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STEM BROADCASTING NETWORK
The mission of the STEM Broadcasting Network is to serve our audience with great content and interesting insights, and a key way we do that is by helping educators and innovators share their stories. We are accountable to both our audience of students and our guests to maximize their investment of time engaging with our show, and we take that responsibility very seriously.
For each class episode on the STEM Broadcasting Network, we want to make sure you sound great so listeners can focus on your message – which is something you want, too! Don’t worry: recording a podcast can be pretty straightforward – like making a phone call – but like everything that involves technology, there are a few key things to keep in mind to help things go smoothly.
STEM BROADCASTING NETWORK
The mission of the STEM Broadcasting Network is to serve our audience with great content and interesting insights, and a key way we do that is by helping educators and innovators share their stories. We are accountable to both our audience of students and our guests to maximize their investment of time engaging with our show, and we take that responsibility very seriously.
For each class episode on the STEM Broadcasting Network, we want to make sure you sound great so listeners can focus on your message – which is something you want, too! Don’t worry: recording a podcast can be pretty straightforward – like making a phone call – but like everything that involves technology, there are a few key things to keep in mind to help things go smoothly.
We’ve summarized our tips here.
Please take a few minutes to read this page completely, and let us know if you have any questions.
NOTE: We have recommended microphones below. If you don’t already have an audio headset or podcast microphone, be sure to make a small investment in your episode by picking one up. If the audio quality sounds like it is being compromised, we will ask to reschedule the call.
If you already have one, or you’d just like to test the audio quality of a new one before the interview, we’re happy to arrange that, too.
Thanks for your interest in supporting STEM Broadcasting Network!
What Equipment Do I Need?
The bare necessities:
Please take a few minutes to read this page completely, and let us know if you have any questions.
NOTE: We have recommended microphones below. If you don’t already have an audio headset or podcast microphone, be sure to make a small investment in your episode by picking one up. If the audio quality sounds like it is being compromised, we will ask to reschedule the call.
If you already have one, or you’d just like to test the audio quality of a new one before the interview, we’re happy to arrange that, too.
Thanks for your interest in supporting STEM Broadcasting Network!
What Equipment Do I Need?
The bare necessities:
Better Plantronics Blackwire C720 MAbout $100, this mic was introduced to me by Jack Barrette from Wego Health, and he sounded terrific! |
Good Sennheiser PC 8 USB Most of our guests use this one and it is great value. It’s only about $30 and works really well. |
An important part of our job is to make sure our learners have a great experience with your episode, and that they stick around for the whole thing. A key part of that is making sure our courses sound is great!
Our advice is to pick up a good microphone/headset for somewhere between $30-$150 – you’ll hear and sound great.
Our advice is to pick up a good microphone/headset for somewhere between $30-$150 – you’ll hear and sound great.
Earbuds Pro: Availability
Earbuds are delivered along with nearly every smartphone, so if you have smartphone (er, of course you do), you have something that can work.
Earbuds Con: Movement
Earbuds can capture noise when you move, and the mic can rub against your collar, shirt or chin – even with minimal movement. This creates noise on the recording that can’t be removed. The mics we recommend have fixed microphones that place the mic near your mouth. Plus, they have noise cancelling, which reduces background noise and helps you sound great so listeners can focus on your message.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the class is conducted?
We usually use Zoom recording software, which doesn’t require that you download anything.
When will it air?
Is the class live?
What does it cost?
How long is the class?
Ok, feeling good with the information so far? Great! Now, read on for some Pro tips to take it to another level!
How can I share my class?
We would love your help in spreading the word about your episode when it goes live. Typically, we send about a dozen tweets over the course of a week or two, complete with some photos and tagging you and your episode in them.
Please share, email, re-Tweet, and post your episode to your colleagues, organizations, and followers. We will tag you in a few tweets, so, for maximum impact, please like, re-Tweet, and post on your channels.
When your class goes live,
we will send you an email with:
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Earbuds are delivered along with nearly every smartphone, so if you have smartphone (er, of course you do), you have something that can work.
Earbuds Con: Movement
Earbuds can capture noise when you move, and the mic can rub against your collar, shirt or chin – even with minimal movement. This creates noise on the recording that can’t be removed. The mics we recommend have fixed microphones that place the mic near your mouth. Plus, they have noise cancelling, which reduces background noise and helps you sound great so listeners can focus on your message.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the class is conducted?
We usually use Zoom recording software, which doesn’t require that you download anything.
When will it air?
Is the class live?
What does it cost?
How long is the class?
Ok, feeling good with the information so far? Great! Now, read on for some Pro tips to take it to another level!
How can I share my class?
We would love your help in spreading the word about your episode when it goes live. Typically, we send about a dozen tweets over the course of a week or two, complete with some photos and tagging you and your episode in them.
Please share, email, re-Tweet, and post your episode to your colleagues, organizations, and followers. We will tag you in a few tweets, so, for maximum impact, please like, re-Tweet, and post on your channels.
When your class goes live,
we will send you an email with:
- a short link to your episode (one that is easy to remember)
- some suggested tweets
- an image to share
- and a few Twitter handles to include (@calcround)
Meet our Premier Partners
STEM Broadcasting Network would not be possible without our valuable partners.
Remember microphones are sensitive! They pick up more sounds than you may think. Tapping on a keyboard, drumming the desk…even carefully moving papers or clicking pens can (and do!) get picked up on the recording. Even with post-processing, they can’t be removed if they are recorded at the same time as your voice.
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Smile!
Your smile helps put the energy into your voice that people will hear when they tune into your episode. We know, it sounds silly, but it’s true! Relax, have fun, and enjoy the conversation – the listeners will too! New to Podcasts? It's easy to get started! Simply visit our Podcasts page to listen here on the website Our Podcasts |
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© 2015-2020 Calculus Roundtable is a fiscal sponsor of the West Contra Costa Public Education Fund. STEM Broadcasting Network is a trademark of Calculus Roundtable. All rights reserved.