Hey everyone, this is Ashley with RSS Podcasting.
In this video, we're addressing one of the most common questions we're asked, which
is what equipment you need to start a podcast.
There are six things you need to produce your show.
A computer, a microphone, headphones, editing software, artwork, and podcast hosting.
In future videos, we'll do a deeper dive into these tools, but for now, we'll just
keep it general.
The first thing you need is a computer.
This will be your main tool for recording, editing, and storing your podcast episodes.
Next, you need a microphone.
Now you might be thinking to yourself, I have one built into my computer, I'll just use
that.
We would caution against that if you want to have good audio quality.
Invest in a decent microphone, your audience will thank you.
At some point, you may also want to consider things like a pop filter, which makes it so
your P's and B's aren't amplified, and a boom stand, which holds your mic in place.
Another thing you'll need is a good set of headphones.
They allow you to hear what's being recorded so you can catch background noise as it's
happening and fix it, or adjust your position if you're too muffled or distant.
Then, you'll need some editing software to get rid of background noise, eliminate dead
space, add your intro, and much more.
We recommend GarageBand for Mac or Audacity for PC.
Artwork is another element you'll need for producing your show.
This is the graphic you'll use to market your show on your hosting site as well as
podcast directories.
You can create your own artwork using a program like Canva.
The other option is to have a graphics designer create a custom piece for you.
The final thing you need to produce your show is a podcast hosting account.
A good hosting company will generate and update your RSS feed, create a website where your
podcast can live, and be easy to use.
We'll leave a link in the description for how to start a free trial with RSS Podcasting.
Like we mentioned at the beginning of this video, we'll be doing future videos further
breaking down some of the equipment and tools you need to launch.
Let us know in the comments if there are more videos you think we should create to help
you in your podcasting journey.
That's all for now.
Thanks for watching.