Recording Remote Podcast Guests Like a Pro

# Recording Remote Podcast Guests Like a Pro Remote recording doesn't have to sound remote. ## The Tools ### Best Overall: Riverside.fm - Records locally on each end - 4K video option - Easy for guests ### Budget Option: Zencastr - Free tier available - Separate tracks - Browser-based ### Pro Setup: SquadCast - Highest quality - Progressive upload - Great for video ## Guest Prep Checklist Send this to every guest: 1. Use headphones (required) 2. Wired internet if possible 3. Quiet room, no echo 4. Look at camera, not screen 5. Close other applications ## Backup Recording Always have a backup: - Record Zoom as safety - Ask guest to record locally - Use a phone as tertiary backup ## Post-Production Saves When quality issues happen: - iZotope RX for noise - Descript for filler words - EQ matching for consistency