9 considerations for podcasting headphones

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9 considerations for podcasting headphones

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Nov 18, 2013

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Headphones can help you record and edit your podcast better. Picking the right headphones is a highly subjective process, but here are nine things you should consider before buying headphones for your podcast.

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Nov 18, 2013

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