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Welcome to "Getting Into Podcasting", my Podcasting page.
On these pages I have tried to list some of the things I have learned about Podcasting and all of the best links I could find for the beginning podcaster.
Along with links on podcasting equipment and information podcasts, there are links on Web design for your podcasting Web site.
Please send me your comments, suggestions, reviews, ideas:
E-mail us at - jimsawyereditor@gmail.com

Low cost original Web graphics for your Pod site made to order by Jim Sawyer

You can reduce popping and hissing sounds in recorded speech by using a Pop Filter. It catches the bursts of air that hit the unprotected microphone and can cause overload and distortion. A pop filter can be purchased for between $15 and $20 or you can make one. Below are links to instructions on making a filter.
Make A Pop Filter #1
Make A Filter #2
Make A Filter #3
Buy A Pop Filter
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Audacity
Audacity is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems. For many podcaster's this is the only audio software they will ever need. Record live audio, Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs, Edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, and WAV sound files, Cut, copy, splice, and mix sounds together.
Change the speed or pitch of a recording. Record from microphone, line input, or other sources. Record up to 16 channels at once (requires multi-channel hardware). Very fast editing of large files. Edit and mix an unlimited number of tracks.
Effects:
Change the pitch without altering the tempo, or vice-versa, Remove static, hiss, hum, or other constant background noises, Alter frequencies with Equalization, FFT Filter, and Bass Boost effects. Adjust volumes with Compressor, Amplify, and Normalize effects. Other built-in effects include: Echo, Phaser, Wahwah. Re cord and edit 16-bit, 24-bit, and 32-bit (floating point) samples. Record at up to 96 KHz.
I use this software for recording and editing voice audio tracks. It's user friendly and very versatile. I then run my audio through the Levelator to adjust levels and then finish my edit and produce music in Mixcraft.
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Kristal
KRISTAL Audio Engine is a powerful multi-track recorder, audio sequencer and mixer - ideal for anyone wanting to get started with recording, mixing and mastering digital audio. (KRISTAL Audio Engine is free for personal, educational and non-commercial use.)
It is designed as a modular system. The main application provides a mixing console, while the audio sequencer, live audio input and so on are loaded as separate Plug-Ins.| 16 audio tracks, 32 Bit floating point audio engine, 44.1 to 192 kHz sample rate, 3-band parametric EQ &
2 VST insert slots per channel, 3 VST master effect slots, ASIO low latency audio driver support, 4 KRISTAL Plug-In slots
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Mixcraft Multi- Track Audio Recorder
Mixcraft™ $49.95, is a multi-track audio recorder that enables you to record your band, create a podcast, create mash-ups or remix a song. Mixcraft functions as two programs in one! Use it as a multi-track recorder or as a music loop remix program. As a multi-track audio recording program, Mixcraft allows you to record and play multiple tracks at one time. Add effect processing such as reverb, delay, flanger or any 3rd party VST™ or DirectX™ effects.
Mix down your recording to CD or MP3 directly in Mixcraft. No need to dust off your old four track recorder! As remix software, it supports Apple Loops™, Acid Loops™ and our own custom loop format. Mixcraft’s Song Kits allow you to create your own song in dozens of styles to sing along or rap to. Creating your own loop or extracting a loop from a well known song is a few clicks away. With Mixcraft, you can always be on the beat! Even with all this power, Acoustica engineers have kept the design easy-to-use and clean.
I use this software to edit my podcasts, produce and add music beds intro and outro music.
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Cubase SX3
Music Production System, $149.00. Bringing to your desktop powerful tools for composing, recording, editing and mixing, Cubase SE3 software is your entry-level ticket to the world of computer-assisted music production. Cubase SE3 has the same user interface and award-winning VST Audio Engine as Steinberg's flagship Cubase SX3. And that means when it comes to audio quality and intuitive handling, Cubase SE3 rivals its bigger brothers. Any way you choose to use it - as a sequencer for your home recording studio or a multi-track recorder for the band rehearsal room - with Cubase SE3 you get the real deal at an unbeatable budget price.
The virtual Mixer in Cubase SE3 offers everything you need to create professional mixes: Up to eight simultaneously usable physical inputs/outputs, 5 inserts per channel, 8 FX sends, Up to 8 groups, Fully parametric EQs, Automatic latency compensation for plug-ins.
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Podcasting For Dummies
You can podcast to, promote your passion, or just have fun. With step-by-step explanations, screen shots, and tons of examples, this guide clues you in on recording, producing, and hosting your very own podcast.
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