DC 76 – Making An MTG Podcast
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Show 76 is now online! But hang on, it’s Wednesday, not Friday. Why has the show come out today? Well, when my computer’s power supply blew up a couple of months ago, there weren’t any shows for two weeks, so I thought it’d be nice to do two shows this week and catch up a bit.
This show is about podcasting, and how to put together your own MTG podcast. This is another of those subjects that I’ve wanted to cover for ages, but never got round to doing until now.
To kick off, I talk about things to consider before you say the first word of your first show, things to plan which will make recording your show a bit easier later on.
After that is a discussion of hardware and software. I go over things like microphones, mixers, audio editors and sequencers.
Finally, I mention some tips that will hopefully improve your podcast, should you wish to do one (or if you do one already!).
As always, your feedback, suggestions and general email is very welcome at show@deckconstruct.com. Alternatively, why not head into the DC forums, or leave a comment to this post?
You’ll also find DC as usual on the social airstream that is Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr.
Thanks for listening!
- DC Rush
Links
Hardware:
Audio-Technica AT2020 condenser microphone
AT2020 USB version
Tapco Mix.100 mixer
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones
Software:
Audacity (audio editor)
Reaper (DAW software)
Plugins:
KVR Audio (HUGE plugin repository)
GMax (limiter)
Kjaerhaus Classic Compressor
Kjaerhaus Classic EQ
MDA plugins (DC uses the Dither and Image plugins)
Slim Slow Slider Auto Gate/Expander
Glitch (the plugin used for the crazy repeat effects in the intro)
Music Credits
Intro: The Go! Team – We Listen Everyday
Pre-podcast things: Giuseppe Mirabella – Recordame
Hardware and software: Matthew Stevens – Airships
Podcast tips: General Fuzz – Acclimate
Outro: hisboyelroy – Yage Cameras (hbe’s fractured rework)
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Holy Maloney was this a good episode, Alex! I’ve actually contemplated (someday) doing one of these, and this was fascinating to me. You’ve easily got the best production quality of any ‘cast I listen to, so it was all the more informative.
I loved this show, Alex! I was thinking about adding podcasts to my blog, and the information you gave here is most useful. I love these shows which are not just about the news in MtG, but also tidbits of interesting related things. Thanks for the great show, keep it up!
Thanks, guys! I’ve added some links to the software and hardware DC uses.
When I started podcasting, I had to stumble around for a lot of the info in this show, which took loads of time. I hope that maybe it’ll save a few hours of searching for someone who wants to do their own ‘cast (and if you do, go for it!).
There’s also a ton of stuff I didn’t mention, probably enough for a full article; things like how to use and order plugins, recording techniques and so on. Oh, and how important experimentation is as well. Maybe I’ll write that article one day. :)
Great info. I know I’ll be checking out the plugins you mentioned and without a doubt the finger click is cool tec!
Thanks.