My New Podcasting Equipment and a Short Recording

So, I’m playing around with my new podcasting equipment, and I thought to myself, why don’t I just do a short recording and post it for my readers. So…here it is.

Really, it’s nothing special. I just wanted to familiarize myself with my new toys, and see what it’s like to record something and post it online. I’m really excited about starting some sort of podcast in the future, and here you are witnessing my very first recording. Yay! I’m glad I could share it with you today.

Oh, and there’s a little bit of rock music at the beginning and the end, just to make it sound more “podcasty”, just for your information. As you can see hear, I have a long way to go. I gotta start somewhere though!

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I’ve also included a picture of my equipment. Please excuse my dirty room, and my messy hair. It’s 3:00am right now:

I’m using a Samsung C01U USB Mic. It’s seriously plug and play – no mixers, no software, it works just right out of the box. Awesome. The mic is on a desk stand, with a shock mount and a pop filter. And I’m just recording directly on garageband on my iMac. I love new toys.

Will this become some form of income in the future? Who knows. Really, it’s just fun for me right now, and I’ll have to do some more research on what topic I should podcast about that I have an interest in, and also how to monetize it and all that stuff.

I hope you enjoyed this little podcasting preview. Until next time…

Posted on : December 23rd, 2008

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Reply Eric Sterling on December 23rd, 2008 at 9:30 am

Sounds Great!
Glad to be part of the 1st 100 of the “tribe” (a la Seth Godin) going into 2009 and am absolutely looking forward to your podcasts! ( No pressure or anything )
Thanks Pat, Have a wonderful holiday with your family!!

PS – You already have your “voice” just let it flow, let it flow, let it flow.

Reply Pat on December 23rd, 2008 at 10:40 am
@Eric Sterling, Thanks Eric! No pressure. Hehe!

Reply Erica on December 23rd, 2008 at 12:40 pm

I used to do a podcast called Career Mom Radio, it was surprisingly easy and fun.

I recently bought a flip digi cam, I’ve done a few videos, but it’s hard getting over the self-consciousness.

I think there’ll be lots more multi-media in 2009

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Reply Jen Brister on December 23rd, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Awesome..I stumbled you.

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Reply Curtis on December 25th, 2008 at 7:14 am

What do you envision your first podcast being about? Make it relevant and interesting and it won’t be the bore that so many others are. Ha Ha.

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Reply Cyn on December 29th, 2008 at 9:10 pm

AWESOME, Pat! I was going to get myself one of those for Christmas, but decided on an iPhone 3G instead. I’m thinking Valentine’s Day….

Reply WriterGig on December 30th, 2008 at 2:34 pm

Nice job, Pat, I think your voice is great for podcasting! Here’s to a great 2009 for us all!

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Reply Pat on December 31st, 2008 at 2:49 am

Thanks everyone for your comments and inspiration. I’m a little more confident now that I can do fairly well if I put some of my time into a PodCast. I’ll be sure to keep you updated =)

Happy New Year!

Reply Vik Dulat on January 3rd, 2009 at 7:34 pm

How much was that Pat? I am thinking of going into podcasting as well.

Reply Pat on January 4th, 2009 at 12:57 am

@Vik Dulat, the mic cost about $80.00 on Amazon, and the stand and pop filters were an extra $30 bucks. A very reasonable price in my opinion. Let us know when you start one up, i’d be interested in listening! Good luck!