Archive for April, 2006
Recording Skype
So I just recorded an interview over Skype. There are a couple of ways to accomplish recording a conversation on Skype. This is one way to record without using any extra software (i.e. the cheap way).
First of all, download my schematic of how I wired up the equipment. Depending on your equipment, [...]
11 Seconds to Podcast Stardom
While this link probably won’t make it to the front page of Digg, it did catch my eye. This site makes available a portion of their page for your graphic and an eleven (11) second clip/promo for your podcast. Mine is up and has been clicked on 5 times in 8 hours. [...]
What is the future of podcasts?
Here’s a good post on the future of podcasting on the ZDNet Emerging Technology Trends blog. It has a lot of good referenced articles.
What is the future of podcasts?
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Sage Advice from Podcast Listener
Want to know what your listener wants in a podcast? This guy is a podcast listener and has created this post: How to make a podcast that doesn’t suck. Mostly good advice.
Peace!
Top 10 Podcast Directories
This post at Dotcomnation.com list the top 10 directories that you can submit your podcast. I found a couple that the Razing Giants Podcast wasn’t on.
Dotcomnation.com » The top 10 podcasting directories as measured by Alexa
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Free Headphones!
I saw this bundle of the AKG 2000 B microphone along with the AKG K44 headphones. The microphone sold separately for $199 (though that’s with a shock mount). So with this pack you get the headphones, microphone with clip and a $10 discount. Cool beans.
AKG C 2000 B/K 44 Microphone Pack
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Podcast study shows current and future trends
arstechnica has an article about research that was done by Forrester Research about podcasting and listeners’ habits.
Podcast study shows current and future trends
Podcast Kit: M-Audio
M-Audio has created a kit to get recording your podcast quickly. The kit includes software, microphone, cable, and USB audio interface. Though they have left out the headphones for monitoring, strange. Anyway, for approx. $150 (+$20 for headphones) you get all the gear necessary to start podcasting. Add one (1) computer [...]
Break Up Standing Waves
So I’m listening to Sine Language, the excellent audio production podcast by Bruce Williams, and he’s talking about breaking up standing waves in your studio. The next thing you know, Engadget posts a how-to on creating acoustic panels for your home theater or podcast studio. Hot damn! Here’s the linke to Engadget:
How-To: [...]
Podcast Equipment Deals
I’ve purchased many things over the years as B-Stock, or blems. They’re bascially returned items or items that are not cosmetically perfect. Now if no one is going to see the item, who cares if it has a scratch. You do! With each scratched piece of equipment comes an opportunity to purchase great gear at [...]
