How to Record a Podcast Interview over the internet

Great sound can be captured over the internet.

Everyone has heard of Zoom.us, but the audio quality is sub-par and not suitable for a podcast episode.

In this video I share my Top 4 recommendations for recording podcast conversations over the internet.

My Top 4 recommendations for recording podcasts over the internet

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1. Riverside.fm

  • Very clean sound
  • Records locally
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Up to 8 people on a call
  • Separate tracks per guest
  • Records video
  • Livestream option
  • Share a link to all recordings with your editor without “buying” another seat
  • Only works with Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers, but offers Android and IOS apps

Many of my clients are using Riverside.fm, and it's been fantastic!

2. SquadCast.fm (with Descript)

  • Very clean sound
  • Records locally
  • Avoids “drift” issues
  • Up to 4 people on a call
  • Separate tracks per guest
  • Cloud backup
  • Records video too
  • Interface is a little complicated
  • If one person drops off the call, the recording stops
  • No free plan
  • Limited use on mobile

SquadCast is now part of Descript, which is an INCREDIBLE text-based editor for both audio and video content.

If it comes down to price, you can't beat using SquadCast to record and Descript to do some of the post-production.

3. Zencastr.com

  • Very clean sound
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Unlimited guests on a call
  • Separate tracks per guest
  • Option to record video too
  • Cloud backup
  • Free plan
  • Has IOS version for iPhone and iPad
  • Occasional “drift” issues
  • No mobile app/support
  • Only works in Chrome, Brave, and Edge browsers
  • No Android app

Of the four I am recommending, this is the service that has been around the longest.

4. CleanFeed.net

  • Very clean sound
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Unlimited guests on a call
  • Separate tracks per guest
  • Free option
  • No video view
  • No video recordings

Used by professional podcasters like Dallas Taylor of Twenty Thousand Hertz, this is a solid platform for anyone who only requires audio.

But wait, there's one more…

Bonus: Double-ender recording

The absolute best audio quality can only be captured locally.

What that means is the audio is recorded in the same room as the microphone. No internet is involved.

The way to accomplish a “double-ender” is for each person involved to begin recording themselves on their own computer/device.

You still need to connect with your guests over the phone or VOIP service (like the ones mentioned above), but those services can be used to record a backup.

Tip: Have everyone start recording, then count down from 3-to-1. End with a CLAP so it will be easier to line up all the recordings for post-production.

Pros and cons of recording Double-enders:

  • BEST sound quality possible
  • No compression or internet glitches
  • You can record video locally too without any concern about audio glitches in your final product
  • It's absolutely FREE!
  • If one person fails to record or their computer crashes, there is no recovering.
  • Someone is going to have to collect all the recordings and sync them together for editing

Explaining a double-ender to a novice can be difficult. However, it gets much easier once they have done it a couple times.

There are many other services like OBS and Skype that record podcast interviews over the internet, but these are my top recommendations.

I hope it helps!

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