Episode 87
How Much Does It Cost to Start a Podcast?
For a lot of new podcasters, the question that comes up the most is how much does it cost to start a podcast, and what equipment should you buy? So let's talk about that.
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Transcript
I'm Danny Brown and you're listening to One Minute Podcast Tips, the show that helps you be a better
Speaker:podcaster in just a minute a week. If you want more specific tips just for you and your podcast,
Speaker:check out the Magic Mic membership at oneminutepodcasttips.com forward slash support.
Speaker:And now, this week's episode.
Speaker:For a lot of new podcasters, the question that comes up the most is how much does it cost to
Speaker:get started? And what equipment should you buy? Well, the good news is, technically, you can get
Speaker:started for no cost at all. If you want to try podcasting to see if you like it, then you can
Speaker:just use your phone as your mic and record into that. From there, if you want to edit the recording
Speaker:before publishing, transfer your audio to your PC or Mac and use a free editing tool like Audacity
Speaker:or GarageBand to run a quick edit. Then, upload your podcast to a free host like Spotify for
Speaker:Podcasters, and that lets you send it out to podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
Speaker:If you did want to buy a decent mic, then for as little as $50 you can get something like the Audio-Technica ATR2100x,
Speaker:which is a great mic and is both USB and XLR.
Speaker:So, you could connect it via USB to your computer, record and edit on Audacity or GarageBand, and upload to your free host.
Speaker:This is a great way to start in podcasting for little to no cost, and that way you can see if you enjoy it.
Speaker:If you do, then you can decide whether to upgrade your equipment or not,
Speaker:and if you want to use a paid podcasting host and other stuff like that.
Speaker:The main thing is, don't let cost be a reason for putting you off getting started.
Speaker:Until the next time, happy podcasting.
Speaker:Thanks for listening.
Speaker:If you enjoy One Minute Podcast Tips, be sure to share with your friends and other podcasters
Speaker:so they can enjoy it too.
Speaker:Until the next time, happy podcasting.
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