hpr4598 :: Recording good audio using open source tools

This is my advice from several years of podcasting and tinkering with audio software.

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Here is some no nonsense advice for recording decent sounding audio using Linux and open-source software!

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Comment #1 posted on 2026-03-19 10:39:24 by Archer72

Great tips!

Hi Shane,

Great tips on recording and how environment plays into recording quality. I never knew to the Blue Yeti was not worth it, because it has been touted by 'professional' podcasters.

Ken, I think this episode should be listed on the Recording page. :)

Cheers!
Archer72

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