Ep61: How To Improve Your Audio Quality - Michael Castañeda

Today, we'll talk about different microphone sounds to help elevate and improve your audio quality. Michael Castañeda is switching mics to compare the quality of each one. Check this episode to learn more!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

• Tape syncing and sound physics
• Pros and cons of recording directly through Zoom
• Why you should focus on the environment first
• Two Recommended mics for podcasting
• Soundproofing vs. Treating a room
• Business podcast versus Independent podcast

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• Shure SM58-LC
• Shure Beta 87A

ABOUT MICHAEL CASTAÑEDA

Michael Castañeda is a sound engineer based in Los Angeles, California that works in the podcast industry. He studied music and audio at Citrus Community College and UCSD. After 5 1/2 years in Reality T.V. As a production assistant, assistant camera operator, and set decorator, he switched to working in the podcast industry where he provides tape syncs, recordings, and mixing. Michael has been fortunate to work with clients such as NPR, ESPN, New York Times Magazine, and The BBC. 

CONNECT WITH MICHAEL

• Podcast: Southern California Podcasters 
• Instagram: @plasticaudio
• Twitter: plasticAudio
• LinkedIn: Michael Castañeda

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