Mary Chan: Organized Sound For Your Show

I met Mary Chan at Podsummit a few years ago. Mary is the owner of Organized Sound, about how to make your podcast sound more natural, clear, and engaging. With years of radio production experience, Mary shares practical advice on microphone technique, choosing gear that suits your voice and recording space, and why wired headphones matter during remote interviews.

We also get into the human side of being behind the mic: how to get comfortable with your own voice, use personal emotion to make script reads feel authentic, and warm up before recording. Mary explains why podcasters should define their “why” before launching—and why listening back to your work like an audience member can be one of the best ways to improve it.

Whether you’re planning your first show or looking to sharpen an existing one, this conversation offers useful ideas for sounding more like yourself and creating a better listening experience.

Here once again, are my microphone recommendations:

Shure MV7 – A great option for beginners and experienced podcasters. It connects directly to your computer via USB or to an audio interface via XLR.

RØDE PodMic – An affordable, durable dynamic microphone that delivers excellent sound for the price. It uses XLR, so you'll need an audio interface or mixer.

Shure SM7B – My professional choice and a broadcast industry favourite. It's an XLR microphone that requires an interface with plenty of clean gain.

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