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Condenser microphones are the darlings of studio recording. Their unrivaled sensitivity and fidelity make them the top choice among microphone types for recording both podcast dialogue and musical instruments. Condenser mics are much better for studio environments, while their blue-collar cousins - dynamic mics - are more common in live performances. Let's dive into how they work and which one you should consider for your next podcast episode.

Dynamic mics are essentially live performance mics. Sure, any mic type can be used under any circumstances, but dynamics are the most hardy and robust out of the pack. They're more likely to survive high sound pressure levels, less expensive than condenser microphones and are suitable for the loudness of excited guests and bleeding guitar cabinets alike. Let's take a look at why and how they're used by podcasters to record episodes.

Wondering how to start a podcast with no audience? No problem! If you’re just starting out on your podcasting journey, you’ll need to know your options. In this post, we look at how to record a podcast in 4 ways, depending on your location, available equipment and budget. Ready? Set? Record!

Audio editing programs are abundant, and so are opinions on which one is the best for editing podcasts. The reality is that desktop audio workstations are seeing a lot of competition from AI-powered, cloud-based studios like Riverside and Alitu. So now that a new class of podcast editing software is here, let’s take an up-to-date look at the most practical podcast editing solutions available to podcasters in 2023.

Wanna start a podcast on Spotify to reach the biggest audience? Great! But don’t rush off to sign up to Spotify for Podcasters. There are more effective ways to launch and grow your podcast. We’ve got years of podcast industry insights and best practices for creating hit shows. Launch your podcast on Spotify (and all other platforms) using Saspod. Still not sure? Follow a step-by-step guide to learn how to start a podcast on Spotify.

The economic downturn continues. This time, it’s the once white-hot podcasting sector’s turn to descend into a celebrity-fueled wasteland where dreams go to die and the zeitgeist is measured in ad dollars. After 15 years of serving up audio, stalwart podcast app Stitcher will be sunsetted on August 29th, 2023.

We can all unanimously agree that content and knowledge are accessible by all on the internet, and audio equipment is becoming easier to set up. Then if anyone can set up a podcast environment what makes a podcast more successful than others? Why are some podcasts as more influential than others?

What do Podcasters, Music Producers, and Filmmakers have in common? A justified war against unwanted noise. They are always looking for better ways to remove background noise from audio. In this article, we will introduce you to some of the best background noise removal programs, along with some tips and best practices to keep in mind.

Apple Podcast Charts are the single largest target at which podcasters can aim. While Apple didn’t invent podcasting, it did popularise it. It’s no surprise that 20 years later, they make the rules! They control everything, from the “Terms of Service” to the trends that establish what gets to be listened to or not. So it’s worth figuring out a little bit about how the Apple Podcast Charts work.

An audiogram is a shareable, visual version of an audio file. It’s a short, branded promotional video for a podcast that you see on social media. In other words, an audiogram is a file containing graphic design, an animated audio waveform and captions so that users can see what they’re listening to. Many podcasts use these short videos to promote their shows and brand.