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It is not uncommon for the Resonate Recordings team to provide input to our clients on how to simplify their recording processes. The reality is, there are so many variations to choose from. Because many of the podcasters we work with are just looking for simple, easy, reliable solutions to record their podcast, we wanted to make a resource available that walks you through our preferred method of recording podcast audio. Our recommendation?
Using a handheld recorder, like the Zoom H6. Get your Zoom H6 using this link. A recorder like the Zoom H6 essentially replaces your computer and allows you to record your audio files directly onto an SD card that can easily be popped out to upload the content. Using a recorder usually eliminates the need for computers, interfaces or DAWs.
We recommend you get a separate microphone like the AT for great quality at an affordable price. Inputs 1 and 2 on the left, inputs 3 and 4 on the right. On the opposite side you have a 5v USB power port where you can transfer files to the computer, or use an external power supply not included with the recorder , the Menu button and scroll wheel for navigating the menu as well as inputs 3 and 4 for your external microphones.
On the front of the Zoom H6 , each channel has a gain knob and a pad feature to control input levels , as well as target buttons for targeting the left and right to record with one of the external microphones that attach on top.
You will also see you have indicators for channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 for the coordinating microphone inputs on the recorder. Make sure that when you are recording, the channels selected and the inputs being used are coordinating!
Before you can begin recording, make sure you have fresh batteries in your Zoom H6. With regular alkaline batteries, you can get up to 3 hours of recording. After the initial setup the first thing you want to do is you want to reformat your SD card. Confirm by choosing Yes. If you go down to Record and then select Record Format, make sure that you have the Hit Record and select that folder. We recommend leaving these as-is and letting your post production team handle all the processing.
Once you choose the channel, the red light on the coordinating channel flashes. On the meter you want to be hitting around db. We recommend you test the input gain to have it average as close to db as possible. If you are too loud it will distort and the clip indicator light will blink.
If you have a second microphone, you can select the second track that will be used and then adjust the gain on that track as well with the same process. If you need to record an additional take, you simply hit Record again and then Stop when completed. Locate the folder you selected at the recording phase to download the content to your computer.
Simply locate the tracks wanted and download to your local storage. By doing this you ensure that you know exactly what track is what. There are a lot of options for you to choose from for recording your podcast episodes.
If you have more questions, you can email us at help resonaterecordings. Thanks again and happy podcasting! Distribute your podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Google. Get started. How to record a podcast with a Zoom H6 recorder. How to set up your Zoom H6 for podcasting. Posted August 20, Quick Note: Some of the links in this blog may be affiliate links which will give us a small commission fee at no extra cost to you. Share this article. Share on twitter. Share on facebook. Share on linkedin.
Table of Contents. Dayton Cole. As Lead Mixing Engineer at Resonate Recordings, Dayton oversees the audio editing and mixing process for many entertaining podcasts. When Dayton is not mixing and mastering audio he enjoys making tacos with his wife in their home in Louisville, KY.
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