I shared a bunch of specific equipment recommendations in this previous discussion thread <https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/DhBF9Qdsddg/5T4pHpTIBAAJ>. The microphones listed there make it so that unless your room is EXTREMELY echo-y, they sound great. These shows have are all recorded on this gear to get a sense of what they sound like:
- https://soundcloud.com/comicbookjunto - http://www.hirespod.com/ - https://streetsdept.com/podcast/ - https://www.greenphillyblog.com/podcast/ - https://listen.coworkingweekly.com/ - https://stackingthebricks.com/podcast/ *DIY environment recommendations: * - Carpet or carpet tiles on the floor are a definite must. That concrete wall is going to be pretty reflective too, so if you can't cover it entirely I'd look at options to cover it with another rug or fabric or even homosote, which is pretty cheap and can have fabric stretched over it to look nice. - For the ceiling, this is a rare case where acoustic tiles (aka drop ceiling) does a really nice job. I still hate the way they look but they soak up a lot of echo. None of this will be soundproof - but you don't need an iso booth for podcasting. Just a comfortable room that doesn't echo like crazy. I've also learned that airflow is also pretty important - with 1-2 people talking in a room for 45mins+, it's going to get hot and stuffy fast. I've recorded my shows in a closet (literally) with no fresh air. It's not fun. Overall recommendation: based on my experiences, I'd worry less about acoustic perfection for podcasts and making sure the space comfortable (including ariflow, lighting, etc) especially when those microphones I linked to will take care of 90% of the challenges in almost any space. -Alex ------------------ *The #1 mistake in community building is doing it by yourself.* Better Coworkers: http://indyhall.org Weekly Coworking Tips: http://coworkingweekly.com My Audiobook: https://theindyhallway.com/ten On Tue, Oct 23, 2018 at 2:44 PM AK <[email protected]> wrote: > We want to add a podcast / recording room to our basement. Ideas welcome. > we plan to drywall 3 walls leave one wall solid basement concrete. Then add > carpet to the floor. We have an open ceiling and wonder what to do about > that. it's all wood above us and wood joists. Do we panel that? > > I know directional (cardioid) microphones will help alot..but without > going crazy...what can anyone suggest overall? > > Thank you > > > > On Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 9:59:02 AM UTC-5, Gretchen Bilbro wrote: >> >> We have a main room with a concrete floor and plaster walls with high >> ceilings. The echo is so bad when you get more than five people in the >> space. I know I have seen round 3D sound control ball type things that hang >> from the ceiling in some spaces but am having trouble finding it online. >> Any help? >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
