LDTI have a professional podcast studio available for staff to record high quality student facing content.

This resource contains tips and techniques that may assist you in recording a podcast:

Tips

• Scripts: Work from an outline. Prepared  intro with questions, statements, perspective, analysis and conclusion ready.
• Recording Device: If you are using a  phone – practice with it first and listen back on headphones to work out distance from your mouth to the phone mic so levels aren’t peaking.
• Recording Apps: Voice Memo, Voice Recorder, Smart Voice Recorder, Easy Voice Recorder. There are lots of free ones. You want an mp3 or WAV export.
• Room: Use a quiet room that is preferably carpeted and not noisy. A small room is better with minimal external noise. Test out first.
• Listen: Be a good listener. Everyone talking over each other will not work.
• Movement: Don’t wriggle around too much. Be settled, focused, and remember to breathe and enjoy the experience!

Your voice

• Breathe: Take some breaths in and out for 30 seconds – open up your lungs.
• Tone and Conversation: Slightly enhance your natural delivery. No need to stiffen up  or be robotic. It’s conversational, informative and engaging.
• The Flat Tyre Effect: After speaking for a little while your voice can begin to flatten. Remember to maintain your breathing, level of projection and interest in the subject  matter. Otherwise – the flat tyre effect!

Your brand and style

• Look at examples, but it’s finding what  works for you. It’s about amplifying  yourself and your style.
• Be interested and engaged in the material. If you are not interested –  your audience won’t be either.
• It’s a balance of becoming comfortable  with yourself and engaging in the material for your audience.

Visit the LDTI Learning Media Podcast Studio to make a booking.

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