@curiousaboutrecovery7137]

What do you do to avoid the second/third guest's voice being picked up by the other person's mic? When doing a podcast in person? So for instance - if you have 4 people and they speak over each other, then you get a doubling of their voice in the other mics, creating echoey sounds/phasing? Is this a mic TYPE or PLACEMENT issue? Or??? How does one navigate this?

[@Riversidefm]

This is called Mic Bleed! This video will help you out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoutZWNuj6eUaqM

[@TheNieslawnyKanal]

Hello, togheather with my friends we decided to record our RPG session and upload it on youtube. We're group of 5 persons playing togheather around one table. We got almost everything ready but sound. Im wondering how we can record 5 of us with good sound quality. I have blue yeti and behringer404 (audio interface for my guittar). One of my friends told me to look for shutgun microphone but we can buy just one to place it above our heads. Could you give me some advice will that microphone be optimal for our demand? Thank you in advance

[@1stbackstabber]

Just wanted to express how helpful your videos are!! you are extrely good at explaining tNice tutorialngs in-depth but still at a basic level for

[@Riversidefm]

We're so glad you think so! Thanks for the comment!

[@chrispin3604]

Please l have three usb mics for my podcasting .. what equipment do l need in order to connect three usb

[@user-zv6up9pj4h]

Don't give up mate, that was my first day to use soft soft and i will work on it for a long ti!

[@everythingmxfia]

I have Maonocaster E2 and it works great, but can anybody tell me what audio interface I should grab to add +2 additional microphones?

[@Riversidefm]

For 4 XLR inputs, we recommend the Rodecaster Pro 2 or Scarlett: a.co/d/6AC7Kml

[@adreanlagnason3512]

the demos. I don't know if tNice tutorials is a clue, but when i pause or stop the soft, there's an echo wNice tutorialch very slowly fades out.

[@MENCC815]

I got Scarlett 18i8 but it won’t let me set up multitrack in obs or audacity

[@honsingh]

Are you using Producer edition?? What do y'all recomnd if I want to make s but not record my voice or tutorial?

[@andytheleo8637]

to record a podcast involving video and audio locally with multiple people, the only software i will need is Riverside? Or will I need additional software?

[@Riversidefm]

You will need a hosting platform like Spotify For Creators and/or KZbin! (Both free 😊)

[@24pieter]

Thanks for this video. My question: if I use Riverside, while most of the time we are not together when we record te podcast. Should it be a option when we are togother in the same room, to just use two laptops, 2 mics, 2 headphones and Riverside? So the same setup as we use normaly?

[@Riversidefm]

Hi Peter! Great question. Yes this will work. There are tons of factors that will decide the quality and how much echo, if any, is occurring (how sensitive are the mics, what is the mic's pickup pattern, how big is the room, etc.). Definitely use headphones and run a quick test recording first to check for any issues. If there is audio bleed, you should enable echo cancellation. Depending on your equipment, you could also use 1 computer, 2 mics feeding into the same input, and 1 camera. This would result in one file with both users instead of separate tracks for each, but is another option.

[@chronicle643]

can I use the scarlet 2i2 for 4 people

[@evelyndiaz9206]

Hey man thanks a lot. I was really overwheld and confused but now it all makes sense. Thank you.

[@Riversidefm]

Happy to help :)

[@YT69542]

how do you add podcaster's name on the screen while they are talking and how do you add topics to the screen as you discuss different topics?

[@Riversidefm]

As of right now, this has to be done in an external editor!

[@YT69542]

@@Riversidefm what is the process called?

[@nanaosei5245]

When I made tNice tutorials, there was no working Mac version. On mac, a right click is a 2 finger press on the track pad.

[@miscinformedpodcast]

Thank you so much for this video guys.I am trying to set up a podcast for 8-12 people and i have my scarlet 18i20 but do i need to purchase a rode caster also to conduct a big group podcast?

[@Nash-xr9tz]

version fine? Also are the extra plug-ins worth the extra $100?

[@balenobeast]

Great content. Thank you very much. One question: which tool did you use to edit the video itself? I like the way the different screens change once in a while.. very helpful to understand the huge amount of information 🙂 thanks in advance. Alex

[@Riversidefm]

Bridget used Adobe Premiere!

[@oscararmandonunezsalgado3130]

It’s okay to feel that why. I felt like that sowhat at the beginning. Just use the love you have for making soft to overpower that feeling

[@GreekFreeek]

what about Logic Pro x? for audio

[@gab7583]

I've been playing on garageband for a couple weeks and just got the trial of softs. I was worried there wouldn't be any clear tutorials, but

[@Riversidefm]

Glad we could help!

[@I_Jaha]

If i'm doing a podcast with someone do we both need to have riverside

[@MateNight]

this video is freaking awesome thank you so much you're a hero. Every 20th comment on our channel is asking why we're talking in a bin and there is so much mic bleed from our pair of condenser mics that I almost called the hospital

[@sohamcomputers4319]

Wow! it's Amazing I did it well ! Perfect work !

[@Riversidefm]

So happy to hear that!

[@ie1322]

Thank you so much for your tutorials It went from 'nice tutoet science' to simple logic! You have a new subscriber

[@Riversidefm]

Yay! Welcome!

[@mayraitzeldejesusaldana4132]

Yes it can - don't despair!

[@DeanReynoldsMusic]

Thank you Bridget!

[@davidj161]

We bought 2 USB condenser mics, recording on one each laptop and when editing to sync up audio there’s an echo of our voices being picked up in each mic track! Is there anyway to cancel out the echo or should we just buy the dynamic mics instead and record with one of those input devices?? Any help would be much appreciated

[@waqtinfotainmenttv]

Whats the Approximate cost of All this equipment i.e. 2 Mic, and Audio Recording equipment ? Thanks

[@Riversidefm]

Here's how you can do it for under $200 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHuXmYlri7Nlic0

[@НяняНяка]

worked for me on my motorolla

[@Riversidefm]

Nice!

[@claycrans3606]

I’m doing a 2 person podcast with 2 usb mics and need help figuring out how to connect them…

[@Riversidefm]

Are you doing this virtually or in person?

[@claycrans3606]

It’ll be in person, I’m probably going to use a webcam and just make sure that we’re not interrupting each other while we’re filming…

[@qmgtv9]

Great stuff. Thankyou

[@Riversidefm]

You're welcome!

[@tylerbrown393]

Can I use a Scarlett 18i21 ?

[@bahialipina]

I love your video thanks a lot dear .

[@Riversidefm]

Most welcome 😊

[@victoriagardner4926]

Omg thanks very much ! ✨

[@Riversidefm]

You are so welcome!

[@davidarmstrong8480]

If I’m using the rodecaster pro and riverside.fm, do I hit record both on the rodecaster and in riverside at the same time to record my podcast?

[@Riversidefm]

Hi David, find all info at support.riverside.fm/hc/en-us/articles/5427437798557-Isolate-Tracks-With-a-Mixer-or-Rodecaster-Pro

[@Dievaan]

but I can't figure out how to turn those softs into softs you know what I an

[@coryevans5554]

What is a good video recording software/platform

[@Riversidefm]

Check out riverside.fm!

[@thefearlessfemalepod]

Great video, so helpful!

[@Riversidefm]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JimRosetti-m7o]

Can I use the Safari browser on a Mac ?

[@Riversidefm]

Riverside works best on Brave, Edge and Chrome!

[@RealTalkLonDON1]

So many Gems💎. Thank you

[@Riversidefm]

Glad you think so. You're so welcome!

[@Fitzphotos1]

Excellent job young lady!!❤

[@Riversidefm]

Thank you very much! - Bridget

[@youknow6607]

what microphone are you using ?

[@Riversidefm]

AT 2020 USB+

[@bpalsma]

a point of clarification between DYNAMIC and CONDENSER microphones - THE MIC BEING USED IN THIS VIDEO IS A CONDENSOR (Audio Technical AT2020). The description used in the video is actually POLARITY (or pattern control). A mic that picks up 360° is Omni direction and a mic that captures sounds in front is Cardiod (or Uni-Directional). All that to say, there are CONDENSER mics that are Cardiod and most higher quality CONDENSERs will have a switch to choose POLARITY patterns (omni, figure-8, cardiod, hypercardiod). A CONDENSER mic is a good option for podcasters (as demonstrated in this video) and will give you a more accurate reproduction of your voice though recognize they are generally more expensive and delicate.

[@bpalsma]

DYNAMIC microphones (like the Shure SM7b and EV RE20) capture sound using a different internal mechanism and are considered to be more durable and less expensive than CONDENSER microphones but not as accurate.

[@MrsCrysDailey]

Agreed I have Condenser mics only and the sound is amazing!

[@bakchodibaba9003]

that's so useful for beginners!

[@elpadrinogamer1093]

Brother do you have any band

[@RaeLeeann]

Do you need the interface for a solo podcast?

[@Riversidefm]

Not if you have a USB mic!

[@mylifeisbroken34]

Hi. My friend and I are planning to start recording podcasts together, but we can't agree on whether the quality difference between expensive and affordable microphones is really necessary. I suggest buying at least an RE20 or an SM7B, while my friend prefers microphones in the Podmic price range. Do you think the difference between these two microphones would be noticeable for listeners? Do you think we should go all out and choose established, high-end products, or would more budget-friendly microphones suffice? Thank you for your recommendations. Please help me, I've been sleepless for four days, researching only this topic. I admit that I am overly obsessed, but I want to do my job properly and cleanly. I am very talkative and warm-hearted, never hesitant to laugh, and I usually laugh a lot. I used to do Twitch streaming before, so I have knowledge about how to gain viewers. Now, I want to sleep, please tell me which microphone and sound card I should get...

[@lalumieredumonde]

SM7B need a really good preamp as it need more gain and cheap pre's could add noise. If you work with a cheap interface RE20 or others would be better then.

[@mylifeisbroken34]

Which audio interface should I buy? @@lalumieredumonde

[@lofiwithfullbass]

Ima get the 0 dollar one is it rlly good or nah?

[@Riversidefm]

Audacity works just fine, you can always upgrade later!

[@tamaldas381]

Dw bro ADHD helps out so much with soft soft i find. day dreaming always gives new ideas so when i snap back i got that vision ready

[@Manish-ys6zv]

Thank you!!. Love from india❤❤

[@Riversidefm]

Our pleasure!

[@ApedyVapedy]

Hello friends. She completely explained condenser and dynamic mics wrong. She just put up a picture of different polar patterns. The real difference between a dyanmic and a condenser is how easily the mic can pick up sound. A condenser can be spoken into from relativly far away and it will sound fine, but most dynamics need to be spoken really close into. Dynamics also usally have a darker tone due to the proximity effect. I'd just recommend to do your own research and not trust everyone. Btw I recommend buying shure mics for podcasts. Like the sm7b, mv7, sm57. But with a little eq you can make any mic sound great.

[@siobhansyt]

Can you record podcasts and videos alone on Riverside?

[@Riversidefm]

You can!

[@TheKingJoker666]

Finally a working method

[@clearshadow213]

Thanks !

[@vibhusaxena2321]

A very useful lesson for all aspiring softians

[@Christopher-side_dude-Murican]

Oh okay this is a 7minute and 59 seconds advertisement. Got it.

[@nathanelinon1683]

Is tNice tutorials the free version?

[@Ivance_lua]

informative video good sir, Gracias

[@Wantiepodcast]

Thank you

[@Riversidefm]

You're welcome

[@satishbaldha8077]

well yeah if you wanna do it primarily

[@charmingkiss1704]

Legend says he's still not back..

[@tabortrixiexyrene1101]

Thx

[@mbrights3158]

Hello, this is by FAR the best video I've seen on KZbin regarding multi-person podcasting. Thank you for that. We will be recording 4-5 people (in person) for our podcast (no video). My understanding is we need 4-5 Dynamic XLR microphones (Samson Technologies Q2U, as recommended)....to plug into an audio interface with 4+ mic inputs (we'll follow your advice and get Scarlet audio interface). I am assuming the Scarlett interface plugs into a Mac, or iPad(?) via usb cable ? (Lastly..are earphones really needed? ... we are aiming for a low budget production and currently don't need the end product to be outstanding quality. If there is any other advice you can provide in regard to our setup, it will be so appreciated! Thank you so much.

[@Riversidefm]

We're so glad we could help you get started! The Scarlett interface will plug into your mac via USB-C (if you have a significantly older mac, you will need a USB to USB-C adapter) and it will also work on iPad Pro. We would recommend that at least 1 person wears headphones (at least for a test recording) just to make sure that everything sounds okay and all microphones are levelled. It's much easier to fix any audio issues before recording than in post production! If you want to avoid purchasing all of the equipment, definitely check out Riverside.fm as a way to record your episode. If you aren't aiming for studio quality, you can use your computers' microphones to record. This will make the whole process much more straightforward! We also have an app and you can record using your phone's microphone. Check out our platform walkthrough for more information: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGPIg4qNn8qZmcU Here's a video about the easiest ways to record: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIvGeqlsrd1_ldU

[@MrsCrysDailey]

I know she said USB can be tricky for multiple people in person, however I have no issues and it’s easy once you completed your setup in your software. I use USB mics and purchased a USB with multiple ports from Amazon.

[@jackbydalek4518]

The Scarlet gets mad expensive when you get more than 2 XLR inputs. If you're just starting, I'd recommend just getting 1 usb mic and recording everyone on that. You can make it sound pretty ok in post, and it's better than spending $800 on a set up you'll use 3 times

[@waqtinfotainmenttv]

Excellent ❤❤❤❤

[@Riversidefm]

Glad you think so!

[@hasimali1937]

I want to start making soft as a hobby , but everytNice tutorialng is so overwhelming and I still feel lost when attempting to make soft.

[@mikmikdc1297]

Legend has it he never ca back later.

[@vocespolifonicasarmoniascl5274]

sway og youngboy bro that’s how everyone starts even Kanye admited that Nice tutorials soft weren’t great at first just keep grinding and you’ll

[@dylanbarkers9177]

This video is amazing. Literally covers everything I was looking for👏🏾👏🏾

[@itstoohot]

thank u

[@Riversidefm]

You're welcome!

[@martinarmoa9898]

With your videos my learning curve will shrink drastically. Thank you.

[@Riversidefm]

Happy to help!

[@g-funny2171]

everytNice tutorialng including soft at a different ti but it wasn't until tNice tutorials video that I felt at ho and feel free to make soft. I feel like soone

[@ederthalfonsogarciaaragon9995]

Ah dayum!! Official.

[@theboys.786]

Wish i was

[@KaelMusic16]

Amazing game

[@Pavanpatil-jr5mm]

Man for real

[@mose6528]

It's the KZbin that put ads bruh

[@adriennealvarado8764]

good info. thank you. you were just talking way too fast.

[@Riversidefm]

Glad it was helpful!