#15: Audio post production part 1 – normalisation

In a rather short show today I go into the scintillating world of audio post production – and specifically normalisation. So don your propeller hats and prepare to enter the world of the audiophile. It’ll be worth it though – because this is laying the foundation for the other post production stuff we need to cover such as audio compression – more of that in a later episode…

In other news – here’s Julia Armstrong’s site – and specifically Julia’s podcasts.

Photo: vancouverfilmschool

 

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#13: Adding music to your podcast

Today I delve into the whole area of tracks in audio podcast production and where to find music.

Some places to find music for your podcast:

• Magnatune http://www.magnatune.com
• Music Alley http://www.musicalley.com
• Music Bakery http://musicbakery.com
• Opuzz http://www.opuzz.com
• Ioda Promonet http://www.iodapromonet.com

 

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#12: Audio editing

Today I cover the essence of audio editing, what it is and how it’s best done.

In other news, RIM announce the new Blackberry Podcast Catalogue and Podcast app that allow the user to subscribe to and download show on the move! Thanks to Cliff Ravenscraft of Podcast Answer Man for bringing this to my attention.

Here’s the URL to go to to submit your podcasts to the Blackberry Podcast Catalogue:

http://rimpodcast.quickplay.ca/rimpodcasting

 

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#8: Recording with Audacity

Audacity is a free, open source program that allows you to record, edit, process and mix audio. In today’s show I go over the basics of what it is, how to install the LAME MP3 encoder, how to record, and how to save and export an MP3 file.

• Get Audacity from http://audacity.sourceforge.net
• Page with instructions and links to the various LAME MP3 encoders - http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/faq?s=install&i=lame-mp3

 

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#7: Skype recording software

After a rough, sleepless, windy night, followed by an afternoon power nap, I discuss the oft-asked topic of recording conversations from Skype. We start the show with a voice question from Kathryn Colas of Simply Hormones – she’s starting the Simply Hormones Podcast.

Software mentioned:

• Audio Hijack Pro
• Pamela
• Pretty May

 

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#5: How to talk from the heart

Podcasting is all about honesty and authenticity. it’s important to be able to speak from the heart. But this is not always as easy as it sounds. Here are 5 easy tips to get you on your way to speaking with conviction, authenticity and passion.

Thanks to e-strategyblog.com for the excellent photo of Mr Luther King.

 

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#4: How to interview

I think interviews are one of the best things you can do on your podcast. In today’s show, I brain dump all I have learned about the best way to interview your guests in my 4 years of podcasting.

Photo by scragz.

 

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#3: Microphones to get started

What’s the best microphone to get started in podcasting?

I start off talking about headsets in general – Plantronics do nice ones.

DISCLOSURE: Most of the links to purchase are AFFILIATE LINKS. I’ll get a commission if you end up buying the product. This helps me to feed my children. If you don’t want his to happen just use Google

For a good condenser microphone – take a look at the Samson C01U. Get it from Dolphin Music (UK), Amazon.com (USA).

The Blue Snowball is another condenser microphone worth considering. You can buy this from Amazon.co.uk (UK), Apple Store (UK), Dolphin Music (UK), Amazon.com (USA)

Both these mics plug straight into your computer via USB.

I talk about the Shure SM58 – this is a popular, robust dynamic microphone (It’s the one I use on this podcast). Bear in mind with this mic that you’ll need something to plug it into – it has an XLR plug that wont plug directly into your computer. You’ll need an XLR to USB interface, a mixer or a separate audio recorder with XLR inputs such as the Zoom H4.

Purchase the SM58 from Amazon.co.uk (UK), Dolphin Music (UK), Amazon.com (USA).

Photo: mrgilles.

 

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#2: The building blocks of podcast delivery

Where is it best to host your podcast files? What sort of website should your podcast be? What is an RSS feed? I was prompted to answer these questions when my friend Paul asked about hosting companies.

In this episode I paint a picture of the ideal podcast distribution setup.

 

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