Podcasting in the Capture Studio @ CATS

learn how you can use the podcasting equipment in the capture studio to record interviews, start a buddy-buddy, podcast, or do multi-channel recording with an easy set up, designed for beginners.

Podcasting in the Captures studio does require that you are both a CATS member, and have successfully completed the Capture Studio training, both of which can be done online.

Our podcasting setup in the capture studio revolves around the Zoom Podtrack P4Next audio recorder. With our setup you can:

• have up to 4 mics, with each person having their own set of headphones (provided)

• record both in stereo (all four mics mixed down automatically into the standard 2 channel formatted file) for easy and less technical situations, as well as record each indinvidiual mic into its own separate file for more professional mixing in post-production

• AI based Noise Reduction can be used to eliminate room sound and background noise to deliver cleaner audio

• Easy on-device recording, no need to for a laptop except to transfer your files. Advanced users can also use this as an audio interface for direct recording into a DAW or to use our mics with applications like zoom, OBS, etc.

This video gives you an overview of the Podtrak P4Next:

Note: This resource is designed for beginers who are looking for an easy setup to start their podcasting journey. Advanced users already familiar with using audio interfaces should may use our setup for advanced workflows on their own, understanding that they must return the device back to our base settings when finished, which can be found throughout this resource.