Best Handheld Microphones for Interviews

If you’re looking for the right microphone to help you record interviews, here’s a great list! These handheld mics are effective for recording interviews both indoors and outdoors. They’re also all dynamic mics, meaning you can just plug them in and go, no charging or batteries required.

Audio-Technica AT8004L

This mic has a long handle, and is designed specifically for on locations interviews and sports broadcasting. It features an omnidirectional pickup pattern, and the length is great for interviewing multiple people and adding a mic flag.

Rode Reporter

The Rode Reporter is great for handheld interviews and presentations. It features an omnidirectional pickup pattern, and a frequency response made for voice reproduction, meaning you will get a clear sound in any condition. It also features a mesh basket that protects the mic from outside and environmental sounds.

Sennheiser MD 46

This mic is great for focusing on one person speaking at a time, as it is a cardioid mic that diminishes background noise. It also features a double layer grill to diminish plosive noises.

Shure VP64A

The Shure VP64A features a neodymium magnet for an increased signal to noise ratio. It also contains an internal isolation mount for handling low noises. It has a grill that is great for preventing water damage and is great for all weather conditions.

Electro-Voice RE50/B

This is another mic that features an omnidirectional pickup pattern. It also is great for diminishing unwanted background noises. There is also no need for batteries as it is a self generating mic!

Beyerdynamic M58

The Beyerdynamic M58 is another great mic with an omnidirectional pickup pattern. It has a long handle which is great for recording in person interviews. It is also great for reducing background noises so you get the clearest sound possible.

Conclusion

All of these mics are great for recording interviews in any condition. They are also great choices for any price range!

If you need any further help choosing the mic that is best for you, or want to start your own podcast, you can contact us here.

So which mic is your favourite? Do you prefer other kinds of interview mics? Let us know!

- By Julianna Martinek

How To Promote Your Podcast

You have a podcast you love and enjoy creating. 

Now comes the question, how do you promote it?

As podcast production experts at Jony Studios, we have the answer for you.

Quality and content play a big role in creating a successful podcast. You want to create a podcast that attracts attention and the way to do that is to make sure you are talking about something you enjoy. As for quality, it all depends on the sound quality and editing.

If you require professional help or advice with editing and producing a podcast, contact Jony Studios. We provide audio production services which will greatly increase your brand value and help you garner a large audience.

Hear a sample of our work here.

Below are a few tips and suggestions on promoting your podcast:

RELEASE 3 EPISODES ON LAUNCH DAY

Some people get upset when they only have one episode to listen to when they start a new podcast.

Think of it as when you begin a new show. People generally want to see something which has a season or at least a handful of episodes to watch. 

The same principle holds when you are creating a podcast. Researched has shown that podcasters should at least have 3 episodes released on the launch day.

This will help your audience retain more information and get familiar with your style.

CELEBRATE THE SMALL ACHIEVEMENTS PUBLICLY

Creating and launching a podcast takes time and sometimes, money.

The first few weeks after the podcast is launched is extremely crucial. The first eight weeks not only decides your commitment to the podcast but is also crucial in deciding whether your podcast is noteworthy.

A few steps you can take to make your podcast noteworthy is by garnering attention by celebrating the small achievements such as a two-week anniversary.

You can grab potential viewers attention by:

• Doing giveaways

• Switching out your email signature from a personal one to one that describes you as a “Podcast Host” or “Podcaster”

• Getting your podcast shared on social media by family, friends and co-workers/teammates

SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION

Social media is a powerful tool that can help your podcast gain more views.

Share your podcast episodes, clips from your podcast, blogs about your podcast, basically anything and everything related to your podcast.

Make sure to cross-promote your posts on all social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc. But make sure to edit your post in terms of the platform.

For example, when you post on Instagram, make sure to use hashtags so people can find you. Use hashtags and tag people when you post on Facebook. And formulate a short update for your twitter.

CONVERT IT TO A YOUTUBE VIDEO

YouTube is another social media platform where you can promote your podcast. This will double your exposure and give listeners another platform from which they can listen to your podcast.

All you need to do is convert your MP3 file into an MP4 file that is compatible with YouTube. Choose a picture of your podcast as the image for your video and if you want, add closed captions on your video so it’s easy for people to follow.

You can further promote your podcast by mentioning your website, other platforms from which listeners can access your podcast and giving a brief description of the episode and podcast in the description box.

Last but not least, you can also think of recording your podcast session with a video camera so people can see you as they listen as well. This will give the viewers something to watch and keep their attention on the content for a longer duration.

TRANSCRIBE YOUR PODCAST

Many shows have started transcribing their episodes for a better SEO result and to highlight important parts of an episode.

Websites such as Rev provide transcribing services that can convert your audio into text for $1.25/minute.

HAVE PARTNERS MENTION YOU

This strategy is similar to mentioning a business or a person in a blog post. Every time you mention someone on your podcast, it gives you the opportunity to reach out to them and share the good news of featuring them on your show.

All you have to do is shoot them an email saying you mentioned them on your show and that you’d be honoured if they mentioned or shared your podcast on their social media. An example of a possible email by Neil Patel is “Hey I love your work so much so I linked out to you in my latest blog post. Check it out. P.S. If you shared it, it would make my day.”

This strategy will help you reach a wider audience. With every share you get, your podcast is presented to more potential listeners.

ENCOURAGE REVIEWS AND COMMENTS

The success of a podcast is usually measured with the number of views you receive and through your podcast’s ratings.

So every time you record a new episode, make sure to encourage your listeners to share and leave a review for your podcast on the app. The higher your ratings are, the wider your audience will get.

You should also encourage your family, friends and co-workers to share and leave reviews for your podcast when it’s in the beginning stage.

MAKE A TAGLINE FOR YOUR SHOW

Creating a tagline will not only give your audience a sense of consistency but it will also help in promoting your podcast.

Try recreating the tagline with your guest and use it as a trailer for the episode. This will ‘introduce’ your guest to the audience as well as work as a teaser without revealing too much information about the episode’s content.

START A NEWSLETTER

Lastly, encourage viewers to leave their email when they visit your website. This will help you create a contact sheet for sharing newsletters and updates with your audience about upcoming episodes, guests, or giveaways.

Conclusion

Podcasts are fun to create and entertaining to listen to. They can be playful, informative and educational. It can also help build a community or bring people with similar interests together.

But in order to reach that audience, you need to know how to promote your podcast and this blog helps you do that.

For more tips on Podcasting, click the button below!

- By Neha Agarwala

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Learn more about all of our podcast production services and hear a sample of our work here. We look forward to adding massive value to your podcast development process.

Best Royalty Free Music Sources for Your Podcast

Music and sounds are an essential part of a great podcast. Royalty-free music is an easy, stress-free way to include music into your creation. Are you looking for music or sounds to use on your podcast but don’t know where to find any? These resources are all available for you to use.

Shutterstock

Shutterstock is a great resource for royalty-free music and sounds. You can purchase a subscription for $199/year, and can use the sounds for multiple purposes.

PremiumBeat

This site has a large collection of different music and sounds, great for different purposes on your podcast! They also have collections of music that would suit different genres of podcasts!

Free Music Archive

This archive has content from artists all over the world. You can browse through hundreds of songs to find ones that will best suit your podcast.

Pond5

Many YouTubers use this site for their videos. It has a large collection of royalty-free music, as well as videos and motion graphics.

Silverman Sound Studios

This site has a large collection of royalty-free music and sounds, all for free with credit. You can easily look through different categories and genres of music to find the ones that will best suit your podcast.

Conclusion

All of these websites and archives have a great collection of royalty-free music that will be great for your podcast!

If you need extra help creating a podcast or music for your podcast, contact us here.

We look forward to adding massive value to your brand.

So which resource was your favourite? Did you find any songs you like? Let us know!

- By Julianna Martinek