Why your podcast interview setup might be outdated and how to modernize it
In short: Adam Ragusea revisits his older method for recording phone interviews using external audio hardware. While once a reliable standard for public radio reporters, he now suggests a more efficient, software-based approach for modern podcasting.
The original technique relied on using external field recording equipment to capture phone audio, a method Ragusea notes was foolproof but physically cumbersome. He emphasizes that this approach was specifically tailored for public radio reporters who already possessed the necessary field gear.
In his March 2018 update, Ragusea pivots to a digital-first workflow. He now recommends using internal audio routing software, such as Loopback for Mac users, to pipe signals directly into recording software. This eliminates the need for external hardware and streamlines the process by keeping the signal path entirely within the computer.
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