Simply head to this website to download the software for your computer. Once downloaded, the Vocaster Two will work with your device. Plug in the Vocaster to your device using provided USB-C cables, or to your camera using provided ⅛ audio jack to the microphone. Additional setup instructions for your specific device can be found here.

We do not provide computers or cameras. While the Vocaster supports recording to both of these, we ask that you bring your own laptop, iPad (with USB-C port), or camera to record to. This allows members the most freedom to use gear that they’re used to, and have ownership of their own files.

The Vocaster audio interface supports recording to Mac and Windows laptops (with the appropriately updated operating system), iPads with USB-C connections, and cameras with a microphone port. Devices that are not capable of providing power to the Vocaster must plug the Vocaster into the wall using the provided power adapter before plugging in to their device.

You can also record directly to your computer/phone/iPad using the USB microphone. This does not require the use of the Vocaster, but does require a USB-C connection. Additionally, this setup only allows for one-track and one-input recording.

These microphones pick up only what is directly in front of them. If you have too much space between you and the mic, it will attempt to pick up more of your environment in an effort to pick up your voice. We recommend getting closer to the microphone if you are experiencing too much background noise - our podcast rooms are sound treated, and we work to minimize noises as much as possible, but some things like A/C are unavoidable.

It can also help to record 20 seconds of silence in the room before you begin recording, as some editing software use that as a baseline for what noise to get rid of.

Finally, make sure that you’re using the Vocaster as your audio source! Sometimes, computers default to their internal microphone, and you’re using nice mics for nothing. Computer microphones will pick up much more background noise than the Shure mics in the podcasting rooms.

Now you can record! The Vocaster should show up as an audio source on your computer, with the option to split the host and guest microphones into two different recording tracks. Simply open up your chosen recording software and get to podcasting.

Whatever you’re most comfortable with!

Seriously. There are 100+ editing programs for podcasts, and that’s not even getting into the platforming sites. They’re getting easier and easier to use every day.

For free programs, we recommend Audacity or Garage Band. They’re easy to record to, and have lots of tutorials online.

If you’re willing to spend about $10/month, we recommend Adobe Audition or Riverside.fm. Audition is a fantastic step up from the free programs, and offers you a lot of control over your podcast’s sound. It’s a little harder to learn, but makes things much easier in the long run. Riverside.fm uses AI to help you edit, and allows you to edit from a transcript so that it is as easy as deleting the word you want gone. Riverside.fm is also our recommendation if you are interested in starting a video-based podcast.

Our favorite podcast platform is Spotify for Creators! It’s free, and you can post to more than just Spotify. You can also monetize directly from the site, rather than having to find your own sponsors. However, the pay rate on Spotify for Creators is not as good as other sites - it’s a balance, and you get what you pay for. If you’re just starting out, it’s a fantastic platform. If you’ve already got a medium to large audience for your podcast, it’s worth looking into other platforms like Buzzsprout. Or, host your podcast in your own RSS feed, and monetize on your own!