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Quick Questions and Answers About Podcasting
Question and Answers About Podcasting
By Sharon Housley
Podcasting is an up-and-coming and increasingly
popular medium for communication. The following are
common questions about podcasting, perfect for those
just getting started in podcasting as a communication
channel...
What Format Should I Record To?
While other formats are supported, MP3 is by far the
most common format used for audio podcasts. Unless there
is a specific and compelling reason to use a different
format, you should stick with MP3 files for audio podcasts.
What Microphones Are Best For Podcasting?
It depends on the type of recording you intend to do.
There is a big difference between portable and fixed
microphones. If all of your recording will occur in
a studio, you can use a fixed microphone and equipment
suited to that environment. If you are taking your show
on the road, consider whether you want to use a portable
directional microphone, or a microphone that will pick
up area background sounds.
What Options Exist For Hosting A Podcast?
First, you need to decide whether you intend to host
the podcast on your own server, or whether you wish
to use a third-party for your hosting needs. If you
an opt for a third-party hosting service, you are giving
up some control over the podcast file. While you will
likely save in hosting costs with a third-party hosting
service, you are also at the host's mercy if they make
changes or decide to close their doors.
How Do I Remove Dead Spots From A Podcast?
There are a variety of editing tools available, such
as RecordForAll ( http://www.recordforall.com
), that allow you to easily edit audio files and remove
any unwanted audio segments. Such editing tools usually
also include a variety of other handy and helpful editing
features such as fading in, fading out, noise reduction,
etc.
Where Can I Get Sound Effects For My Podcast?
There is a wide array of sound effect portals that contain
royalty-free sound effects that are suitable for incorporating
into your podcast. Here are just a couple of sources...
Digital Sound Effects - http://www.digital-sound-effects.com
More on Sound Effects -http://www.powerpoint-resources.com/sound-effects.htm
Where Can I Get Music For My Podcast?
There are also a variety of portals that contain royalty-free
PodSafe music, allowing you to incorporate music into
your show without having to pay royalties each time
the podcast is played. more on
PodSafe Music - http://www.podcasting-tools.com/where-to-locate-podsafe-music.htm
How Do You Make Your Podcast Ready For Inclusion In
Apple's iTunes Directory?
First, you must modify your podcast so that it includes
some special tags that are specific to iTunes. You can
use software to create an iTunes-compatible podcast,
and the software will automatically encode the podcast
feed for you. One such product is FeedForAll, available
in both Windows and Mac versions, which can be found
at http://www.feedforall.com
.
There is also a tutorial that will walk you through
the process of setting up an iTunes-compatible podcast
- http://www.feedforall.com/itunes-tutorials.htm
About the Author:
Sharon Housley manages marketing for FeedForAll http://www.feedforall.com
software for creating, editing, publishing RSS feeds
and podcasts. In addition Sharon manages marketing for
RecordForAll http://www.recordforall.com
audio recording and editing software.
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