User Manual

PODCAST & RECORDING QUICK-START GUIDE
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Software
Before you can start, you will need some software to produce, release, and consume
your podcast. In the following steps you will  nd some free or low-cost examples
which are mostly cross-platform programs. Choose the option that matches your
needs and operating system. Some research online should help you identify which
program has your ideal functionality and work ow.
Step 1 – Producing
First, you will need a music program that allows you to record audio and export
MP3  les. There are many DAWs (Digital Audio Workstation) which o er such
functionality on Mac and PC, such as Reaper, Tracktion, Logic, Garage Band, Cubase.
One of the most popular cross-platform freeware is Audacity, which is available for
Mac OS X, Windows, and even Linux.
Step 2 – Exporting
In case of using Audacity, make sure to get the free “LAME MP3 Encoder”. This is
a freeware plug-in which needs to be installed additionally to Audacity to enable
your audio  le to be exported into MP3 format.
Step 3 – Uploading
To upload your newly created MP3 podcast, you will need an upload/distribution
software, often called Podcast Studio or Podcast Producer. This software allows
you to  ne-tune your podcast, create RSS content, and  nally upload your podcast
on a server. An old Windows classical is Podi er, but newer tools can be found at
Ultraschall.fm (based on a speci c version of the DAW Reaper), Spreaker.com or
Buzzsprout.com, to name just some few examples.