Are the default Apple headphones good enough to record your podcast? And how much should you invest in a microphone? These are some of the questions journalists have to ask themselves before starting a new audio project or even before producing videos, for which the sound is paramount.
In this article from NPR Training, senior production strategist Rob Byers responds to questions from NPR listeners about how to eliminate audio production issues.
He points out that wireless and Bluetooth headphones should be avoided because they can cause more complications – for example, having to recharge them or to always have the right type of batteries on hand.
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