# 13: Introspective Nasal Gazing

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2013-08-07
- Length: 54m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-08-07-13-introspective-nasal-gazing
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/mes-ep13-mp3

## Summary

Elecia White and Christopher White reflect on the first dozen episodes of their podcast, Making Embedded Systems, discussing the evolution of their production workflow and guest selection strategy. They detail the specific hardware choices, including Rode Podcaster microphones and Sony MDR-7506 headphones, and the software stack involving Logic, Audacity, Libsyn, and Squarespace. The conversation covers the technical challenges of remote recording, audio editing techniques like noise gating, and the difficulties of marketing the show to a broader audience beyond their immediate network.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-08-07-13-introspective-nasal-gazing#t=6) Introduction and Episode Retrospective
- [5:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-08-07-13-introspective-nasal-gazing#t=320) Microphone and Audio Hardware Selection
- [8:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-08-07-13-introspective-nasal-gazing#t=532) Remote Recording and Headphone Feedback
- [17:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-08-07-13-introspective-nasal-gazing#t=1026) Audio Editing Software and Techniques
- [23:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-08-07-13-introspective-nasal-gazing#t=1406) Hosting, Distribution, and iTunes Integration
- [30:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-08-07-13-introspective-nasal-gazing#t=1850) Motivation, Burnout, and Future Guests
- [45:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-08-07-13-introspective-nasal-gazing#t=2748) Marketing Challenges and Audience Growth
- [50:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-08-07-13-introspective-nasal-gazing#t=3032) Accessibility of Podcasting and Conclusion

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Rode Podcaster (product)
- Sony MDR-7506 (product)
- Logic (tool)
- Audacity (tool)
- Squarespace (company)
- iTunes (product)
- Stitcher (company)
- Zoom H4 (product)
- SM 57 (product)
- 5x5 (company)
- Dan Benjamin (other)
- Electric Imp (company)
- Light Up (company)

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