Not sure how to record a podcast?
Whether you’re brand new to podcasting or you have some experience under your belt, we recommend reading through our Virtual Tech Walkthrough.
Here you will be able to click and expand each of our spaces below for an in-depth look at what equipment is available, what’s included in your rental, and how to use our equipment to record a podcast.
How to Record a Podcast at the Mompreneur Co. Studio [Virtual Tech Walkthrough]
How to Record a Podcast in the Connection Room
Welcome to the Coral Chairs Room!
Here’s how to start recording audio:
- Locate the Rodecaster Pro 2 Mixer on the small table in between the chairs.
- On the back of the mixer, hold down the on button to turn on the machine. When everything lights up and the screen has loaded you can continue.
- You’ll see a USB cord attached the to back of the mixer which plugs into your computer (this is a USB-C plug- a USB plug can be found on the window sill and switched out for this one based on your computer.)
- Plug it into your computer.
- 2 mics are plugged into the mixer and ready to go for you.
- In your recording software (we recommend Descript. Zoom works great for virtual interviews. Or you can record with the video player native to your computer.) Find the drop down to choose your microphone and choose Rodecaster Pro 2 (and default if it asks/shows multiple options.)
- When recording, we recommend keeping the mic within a fist distance of your mouth and speaking into the top of it.
To Capture Video:
- We have 3 video options available: the Sony ZV-1 blogging camera, Razer webcam or you can use your iPhone as your webcam (this is what I often do.)
For the Sony ZV-1:
turn the camera on and place it in movie mode. Toggle through the menu to Camera Settings 2 and choose USB Streaming. Then plug the camera into your computer using the USB cord provided (a USB to USB-C converter is available in your room if needed.) In your recording platform choose the Sony camera from the drop down (may be named something else on your computer) and you’re all set to record. **Note: the battery does run out quickly on this but when plugged into your computer it will give it a charge.
For the Razer webcam:
Simply plug the camera into your computer, place on top of your computer or on a stand and choose Razer Kiyo (might appear under a different name on your computer) in your recording platform from the drop down in video options.
Using your iPhone as a webcam: If you have an Apple Computer and an iPhone follow these instructions to use it as your webcam.
How to Record a Podcast in the Conversation Room
Welcome to the Conversation Room!
Here’s how to start recording audio:
- Locate the Rodecaster Pro 2 Mixer on the small rolling stand.
- Decide which vignette you’d like to record in and relocate the stand there.
- On the back of the mixer, hold down the on button to turn on the machine. When everything lights up and the screen has loaded you can continue.
- You’ll see a USB cord attached the to back of the mixer which plugs into your computer (this is a USB-C plug- a USB plug can be found on the window sill and switched out for this one based on your computer.)
- Plug it into your computer.
- 1 mic is plugged into the mixer. You can attach additional mics to the back based on your location.
- In your recording software (we recommend Descript. Zoom works great for virtual interviews. Or you can record with the video player native to your computer.) Find the drop down to choose your microphone and choose Rodecaster Pro 2 (and default if it asks/shows multiple options.)
- When recording, we recommend keeping the mic within a fist distance of your mouth and speaking into the top of it.
To Capture Video:
- We have 3 video options available: the Sony ZV-1 blogging camera, Razer webcam or you can use your iPhone as your webcam (this is what I often do.)
For the Sony ZV-1:
turn the camera on and place it in movie mode. Toggle through the menu to Camera Settings 2 and choose USB Streaming. Then plug the camera into your computer using the USB cord provided (a USB to USB-C converter is available in your room if needed.) In your recording platform choose the Sony camera from the drop down (may be named something else on your computer) and you’re all set to record. **Note: the battery does run out quickly on this but when plugged into your computer it will give it a charge.
For the Razer webcam:
Simply plug the camera into your computer, place on top of your computer or on a stand and choose Razer Kiyo (might appear under a different name on your computer) in your recording platform from the drop down in video options.
Using your iPhone as a webcam: If you have an Apple Computer and an iPhone follow these instructions to use it as your webcam.
How to Record a Podcast in the Solo Room
Welcome to the Solo Room!
Here’s how to start recording audio:
- Locate the Vocaster Mixer on the small side table.
- You’ll see a black cord attached the to back of the mixer which plugs into your computer (this is a USB-C plug- a USB plug can be found on the window sill and switched out for this one based on your computer.)
- Plug it into your computer.
- In your recording software (we recommend Descript. Zoom works great for virtual interviews. Or you can record with the video player native to your computer.) Find the drop down to choose your microphone and choose Vocaster 2 (and default if it asks/shows multiple options.)
- When recording, we recommend keeping the mic within a fist distance of your mouth and speaking into the top of it.
To Capture Video:
- We have 3 video options available: the Sony ZV-1 blogging camera, Razer webcam or you can use your iPhone as your webcam (this is what I often do.)
For the Sony ZV-1:
turn the camera on and place it in movie mode. Toggle through the menu to Camera Settings 2 and choose USB Streaming. Then plug the camera into your computer using the USB cord provided (a USB to USB-C converter is available in your room if needed.) In your recording platform choose the Sony camera from the drop down (may be named something else on your computer) and you’re all set to record. **Note: the battery does run out quickly on this but when plugged into your computer it will give it a charge.
For the Razer webcam:
Simply plug the camera into your computer, place on top of your computer or on a stand and choose Razer Kiyo (might appear under a different name on your computer) in your recording platform from the drop down in video options.
Using your iPhone as a webcam: If you have an Apple Computer and an iPhone follow these instructions to use it as your webcam.
How to Record a Podcast in the Living Room
Welcome to the Living Room!
Here’s how to start recording audio:
- Locate the Rodecaster Pro 2 Mixer on the small rolling stand.
- Decide which vignette you’d like to record in and relocate the stand there.
- On the back of the mixer, hold down the on button to turn on the machine. When everything lights up and the screen has loaded you can continue.
- You’ll see a USB cord attached the to back of the mixer which plugs into your computer (this is a USB-C plug- a USB plug can be found on the window sill and switched out for this one based on your computer.)
- Plug it into your computer.
- 1 mic is plugged into the mixer. You can attach additional mics to the back based on your location.
- In your recording software (we recommend Descript. Zoom works great for virtual interviews. Or you can record with the video player native to your computer.) Find the drop down to choose your microphone and choose Rodecaster Pro 2 (and default if it asks/shows multiple options.)
- When recording, we recommend keeping the mic within a fist distance of your mouth and speaking into the top of it.
To Capture Video:
- We have 3 video options available: the Sony ZV-1 blogging camera, Razer webcam or you can use your iPhone as your webcam (this is what I often do.)
For the Sony ZV-1:
turn the camera on and place it in movie mode. Toggle through the menu to Camera Settings 2 and choose USB Streaming. Then plug the camera into your computer using the USB cord provided (a USB to USB-C converter is available in your room if needed.) In your recording platform choose the Sony camera from the drop down (may be named something else on your computer) and you’re all set to record. **Note: the battery does run out quickly on this but when plugged into your computer it will give it a charge.
For the Razer webcam:
Simply plug the camera into your computer, place on top of your computer or on a stand and choose Razer Kiyo (might appear under a different name on your computer) in your recording platform from the drop down in video options.
Using your iPhone as a webcam: If you have an Apple Computer and an iPhone follow these instructions to use it as your webcam.
Recording Resources
- For Recording and Editing we recommend: DESCRIPT
- For Hosting and Marketing we recommend you create a Substack, Set your podcast up on Substack and connect to Apple + Spotify
