David Hooper dives into the details of the Focusrite Vocaster One and Vocaster Two Studio setups, offering insights into their usage, features, and how they can enhance your podcasting experience. Key Themes Comparison of Vocaster One and Two Studios Benefits of Focusrite's audio interfaces Practical podcasting gear setup suggestions Impact of microphone choice on audio quality Automating audio settings with Focusrite Vocaster interfaces Portable podcasting equipment for remote interviews Topics covered in this episode:​ Overview of Focusrite's Vocaster One and Vocaster Two Studio interfaces and their features Comparison of Vocaster One and Vocaster Two microphones with popular models like Shure's SM58 and SM7B Discussion on the build quality, affordability, and suitability of Vocaster mics for beginners and professionals Explanation of the podcasting setup used by David Hooper for this episode, including the use of Audacity and not using a noise gate or compressor Insights on the automatic gain control feature of Vocaster interfaces and how it optimizes recording levels automatically Want a Focusrite Vocaster? Vocaster One Vocaster Two Want more help growing your podcast audience? Big Podcast Extra - Podcasting Tips Big Podcast AMP (Audio Monetization Program)