![]() ![]() The Focusrite 2i2s can use, but do not require software called Focusrite Control. Nor are instrument (INST) or classic ISA preamps (AIR), so these can be turned off. (See "2i2 With Your DAW" below.)įor the microphones in the kit, phantom power (48v) is not needed. Whether you use Mac or PC, you probably have several steps to perform so you can identify the 2i2 as the input/microphone source, and adjust the volume within your DAW. Then, you can plug the Focusrite 2i2's USB connector into your computer. These carry the audio signal from the microphones to the 2i2 interface. You should hear yourself/selves through the monitor headphones.Įach kit should contain two XLR cables, one for each microphone. Adjust the gain on each microphone, and the monitor headphones.plug the kit microphones into the 2i2 using the XLR cables,. ![]() They have a lot of sophisticated features for musicians for but podcasting, 2i2s are simple: Focusrite 2i2 ScarlettĢi2 Scarletts convert analog audio signal or signals from one or two microphones into a digital signal delivered to a DAW on a computer. Plug the microphones into the Focusrite or H4N interface using the included XLR cables. You will have two microphones and accompanying stands. In most of the kits, you have an interface module, either a Focusrite 2i2 or H4N. One of the kits consists solely of a single Blue Yeti microphone. Some of the kits have two microphones and an interface mobule, together with necessary cables. In general, all allow for one- or two-person recording. ![]() We have several mobile kit options, of varying complexity. In the upper right, there are volume sliders for the microphone gain (currently set to 0.84) and speaker output. It has a dropdown menu showing the microphone input (in this case a Scarlett 2i2 USB audio interface). In the example below, you see Audacity running on a Windows 10 laptop. But basically any DAW has multiple volume controls, for both microphone input and speaker output. A simple microphone, such as headset or even the laptop's internal microphone can be used just to generate audio for experimentation and learning.ĭAWs are more or less complex, and some include sophisticated post-production tools that can enhance the quality of your recording. Whichever DAW you choose, spend some time learning to use it. The podcasting kits will enable a quality recording, but if they are currently not available to you, you can still learn to use your DAW without a fancy microphone or speakers. An empty classroom, or library study room are just two examples of good recording spaces. Lots of background noise can make for a poor-quality recording. So budget time to optimize the podcast setup.Īlso, when using the mobile kits, find a spot that's particularly quiet. If your recording doesn't sound good, it may not be possible to make it better using software. But it will show you how to use the equipment in the mobile podcasting kits available in Bouwhuis Library, together with your own laptop (Windows PC or Macbook), to record digital audio files that are the substance of a podcast.īefore recording anything you wish to upload as a podcast, you need to experiment with the podcasting gear and your DAW to get optimal recording. It does not comprehensively cover how to use Digital Audio Workstation software such as GarageBand or Audacity (although there are links to support documents for these below.) Nor does it walk through every step of uploading these files to the web, since that will depend on how you choose to host. This guide show you how to use podcast equipment available to you at Canisius College. A podcast is a series of digital files often made available for download, syndicated and serially organized on the web. ![]()
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