How to Record a Podcast in GarageBand

[@alexperez5448]

Finally, a nice, simple and short video for beginners, perfect, thank you!

[@liftpodcasting]

You're welcome! I'm glad it could help.

[@vivianaarose]

Right?? I agree! So glad I found this!

[@JTlifecoaching]

That's exactly what I felt lol after struggling for almost the whole day with Garageband I found this video! Thank you so much for this simplified content @liftpodcasting

[@joycecostigan1484]

FINALLY!! Someone who explains it for the person who is brand new at this...Thank you! Well done!

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you!

[@seaniethemick]

I can see why you're the first result in a search for garage band setup for podcast! Great Job! Fast clear intro, smooth delivery, densely packed efficient information... exactly what everyone needs with quick explanations as to why you are doing what you're doing! Thank you!

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@thecookiiemonsterkoolazbg1506]

This was very easy and to the point thank you

[@liftpodcasting]

Glad it was helpful!

[@heathercooley6932]

Thank you for this easy to follow video!

[@liftpodcasting]

Glad it was easy to follow!

[@ruurdm.fenenga2571]

Thank you very much for this great tutorial! I just subscribed to your channel.

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you!

[@f3jasonlove]

I have never used Garageband. Watching this video helped get me started. You are very good at teaching and have a new subscriber.

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@amandimation]

thank you for explaining this for me! i just got recommended some trash ai video where the cript was clearly ai generated, and im so grateful to get away from that and come back to a video made by a real person. 😭 thank you for your help!

[@liftpodcasting]

I'm so glad the video helped! And glad to be a real person! 😃

[@ElleEsse-p6b]

As a beginner podcaster I was a little confused about how to set up Garage Band. Clear and simple explanation, thanks!

[@liftpodcasting]

I'm so glad it helped! Good luck on your podcasting journey!

[@avianamsdill1986]

I gotta give you props for explaining this so simple. The other videos I watched before this are confusing and complicated.

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you so much. I'm glad it was helpful!

[@babydoxa122]

Thank you SO MUCH for this short but concise tutorial! Super useful! Do you have tips for editing and exporting?

[@liftpodcasting]

I'm so glad it was helpful! I created a free online course where I talk about editing in Audacity. I don't have anything created for Garageband unfortunately, but I hope to in the future. Here are the editing videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TMZpmeqNOUi80 And here's a blog post that might be helpful: liftpodcasting.com/free-resources/exporting-your-podcast

[@NiatheRobloxPanda-v2p]

This was helpful. Thanks for making it short and to the point.

[@liftpodcasting]

Yay! So glad to help!

[@LipstickLezgo]

This was SO helpful! It really helped me understand the basics to get started. I realize there is a lot more to learn but this video didn't make me feel like I as never going to get it! Really appreciate you taking the time to make this.

[@liftpodcasting]

I'm so glad! You'll totally get it. One step at a time. Getting started is the hardest part!

[@calidiamond430]

Perfect video! Short, sweet, everything you need all in one place and the perfect speed for us to follow along. Thank you!

[@liftpodcasting]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you for this simple tutorial. We have recorded our first 10 episodes on Zoom but the person doing our editing suggested I go to GarageBand so that he has individual tracks to work from. I really appreciate this video to help me get started.

[@liftpodcasting]

Awesome! If you do need to record remotely via Zoom, there is a setting to record everyone on different tracks. I made a video walking through those settings here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYHVqH5jlLKZiNU

[@TheFeruzShow]

Thank you! This was super helpful!

[@liftpodcasting]

Yay! I'm so glad!

[@ActivelyLizzy]

This was very helpful! My husband and I are going to start a podcast and this is exactly what I needed. Simple, straight and easy to follow!

[@liftpodcasting]

I'm so glad! Good luck to you and your husband on your new podcast!

[@ActivelyLizzy]

@@liftpodcasting do you have a video that shows all the "extras" you need to use two pair of Apple earbuds with the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 since both my hubs and I will need to listen?

[@liftpodcasting]

@@ActivelyLizzy This one might be helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKXFgpqtqL-UmcU

[@shepherdofthehillslutheran6524]

Well done. I'm in my late 70's and missed the computer ae, but you made it simple

[@liftpodcasting]

So glad to hear it was helpful!

[@RealityArtPod]

Thank you so much for this! Yours was one of the first videos I watched when I was thinking of starting a channel and I've used your method to boot up garageband ever since! I always come back to this to double check im still doing it right

[@liftpodcasting]

Oh my gosh! I'm so glad to hear it is so helpful.

[@w.hamilton3327]

Thank youuuuuu. Short and sweet and full of useful and good information for us just starting out. Really appreciate the time you spent on creating this video luv.

[@liftpodcasting]

So glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind words!

[@gretchenrogers3507]

Thank you for making this short and to the point! Very helpful info!

[@liftpodcasting]

Glad it was helpful!

[@athinahaadji]

so helpful :) It would be helpful to see a video of editing the recorded podcast :)

[@liftpodcasting]

I'm glad it was helpful! Hopefully I can make a tutorial on editing in GarageBand soon!

[@Journey2Millions]

so i have a J5 create multi plug... and ive connected my usb mics into that. and for some reason, even when i switch to a different mic it only picks it up from my first mic.

[@liftpodcasting]

I don't have a video on this yet, but here is one that I found on how to set up multiple USB mics. I hope that helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKiYlXx6aZdpoqs

[@christianneff1983]

Thank you for this! My audio was filled with echo, and now I'm ready to go!

[@liftpodcasting]

Awesome! Have fun recording!

[@martialmanche5889]

Thank you for your guide. You crushed it !

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you! I'm glad it helped!

[@chatswithmichelle]

This was soooo simple & helpful, thank you!!

[@liftpodcasting]

So glad it helped!

[@kudajena]

helpful, thanks and I have subscribed, so excited for my new podcast journey

[@liftpodcasting]

Yay! I'm excited for you too!

[@andreahorvath9987]

You made this really easy and simple to follow, thank you!

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you!

[@_theechriswilliams]

Yes! Someone who gets short and simple tutorials. 🙌🏾

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you!

[@christenatwillie]

Thank you for the valuable and super simple walk through!

[@liftpodcasting]

You're welcome! I'm so glad to hear it was helpful!

[@spiraljourneyintegration9719]

Thank for this excellent video. Can you also tell me which software are you using for your screencast? It is really cool!

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you! It's called mmhmm: www.mmhmm.app/home

[@Andre-Patterson]

Hello, thank you for making this video. I really appreciated it. This helps me out a lot.

[@liftpodcasting]

I'm so glad! Thanks for the kind words!

[@Augusto0926]

right to the point video!! Thank you!!! Do you have a video on how to make the audio sound as crisp as possible ???

[@liftpodcasting]

Thanks! I made an online course that might have some helpful videos. I would check out the ones about selecting the right microphone, and the ones about setting up your equipment and room for recording. I hope these help! kzbin.info/aero/PL5CCPm64agJby3VjpRCSp3uIpJDFzyK0f

[@wirelessg14]

Very nice video ... a lot of other "explain-GB-in-30-seconds" KZbinrs can learn a lot from you (i.e., they learn how to explain it quickly and clearly!)

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you! I'm glad it was quick and clear!

[@nikhilkarkare413]

Very helpful video! Thank you. What setup do you have for your video?

[@liftpodcasting]

I'm so glad it was helpful! I used mmhmm.app to record the video with a Samson Q2U microphone.

[@MojoforRunners]

Oh, gosh! Thank you for a simple, concise explanation.

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@hao.vu1]

Thank you so much for this. I got all my gear from Amazon today and am going to launch my first ep soon!! This video was short and so sweet

[@liftpodcasting]

Exciting! I'm so glad the video was helpful!

[@iga279]

Great explanation. I've seen quite a few of those recently but this is right at the top. You've got a subscriber;

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you! I’m so glad the video helped!

[@OliverHoneyladd]

That was super helpful! thank you!

[@liftpodcasting]

Glad it could help!

[@gavintucker8942]

I enjoyed your video. Simple to follow and to the point. Thank you.

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you!

[@tylermcmichael815]

Hey! I'm a little late to this video but it's a great job! Thank you. My question is about my friend and I who want to podcast together remotely. How would you recommend we get the highest quality audio recording? The plan was to use Discord as our meeting space (Discord stage channel), then record our individual mic inputs of the conversation via a recording app, then upload the audio files into two tracks on Garage band. What are your thoughts? Could Garage band also function as that recording app for our call over Discord? Thank you!

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you! That is the best way I've found to get the highest quality audio. I made a video about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqDNZJV8pLiYe80 You could also use an online recording studio like Riverside or Zencastr. I made a video about that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYeTpYmChZaXp6M

[@MohsenDhafer]

thanks that was so helpful. thank you for your time. How can i save this as a preset so i do not repeat these steps every time

[@liftpodcasting]

I'm so glad it helped! I saved mine as a file called "Podcast Template," then I open it as Save As a new file when I create a new episode.

[@LordJasonKing]

You young lady are a star! Any idea how to add a camera?

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you! Are you hoping to record video? In that case, I would recommend using iMovie instead of GarageBand.

[@Cortland729]

Thank you for this! I needed it. ❤

[@liftpodcasting]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@b.3824]

Thank you for this insightful video! Do we need an external mic for editing because when i record my video podcast i cant have headphones on and cannot use external mic without headphones. So can we just put in the preexisting iphone microphone recorded audio edited on GarageBand? What microphone are you currently using?

[@liftpodcasting]

I would recommend an external microphone for the highest quality audio. In this video, I'm using a Samson Q2U microphone. I like it because of it's audio quality for the price and ease of use. You can certainly import audio from elsewhere and edit it in GarageBand. I hope that helps!

[@tidahappyyogi9665]

Thank you for your simple and effective tutorial. Where can I click to get rid of the surrounding noise while I am recording. Many thanks.

[@liftpodcasting]

Thanks for the kind words! GarageBand doesn't have a Noise Reduction tool like some other DAWs have. The best way to reduce room sounds is to try to record in a quiet space, and to be sure you are using the right type of microphone. I have a series of videos on choosing the right microphone here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHOWY3Zur62hgdU I hope that helps!

[@karthikrao5360]

So crisp and effective! Really helped. Thank you!

[@liftpodcasting]

Yay! So glad it helped.

[@vivianaarose]

I am SO GLAD for this!! I will have questions, I am sure. I'll do what you said here tomorrow :-D Thank you!!!!

[@liftpodcasting]

Yay!

[@AshTubeInside]

Thanks for the simple but very useful tutorial.

[@liftpodcasting]

Glad it was useful! Thank you for watching!

[@jakeithmusic]

Thank you so much!!! This video is so helpful and I'm feeling confident in recording a podcast! Your awesome!!!!!!!!!!

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you for the kind words. I'm so glad that helped!

[@HIDlarissaTERRY]

That is fantastic! Have to come back to you ;) --just came in time!!!! Love what what you say 🤗💖🧚‍♀️💫✨

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@shepherdofthehillslutheran6524]

Well done for me as a beginner.

[@liftpodcasting]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RFWHeal]

Hi. Not sure if you are reading comments anymore, but could you explain how to add a music track in garageband to an audio file. I am using GB to record meditations, and I want to add background music. I like your simple explanations. Thanks.

[@liftpodcasting]

Thanks for reaching out and for the kind words! I'm actually hoping to make a tutorial on this soon. I'll share the link when its live!

[@GiuliaRustico]

super well explained. Thanks so much so clear

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you! I'm so glad I can help!

[@glenngrant6574]

Thank you!!! great video

[@liftpodcasting]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@milkisflores4762]

Hi! This was very helpful. I have to create a Podcast for one of my Psychology classes, and the professor suggested GarageBand. However, she's also asking for the Podcast script. Do you know how I can get it off of GarageBand? Please!!

[@liftpodcasting]

GarageBand doesn't have a transcription tool, but you can export your audio and run it through one. I've had good luck with Otter.ai (I believe there is a free trial). I hope that helps!

[@UMAnnie305]

This was very helpful! Starting off and this exactly what I needed! Great video in keeping it to the point! Can you do one with exporting and how to know which hosting site to use and to do it. Total newb when it comes to podcasting

[@liftpodcasting]

I'm so glad it was helpful! An exporting video is a great idea. I do have some videos and a chart on choosing the right podcast host for you here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJSoqmSMgM1rjKs

[@Pixxarmom]

Yes please!

[@marissastanacc]

Hi! Ty for this tutorial! My bf has the m-track 2x2, can i use that to record with 2 mics? If not, how would I go about recording with multiple mics/ headphones?

[@liftpodcasting]

I've not used the m-track 2x2 before, but it looks like it just has one XLR mic input. If that's the case, you wouldn't be able to record the mics on two separate tracks, but you could get an XLR splitter to plug two mics into one input. Here's an example: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/YXF119--hosa-yxf-119-y-cable-dual-xlr3f-to-xlr3m-6-inch

[@citygirlturnedfarmer]

so helpful thank you!

[@liftpodcasting]

Yay! I'm so glad!

[@sayquanagusto9989]

Thanks for the info. I'm using a Yeti premium multi-pattern usb microphone and HD300 Sennhesier headphones, my mic picks up everything even the birds chirping outside. Is there a feature in GarageBand that can eliminate background noise?

[@liftpodcasting]

GarageBand doesn't have a great noise reduction option unfortunately. One thing that could help is to make sure you're using the cardioid polar pattern on your Yeti (the one that looks like a heart). The other polar patterns will pick up more room noise.

[@mitchbarrett4710]

Great tutorial. You simplified it for me. I am doing podcasts with music interjected in between voice overs. I have used Audacity and I can really shrink the work board to save all of the scrolling. How do you shrink the files so you and see them all at once on the screen? Thanks.

[@liftpodcasting]

Thanks, Mitch! I'm glad the video was helpful. In the upper right-hand corner (below the light gray part), there is a slider. When you pull it to the left, it zooms out, and when you slide it to the right it zooms in. I hope that makes sense!

[@mitchbarrett4710]

I also saw that the more you put on the screen, the smaller the files become. Thanks for your reply

[@vicferrari4046]

Great show! May I ask, how do you record an incoming call one Garage band?

[@liftpodcasting]

Thanks, Vic! If I were recording a phone call, I would typically use Zoom instead of recording in GarageBand. I did find this tutorial though that might be helpful: www.theseasonedpodcaster.com/software-tools/how-to-record-a-phone-call-on-garageband/

[@nksoul23]

Great video thank you

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@ronroze6501]

Great video, extremely informative.

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@questionswithconnie]

Thank you so incredibly much for making that such an easy to follow tutorial!!! ❤

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@pierremorin5056]

Thanks! Very clear language, very clear presentation, exactly what I needed. Do you have anything around adding music or integrating another track from another garageband file?

[@liftpodcasting]

I do using Audacity, which would be a similar process to using GarageBand: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGmseWmZh95-l9E That is video is part of the Everything You Need to Know About Podcast Tech course.

[@vanessamorris3495]

Thanks so much for this video! this was so helpful and concise.

[@liftpodcasting]

Yay! I'm so glad it helped!

[@YemiOladapo]

thank you so much. straight to point and precise

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@jackcodiga]

Starting a podcast. Great video!

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you! Good luck!

[@Helloacx]

Thanks for the video. How to add a track to record background music( say opened KZbin ) Tks

[@liftpodcasting]

Can you please clarify what you mean by recording background music?

[@Helloacx]

@@liftpodcasting say one track to record fm headphone/mic, the other track to record music that is playing on KZbin

[@liftpodcasting]

@@Helloacx Unfortunately, I'm not sure if there is a simple way to do that in GarageBand. You can add in music after a recording by dragging a music file into a new track. If you want to record music "live to tape," it might be easier to get an audio recorder with an input for you mic and an input for your computer.

[@annajunehowell]

Hi!! What do you recommend for podcasts that are virtual and recorded? I’ll be recording the zoom call but wondered if the other ladies on the pod should get microphones as well or if their headphones will work? Do you know how to bring recorded audio to garage band?

[@liftpodcasting]

Hello! If you are all recording on a regular basis, I recommend everyone have their own microphone. I like the SamsonQ2U as a USB mic. There's also a section about recording online in my free course. The first video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apzLdHefrdxofqs Once you have the audio files, you would just drag them on to their own track in GarageBand.

[@MonicaAtherton]

super helpful!

[@liftpodcasting]

I'm so glad!

[@bendavidson1489]

Really helpful thank you xx

[@liftpodcasting]

So glad to help!

[@bradevans7584]

Thank you for making this so straightforward. Just one question. With the 2nd microphone channel, I'm presuming that the 2nd person who will be taking part in this demo podcast will be present with you in the same space. How do you record somebody remotely - that is somebody you would like to interview and who is not in the same location (or even the same country)?

[@liftpodcasting]

Recording a remote guest in GarageBand would require a more complicated setup, but there are some easier ways to record remote guests. One of the modules in my podcast tech course covers some options. That module starts here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apzLdHefrdxofqs I hope those videos help!

[@heidic.nielsen7485]

Thank you! So simple and great!

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you!

[@maryfox1184]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@liftpodcasting]

So glad to hear it helped!

[@郭力誠-c9k]

love the video!

[@liftpodcasting]

Thank you!

Thank you 👍

[@liftpodcasting]

Glad to help!

[@dow4334]

thank you very much, lovely

[@lovethejohnsons]

Is there a way to save the settings so it’s set up for each time you record a podcast?

[@liftpodcasting]

The way that I've done that is to set up everything how I want it, and then save the project and call it "Template." Then when I start a new episode, I open the Template project and Save As a new project. I hope that helps!

[@gusyurgel]

What do you recommend to give my voice a little “professional” sound? Thank you!

[@liftpodcasting]

My best recommendation is to get a microphone well suited for podcasting. Look for a dynamic mic with a cardioid polar pattern.

[@gusyurgel]

@@liftpodcasting thank you so much for your kind answer. I already have one, and now I am trying to equalize my recordings. Thank you so much!

[@CygnusVArcana]

Have you ever had an issue with a weird echo in the tracks when you record two mics or is the master echo option you turned off supposed to correct that?

[@liftpodcasting]

Typically the culprit is the master echo or master reverb. Another possibility is that both mics are picking up one voice, which creates a subtle echo effect. The best polar pattern for a podcast mic is cardioid, so it's not picking up sound from behind the mic. Omnidirectional mics will sound echo-y. If you're using cardioid mics, make sure they aren't too close together.

[@CygnusVArcana]

@@liftpodcasting thank you so much for the response! Your video was awesome and gave me more info than the videos that are more established! Keep at it friend!

[@liftpodcasting]

@@CygnusVArcana I'm so glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind words!

[@pauldarrigo4395]

What if you are using a mixer console like the Road> It seems to master all the mic tracks into one track

[@liftpodcasting]

The Rodecaster has several outputs including the mixed tracks and individual tracks. Here are the directions on how to set it up so you can record each mic to its own track: cdn1.rode.com/rodecasterpro/Garageband/Mac/RCP_Multitrack_Guidelines_Garageband.pdf

[@pauldarrigo4395]

@@liftpodcasting Thanks

[@brookstalkington8241]

Hi! I’ve tried recording with 3 mics in GarageBand and it slows the audio to a near halt. Do you have any advice? Should I get an audio mixer?

[@liftpodcasting]

Hello! Yes, I would recommend getting a mixer. I've used a Zoom H4n as a mixer with four mics recording into GarageBand with no issue. The computer seems to prefer fewer USB inputs.

[@leannetressler8599]

@@liftpodcasting I’m using a zoom L8 and having a hard time figuring out how to change inputs for a two host setup. Any advice?

[@liftpodcasting]

@@leannetressler8599 I came across this video on using that specific mixer with GarageBand. Hopefully that helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2GYkJaQlqx-eZYsi=XuaeuDm1oSAiHd7F&t=235

[@liftpodcasting]

I'll add that input 1 and 2 are likely the mix of everything, input 3 is likely mic 1, input 4 is likely mic 2, etc.

[@SeanNewton]

Brilliant, thank you for that✅

[@liftpodcasting]

Glad it helped!

[@BrandonSlaubaugh-le8on]

Hello! How do I make my voice sound "fuller"? It sounds like I need an additional app or that my voice is missing something? Can you please help?

[@liftpodcasting]

Hi Brandon! Can you please tell me what microphone you're using?

[@BrandonSlaubaugh-le8on]

@@liftpodcasting Hey! I'm using a Yeti Blue Microphone

[@liftpodcasting]

@@BrandonSlaubaugh-le8on Awesome. On the side of the microphone, make sure you have it set to the cardioid polar pattern. That one looks like a heart. Also, be sure to speak into the side of the microphone with the Yeti logo facing you. Your mouth should be 4-10 inches away from the mic. That should give you a fuller sound!

[@eloyromerojr]

Great stuff!

[@liftpodcasting]

Thanks, Eloy!

[@jesseerebia7477]

Are you using an external mixing board or a USB mic?

[@liftpodcasting]

In this video, I'm using a USB mic, but either option works. Usually an external mixing board has several outputs, so you just want to be sure to select the one that correlates to the mic you want to use.

[@pizzamachine4193]

Difference between recording podcast in stereo vs mono? Benefits? Thank you

[@liftpodcasting]

If you record your podcast in mono, the same audio will come out of both the left and right speakers. If it's recorded in stereo, the sound that come out of the left and right speakers will be different. I would recommend recording in mono unless you have a specific reason to record in stereo. Mono files are half the size of stereo files, and it will sound balanced in the ears of the listener. It will also sound the same if the listener is only using one earbud, for example. Stereo can be used if you are playing around with sound design. For example, you can make it sound like your speaker is walking across the room by panning their audio from right to left. I hope this helps!

[@FamLatimer]

Omg thank you so much !

[@liftpodcasting]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@fekyoptimax]

how you add music to the podcast... thanks in advance

[@liftpodcasting]

You would create a new track and import the music file you'd like to use. I don't have a video on adding music in GarageBand, but this one in Audacity uses the same principles. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGmseWmZh95-l9E

[@pradeepbandara4490]

Dear sister tell one thing that is this GarageBand DAW in Mac for professional studio music recording ? Can I use it professionally in my studio Pls suggest me soon

[@liftpodcasting]

Hi Pradeep, You can use GarageBand to record music, but it doesn't have as many tools as some DAWs. I am not an expert in music recording, but I found this article with suggestions: www.musicradar.com/news/the-best-daws-the-best-music-production-software-for-pc-and-mac

[@jmccoy290]

do you plug in headphones to the mic or the computer?

[@liftpodcasting]

I plug my headphones into the computer! I hope that helps!

[@nathanielmartinez9314]

How long of an audio amount were you able to record from here?

[@liftpodcasting]

It looks like GarageBand can record a maximum of 1000 minutes, but I've never recorded that long. I've had no issue recording 2-hour podcasts though!

[@soy_latoro]

Thank you!!!

[@liftpodcasting]

Glad to help!

[@jasonbecker5602]

How do I put a taped podcast on garage band to Spotify , KZbin and other podcast sites?

[@liftpodcasting]

I made a series of three videos that help explain that process. You can start here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3uTdXytqsekfc0 Hopefully that helps!

[@RadosaImages]

How do you get rid of the hissing/fussiness when talking? I have tried the noise gate and everything, the background noise goes away but there is a fussiness when I talk

[@liftpodcasting]

It's hard for me to know where the fuzziness is coming from without seeing it, but I found this article that might be helpful in pinpointing what's wrong: www.makeuseof.com/garageband-why-vocals-sound-distorted-how-to-fix/

[@RadosaImages]

@@liftpodcasting it’s mostly in the noise gate. I can take it down but then my voice doesn’t pick up or it’s choppy, I turn it up just a little and the fuzziness comes back

[@liftpodcasting]

@@RadosaImages The noise gate will cut off anything below a certain threshold. So if it's turned up too high, it will cut off your voice causing it to sound choppy, or it won't pick it up at all. It sounds like there is a sound in your room that its picking up, or perhaps there is a buzz in the mic itself. What kind of mic are you using?

[@colincoulter1257]

Thanks for the video. Can I just ask a few questions (I'm a novice!!). First, if I want to record a podcast with me and one other person using my MacBook Air (using GarageBand) how do I link two microphones and two sets of headphones to the one laptop to do that? Second question, if I want to intersperse the conversation with playing music from the laptop, will the music just be picked up if I play it through the laptop (e.g. through Spotify) or do I need to import the music some other way? Thanks in advance!

[@liftpodcasting]

Ask away! You'll likely need an adapter that plugs into your Air and has two USB inputs. You can get a headphone splitter to attach two headphones. Here's a good video on how to get GarageBand to read both microphones: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHiZiX2DnL1nmM0 For music, you'll need to import it as an audio file for the highest quality. You can create a new track and add the music there. I hope that helps!

[@colincoulter1257]

@@liftpodcasting Thanks for this so much. I've now found a podcast studio near where I live where you can rent the space at a reasonable price. Once I create the audio recording I'll have a raw audio track of an interview I will do. Is it possible in garageband to edit different music into this audio track. Basically I want to play a bit of the audio, then pause and have a song, then resume the audio of the interview, then song, then interview etc without the two ever overlapping... Is there a way to do this on garageband?

[@liftpodcasting]

@@colincoulter1257 Totally! I would recommend having a track with your speaking parts and creating another track with your music. In this video, I use Audacity, but it would be the same concept: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGmseWmZh95-l9E You would just make sure they don't overlap on the timeline. I hope this is helpful. It's difficult to answer in a comment, but I'm hoping to create a course on editing in GarageBand soon!

[@clintwhitley9554]

Is it possible to connect a phone to your computer to take calls in the podcast? I normally do my podcasts through calls but had some tech issues so looking for another way to record. My options are that or using zoom or riverside. I hooked everything up but it is still only recognizing one input.

[@liftpodcasting]

If GarageBand is not recognizing a second audio input, you might be able to create an "aggregate device" using your Mac's Audio MIDI setup. Here is a walkthrough I found on that: support.apple.com/en-us/HT202000 For recording phone interviews, I prefer Zoom. Just make sure to have it set to record separate audio files for each participant. That is a checkbox under Zoom .us > Preferences > Recording. I hope that helps!

[@kimmyt5511]

Can we use multiple microphones via bluetooth?

[@liftpodcasting]

I'm actually not sure! I always use wired microphones and headphones with podcasting to avoid issues with connectivity during a recording. Sorry I don't have an answer on that one!