

While there is no one “right” way to record a podcast, choosing the best option will come down to the type of recording, the budget you have, the tools you have at your fingertips and what type of computer you are using. Let me know if you need anything else.Podcast analytics are sometimes treated as a long-lost cousin that we don’t quite know how to interact with.Ī simple internet search reveals that there are countless ways to record podcasts and it can be overwhelming trying to decide which way is best for you. These are just some suggestions based on the fact that you seem to be looking for something portable/affordable. I personally use the innexpensive 2018 Mac Mini and there’s the even less expensive 2020 Mac Mini with Apple’s new M1 chip. I only wrote the article to entertain the idea, but it’s only possible using one of these online DAWs like Soundtrap, Bandlab, etc… That doesn’t mean it won’t change in the future but even if it did, Apple will always have the lead when it comes to performance for these types of applications. If you’re serious about sound recording/music production though, I wouldn’t even consider Chromebooks. Hypothetically, even if you would purchase the best Chromebook… You’d be paying as much as say, one of these Dell XPS laptops ( review here) and the performance would still be WAY under. You’ll experience horrible audio latency at best and at worst, it probably won’t even connect to your audio interface. The major problem with Chromebooks is the lack of drivers/support for these high-demanding audio applications. It may be possible to install Audacity/Reaper on Chromebook, but that doesn’t mean you’ll get results. Driven by his passion for sound for picture, Stefan founded Decibel Peak, a platform designed to empower and support emerging sound professionals while contributing to the growth of the industry. Today, Stefan utilizes his extensive expertise to record production sound and lead the audio post-production process for a variety of projects in the TV, Film, and New Media industry. His journey into sound production began at the young age of 16, where he initially produced music that went on to feature on local television. Stefan is a highly proficient sound professional who specializes in sound for picture.
