Podcast Tips and Techniques

Update:

Some have noticed that AudioBlogger is no longer with us. Some of you would like the ability to “phone-in” your podcast. Here are a few that you can try.

• Gcast.com is another free service for phone recording.
• Gabcast.com is a free service for recording by phone.
• Hipcast.com has a seven day free trial and lots of features. Hipcast has several plans starting at $4.95.

Also, the phone service for Odeo is no longer available. This happened a few months back. Sorry.

Please note none of the links are affiliate links.

I saw this video on Stumble early today and thought it was worth sharing. The video shows you how to use FeedMarklet to create an RSS feed on the fly.

I came across a cool new XLR to USB interface component. Centrance has the MicroportPro.

The coolest part is the adapter in small and it offers Phantom power.

Plug it in and plug away!

The MicPort Pro is a professional USB mic preamp with true plug-and-play installation.

The MicroportPro enables instant computer recording with Windows (XP, and Vista) and Mac OSX.

Boasting 24-bit/96kHz performance, 48V phantom power, and a loud headphone output, its low-noise circuitry preserves high-quality audio at home or on the road.

Main Features:
• 24-bit/96kHz performance
• Works with dynamic and condenser mics
• 48V phantom power internally generated based on 5V of input so even condenser mics can be used with laptops
• Low-noise mic preamp with input level control knob
• High quality analog to digital (A/D) conversion
• USB bus powered - no batteries needed
• Headphone volume knob
• 6′ (1.83m) USB cable included

Compatibility:
• Any dynamic or condenser mic
• Windows XP and Vista
• Mac OSX 10.4
• USB 1.1 and 2.0

BSW has the MicroportPro on sale. Not an Affiliate Link

I have not used the MicroportPro. If you have used it, send me your feedback. I would love to know how well it works. Also, if you buy it let me know.

Several good conferences are fast approaching including

PODCAMP Pittsburg 2

Some details:

• WHEN: Saturday, August 18 through Sunday, August 19, from 9 AM to 4 PM each day
• WHERE: The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, 420 Boulevard of the Allies, 15219
• WHO: New media experts, new media creators, aspiring new media creators, communications and PR personnel, and you!
• HOW MUCH: FREE
  

PODCAMP Philly details:

• WHEN: Sept 7, 8, & 9
• WHERE: Drexel University
• HOW MUCH: FREE, but you need to register

BlogWorld & New Media Expo in Las Vegas on Nov 8-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. I have not attended this expo before, but the pricing looks reasonable for BlogWorld general attendees. For early-bird pricing register before August 3rd.

During last year’s Podcast Expo, Gigavox Media introduced “The Levelator”

The Levelator is like a magic wand for your podcast. Have you ever had the problem of having two different audio levels and try to get them both set to the same level. For example, you do a phone interview and your level is much higher than the interviewee’s level. Well, the Levelator fixes that problem. It’s not a compressor, normalizer or limiter although it contains all three.

The user interface is ultra simple. Simply drag your file over to the Levelator window and the process begins. The Levelator does not destroy the original file. It simply creates a new file with “.output” appened to the file name.

The Levelator is a free download for non-commercial use. Just visit Gigavox Media.

The Levelator is available for Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux.