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Podcasting to the globe... whether it likes it or not! |
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The great thing about podcasting is that everyone has their own style. There are no 'rights' or 'wrongs'. Some people enjoy serious delivery, while some like to hear silly voices and accents (including most listeners of CLP I presume!) However, there are a few basic voice tips that you can use to make sure that you're heard clearly and understood easily. |
Basic Vocal Tips when Podcasting
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1. Don't speak too closely to the microphone. This results in a 'pop' sound when you say the letter 'p' or 'b' and can be quite painful for a listener who has the volume turned up loud! Try to speak from a slight distance, or at an angle so you're not blowing into the microphone as you speak. It will depend on your microphone, so spend some time getting the best position for you. |
2. Be prepared. It works for the Scouts, and is excellent advice for any podcaster. A prepared running order means that you spend less time saying 'err' and 'um', and will help your show to flow. The audience won't get bored, you'll enjoy the show, and you'll have less editing to do later on. |
3. Think of the audience. It's important to be yourself, but if you're speaking in a monotone, this could get very boring for the listener. I'm sure you've had to listen to speakers who have bored the pants off you for that very reason. Try to vary the tone of your voice as much as feels natural. |
| 4. Smile and be happy! You'd be amazed how much effort is required to make yourself 'sound' bright and happy. As an experiment, tape yourself in your normal conversational voice, and then again with a massive smile on your face (how you get that is up to you!) - notice the difference? A massive 80% of what you say is affected by HOW you speak, not WHAT you say - so putting in that extra effort is worth it. |
Examples of Delivery Styles |
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Friendly & Fun |
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Sobre & Relaxed |
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Clear & Engaging |