October 31, 2023

Podcasts are both educational and entertaining audio clips that have gained a lot of popularity over the last few years. You can find a podcast for any topic, whether it’s sports, film reviews, trivia, or even restaurant reviews in your area. If you feel inspired to share your opinions about your passions, you can even create your own podcast by yourself or with friends. A podcast episode can be as long or short as you want and is a great way to express your interests.

In order to get started on your podcasting journey, you’ll need a good laptop to make necessary edits and store your recordings on. Learn about the best Surface laptop features for podcasting and what to look for in a device.

Why use a laptop to create a podcast?

Laptops are great for making podcasts, but perhaps the most compelling reason to choose a laptop is because they are portable. Laptops can easily be transported to different locations for recording and editing. If you decide to make a recording somewhere else or need to travel to feature a special guest, easily unplug your laptop and pack it in your bag. Most laptops also come with built-in microphones, allowing you to record your podcast content from anywhere at any time.

Surface features to look for when creating a podcast

Looking to create your own podcast? A Surface laptop is versatile and can handle all of your podcasting needs. They can also be used to meet other needs, including online learning, remote or hybrid work, and gaming. Here are some Surface laptop features to keep an eye out for when searching for a laptop for podcasting:

Portability

If you know you’ll be moving around a lot for your podcast, it’s important that you have a device that can move with you. Surface Pro 9 weighs just under two pounds, making it the perfect laptop to carry around. Another great perk of using a Surface Pro 9 and other 2-in-1 laptops is that the keyboard is removable, so you can just carry around the screen when you’re on the move.

Memory and storage

Having ample memory and storage space is ideal, especially if you’re recording longer episodes. Most podcasters recommend having at least 8GB of RAM and a removable SSD card for storage. Surface Laptop Studio comes with either 16 to 32GB of RAM and up to 2TB for SSD storage to ensure that you have enough room.

Good-quality microphones

It helps to have a good-quality mic so that everything you say is heard loud and clear. All Surface laptops come with dual far-field Studio Mics to catch every word and sound effect. If you want to invest in the best sound quality, Surface Laptop Studio has Dual Studio Mics with Voice Clarity for super-wideband and full-duplex conversations.

Battery life

Because podcasts can vary in length, it’s hard to know how long each episode will be. By using a laptop with all-day battery like Surface Laptop 5, you don’t have to worry about being tethered to an outlet during a recording session. The 13.5” model of Surface Laptop 5 lasts for up to 17 hours of typical use, and the 15” model lasts for up to 18 hours.¹

Surface accessories to use for podcasting

Making a podcast is all about sound quality, and Surface accessories will improve the way you record. Surface Headphones 2 come with 13 levels of adjustable noise cancellation, comfortable ear pads, and dual mics for high-quality sound.² To up the quality of your sound, get an external mic or a speaker.

Need more tips on using your Surface device? Visit the Surface Learning resources hub to find helpful articles about Surface laptops, accessories, and more.