{"id":7867,"date":"2021-03-03T21:37:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T17:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/?p=7867"},"modified":"2025-01-28T17:17:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T13:17:53","slug":"how-to-record-podcast-remotely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/how-to-record-podcast-remotely\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Record a Podcast Remotely: 10 Tips That\u2019ll Make Your Show Shine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an ideal world, you\u2019d have a fancy recording studio to which you could invite every podcast guest. But in reality, most podcasters operate out of their own homes, and whether it\u2019s social distancing or just plain distance\u2014it\u2019s not always possible to record in person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is once you learn how to record a podcast remotely the right way, the audio can sound almost as good as in-person. I\u2019ve been surprised by how many podcasts I\u2019ve listened to, thinking they were in the same room, only to find that the host interviewed the guest remotely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you\u2019re struggling to get quality audio doing remote podcast interviews, I\u2019m going to show you some options and share tips for podcasting success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Record a Podcast Remotely: 3 Recording Options<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Phone call: Easiest to do but lowest audio quality<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using your smartphone to call a podcast guest is the easiest way to record a podcast remotely, but it comes with the risk of poor audio quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are two ways I\u2019ve successfully recorded phone interviews:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Google Voice <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; It\u2019s free and comes with built-in audio recording. The catch is you can only record <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incoming calls<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which means your guest must call <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Once you answer the call, tap \u201c4.\u201d Google Voice will then play an announcement that the call is being recorded. Once the call ends, you can find an mp3 file of the recording in your Google Voice app.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Voice also lets you choose a phone number, which is useful if you don\u2019t want to give your personal phone number to all of your podcast guests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>TapeACall <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; This is a paid app. TapeACall is my preferred method of recording phone interviews lately because it allows me to call the interview subject (instead of making them call me, like Google Voice does).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always ask for the guest\u2019s permission <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you start recording. There are many laws around recording phone interviews (check with your local government). It\u2019s a safe bet to go ahead and get the consent of everyone on the call.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Video conferencing software (Zoom, Skype, etc.): Easy to do and has decent audio quality<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By now, most people are familiar with some video conferencing tool, so this option provides them with the comfort of knowing they won\u2019t have to figure out new software. Plus, it\u2019s easy to record because these tools come with built-in recording. They can also provide decent audio quality, especially if you and your guest are using external mics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just call your guest on Zoom, Skype, GoToMeeting, or your favorite <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/conferencing-apps-2022\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video conferencing tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and hit \u201crecord.\u201d Then, you\u2019ll get a file of the audio when the call is over.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Double-ender recording: Takes the most effort but gets you the best audio quality<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A \u201cdouble-ender\u201d is when you record audio on a microphone on your end, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the guest records audio on a microphone on their end. It mimics what would happen if you were both recording in-person. This results in the best possible audio quality, since both files will be recorded locally. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do have to get your guest to send you their audio file, though, and then you\u2019ll have to use editing software like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/audacity-remove-background-noise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audacity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to merge both audio files and line them up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To record a double-ender:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you have a microphone and headphones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your guest has a microphone and headphones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call your guest, either on your phone or using a web conferencing tool.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you both hit record on your respective recording setups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both of you need to clap at the same time. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yep, this sounds weird. But you know how movie directors snap together that board before they record a scene? It\u2019s called a clapperboard, and they use it to cause a sudden, loud sound that will show up clearly in the audio recording as a spike in wavelengths. That helps them visually line up the audio spike with the video of the clapperboard.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the same concept with clapping when you start recording a double-ender. You and your guest clap at the same time so that when you\u2019re comparing both audio files later, you can more easily line them up based on where they both spike. Below, you can see an example of what it\u2019ll look like.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7870\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1304\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image3.png 1304w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image3-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image3-380x206.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image3-768x417.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1304px) 100vw, 1304px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have your guest send you their file.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload the two audio files into editing software.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Line up the recordings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best app I\u2019ve found that streamlines this entire process is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clearcast.io\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ClearCast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It was founded by Brett McKay, who uses it for his own podcast, \u201cThe Art of Manliness.\u201d I tested it out, and it was impressively easy to use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1: Schedule the interview within ClearCast.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7871\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image4.png 1999w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image4-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image4-380x224.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image4-768x452.png 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image4-1536x904.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/>Pick a date and time, and enter the email address of your podcast guest. ClearCast will automatically email your guest a link to the virtual room where you will record.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7868\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1106\" height=\"689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image1.png 1106w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image1-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image1-380x237.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image1-768x478.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1106px) 100vw, 1106px\" \/><b>Step 2: Enter the virtual recording room. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, wait for your guests to click the link in their email to join you.\u00a0<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7872\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1264\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image5.png 1264w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image5-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image5-380x146.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image5-768x294.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3: Click \u201cstart\u201d to begin recording. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When everyone is present, you\u2019ll be able to record.<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7869\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image2.png 1440w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image2-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image2-380x208.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image2-768x421.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4: Download the merged audio file.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When the call is over, you can find your recording, your guest\u2019s recording, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (this is the best part) the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">merged<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recording all in your dashboard. That way, you don&#8217;t have to go through the hassle of making your guest upload their audio file and having to sync up both audio files on your own.\u00a0<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7873\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image6.png 1999w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image6-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image6-380x152.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image6-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image6-1536x615.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ClearCast is a no-frills solution, which is probably why I found it so easy to use. It gets the job done without confusion, so I\u2019m a fan. But if you want something with a sleeker interface and more features (such as HD video recording and automatic post-production), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zencastr.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zencastr<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a very popular choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Tips for Recording a Podcast Remotely<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Invest in equipment.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it\u2019s worth it. If you\u2019re committed to having a professional-sounding podcast, invest, at minimum, in the following equipment:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A) Microphone<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pretty much any sort of external microphone will sound better than the onboard mic on your laptop or cell phone. The headphones that came with your iPhone or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/call-center-headsets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">headset with an attached mic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will provide at least a small improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re serious about podcasting, invest in a quality microphone. Try to buy a USB mic that hooks up to your laptop so you can record straight to your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you don\u2019t host your own podcast, having an external mic on hand is a great idea if you plan to grow your brand and image as an expert by being a guest on podcasts. This is what many authors, entrepreneurs, and researchers do. They\u2019re often interviewed by podcasters, so they have their own equipment ready to go. This will impress your podcast hosts, too, increasing your chances of being interviewed again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B) Pop filter<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pop filter is an inexpensive piece of equipment that does wonders for your audio. It prevents \u201cpops\u201d (explosive sounds produced when you say words with \u201cp\u201d or \u201cb\u201d in them) from ruining your audio.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C) Headphones<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear headphones while you record and when you edit. A set of headphones will isolate the sound so you hear only what your microphone is hearing. This helps you determine if there are any distracting sounds you need to eliminate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Soundproof your \u201crecording studio.\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okay, so I don\u2019t expect you to have an <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">actual<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recording studio (though, if you do, right on!). But you do need to set up a space where you can place your laptop and recording equipment and conduct your remote interviews.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A) Designate a space to record your podcast.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This space doesn\u2019t have to be fancy. It can be the corner of your bedroom, the kitchen table, or your living room couch. But the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> place to record your podcast? Your closet.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I cannot tell you how many podcasters you listen to every day are recording from their closet. Why? The closet is likely the quietest place in your house. It\u2019s probably an interior room, meaning it doesn\u2019t share an outside wall, and it doesn\u2019t have a window. This decreases the chances of external noise getting in. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further, the closet is typically the smallest room you have in your house, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it has natural sound-dampening thanks to your clothes filling it. This is advantageous when recording audio because the fabric from your hanging clothes absorbs sound and reduces echoes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B) Turn off or block out any noise sources.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019d be surprised by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/how-to-reduce-background-noise-microphone\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what noise a mic picks up on<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you\u2019ve never even noticed\u2014things like air purifiers or air conditioning. Even a fluorescent light bulb can cause buzzing sounds you\u2019ll only notice when you&#8217;re playing back your audio. Turn off these sources when you\u2019re recording.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want an easy way to find these hard-to-notice sources of noise? Set up your mic, press record, and sit quietly for 20 seconds. Then, play the audio back. What sounds do you pick up on in what was supposed to be a silent recording? Track down the sources and turn them off or block them out if you can.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C) Consider acoustic treatment.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to blocking outside noise, you want to make sure that the room you record in doesn\u2019t produce an echoey sound when you speak. Professional recording studios have foam panels on the walls to absorb sound, and you can probably find cheap alternatives on Amazon.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To DIY this, again, choose a small room (like a closet) and fill it with sound-dampening, soft materials, such as rugs, blankets, or clothes. It\u2019s empty spaces with high ceilings and lots of hard surfaces that tend to create the most echoes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Install a noise-cancelling app.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No place in your home is going to be 100% soundproof, but thankfully, there\u2019s technology that can cancel out background noise for you. Before you hit record, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">install the Krisp app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your laptop, and while you\u2019re at it, ask your podcast guest to do it too. Krisp uses AI to identify and eliminate distracting background noise coming from your end <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the guest\u2019s end, helping you hear each other clearly and capture crystal clear audio.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Find out about your guest\u2019s podcasting experience and home setup.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email your podcast guest to find out their podcasting experience and their setup at home. You might be pleasantly surprised to find that the guest has done dozens of interviews and has their own microphone. On the other hand, you might find out that this is their first time doing an interview remotely, and they may need some pointers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some questions to ask your guest well ahead of the interview:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you done any podcast interviews before? How about remotely?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have your own external microphone or at least a pair of headphones with a built-in mic?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a quiet place to take the call on interview day?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have any questions about how this interview will work?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Send your guest tips\/instructions well ahead of time.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if your guest is a seasoned interviewee, it\u2019s still a good idea to send a list of podcast tips to prep them ahead of the call.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some things to include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remind them of the date and time that they are scheduled to be interviewed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell them how you will contact them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send them a link to download noise-cancelling software.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give them pointers on how to set up their space for optimal audio quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask them if they have any questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Conduct interviews via video where possible, even if you\u2019re only going to use the audio.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many podcasters choose to record video interviews, even if they only end up using the audio portion. Being able to see each other\u2019s expressions and gestures can make the conversation feel more natural than if you could only hear each other\u2019s voices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, if you capture video, you can repurpose the interview beyond just your podcast. Some podcasters choose to upload the video to YouTube in addition to publishing the audio on a podcasting platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the interview, you can use editing software to remove the video portion and use only the audio for your podcast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Do a soundcheck with your interviewee.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever you\u2019re recording a guest, don\u2019t just hit record and jump straight into the interview. Start with some friendly small talk. This helps your guest feel comfortable and gives you a chance to make sure mics are working and sound is recording.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Have a backup plan.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical difficulties can strike even the most experienced professionals. Plan for it. For instance, what would you do if your microphone stopped working? What would you do if your guest couldn\u2019t get their video to work? Think ahead and decide what you would do to adapt quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A phone call is always a good backup plan. It\u2019s easy, and the guest doesn\u2019t need any special software (only you do). So make sure you\u2019ve installed Google Voice, TapeACall, or another <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/everything-you-should-know-about-call-recording\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call recording app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your cell phone before you do the interview, just in case you end up needing to use it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Reschedule if needed.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, if you do run into problems, you can always ask to reschedule. I know this is far from ideal, especially if you worked hard to get a big-name guest on your show. But if you truly feel that not having top-notch audio quality will be detrimental to your show, then go ahead and ask your guest if there&#8217;s another time that you can schedule the interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to frame it in a way that is appealing to your guest. For example, &#8220;I want to reschedule so I can make sure you sound as good as possible.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Bonus: Mail your podcast guest recording equipment to borrow.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, this is for serious podcasters who have the budget for it. You can actually mail microphones and other recording equipment to your guests to borrow for the interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s exactly what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@saronyitbarek\/mailing-mics-to-podcast-guests-a2f5adf3a906\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saron Yitbarek<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, host of the \u201cCodeNewbie\u201d podcast, does for her guests. She bought five mics and windscreens for her podcast interviews, and she ships a set to each guest along with a return envelope that&#8217;s prepaid and addressed. 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