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Episode 50

The Beach-Cast Show

August 19, 2016 ·

Ep50: THE BEACH-CAST SHOW Mobile Podcasting 101 (Part 2) This podcast was recorded on a beach! Episode Summary: What Gear & Equipment is Needed The Mobile Podcast Checklist Post-Production Workflow

Episode Summary: Part 2 of the mobile podcasting series — recorded live on Naples Beach, Florida. The gear, the checklist, and the full post-production workflow for recording anywhere with minimal equipment.

What You’ll Learn

  • How Sugru moldable glue solves real studio and cable problems
  • The exact mobile gear list used to record an episode live on a Florida beach
  • A repeatable pre-recording checklist for on-location podcasting
  • The Auphonic-to-Dropbox-to-Audition post-production pipeline

The Podcaster’s Toolkit: Product of the Day

Sugru — $12 for a 3-pack, $22 for 6. Essentially moldable super glue that sticks to nearly any surface, mainly for fixing and mending, with plenty of creative hacks beyond that. Some Sugru uses via Lifehacker. Real-world use here: repairing and reinforcing Apple power cables before they split, and molding a hook to hang Sony MDR-7506 headphones on the side of a desk. The individual packets are about the size of a to-go mustard packet — handy to keep around the studio or in a travel bag.

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Recap: Part 1

Episode 48: The Golden Gate Show covered the same mobile-recording concept from San Francisco.

Equipment used in Episode 48: Shure SM58 microphone, Shure Windfoam , OnStage mini tripod, OnStage shockmount, Zoom H6 handy recorder, memory card, 4 AA Eneloop rechargeable batteries, Apple earbud headphones, iPhone 6, Joby GorillaPod for behind-the-scenes footage, and a 9.7“ iPad Pro running Scrivener for the script.

Part 2: The Beach-Cast Show

Location: Naples Beach, Florida. Disclaimer: recording on a windy beach isn’t generally recommended — this one happened because it’s episode #50, and for instructional purposes. Goal of the series: build the skills to record in any situation with minimal gear — a genuinely valuable addition to any podcaster’s toolkit (right alongside Sugru).

Equipment Used in Episode 50

  • Device: iPhone 6
  • Tripod adapter: MeFoto SideKick 360
  • Tripod: Manfrotto Mini Desktop
  • iOS app: Auphonic
  • Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100 (dynamic)
  • Accessories: wind foam
  • Cable: Apple to USB3 connector kit
  • Headphones: Sony MDR-7506
  • Script: iPad Pro 9.7“ (Scrivener)

Post-Production

Export from Auphonic to Dropbox, import on the studio computer, edit in Adobe Audition.

The Beach-Cast Checklist

  • Confirm the iPhone has enough storage for audio and behind-the-scenes footage.
  • Set the iPhone to Airplane Mode.
  • Turn on Do Not Disturb.
  • Charge the iPhone to full.
  • Bring backup USB portable chargers and cords.
  • Bring stands or tripods.
  • Turn on the ATR2100.
  • Check input levels in Auphonic (aim for -18dB to -9dB).
  • Be prepared (water, snacks).
  • Test the recording before going live.
  • Record. Have fun.

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