Podcasting on the go - how to record 32 great podcasts in 35 days
Meet Kate and Jack Lennie, the dynamic duo behind "We are Makers," armed with just a camera and the Nomono Sound Capsule, they're on a global quest to uncover the untold stories of makers and share them with the world.
The buzzing of tools, the tap of the hammer against the anvil, the brushing of the loom’s shuttle against the threads. And the echo of it all against utilitarian walls. Like the smell of sawdust or the glint of metal, the sounds of the workshop add essential richness to the maker's story, yet pose a big challenge when telling that story through the medium of a podcast.
Kate and Jack Lenny of We are Makers, a Scotland-based print magazine and podcast dedicated to makers and their craft, wanted to immerse listeners as much as possible in the experiences of the makers they profile. As a maker herself, Kate understands the connection between makers and the workshops where they practise their craft.
This is their sacred space. It's a space that they've built over many, many years. There's a respect that comes with that. They’re letting us into their space.
– Kate Lennie
Kate and Jack knew from early on that their mission to tell makers’ stories would require them to travel to the makers and to meet them where their stories unfold. Spending time together with the makers in their workshops gives Kate and Jack the opportunity to establish relationships. The trust they build in the workshops allows the makers’ crafts to be showcased and their rich stories to be told with true authenticity.
It's just too much stuff! Travel restrictions, set-up restrictions, measurements, 100 metres worth of cabling, and power. We can't rely on all of these variables being studio quality. So we need to bring the studio quality to the podcast and to the location.
– Jack Lennie
They feared that their reach would be limited to their corner of Scotland. Until they discovered Nomono. With the Nomono Sound Capsule, they can bring a reliable, professional-quality recording studio with them wherever they go. Clocking in at only 1.3kg / 3lbs, small enough to fit in hand luggage, and securely carrying - and charging! - the wireless Space Recorder and four Stellar Mics, the Nomono Sound Capsule can go anywhere. Simple design, combined with powerful hardware and advanced processing algorithms, provides for an incredibly easy set-up and allows Kate and Jack to focus on having great conversations with makers.
We were able to podcast outside in front of a waterfall. We were able to podcast with a saddle maker whilst he was working. Right now it feels like the possibilities are endless.
– Kate & Jack Lennie
With Nomono Sound Capsule and Cloud, Kate and Jack can focus less on tech and more on regularly producing great content. And listenership for We are Makers has grown in step. For Kate and Jack, the reward comes from the community they have built.
We've created a platform where makers can share their story and have a platform to show who they are. The more we can do, the more we can produce, and the better we can represent the makers of the world.
– Jack Lennie
Four steps to a better sounding podcast – without spending any money
Creating a podcast has come within reach for anyone who feels like they have a story to tell. It's relatively simple to get started, record, edit, find music and publish your podcast. But there's still a huge amount of knowledge and skill required to create a great-sounding podcast. It's easy to get lost in the forest of sound recorders, mics, headphones and editing software. But without proper usage, technology does little for you. Let's explore a few concepts that will help you get the most out of your gear without spending any money.
Podcasting on the go - how to record 32 great podcasts in 35 days
Meet Kate and Jack Lennie, the dynamic duo behind "We are Makers," armed with just a camera and the Nomono Sound Capsule, they're on a global quest to uncover the untold stories of makers and share them with the world.