{"id":14353,"date":"2021-04-14T00:20:51","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T04:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/castos.com\/?p=14353"},"modified":"2023-07-03T23:14:26","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T03:14:26","slug":"podcast-studio-setup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/castos.com\/podcast-studio-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"Podcast Studio Setup: How to Create a Great Podcast Recording Room"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your podcast studio is your home base. It\u2019s where your episodes leap off your notes and come to life; where your content takes form and spreads through the world. So if you\u2019re serious about your show, you need a decent podcast studio setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is it important to have a quality recording studio? Because a good performance is critical to the success of your show. People don\u2019t invest their time in shows that produce low-quality audio. And if your studio sucks, so will your audio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But let\u2019s be clear about one thing: You don\u2019t<\/em> need a state-of-the-art space with tens of thousands of dollars of podcasting gear. Some shows have those setups, and you might someday, but if you\u2019re just starting a podcast<\/a>, your needs are far simpler. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, even though it\u2019s important to have a good podcast studio setup, we don\u2019t recommend waiting around until you have the time and money to build one. It\u2019s better to start recording episodes<\/a> sooner rather than later. The sooner you learn what makes a great episode, the sooner your fan base will start growing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019re going to lay out a few key steps to build your own podcast studio setup. You don\u2019t have to burn through your savings to follow this advice, though spending a few hundred bucks will go a long<\/em> way towards top-notch audio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Choose the Right Space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your first step is to choose the right podcasting space. The nature of your home podcast studio will have the biggest impact on the sound quality of your audio<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have the perfect space,\u201d you might be thinking. \u201cI\u2019ll just use my empty basement \/ garage \/ spare bedroom.\u201d Not so fast. An empty space isn\u2019t necessarily the right space. In fact, empty spaces often make poor recording studios because they create lots of reverb<\/a>. The best spaces are usually full of stuff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t have the resources to build your own recording space from the ground up (most podcasters don\u2019t, especially in the beginning), nearly any room in your house will do. Choose spaces with lots of soft surfaces, like carpeting, rugs, and fabric furniture. Avoid rooms with hard surfaces, like your kitchen or rooms with hard flooring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should also choose a space that is minimally affected by external noise, like rooms that are on the opposite side of the street or rooms that don\u2019t share walls with common areas of your home. Finished basements are often great because they don\u2019t share walls with other rooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, many podcasters opt to record<\/a> in their closets. These small spaces with lots of soft material are often perfect to get clear audio without echoing. Here\u2019s NPR’s Ira Glass – who runs “This American Life” – narrating an episode from the smallest space in his house.<\/p>\n\n\n

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If you aren\u2019t into the DIY approach, you can always rent a podcast studio through a service like Podcast Rentals<\/a>. You\u2019ll find these rental studios in most major cities. They cost about $60-$100 per hour and often include cameras for video podcasting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Grow Your Audience with the Right Analytics<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In order to make smart decisions, you need access to the best information. Building an audience and growing your show require clear data. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Instead of reviewing your data across multiple platforms, Castos puts everything in one simple place. It\u2019s now easier than ever before to access a full snapshot of an episode in one look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can Castos Analytics show you?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Castos Analytics offers a plethora of statistics about your podcasts that will help you to learn more about your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n