How do you know what microphone or audio recorder is right for you?

How do you create the perfect recording space? In the third episode of Podcasting 101, Sean Rameswaram will teach you about different types of microphones (omnidirectional, cardioid, shotgun, and even your phone), how to watch your recording level and what to do if you do not have access to a studio.

Additional Resource

Our guide to mics and recording equipment

About the Series

Podcasting 101 is brought to you by the Google Podcasts creator program from Google Podcasts and PRX.

Produced and designed by Fox&Co.

Directed by Shahir Daud

Written by Charlie Bleakley, Kerry Donahue, Mark Pagán, and Lindsay Abrams

About the Co-Hosts

Luvvie Ajayi
Luvvie Ajayi is an award-winning author, speaker, and digital strategist thriving at the intersection of comedy, technology, and activism. Her debut book, I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual was an instant New York Times best-seller. On her podcast, Rants and Randomness, she shares her most pressing rants, raves and faves, and interviews interesting guests.

Luvvie is committed to using her voice for pop culture critique and gender and racial justice.

Sean Rameswaram
Before joining Vox to host its daily news podcast, Sean was a correspondent for Radiolab's More Perfect. He has also made radio for the CBC, NPR, and WNYC, where he hosted the fondly remembered Sideshow podcast for Studio 360.