Episode Summary: Part 2 of the mobile podcasting series — recorded live on Naples Beach, Florida. The gear, the checklist, and the full post-production workflow for recording anywhere with minimal equipment.
What You'll Learn
- How Sugru moldable glue solves real studio and cable problems
- The exact mobile gear list used to record an episode live on a Florida beach
- A repeatable pre-recording checklist for on-location podcasting
- The Auphonic-to-Dropbox-to-Audition post-production pipeline
The Podcaster's Toolkit: Product of the Day
Sugru — $12 for a 3-pack, $22 for 6. Essentially moldable super glue that sticks to nearly any surface, mainly for fixing and mending, with plenty of creative hacks beyond that. Some Sugru uses via Lifehacker. Real-world use here: repairing and reinforcing Apple power cables before they split, and molding a hook to hang Sony MDR-7506 headphones on the side of a desk. The individual packets are about the size of a to-go mustard packet — handy to keep around the studio or in a travel bag.
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Recap: Part 1
Episode 48: The Golden Gate Show covered the same mobile-recording concept from San Francisco.
Equipment used in Episode 48: Shure SM58 microphone, Shure Windfoam , OnStage mini tripod, OnStage shockmount, Zoom H6 handy recorder, memory card, 4 AA Eneloop rechargeable batteries, Apple earbud headphones, iPhone 6, Joby GorillaPod for behind-the-scenes footage, and a 9.7" iPad Pro running Scrivener for the script.
Part 2: The Beach-Cast Show
Location: Naples Beach, Florida. Disclaimer: recording on a windy beach isn't generally recommended — this one happened because it's episode #50, and for instructional purposes. Goal of the series: build the skills to record in any situation with minimal gear — a genuinely valuable addition to any podcaster's toolkit (right alongside Sugru).
Equipment Used in Episode 50
- Device: iPhone 6
- Tripod adapter: MeFoto SideKick 360
- Tripod: Manfrotto Mini Desktop
- iOS app: Auphonic
- Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100 (dynamic)
- Accessories: wind foam
- Cable: Apple to USB3 connector kit
- Headphones: Sony MDR-7506
- Script: iPad Pro 9.7" (Scrivener)
Post-Production
Export from Auphonic to Dropbox, import on the studio computer, edit in Adobe Audition.
The Beach-Cast Checklist
Confirm the iPhone has enough storage for audio and behind-the-scenes footage. Set the iPhone to Air…
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