2020: How To Set Up A Mixer for A Podcast | Mix Minus Mixer Setup
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- ** UPDATED FOR 2023! **
Best Microphone/Mixer Setup for A Killer Pro-Level Podcast:
Rodecaster Pro Mixer: amzn.to/3HfABhB
Shure SM7B: amzn.to/36iLs6w (The Joe Rogan Mic)
Microphone Cables: amzn.to/3GUqZYe
Slightly Cheaper but all fantastic Mics:
Heil PR-40: amzn.to/2LDN413
Heil PR-35: amzn.to/3e2m3jR
Shure SM58: amzn.to/36bS6v6
Or, buy a kit with the Rodecaster, Rode Mics, and Microphone Cables:
amzn.to/3iRujeU
If you’re on a serious budget and just want a USB Mic that sounds a million times better than a Blue Yeti, try this one:
Audio Technica ATR-2100 amzn.to/3WlurAX
Or this one:
Samson Q2U: amzn.to/3ZFoiT7
With the above mics, they can plug directly into your computer. However, you’ll need some software like GarageBand or Logic to record the podcast.
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This video is a walkthrough of how to set up Mix Minus on your mixer to get the best podcast studio sound possible.
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*** UPDATED FOR 2023! ***
Best Microphone/Mixer Setup for A Killer Pro-Level Podcast:
Rodecaster Pro Mixer: amzn.to/3HfABhB
Shure SM7B: amzn.to/36iLs6w (The Joe Rogan Mic)
Microphone Cables: amzn.to/3GUqZYe
Slightly Cheaper but all fantastic Mics:
Heil PR-40: amzn.to/2LDN413
Heil PR-35: amzn.to/3e2m3jR
Shure SM58: amzn.to/36bS6v6
Or, buy a kit with the Rodecaster, Rode Mics, and Microphone Cables:
amzn.to/3iRujeU
If you’re on a serious budget and just want a USB Mic that sounds a million times better than a Blue Yeti, try this one:
Audio Technica ATR-2100 amzn.to/3WlurAX
Or this one:
Samson Q2U: amzn.to/3ZFoiT7
With the above mics, they can plug directly into your computer. However, you’ll need some software like GarageBand or Logic to record the podcast.
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(Need help? I’m for hire. DM me or reach me @solohour on instagram. )
So after 11 years of podcasting being mainstream, a video that explains this plainly with all the silent details is finally offered up. Fantastic. Thank you!
Tobias McGriff I guess someone had to do it :-)
From one audio engineer to another, that was one of the most user friendly explanations of this process I have ever heard. Great job!!
Ha ha...you definitely have me in the audio engineer department!
@@solohour definitely bro. Super great explanation
Except the single side out mono black from the headphone Jack mistake, he should’ve plugged the red into channel 3 and panned channels 2 and 3 left and right so the h6 receives audio from the computer on both sides. Panning out his voice to the h6 was a bad move. Apart from that it was great 6 out of 10.
Just watched this and was thinking the same thing. He explained this the best!
After months of watching videos on how to set up a mixing board for podcasting, FINALLY you provide a concise and informative tutorial which actually does what it is meant to do. No pretentious crap and now self gloating. Thank you!!
4 minutes in and you already explain better than any other video/article I could find. Perfect.
I think that was by virtue of the fact that I've had to explain it a million times. :) Thanks.
This is the BEST video I have watched for podcast beginners. So very informative, Thank YOU SO MUCH ! you have no idea how helpful this is.
The easiest to understand video explaining this after 8 HOURS of trying to understand an audio setup for livestream podcast.
Thank you!
I cannot tell you how many videos I've watched, how many websites I've visited, how many subreddits I've trawled, looking for an explanation of how to set this gear up. Thank you, finally!
THIS IS THE BEST EXPLAINATION EVER. SINCE I STARTED SEARCHING FOR HOW MIXERS WORK. THIS HAS GIVEN ME A CLEAR IDEA SO THANKS
I wish I could like this video a hundred times! Best explanation I’ve ever seen of a mixer and how to use it. I learned more about the mixer I’ve been using for two years in the first 5 minutes of your video... thank you!!
You're quite welcome!
Your Breakdown was So awesome. Saved me a lot of time, money & headaches...Thanks!
You're welcome Andre!
Dude, I cannot tell you how informative this was for me. I actually returned a mixer I just received, got one comparable to the one in your vid, and got all the trinkets to emulate the set up you demo'd. So thorough, I can't wait for my equpiment to arrive. Thanks Bro!! Big Help !!!
Mike, I have to thank you again for this video, I have kept it in my playlist and rewatch every so often when dismantling and re-setting up my podcast tech. Thank you and best of luck in 2021.
Great content! Thanks so much for going over everything in depth. Luckily I have some super minor sound engineer experience but this really broke it down and provided context.
Lowvie You are very welcome sir!
You run a solid channel buddy keep it up 👊
Much appreciated!
Seriously, thank you. I've been fighting sound for two years with a Yeti. Background noise, crickets farting in the next county, motorcycles and house noise... the banes of Livestreams and Podcasts! No more!!
Just picked up a mixer today. I am not looking back.
This was the most in depth look at sound set-up that I have found. Straight forward, easy to understand and implement.
I'll be sharing this with other content creators, when they ask about sound.
#lifesaver
Michael. I just now started my subscription of your channel. I want to thank you for sharing how to practically use an audio-mixer. Your mental presence and honest enthuisasm in the subject captures my interest.
Michael, this was EXCELLENT! You answered so many questions I've had that I couldn't find answers for. I'm going to do some practicing. I hope you do the other video you mentioned, transferring the files for DAW editing. - John 'Ask The Dog Guy' Wade 🐾 P.S. I've subscribed and thumbs up.
I learned more in the last 30 minutes than I have in the last frustrating months about pro audio equipment and recording.
That's great man. I appreciate the kind words.
Oh my lord this video just helped me understand the entire process. My friend and I were on the verge of tears today trying to figure out this podcast set up and now we finally can do it.
Thank you for this. I've watched dozens of videos about mix-minus and set up for podcasting. This one was the most helpful. I've been using a mixer for my podcast for several years now...I wish I had this video when I was first trying to figure things out.
Awesome vid. Your mic was clipping like crazy when you got excited there but hey, the content was good!
True story!
Great video! answers all the questions I had on how to set this up.
question, if you have three local guests it looks like this mixer could plug all three in. how do we ensure everyone can hear themselves and each other?
thanks in advance!
Thanks! Yes, you could definitely have all three in a room at the same time. The best way to do what you're asking is to have a headphone amplifier that plugs into the headphone out of the Zoom recorder, or the mixer. Something like this one: solohour.com/headphoneamp
I've worked with most of this equipment on and off for many years and learned more about it all from you in 30 minutes than I ever knew. BRAVO and Thanks
Leonardo Artist thanks for the kind words Leonardo! Would love a subscriber to the podcast if you have a moment. solohour.com/itunes
You explained things SO simply and clearly. If someone ever needed a "tell me like I'm a child", you did it perfectly.
Fantastic explanation! Thanks. To connect iMic out to mixer in, why not just use 1/4" TS to 3.5 mm TRS Mono? Why use stereo breakout cable and then have that extra 1/4" to mess with? Thanks in advance!
I was thinking the same. Just to keep the lines clean, no loose ends.
Is there a more budget friendly recorder I can use
fernando esparza look for a Zoom H4N on Craigslist. It should be less than $100.
@@solohour how do you connect the mixer to the recorder does it reeally need attenuators?
I just found this video and I am so appreciative of you for making it. I’ve had my podcast for over 2 years and I’ve been trying to understand how to use a mixer with no luck. This is extremely user friends and informative. Thank you so much!
Phenomenal. After searching thinking I had to new gear like a condenser mic and interface. This was perfect and clearly delivered. Already have zoom, dynamic mics and a mixer!!!
Can you give me a thumbs up and a subscribe if you liked this? I’ve got a small channel that I’d like to grow and you’d be doing me a HUGE favor! THANKS!! What’s the next thing you’d like to know about podcasting?
The Solopreneur Hour Podcast with Michael O'Neal you mentioned in this video about making a separate video regarding the next steps: Taking the recorded SD card into post production.
Did you already address that in another vid? If not, that would be a great thing to see broken down.
What camera did you film this vid on please.
Great quality. Thanks!!
I bought the Mackie mix12, irig2 (phone calls), Rode Reporter Mic omnidirectional also will be upgrading to Audio Technica BPHS1 (Lewis Howes) for consistent sound direct studio sound.
@@reissrobinson I think I used my Canon M50 for this one.
I have a question, so my podcast I use four mics and the irig2 to send the sound to my iphone to record video to upload on youtube. But I wanted to play music from my laptop to the mixer, do I use the hosa cable to connect to the griffin imic and connect the headphone in on the irig2?
buddy, of course I thumbed up and subscribed the first time I watched this.. anyway, I did the pan thing you suggested to get separated tracks out of my Zoom H6, one for my voice out of the mic and another track for the media I'm playing or discussion of a person on Skype. But, when editing I noticed that during silent times on one track I hear the other track playing at a low db. I would imagine that's because using a pan to all left for one track and all right to the other leaks or leaves a bit of my mic on the media track. Is that normal, or should the pan way you suggested give true separation? The good news is I mix the tracks back together with software but what if I wanted the complete separate tracks? Is this just a mixer norm?
Wow, you explained everything with so much clearity! This was amazing for me as a beginner! Thank you!
I have been looking for a solid explanation of all this mixer/software business throughout CZcams for days. This was by far the best I've found. Thank you for breaking it all down.
YOu're very welcome Heidi! More videos to come! Would love a sub!
As a now retired technical writer, regularly I bemoan the average person and their inability to communicate a complex technical scenario to a lay audience.
CONGRATULATIONS! You took, what for me, is a complex technical scenario, and communicated it most effectively. Well done. Your elocution, your knowledge, your presentation - all point to you, as an expert. I enjoy learning from experts.
This breakdown was SO helpful. I was recording podcasts into my computer without headphones and one of my shows turned out so stat-icky and couldn't use it, so I knew it was time to have a mixer. Thanks for the breakdown and keeping it simple- it saved me a lot of time
Happy to help Julia! Would appreciate a sub if you haven't already! More great podcast vids to come!
I spent a few days looking for EXACTLY this breakdown. Thank you for doing this, it is extremely helpful!
Very welcome Josue! Thanks for watching! Would love a subscribe to the podcast! solohour.com/itunes (or wherever else you listen to podcasts)
Just venturing down this podcast rabbit hole....this tutorial was invaluable! THANK YOU!
Hi Michael, Just wanted to say a huge thank-you! I have just purchased the Q802USB - the little brother to yours, and this video was the perfect answer to all my questions. Thanks heaps! I've subscribed, as I figured I'm going to need more of your guidance...! Cheers from Brisbane Australia!
This is by far the best mixer tutorial I've ever found! Thank you so much. Extremely helpful!
Fantastic vid! I've watched so many on YT - yours is the absolute best! Very thorough - Thank U
thank you for providing applicable info that was clear and to the point and covered all of the bases from start to finish... finally.
Excellent video. I learned a lot in from your very clear instructions. I also like the pacing of the presentation, not to slow but also not rushed. Excellent tutorial on how and what to use for a podcast. A great video all the way around. Thank you!
Thanks, Mike! I’ve been a cameraman all my life, but I am an “audio-tard” when it comes to this stuff! I needed to understand how to use my board, in a podcast workflow, and you did a great job of breaking it down comprehensively. I appreciate your knowledge and willingness to share.
Well, I could use some of your camera chops, for sure! Thanks for watching! Would love a subscribe to the podcast! solohour.com/itunes (or wherever else you listen to podcasts)
Dude you are the best! I have this mixer for a live setup with click tracks and an apogee interface. You have seriously helped me with my routing questions and how to talk to the band through the mixer during performances. Thanks!!!!
Your mix minus explanation was the best I've ever heard. Thank you!
Thanks Greg! It's a little complicated, so I'm glad it was clear.
This video is fantastic. I know absolutely nothing about audio. Like, 30 years of my life, never been musical or touched audio, but needed a nice mic and mixer setup for a project. This answered pretty much everything i needed to know, explained what everything was, how to use it, and got me up and running with all my equipment i previously knew nothing about. Thanks!
That is awesome! Thanks man!
I've referred to this show many times and am building my setup. The concise information is greatly appreciated.
The lesson taught me a lot. I believe now I know what a mixer does and can operate one. I have also learnt the difference between condenser and dynamic microphones and their applications. Thank you.
This video is absolutely the BEST! Answered all my questions.
This was super helpful and a great refresher, absolutely gave me some of the new knowledge I was missing. I have over 15 years in Audio/Video and getting deeper into pro-sumer/pro hardware has me feeling like a kid again! Like....Add
Excellent presentation of not only the gear but also how everything in your setup works together. Very thorough and much appreciated! Made it super simple to grasp, especially as a newbie.
You're quite welcome! Would appreciate a subscribe if you don't mind! Scratching my way to 1000! :) A lot more podcast content coming!
One of the best explanation I’ve ever heard. Thank you
Quite welcome! Thanks for watching! Would love a subscribe to the podcast! solohour.com/itunes (or wherever else you listen to podcasts)
You explained a mix minus better than anyone else and saved me so much money by doing so. Bro I love you
Absolutely brilliant explanation, thank you!
Super informative video, it’s such a hard thing to explain, especially the aux send but you done a great job. I’m a newbie and glad I found this helpful video. Thank you for taking the time.
First time to watch your CZcams and within 5 minutes I subscribed because of your knowledge and clean explanation. Your breakdown is amazing and I understand much more easier than before. Thank you so very much 🙏
Great job explaining the mixer Michael. You made my purchasing a whole easier. I think I know what to look for in the mixer I need to purchase. Great video presentation.
Wow such a great teacher. I love your teaching.
From one fellow drummer to another... WELL DONE! Probably one of the more comprehensive and well-explained videos on podcasting set up I've seen yet. And I've seen several. Great job Mike!!!!
Right on man! Keep on rocking!
The best Podcasting video I have found! Thank you a million times over.
Ray Renati Glad I could help!
I enjoyed the info and your product choices. I have done audio and video before and I love your teaching style. I have learned a lot of this own my own in the past which causes me to appreciate your style! Great info, great technique!!! Thanks you have taken the nervousness of my venture into Podcasting!
I've been teaching and training teachers for 20 years - you're a natural:) Thanks for the information.
Bill Tozzo Thank you for the kind words
This is an excellent and detailed tutorial. The best one can find. Thank you Michael!
Michael, this video was awesome. You explain everything in an easy to understand format.
Hey Michael, Well done! Great job explaining the process. Two thumbs up for you mate.
So blessed to learn and understand clearly. I had everything but didn't know how to connect
Now that I got a feel of the mixer, this video makes so much sense!
Awesome. Thanks Jay!
Hey , just had to message you back saying this was so well explained, even a great refresher for me. Will definitely share your channel. Keep up the great work.
I appreciate that Manjeet! Thanks for watching! Would love a subscribe to the podcast! solohour.com/itunes (or wherever else you listen to podcasts)
You are such a good teacher. That was an excellent tutorial. Thank-you
It's absolutely the best set of advice about how to set up the podcast equipment. I used your advice and all works perfectly.
Thanks Marek!
Awesome explanation! Been around audio and media for many years... the term “mix minus” was new to me. You explained it very well.
Having produced radio since the 90's - this is the best video online to explain MIX-.
Thanks man! That’s a big compliment coming from you!
Michael, this was so clear! Thanks. I watched all the mix-minus youtube videos I could find. You had the best! Very precise and clear. Thanks. I will certainly watch your other videos and listen to your podcast! Thank you Michael! Much appreciated!
Les Allumés very welcome!
This is very generous of you to share the knowledge Michael .... appreciated :-)
You're quite welcome! Would appreciate a subscribe if you don't mind! Scratching my way to 1000! :)
You are a great teacher, Michael. You clarify things that can sound very complicated. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Wow, this was such a great video. You explained everything so well for the total novice like me to understand. I may be re-visiting this exact video several times to get all the detailed equipment recommendations and level suggestions. Thanks for creating the video -- it was super useful in 2020!
I actually have it saved, and when my equipment comes in, I will be setting up according to this. PODCAST STATUS: MASTER! lol
Hello, can you help me? I have Rode Procaster and Behringer Umc22. But i have environmental noise like PC's fan and my voice is muffled. What should i do? I want most clear voice.
Nowadays im looking to "Triton Audio FetHead". But i think my audio interface is bad. Should i buy mixer or audio interface or fethead? I have a few models on my mind. Scarlett 2i2 or Behringer XENYX Q802USB. I will use only microphone so i dont need more channels.
Are you *sure* that your interface is being selected in whatever audio program you are using? If your voice is muffled and you've got environmental noise, it almost sounds like it's the PC mic picking it up. How does it sound if you plug headphones right into the audio interface? That's a dynamic mic, so you should sound great!
I’ve taken a radio engineering course . And here I am. Back again to parse the confusion of the mix minus
Awesome video! I’ve been looking everywhere on the web for a way to set up the exact system you are doing in this video. Fantastic explanation!
I am very happy to watch this awesome masterpiece video.I am a trained free Lance journalist and anytime am out for interview, I face lots of problems pertaining to my audio recordings accutrument and it's so tedious finding the right way to record audio without loosing them. I was trying to buy a different audio recording set-up but for you, I have learnt a lot from you so I change my mind. Your tutorials are very simple and detail. Thanks
Great advice, thanks for your time to share your knowledge.
Very clear and simple. I've been in audio most of my life, but that was a super simple, easy to follow explanation. Literally a "Podcast for Dummies" episode. I watched all the way to the end...
Well, that's very cool of you! Thanks for watching! Would love a subscribe to the podcast! solohour.com/itunes (or wherever else you listen to podcasts)
This was amazing; thanks, Michael! I've never heard mix minus explained so well, you've really simplified things for me. Thanks!
Mark Phillips Thanks brother! I know the concept can be quite confusing.
Mark Phillips Is there anything else I can teach you about podcasting? I’m getting ready to shoot a few more videos.
Thank you so much. I've "done sound" for my school and church for several years and never understood why I would want the Aux or FX Sends. I used to do photography, and we used a very similar philosophy: get it right in the hardware up front and the software end is a piece of cake.
Joel Westman That’s right! It cuts down on the post production significantly.
Really appreciate the basic explanation of mixer abilities.
Great video, thanks for this, big help. Our podcasts were taking too long to edit in post because we don’t have a mixer in our setup. Our mics were going straight into our recorder and everything else was added later in post which created a huge job each time. We’ll definitely be investing in a mixer ASAP, really like the one you have actually, might go for that.
Great information. Thank you for making this so clear.
clear and concise presentation...thanks so much... it was definitely time well spent watching and listening to you.
now i totally get the 'mix minus' concept.
you rock!
Loved it thank you, genuinely and knowledgeably explained
Fantastic video! I've learned so much! Thanks!
how happy am I that I have all this gear except for 2 leads and recorder. from years of giging alone. yessss
Awesome video Sir! As a beginner in the audio world, I really learned a lot. Thank you!
Excellent tutorial!!!! Thank you!
Awesome breakdown. Thank you sooooo much.
GREAT DEMONSTRATION
Very concise and to the point info, u r a one cool teacher. Thank u for all this
Really great job explaining this, sometimes, confusing technology. Definitely a thumbs up!
Love the clarity! Thank you for this valuable information.
Thanks for watching!
Change Your Story Podcast Is there anything else I can teach you about podcasting? I’m getting ready to shoot a few more videos.
Awesome explanation of the recording process! Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure!
Wonderful tutorial, thank you sir.