Introduction
It is important to note the quality of an audio product, such as a podcast, is highly important since it plays a major part in creating an enjoyable experience alongside the overall content of such a podcast. Therefore, I need podcasts to have clear and crisp voices, and if the audio quality is close to phone tape, I am likely to lose interest and patience regardless of the content.
Main body
For this class, I am currently using my smartphone as a recording device, which is not ideal for creating a proper product. However, the main advantage is evidently the accessibility and affordability since almost all people have smartphones, and the latter contains a voice recorder. In addition, there is a wide range of useful applications which can improve the overall podcast recording experience. It should be noted that the audio quality of phone-recorded podcasts can be of decent quality, but proper measures need to be taken, such as setting a quiet environment. For example, one should record in “a room with minimal reflective surfaces, as this will introduce a distant, echo-y quality” (RODE, 2021, para. 8). The key disadvantage is that the hardware of a standard smartphone is not capable of producing high-quality and crisp audio, which is why one should consider smartphones as a temporary measure.
Conclusion
In conclusion, if one expects or plans to conduct serious podcasting on a long-term basis, it is worth investing in a professional microphone and other equipment. The main reason is that a high-quality content of a podcast must be accompanied by high-quality audio in order to create a desirable final product to which people would listen and become regular listeners.
Reference
RODE. (2021). How to record a podcast on your phone in a few simple steps?RODE.