Best Podcasting Gear Dave Jackson

I'm doing more interviews in person and on the go, so I looked at the Rode Wireless Go (https://supportthisshow.com/rodego2), but it seemed you always needed your phone or computer to adjust the settings. Then I heard about the DJI Mic (https://supportthisshow.com/djimic), and watched a few videos, and I was hooked.Overview VideoDJI Mic Wireless Transmission System Features:* 250m wireless transmission range* Compact build makes for an easy travel solution and keeps recording sessions portable* Dual-channel recording system featuring 2 omnidirectional transmitters; perfect for studio, podcast, and interview recordings* Included charging case provides up to 15 hours of battery life* Touchscreen receiver display offers an easy-to-use interface for controlling your system’s settings* USB-C receiver with 3.5mm TRS ports offers versatile compatibility with most smartphones and computer devices* Safety track, gain control, and windscreen features provide an easier path to high-quality recordingsWhy LIke The DJI MicFor me, it was about the ability to be hyper-portable and ready to go at a moment's notice. I've also got a ton of battery life as the case charges the mics and receiver when you're not using them. You can also power all of those via USB C.No lav is going to sound good as a dynamic mic, but I watched a ton of videos comparing the DJI Mic vs the Rode Wireless Go (https://supportthisshow.com/rodego2) and while I thought the Rode system (https://supportthisshow.com/rodego2) has a little more clarity, I didn't feel it wasn't something I could solve in post (let's face it interview ALWAYS need editing) so I opted for the ease of use, and its been very easy.PowerDewise Interview Lavalier SetThis lav set sounds great for being $40 or less. It comes with two lavs with 12 feet of cable each, along with a splitter, and a nic little bag to take it with. If you're looking to do in-person interviews on the go, and don't want to have to bring stands, windscreens and more, this is a very affordable solution. (and just as good as a Rode smartlav (https://supportthisshow.com/smartlav))MY Money Was UsedFull disclaimer I bought the DJI Mic with my own money via sweetwater ( I love their payment plans). This post contains affiliate links and I may receive compensation if you purchase anything using these links.This podcast is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

The Swiss Army Knife of PodcastingThe Zoom Podtrack P4 (https://supportthisshow.com/zoomp4) enables you to record four separate tracks (along with a stereo mix)You have four XLR inputsA USB inputA TRRS Cable(Optional) Blue Tooth. So you can have two people in one room, one person on Zoom, and another on your phoneand everyone can hear everyone. You get separate tracks, and a stereo mix.Oh yeah, want to play some sound effects? You have four jingle buttonsMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEThe Zoom Podtrack P4 (https://supportthisshow.com/zoomp4)

The Rode Rodecaster Pro (%5C) could THE piece of gear for 2019. I\'m here to tell you everybody is scrambling it replaces so many pieces of equipment into one.It is a mixer, a recorder, a jingle palet, a channel strip, and it connects with your phone.You can record up to four microphones and your phone. The phone has built-in mix minus (so the person on the phone won\'t have weird echo issueThe 4 high-quality microphone channels are able to power both dynamic and condenser microphones. You can quickly connect microphones for you and your guests with an automatic level setting and one-touch recording to a microSD card. You can connect to your phone via Bluetooth or TRRS cable. You will be able to drag and drop files into the jingle buttons.Built-in Signal Processing that Would Cost you Hundreds of DollarsYour pristine signal can also be enhanced with the legendary patented audio processors, APHEX Aural Exciter™ and APHEX Big Bottom™. These have been incorporated in the audio processing section of the RØDECaster Pro, and your sound will have that rich, warm tone only found in professional studios. The RØDECaster Pro also features multistage dynamics, such as compression, limiting, de-essing and noise-gating.What It Would Take to Have All the functionalityA Zoom H6 Portable Recorder (%5C) $319 iPad mini 4 (wi-fi only (%5C)) $389iJingle webmaster app (%5C) for ipad $20Aphex Aural Exciter (%5C) $345 ( and really it would be $99 for the Aphex Channel (%5C))That would cost $1073What It Doesn\'t DoThe only thing some people who want the ultimate control may be disappointed that it only records in stereo. If you are recording four people you get one stereo file. I recorded this way for YEARS, and yes it is nice to have everyone on their own track to add different EQs, and mute tracks, etc but this built into the unit. If you record it correctly, you don\'t need to work magic in post-production. For me, this is not a deal breaker. Yes, the Zoom H6 does this, but it doesn\'t have the built-in Aphex, the phone connection, jingle buttons and more.The Rode Rodecaster Costs $599 and will Ship This MonthHere is a quick video (that wastes about 30 seconds about storytelling at the intro)