i want a recording set up that i can get that radio channel/ station podcast feel without messing with the post production, so when i do livestream and stuff the viewer can get the radio station feel.
Hey,
I skimmed Bobbsy's post, but I'd say he's covered the important bits here.
The trademark broadcast sound is usually down to the environment.
A guy on here recently built some small cheap acoustic panels and provided before and after mp3s + pics. The difference was incredible.
This was a small less-than-deal room and all he used was half a dozen foot sqaure panels, or something like that.
Anyway, with regard to the streaming thing.
Compression is probably a big part of the sound too and you
can get that from hardware so there's no post processing, but I wouldn't bother.
Instead you could use virtual routing software to stream the audio from your DAW straight to your listening public. (google "soundflower")
That'll let you use whatever EQs and compressors you might want to use.
It'll also let you line up music on the fly and use sidechain compression which, in my opinion, is a simple but hugely effective thing to do if you want to sound like 'proper radio'.
So many streams just have a distorted voice competing with the music but this is
not what they do on radio.
I think the only thing you need to spend money on is room treatment.
Have a google, have a read, and come back if you've any questions.
As mentioned, your onboard soundcard is, or should be, out of the loop.
The scarlett is decent and completely replaces built-in audio.
The mic choice does make a difference, but it'd be my lowest priority right now. If you treat the room and don't like the sound, trade it in for a 58.
Hope that helps.
