559- Podcasters need to examine adapter requirements new gear

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In this episode of The Podcast Reporter, we deliver a lesson learned by yours truly in the area of planning for new recording equipment. This is a tale of my experience in getting a new handy recorder, but not knowing enough ahead of time of all the requirements for all the attachments (especially critical cables) that are supported and required by podcasters.

This is the case study of my experiences with the Zoom H1n handy personal recorder and how I should have done more research. I have not yet tested thoroughly this piece of hardware for recording and publishing podcast episodes and interviews — but I will do so in the future and relate these results and perspectives to you.

So, in this unrehearsed episode, I go through my documents received with the H1n and I relate to you how you need to know which options and attachments you may need when you order hardware — especially recorders.

Now, how did I get so confident when I ordered the H1n?

Well, in the past 16 years, I have had a Zoom H4, a Zoom H4n, a Zoom H2, a Zoom H1 and a Samson go-mic — and these recorders and hardware devices all used the same micro-USB adapter. However, the H1n has a different micro-USB cable with a different sized input adapter — and the latter needed to be ordered.

As you will hear in the audio episode, there was an accessory pack available with the correct cable. So I am awaiting its arrival after I ordered it — and I go into the cost, as well.

Note: I AM NOT COMPLAINING — this episode is a gentle reminder to fellow podcasters that assuming you know the requirements of the resources you order may surprise you when you may learn that you have to order more gear to make the new system work for you in podcasting.

I thank you for listening to this episode and for your attention about my lesson learned in the world of podcast gear.