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Today it's about the theme that has not only developed into a real hype over the years, shrill and shimmering on flickering screens, but also into a job profile and for many young people, even THE greatest career dream of modern times.
In the past, if you asked children what they wanted to be when they grew up, they would usually answer “firefighter” , “policeman” , “train driver” or – to stick with our daily bread – “rock star” . Today things look completely different. If you ask today's kids, the career choice “YouTuber” , “Twitch streamer” or “influencer” will ring out like a bullet in the schoolyard.
Presenting beautifully illuminated content from your own life on Instagram and other social media platforms in order to not only leave a lasting impression on your friends, but ideally also reach the broad masses on the Internet, is a desirable goal for many Lifestyle.
Prominent examples à la Dagi Bee or Die Lochis have shown us that in addition to fame and honor, money can also be made with the theme and through appropriate recording technology.
If you have become curious or now even want to produce your own content , we would like to use the following guides to introduce you to the equipment you can use to achieve initial success and what it takes to tackle the big theme of YouTube and vlog , gaming , broadband . or get closer to podcast recordings .
Entry-level equipment for successful podcast and video production
Most of us are unconsciously already excellently equipped to get started with podcasting or vlogging. Modern smartphones with an integrated voice recorder and high-resolution cameras - such as those found in the current iPhone 13 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra - are sufficient in conjunction with pre-installed laptop production software à la Apple Garage Band, iMovie + e.g. the compact IK Multimedia cell phone accessories like that iRig Mic Cast, iRig Mic Field or iRig Mic HD completely. If you want to go a step further to record external microphones or instruments via your smartphone or tablet, you can use practical interfaces such as the Roland GO:MIXER, the Apogee for iPad or the Line 6 Sonic Port VX - the latter - during your recording session even impress with an integrated microphone - switch into the signal path. If you have an iPad with a USB-C connection , the Studio 24c from Presonus would also be ideal.
Work comfortably with a DAW software and interface solution
If you would like to edit your recordings more conveniently afterwards using DAW software, short for “Digital Audio Workstation”, you should use a laptop or computer solution. For audio recordings, common DAW software packages from Steinberg, Propellerhead and Logic have become established over time. So when it comes to recording and editing audio signals, we have the best solution at hand with DAW software .
Depending on the area of application , there are also suitable interfaces, which in turn come with different features and functions. Many interfaces usually come with slimmed-down lite versions of well-known DAW software , which are completely sufficient for your first attempts at podcasting. Regardless of whether you want to connect the interfaces via USB, firewire, or Thunderbolt port, or use 2, 4, 8, or more inputs and outputs, you will find the right products such as the Steinberg UE242 or the Focusrite Scarlett Solo on our homepage.
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The interfaces is already included. Easy recording with USB microphones
If you want to forego the interfaces between the microphone and the computer for the sake of simplicity, special USB microphones are available. Microphones such as the Shure PG-42 USB, the Rode Podcaster MkII or the IK Multimedia iRig Mic Studio Black are already equipped with such an interface or converter and are therefore particularly suitable for podcast productions or sound recordings in the gaming sector. Finally, you can easily connect it to the computer or, in the case of the iRig Mic, to the tablet or smartphone without an external interface .
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Recording studios in your pocket
If you theme podcasting but prefer to keep the equipment small and compact, we recommend handy devices such as the Tascam DR-05V2 or the zoom H4n Pro for audio or podcast recordings - which only involve voice recordings . The term Pocketstudio sums it up. In a small space, we have a complete recording studio with multiple tracks and effects in your pocket. The entire processing takes place in a handy device, which makes it very popular for mobile outdoor recordings and a wide variety of interview situations.
If the integrated microphones of the handy recorders are no longer sufficient, for example because you need to get the microphone closer to the recording source, you can easily connect external microphones such as the universal Shure SM-7B, the Sennheiser ME-66 and of course to the small pocket recorders also connect instruments. For simple multi-track recordings, all you need is a microphone or instrument cable and a suitable stand or table tripod to start recording. Some companies that make these pocket studios even offer useful accessory packs for their recorders.
Here you will find a selection of portable recorders.
Practical accessories for portable recorders
Easily record gaming videos & Let's Plays for your YouTube channel
In the gaming sector, the trend has developed over the last few years not only to network and exchange ideas with other players online during a game, but also to record and comment on your play-through through elaborate game worlds in so-called “Let's Plays” . In “Let's Plays” the player becomes a producer and provides direct impressions of the game through his recordings, thereby giving other gamers via his YouTube channel useful tips and tricks to master the level and possible opponents more quickly and to discover secrets more easily.
In addition to interesting content, the quality of a “Let's Play” determines the success and number of clicks of the video. “Let's Plays” should therefore be recorded in at least HD quality . Your viewers will thank you. In order to record a “Let's Play”, it is recommended to either use so-called “screen capture programs” , which record the image and sound of your desktop interface, or the “ share function ”, as can be found in the Playstation 5, for example. However, the sound recording is even more important than the image quality. The clearer and noise-free the audio signal reaches the audience, the better.
You can use a headset , clip or clip-on microphone for voice recording . This simply has the advantage that you have your hands free while playing to use the computer keyboard and mouse or the gaming controllers . Simple solutions can be the Shure SE112m+, the V-Moda Crossfade M-100 Matte Black or the CK 99 L from AKG .
Hollywood within your grasp
It gets a little more complicated when producing professional video contributions. But don't worry, it's just as easy to use as recording audio for a podcast. Modern film studios also fit in your pocket . YouTubers and bloggers like to use their own smartphones to make their first simple video recordings. The operation should be familiar to everyone. Combined with practical mounts like the IK Multimedia iKlip A/V, you can even go one step further and transform your cell phone into a professional camcorder.
Portable audio video recorders from zoom, such as the Q2n or Q4n, as well as the bigger brother of both models – the zoom Q8 – take video recordings to the next level. Thanks to the built-in audio connections (even XLR on the Q8), you can quickly and easily mix your video signal with excellent audio quality . With these portable video cameras you can immediately start putting yourself and your ideas in the right light, recording them on SD cards and then posting them on the Internet for your viewers. Built-in microphones, digital zoom, swiveling LC displays (Q4n/Q8) as well as a self-timer function and other great features let you not only be an actor, but also a director and cameraman in one person. Veterans like Cameron, Spielberg or Tarantino would have really enjoyed these handy cameras.
Editing your videos for your YouTube or Facebook channel usually takes place on your laptop or computer. If you're in a hurry, you can also find simple programs for on the go in the App Store. You can use them to shorten clips or immerse them in colorful filters. However, if you want editing and editing to be a bit more comfortable, you should think about purchasing a video editing program . With software like Magix Video Deluxe or Final Cut Pro Transitions, text overlays and even the insertion of audio tracks are no problem with professional equipment. There are almost no limits to your creativity.
How we shoot videos
In the following clip we take you into our video studio and let you take a look behind the scenes of our production. We'll show you how we approach it and what equipment we use. Click inside:
