Hi all - I'm keenly watching this thread, too. I'm interested in a small (really small, ~9'x13' room) sound room for podcasts, interviews, etc. The rest of the time when not used like this it would a small (did I mention small?) meeting room or huddle space. I'll be doing some of my own podcasting, too, but not for about another 6 months or so. My overall space is a ~1,000sqft coworking site in Aylmer, Quebec that will be opening within a month (Mar/Apr 2019).
Cheers, Trevor On Saturday, 9 March 2019 14:57:40 UTC-5, Fred Gallagher wrote: > > Thanks Alex, I am looking at Podcastiong being part of our set up here in > Donegal. It will help market the space and be an asset to the community as > well. Cheers, Fred > > On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 3:56:57 PM UTC+1, Alex Hillman wrote: >> >> Trevor's advice is rock solid. You can go CRAZY with recording equipment, >> but a lot of it comes down to your goals. I also have the weird perspective >> of having had a brief career in audio engineering when I was a lot younger, >> so I learned a lot about how to suss out the best on a budget. >> >> We don't have a dedicated studio but we do have all of the gear available >> in one of our meeting rooms, which we've also given some light (but >> essentially invisible) acoustic treatment. >> >> We decided to keep it simple and focus on people recording 1 or 2 people >> max (but the same setup would be easy to upgrade to 4x) >> >> - This Tascam 2x2 Audio Interface >> <https://mltrk.io/link/https%3A%2F%2Fclick.api.drift.com%2Fclick%2F07ca2455-6513-46ba-8e1c-50ffa0992761%3Fu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmltrk.io%252Flink%252Fhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.amazon.com%25252Fdp%25252FB00MIXF2RS%252FpAJrunkVstrtCifPzwXi%26h%3D9cec4e4154606375d1b69b754472d26a/uH3v0CfPHN4bwoMBrNom> >> is >> $150 USD. It takes approx 60 seconds for any mere mortal to learn even if >> they've never used a piece of audio gear. The quality is very good for the >> price, you can get slightly better for more but not that much better >> without spending way more. >> - We got a pair of these Shure 87A's >> <https://mltrk.io/link/https%3A%2F%2Fclick.api.drift.com%2Fclick%2F3aac300d-fbab-4583-9882-9715036f1eba%3Fu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmltrk.io%252Flink%252Fhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.amazon.com%25252FShure-Supercardioid-Condenser-Microphone-Applications%25252Fdp%25252FB0002BACBO%252FpAJrunkVstrtCifPzwXi%26h%3D5c927ad6315fe819915b52feddf90458/uH3v0CfPHN4bwoMBrNom> >> >> and they are incredible. You want the *super-cardioid* style because >> they are VERY directional, basically only picking up the person directly in >> front of the microphone. This removes crosstalk of your people being picked >> up on each others' microphones, and even more importantly, makes it so you >> don't need an isolation booth to keep the outside world out of your audio. >> Good >> microphones make everything else easier. We've had ours for 3ish years >> now, there might be a newer option out there but I'm very very very happy >> with these microphones. >> - Basic XLR cables to go between the Tascam and the microphones are >> pretty cheap, you can get whatever Amazon recommends. >> - Since we use the room for things other than recording, we learned that >> the spring loaded boom stands are in the way the rest of the time....and >> frankly the cheaper ones fall apart quickly anyway. More recently we opted >> for tabletop microphone stands like these >> <https://mltrk.io/link/https%3A%2F%2Fclick.api.drift.com%2Fclick%2F66e1495d-e319-459b-8138-222ed68f12c1%3Fu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmltrk.io%252Flink%252Fhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.amazon.com%25252FAdjustable-Foldable-Microphone-Meetings-Lectures%25252Fdp%25252FB01DXVYCT2%25252Fref%25253Dsr_1_8%25253Fs%25253Dmusical-instruments%252526ie%25253DUTF8%252526qid%25253D1523544188%252526sr%25253D1-8%252526keywords%25253Dmicrophone%25252Bstand%252FpAJrunkVstrtCifPzwXi%26h%3Da65c22a98410bb767350ceb8be9e160d/uH3v0CfPHN4bwoMBrNom> >> . >> - Get pop filters >> <https://mltrk.io/link/https%3A%2F%2Fclick.api.drift.com%2Fclick%2F0c78c035-14d0-4a98-9114-f96d04a5b8a2%3Fu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmltrk.io%252Flink%252Fhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.amazon.com%25252FProfessional-Microphone-Stabilizing-Recordings-Broadcasting%25252Fdp%25252FB01N21H9WY%25252Fref%25253Dsr_1_3%25253Fs%25253Dmusical-instruments%252526ie%25253DUTF8%252526qid%25253D1523544258%252526sr%25253D1-3%252526keywords%25253Dpop%25252Bfilter%252FpAJrunkVstrtCifPzwXi%26h%3D1c73b8593e50d206602b384d15d61091/uH3v0CfPHN4bwoMBrNom>. >> >> Trust me. >> - This is a "nice to have" but a good idea: we got one of these headphone >> splitters >> <https://mltrk.io/link/https%3A%2F%2Fclick.api.drift.com%2Fclick%2Faaf234fc-ae0e-400f-a30a-2f7f533f0b6c%3Fu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmltrk.io%252Flink%252Fhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.amazon.com%25252Fdp%25252FB01HO60NFO%25252Fref%25253Dasc_df_B01HO60NFO5437058%25252F%25253Ftag%25253Dhyprod-20%252526creative%25253D395033%252526creativeASIN%25253DB01HO60NFO%252526linkCode%25253Ddf0%252526hvadid%25253D193992629021%252526hvpos%25253D1o5%252526hvnetw%25253Dg%252526hvrand%25253D11491270912710683610%252526hvpone%25253D%252526hvptwo%25253D%252526hvqmt%25253D%252526hvdev%25253Dc%252526hvdvcmdl%25253D%252526hvlocint%25253D%252526hvlocphy%25253D9007285%252526hvtargid%25253Dpla-309645350540%252FpAJrunkVstrtCifPzwXi%26h%3D1d1dfaca4652da1545d31695fbd20330/uH3v0CfPHN4bwoMBrNom> >> so >> that at *least *the host could put on a pair of headphones on to listen >> in live and make sure the audio quality is good. Some guests like wearing >> studio headphones too. Many don't (it's weird AF to listen to yourself in >> real time as you talk and takes practice getting used to). I like having >> both options and for $7 yeah. >> >> I also really like the ATR2100's as a microphone to keep in my backpack >> for doing things like intros and ad reads, but for the studio I wanted >> something that would make editing easier and better mics will essentially >> always cut time/costs on the editing side. >> >> That's about it for audio gear. With this setup people can record >> directly into their own computers using Garage Band (mac only) or Audacity >> (cross platform) both of which are pretty easy to learn the basics on >> Youtube, or through a quick informational session as a newbie on the >> recording rig. >> >> For the room itself, our room happens to be a strange shape (one wall is >> at a 45 degree of the rest) which is good for keeping the sound from >> bouncing around at right angles. Our floors are carpeted with basic FLOR >> carpet tiles, and ceilings have basic acoustical tiles in the grid. *The >> big thing is to avoid or hide unnecessary flat/glossy surfaces cuz they are >> echo machines.* We hung a curtain rod over our whiteboard so a curtain >> could be pulled to cover it. We also mounted some foam tiles *behind* 3 >> pieces of art, basically tucked inside the recess of the canvas. The art >> looks awesome and the panels help soak up some sound. >> >> With the door closed on this room there's a *little* bit of sound >> leakage if someone is being loud on either side, but those super-cardioid >> microphones don't pick up anything unless you're within a few inches of the >> mic. >> >> *The best part about the podcasting setup is how it's brought people >> together. * >> >> We have members who know how to use the rigs, do basic editing, podcast >> promo/marketing, etc. This means newbies interested in creating a show can >> turn to each other for help. I know Trevor's crew has a whole podcast >> network in place, which is something we're definitely aspiring towards this >> year. >> >> The other really cool thing is how it's been a way to invite people who >> don't come to work during the day to come and hang out, and introduce their >> podcast guests to Indy Hall. >> >> We don't charge for recording time right now, you just need to be a >> member. In a few cases we've started asking people to mention us in the >> show, especially if we know that their audience overlaps with ours. >> >> In more than one case, a podcast has become someone's "gateway drug" for >> getting more connected into our community. Plus it's hella fun. >> >> -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 Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 7:05 AM, Trevor Twining <trevor...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hey Craig, >>> >>> There's no easy options here, just trade-offs. So you're going to need >>> to understand your intended use more. >>> >>> Our first studio fit in a rubbermaid box and cost less than 500 Canadian >>> dollars. We added things over time as people expressed interest. Now we >>> have mobile kit and a studio kit. We just make the room available to our >>> subscribers. No extra charge. First come, first served. Treating the room >>> also made it better suited to hosting and participating in webinars, >>> conferences, and video recording. So we also got a light kit, a green >>> screen, and now we're getting into more video work as well. >>> >>> Add some versatility to your mic setup by going with the ATR 2100s. >>> You'll get a great-sounding mic that works in rooms with some noise, but >>> can also just plug into a computer using USB. This makes it easy for >>> someone using the studio solo to just hook up direct. >>> https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1523530223&sr=1-1&keywords=atr2100 >>> >>> A mixer will make it easy for people just getting started to use the >>> audio, but you'll need an audio interface rather than a mixer if you want >>> each mic to be on a separate track. A mixer will take each of those tracks >>> and 'mix' it down to two stereo tracks, which then goes into the computer's >>> typical sound card. An audio interface takes each input and brings it >>> directly into the computer. This means you can enhance each track >>> independently. The trade-off is that it's more complicated to edit the >>> audio in some ways (more than we have time for here). The long and the >>> short of it is that producers will all have different expectations, and >>> you'll need to be ready to cater to them and explain how your setup works >>> so that they can decide if it's suitable. We found that people with >>> existing shows were already set in their ways about how they wanted their >>> setup to operate. One way we moved past that at first was we targeted >>> people who had no podcast experience and helped them get started. So our >>> gear was the first gear they used. >>> >>> Lastly, you're going to get more bang for your buck by spending some of >>> that budget on sound treating the room. How's that set up? >>> >>> >>> Happy to assist further if I'm able. >>> >>> >>> On Monday, April 9, 2018 at 7:26:34 PM UTC-4, Craig Baute - Creative >>> Density Coworking wrote: >>>> >>>> I just had a coworking friend from Charlotte stop by and he mentioned >>>> how much their podcasting studio is adding energy to his space. So I >>>> talked >>>> around and I can feel some of the same excitment building in our community >>>> when I bring it up here. >>>> So we are converting an interior office into a podcast studio. I want >>>> it to have professional equipment that is easy to use. This isn't going to >>>> be the highest end but good for business to make quality podcasts that >>>> sound great. We are doing this for a few reasons: >>>> >>>> >>>> 1. The community wants one - granted not many but three members >>>> would use it >>>> 2. Offices aren't exciting to me. >>>> 3. Competition is high in Denver for offices so this interior one >>>> sits up 2 to 3 months out of the year and doesn't pull in much money, >>>> $500, >>>> even when it is rented. >>>> 4. It's new way to get people to create is fun and is a driver to >>>> building a community >>>> 5. Anytime you give your community a tool to create it builds an >>>> opportunity to bond over. >>>> 6. It should bring in revenue than the office. I'm hoping for 50% >>>> higher. >>>> >>>> I'm coming at this from a fairly naive perspective right now so I would >>>> love some feedback. Here is what I'm thinking. The podcasting studio will >>>> cost me around $700 in new furniture, purchased from IKEA. I'm looking >>>> into >>>> this equipment which will cost me about $1500. >>>> >>>> 4 of these mic set ups, >>>> >>>> https://www.amazon.com/Rode-Procaster-Booming-Kit-cable/dp/B00D390QZO/ref=pd_sbs_267_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00D390QZO&pd_rd_r=DZAKK8A0ZPHPCEQ2QSS0&pd_rd_w=mr88U&pd_rd_wg=fpqG9&psc=1&refRID=DZAKK8A0ZPHPCEQ2QSS0 >>>> >>>> 4 channel mixer >>>> >>>> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EDRUQXC/?coliid=I9QYQX1O17AXM&colid=PMLMWDDYP2ZY&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it >>>> >>>> *Does anyone have any experience with a podcasting studio, things to >>>> try, pitfalls to avoid, etc?* >>>> >>> -- >>> 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 coworking+...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. 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