Basic podcast recording setup in Exeter
Professional basic podcast recording setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£85-160
Typical Duration
1.5-3 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Basic podcast recording setup configured on your computer. Microphone working with good quality, recording software ready to use, shown how to record, edit, and export episodes.
Start Your Podcast With Proper Audio
You've got something to say and podcasting seems like the perfect medium. But when you plug in the mic and hit record, the audio sounds terrible - echoey, quiet, background noise everywhere.
Good podcast audio isn't about expensive equipment. It's about configuration, room treatment, and recording technique.
💡 Pro tip: Room acoustics matter more than microphone quality. £100 mic in a bare room sounds worse than £50 mic with some soft furnishings to absorb echo. I'll advise on simple improvements that cost nothing (record in room with curtains and carpet, face away from windows, etc).
Why Setup Matters For Podcasts
| ✅ Configured Properly | ❌ Common Problems |
|---|---|
| Clear, professional audio | Quiet, muffled, hard to hear |
| Minimal background noise | Traffic, computer fan, echo |
| Consistent volume levels | Loud sections and quiet sections |
| Easy to edit recordings | Everything on one track, mess to edit |
What You Get
🔧 Complete Recording Setup
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Microphone | Configure mic, set input levels, test audio quality |
| Software | Install Audacity/GarageBand, set up recording preferences |
| Multi-track | Configure separate tracks for multiple hosts if needed |
| Noise reduction | Apply filters to reduce background noise |
| Editing basics | Show you how to cut, adjust levels, export |
| Test recording | Do a practice episode to check everything works |
📦 You're Left With
- Microphone working with good quality
- Recording software configured properly
- Know how to record, edit, export episodes
- Template project saved for future episodes
Pricing
| Setup Complexity | Time Needed | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single USB mic + Audacity | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-110 |
| Multi-mic setup + interface | 2-2.5 hrs | £110-135 |
| Video podcast recording | 2.5-3 hrs | £135-160 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Multi-track setups take longer.
Common Setups I Configure
✅ Solo podcaster - Single USB mic, Audacity/GarageBand
✅ Co-hosts in same room - Multiple mics + audio interface
✅ Remote interviews - Zencastr/SquadCast setup
✅ Video podcast - OBS recording audio + video
✅ Mobile recording - iPad/iPhone setup for on-the-go
Why Choose Us for Basic podcast recording setup in Exeter?
Microphone set up with good audio quality
Recording software configured and tested
Basic editing and export explained
Multi-track recording if needed
What to Expect
Step 1: Equipment Test
Check your microphone works, test input levels, identify any audio issues (background noise, echo, interference). Advise on room improvements if needed.
Step 2: Software Configuration
Install and configure recording software, set up project template with your intro music and settings, configure audio effects and noise reduction.
Step 3: Recording Tutorial
Show you how to record, basic editing techniques (cutting sections, adjusting volume, crossfading), how to export final audio file in correct format for podcast hosting.
Step 4: Practice Run
Do a test recording together, edit it while showing you the process, export it. Check quality and troubleshoot any issues.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to set up podcast recording yourself?
🔧 Basic Audacity setup
- Download Audacity (free)
- Plug in USB mic
- Edit > Preferences > Devices, select your mic
- Click record, do test, check levels (aim for -12 to -6 dB)
- Effect > Noise Reduction to clean up audio
- File > Export > MP3 when done
🎤 Good recording technique
- Record in room with soft furnishings (absorbs echo)
- Close to mic (6-8 inches), slightly off-axis
- Consistent distance throughout recording
- Turn off noisy appliances (fridge, heating)
- Use pop filter to reduce plosives (P, B sounds)
✂️ Basic editing
- Cut out long pauses, ums, mistakes
- Normalize volume (Effect > Normalize)
- Compress dynamic range (Effect > Compressor)
- Add fade in/out at start/end
- Export as MP3, 128 kbps or higher
⚠️ Common problems
- Audio too quiet: Increase mic gain, record closer
- Background noise: Use noise reduction, record in quieter room
- Echo/reverb: Add soft furnishings, record in smaller room
- Popping on P sounds: Use pop filter, angle mic slightly
💡 Pro trick: Record a few seconds of silence at the start before you speak. Use this to capture your room's background noise profile. In Audacity, use Effect > Noise Reduction on that silence, then apply to whole recording. Removes constant background noise brilliantly.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎙️ Room acoustics are crucial - Hardwood floors, bare walls, high ceilings are podcasting enemies. Record in room with carpet, curtains, bookshelves. Or hang blankets temporarily to deaden echo. Makes bigger difference than expensive mic.
Multi-person setup? Each person needs their own mic for best results. Sharing one mic means uneven volume and limits editing flexibility. Audio interface (Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 etc) lets you connect multiple XLR mics.
Distribution platforms? Setting up Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc is separate from recording - that's hosting (Anchor, Buzzsprout, Libsyn). I can advise but that's not technical setup, just filling in forms and uploading files.
Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment do I need to start a podcast?
Minimum is a USB microphone (£60-150 gets you decent quality like Blue Yeti or Audio-Technica ATR2100) and free recording software like Audacity or GarageBand. If you want multiple people in same room, you need multiple mics and an audio interface. I'll work with whatever equipment you've got or advise what to buy.
Can you set up recording for multiple hosts?
Yes - if you've got multiple USB mics or an audio interface with XLR mics, I can set up multi-track recording so each person records on separate track. Makes editing much easier. Takes longer to configure but worth it if you're serious about podcasting.
What about remote interviews - can you help with that?
Yes, I can set up tools like Zencastr or SquadCast for recording remote guests with good quality, or show you how to use Zoom/Skype recording properly. Remote recording is trickier because you can't control guest audio quality, but there are ways to minimise issues.
Will you show me how to edit and export?
Basic editing yes - cutting out mistakes, adjusting levels, removing background noise, adding intro/outro music, exporting for distribution. I'm not a professional podcast editor but I'll show you enough to get started. If you want someone to edit your episodes ongoing, that's a different service.
Can I record video podcasts too?
If you want to record video for YouTube, that's basically streaming setup (different service). But if you want audio podcast with optional video, I can set up OBS or similar to record both simultaneously. Adds complexity and time but becoming more common.
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