Getting Started with Your Podcast

Posted by on 12/31 at 01:47 PM Permalink

You’ve come up with a great topic for a daily or weekly podcast. The problem is that you don’t know where to begin. Believe it or not, you don’t need a lot of high-priced equipment or the expertise of an audio engineer to start podcasting. You can do it with a minimal amount of cash and a bit of work.
So, what do you need? You need the right software, a good microphone, and a place to host your podcast. This TechTip will give you a few suggestions, and look at some of the other factors you should consider when starting a podcast.
Software
While your choice of software won’t make or break your podcast, the right program can make recording and editing it easier. You have quite a few choices, regardless of the operating system that you use. Some of the software is free, and some you have to pay for. The choice is yours.
Under Windows, there’s a good selection of software for recording podcasts. Two popular tools are WebPod Studio and Propaganda. A lot of MacOS podcasters swear by Garage Band, although CastEasy is also highly regarded. Audacity is another extremely popular application for podcasters, mainly because it’s free and runs on Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Linux users will also want to check out Sweep.

You don’t have to install any software on computer to record your podcast. Several online services, like Odeo Studio and AudioBlog, enable you to record your audio at their sites. The only drawback is that you can’t edit your recordings as you can with the software mentioned earlier.

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    2. Posted by g_johnson  on  01/02  at  10:39 AM

  2. You know, podcasting is fun, but have you ever thought about internet broadcasting? It can be done. I’m a host of a small internet radio station, and it is a lot of fun. A benefit of internet broadcasting is that you can do it a lot longer. All you need is Winamp, the ShoutCast plug-in, and shoutcast server. It’s not all that hard to set up, but if your really interested in podcasting, i’d say do this. To find all these programs just go to http://www.shoutcast.com/. Decuments are included with the plug-in, and server, so you shouldn’t get totally lost. Keep in mind that if you are going to do this, there may be networking issues you may need to resolve, as internet broadcasting can be done live, so there is no room for mistakes, unless you prerecord yourself. Another alternative program to use, and is easier to use probably is JetCast. JetCast is simalar to Winamp, and it’s plugin, and server combined, but just broadcasts differently. If you’re really clever you can figure out how to use both programs at the same time, and make your broadcasts in dual formats (available in two different formats) If you reallly want to know how it all works, visit our web my website at http://www.wgbjradio.com/.

    3. Posted by Music Videos  on  07/18  at  03:36 PM

  3. Thanks for the great advice, I myself am starting a business and am
    interested in finding more information, can you point me to any additional websites

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