# Why do podcasters wear headphones?

**URL:** <https://forum.podcaster.community/t/why-do-podcasters-wear-headphones/3971>\
**Category:** Workbench\
**Created:** [November 9, 2023, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/why-do-podcasters-wear-headphones/3971 "2023-11-09T12:05:20Z")\
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**Author:** ![NextHeadphone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/439d5e/32.png) [@NextHeadphone](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/NextHeadphone)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2023, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/why-do-podcasters-wear-headphones/3971/1 "2023-11-09T12:05:20Z")

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Hello, I am looking for real experiences about why podcasters wear headphones. I tried reading some articles, but I felt that they provided very generic information, lacking real-life experiences. I am looking to hear from experts about why podcasters wear headphones and what potential problems they might encounter if they did not use headphones.

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**Author:** ![craigconstantine](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/craigconstantine/32/2322_2.png) [@craigconstantine](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/craigconstantine)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2023, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/why-do-podcasters-wear-headphones/3971/2 "2023-11-09T14:05:45Z")

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Based on my [experience](https://constantine.name/podcasting), all the articles you’ve read are correct.

I’ll add…

It prevents echo and feedback; without headphones the sound from my computer would bleed into my mic. I have a directionally sensitive mic so this isn’t a major often an issue on _my_ side. But for my guests who resist headphones, I regularly hear my own sound, from their speakers, picked up in their mic.

It enables me to hear what my mic is actually recording; without headphones my voice sounds like it always does to my ears. With headphones (and the proper configuration of gear) I hear exactly what my mic is picking up, enabling me to pay attention to my technique in real-time.

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**Author:** ![Hoagie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/hoagie/32/120_2.png) [@Hoagie](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/Hoagie)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/why-do-podcasters-wear-headphones/3971/3 "2023-11-10T16:29:05Z")

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@craigconstantine @NextHeadphone Craig’s explanation is spot on, per usual. And you’ll also find headphones useful during your editing process since they will help you spot the low-level imperfections easier. A set of headphones is a must right from the start.

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**Author:** ![NextHeadphone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/439d5e/32.png) [@NextHeadphone](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/NextHeadphone)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/why-do-podcasters-wear-headphones/3971/4 "2023-11-10T16:49:55Z")

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Thanks everyone replying on this thread.

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**Author:** ![system](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/system/32/548_2.png) [@system](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/system)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2024, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/why-do-podcasters-wear-headphones/3971/5 "2024-05-05T13:59:03Z")

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