Sunday, December 31, 2006

Getting Started with Your Podcast

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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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