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Zune: Is now for podcasts

I know that I have not paid much attention to my podcasting section of the website. That might change shortly. Here you can see a Microsoft Zune 4/8 GB model. Look nice? Look closer. At the bottom of the screen you can see half written the word "Podcast". Finally Microsoft is getting into Podcasting, but is their timing right? I'm hearing the phase "podcasting is dead, podcasting is dying." From my experiences I have work at a studio recording and editing podcasts for the last two years. This year no one has resigned their contracts. I feel that podcasting has taken a step back, but don't all new technologies? Lets take a look back to 1997. Everyone was starting successful home and online businesses and then one by one they started to close down. There are still lots of people working in online and home business, but there had to be a learning curve before it became a real success. Podcasting is now growing up, it is now moving past its developmental stage and becoming a real online tool. There is allot of resources and directories to help podcasting now move forward. I personally do not believe it will be the Zune the will resuscitate the podcast trends but it is a breath of fresh air. The two things every podcaster can do to keep podcasting alive is consistency and quality of content and product. If there is one single thing that can change the tide for podcasting is a subscribe system for Windows users. Most people listen to podcasts from their computer desk top. Window users need an easy way to subscribe to podcasts and consume them from their desk top. Lets see what the future has in store.
Adam Smith
www.recordbetteraudio.com

Podcasting: What is it?

In this podcast tutorial you'll learn how podcasting works in non-technical terms. The process is explained from both the side of the podcaster as well as the podcast consumer. More tutorials and courses can be found at www.HowToCreateAPodcast.com.

Free Music Software. Sequel

Even though this program is designed for the home musician, this audio recording software works much like garage band. It can help any podcaster produce a podcast with music and stingers. Sequel turns you into a producer, and gives you your own fully-loaded music studio. You need HipHop beats for your latest track? Or want to surprise your friends at your next party with your own electro live-set? Sequel gives you everything you need to produce pro-quality tracks at home, on a plane, in the rehearsal room or even live at a club.
And best of all, Sequel is so easy to use that you can get creating your own music straight away.

Click Here to get your free demo
Buy Sequel Here

Audio file formats

Audio: How to record you voice

The basics of digital audio production for podcasters

Chain of Events

I just finished my last podcast titled "Chain of Events." In this podcast you will learn about the process your voice goes though before it is uploaded as a podcast. This episode mainly covers all the recording equipment you will need to process a podcast. Click here to listen.
I also plan on purchasing some mp3 players for the website, this means you will be able to listen to these shows while still surfing through the website. This will be in the next week or so.
What do you want to learn about? Is there any questions about recording, audio, podcasting that you have? When I first developed this website, I thought that the podcasting side would receive the most attention. But in fact it is quite the opposite, everyday I seem to be spending my free time writing to people interested in the recording artist section of the website. Now that apple TV is here, there is no doubt in my mind that there will be similar products to follow. Soon everyone will be able to play your podcast from their stereo. I was listening to a podcast today, the host was recording it while driving in traffic and did it ever sound bad. The bass boosters in the stereo only enhanced the background traffic.
Well everyone, have fun in the podcasting world.
Adam Smith

Co-Host

Incase you have not of heard about muzikden. It's a video podcast about music. I will be a Co-Host on the next episode and there will be a link to it, when it is avilable.

Podcast Production: 3 Steps that will improve the acoustics in your podcast.

I have a new Podcast for Podcasters (P4P) It tells you 3 simple and cost efficient steps that you can take that will improve the acoustics in your podcast.
Step 1: Acoustics
Step 2: The popfilter in the blog The popfilter seminar
Step 3: See Picture Below

New software for Windows

Steinberg has announced a new DAW that I believe window based podcasters should be excited about. I do not know the exact release date, but the price is very competitive. This program has a very similar look and feel with Apple Garage Band. There will be more blogs written about this exciting new program as the release date comes near. Click on the picture to view a demonstration from Sonic State.

Entry-level music creation and performance software with innovative user interface launched

Podcasting Studio

Here is a quick look at my new podcast production studio. I will be adding some more room treatments, I will keep you updated about changes to the studio.

GarageBand

Steve Jobs Demos GarageBand at MacWorld San Francisco (January 10, 2006), highlighting the Podcasting feature.

iPod, You Don't Need One. By: Uncle Seth

A podcasting "public service announcement" by Toronto band Uncle Seth

http://musicface.com/uncleseth/.

Co-written by John C. Havens of the About.com Guide To Podcasting

http://podcasting.about.com/.

If you're a podcaster, go to

http://musicface.com/uncleseth/pmn/

or

http://musicpodcast.ca/podcast-psa/

for links to an MP3 file you can use for your show.

Oh, and catch Uncle Seth at PodCamp Toronto February 24-25, 2007!

http://podcamptoronto.org/

EQ. One important step

Here's a quick tip to improve your sound quality in your podcast. If you have a EQ plugin on your podcast, try to roll off all sounds below 80Hz on all tracks. There are 3 main reasons you will want to do this.

- Only high end speakers and headphones can accurately reproduce low end sounds.
- It helps cut out any ambient sounds in the room. (Fans, Traffic, Air Conditioners)
- It will make low bit rates podcasts sound better. (Example 96k)

Pop Filter

The pop filter is a very important device that helps improve the sound quality of your podcast. It helps prevent your microphone from "popping." This is caused when you say words with the letter "P" in them. When you say a word like podcast, your mouth makes a small wind while forming the "P" sound. The popfilter takes away some of the intensity from the word, and smoothes out the sound wave. Because of this you can now record your podcast a little bit louder. Pop filters usually cost about $20 - $50.

This picture below shows the best position for your popfilter. Click on it to see a video on how to make and place your popfilter.

Free Podcasting Program

In this video, we will show you how to record your first podcast. We will show you how to record sound on your computer using Audacity®, a free open source software for recording and editing sounds. Audacity® is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.

Dead Feed

I tried to start the "Podcast for Podcasters" feed on iTunes. On my first attempted it didn't work. If you see "RBA Podcast for Podcasters", it's a dead link.
Click the iTunes link from my website for the correct feed. Or look for "Podcast for Podcasters" within iTunes
Thanks

Microphones. Which one is best for you?

If you are looking for a microphone for your podcast you mainly have 4 different types of options.

1. Dynamic:
Pros.
-Plug this microphone directly in and start recording.
-Small pickup pattern. (Will only pickup sound within 2-5 feet of it.)
- Can travel, be dropped and still work well
Cons.
- Produces a very thin sound unless plugged into a preamp

2. Condenser
Pros
-Best sounding
Cons
- Needs a preamp to function
- Will pickup any ambiance sounds
- Very delicate
- You need a pop Filter

3. USB (A light version of the Condenser)
Pros
- Cheap
- Designed for podcasting
Cons
- Thin Sound with out processing

4. Head Sets
Pros
- Quick setup time
- USB or Analog outputs
- Can read you computer screen easily
Cons
- Many version are too cheap sounding
- Quality versions are pretty expensive

All of these microphones can be bought between $25 - $300. I use the Condenser right now, but am shopping for a headset. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Podcasting, getting Started with it.

There are three steps involved in setting up your computer to get podcasts.

1. Get Podcast software

You need to install a piece of software that will search the web to find podcasts and automatically deliver them to your computer. This software is usually free, and these three are popular with most users ( iTunes, Juice, Doppler ).

2. Subscribe to podcasts

Once you have the software installed you need to subscribe to a podcast. How you do this will depend on which software you have chosen. If you have iTunes, for example, you can subscribe to podcasts through the iTunes Podcast Directory.

3. Listen to the audio

When a new episode becomes available, your software will automatically download it. You can then listen to this episode on your computer or transfer it to your portable player to listen to later. You may want to check the settings of your podcast software for details including how often it will check for new episodes, whether it will keep old episodes for you . This will vary depending on the software you have chosen, and your personal preferences.

Microphones for Podcasters

The big bother to the Podcaster. This new Rode Microphone is planned to be out in April. The Procaster utilizes the same end-address configuration as the Podcaster offering the clarity of RØDE’s tailored-for-voice frequency response, and of course very low self noise.

It has a balanced output via an industry standard 3 pin XLR and is powered via 48V phantom supply.

The Procaster offers a switchable‘High-Pass Filter’ and has an ‘ON-AIR’ LED which can be switched ‘on’ or ‘off’ via closed contacts wired to a 2-pin connector located on the base of the mic.

iTunes, how to find and listen to podcasts from it.

A video explaining how to add a podcast to iTunes.

Podcast Plus.ca

Podcast Plus features a wide range of services. Everything you need to create and deliver your Podcast, from content creation and production to RSS feed delivery and graphic design. When you choose us for your production needs you won’t need to look elsewhere for complimentary services.

Our prices are meant to fit any budget and we will work with you to create the best professionally produced and cost effective Podcast available. Please contact us to discuss your Podcast and to find out what Podcast Plus can do for you! I have been working with Podcast Plus for over a year now. If you want a professional podcast developed for your company,

please contact us

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PodcastPlus.ca

USB Microphone Placement

This isn't my video, but it gives great advice on microphone placement for your podcast.

iTunes, join me there.

The Podcast for Podcasters.

Click the link and you will receive my podcasts from iTunes. This podcast will keep you updated about newly added content to RecordBetterAudio.com

Sound quality, should it matter in your podcast?

If history always seems to repeat its self. What can we learn from the past to help us develop our podcast? Here is a video that explains why you should take sound quality very serious.