Summary: Today we record and save our very first podcast audio file. Today I’m going to tell you how to actually hit the record button and save your audio. What file format to use, what bit rates to save your audio in. Yes we’re starting from square one on this one so you advanced podcasters out there this episode may not be your cup of tea. Question from a Listener This week Scott emails us and asks us a couple of podcasting questions. Scott has a sweet pair of headphones that he'd like to actually use when recording his audio. He wanted to know where he needed to plug his headphones in on his mixer and what kind of adapter he'll need in order to hear what audio he's mixing together. You can plug your headphones into the "Phones" or "Headphones" or the "Aux Out" outputs of your mixer. You'll more than likely need a 1/8" jack adapter to convert the headphone jack to 1/4" to fit in the input of the mixer board. Here are some helpful links that helped to answer Scott's second question. How can you get the audio from an iPad (or other external device) into the mixer and what kind of soundboard apps or software do you recommend for the iPad? I personally am a Windows user so I use this great software from Black Cat Systems called Sound Byte. It's only $39 and I love it. There are apps out there for iOS users, one simply named Soundboard. startpodcastingnow.com/soundbyte startpodcastingnow.com/gear These were some GREAT questions from Scott. If you'd like to have your podcasting questions answered, feedback@spnt.tv or click on our feedback page. Saving Your First Audio File I'm not kidding when I say I went into this assuming that I was going to be teaching my mom how to make a podcast. In this episode I briefly show you how to record, edit, normalize and export audio to an mp3 file. I also shared with you how I choose my file naming conventions. Software Links: Audacity Levelator The Future In future episodes I’m strongly considering interviewing other podcasters about their podcasting backgrounds and their philosophies. Is this something you’d be interested in hearing? This is YOUR show so please if there’s a podcaster you’d love to hear from, email me at feedback@spnt.tv. Podcast Awards 2012 and New Media Expo Vegas! Please vote for my podcast, Who-Dey Weekly, in this years Podcast Awards! You can vote once per day through November 15th. Here are some other shows that we endorse that we strongly encourage you to vote for! The awards ceremony will take place in Las Vegas at the Rio and will be hosted by TWiT's very own Leo Laporte. If you'd like to attend, please use our affiliate link at spnt.tv/nmx. Here is a list of the other shows I'm currently voting for! Comedy The Ramen Noodle Entertainment ONCE Podcast Religion Encouraging Others Through Christ Sports Who-Dey Weekly You have through November 15th to get your votes in so hurry! Technology The Audacity to Podcast Podcasting Resources Blog Please rate and review the show in iTunes! If you're listening to us on an iOS device or you have an iTunes account, please leave a review today at startpodcastingnow.com/itunes. We'd love to hear your feedback good or bad! Podcasters Roundtable Yours truly was a guest on Episode 5 of the Podcasters Roundtable! Check it out today! Podcast Consulting If you’re looking for some one on one podcast consulting, I am available for hire. You know sometimes you can listen to all the podcasts and read all the books and all the tips on the web, sometimes its just nice to sit down and talk it out. Don’t hesitate to email me I am here to help. If this is something you’re interested in shoot me an email or give me a call at 404-946-3397. Podcast Reviews I’m also available for podcasting reviews if you have a show that you currently produce and you’d like some honest feedback with constructive criticism, you know the drill, email me or call. Podcast Cover Art
