| Creating the perfect podcast has similar requirements | | | | File Transfer: This would facilitate transfer of podcast |
| to creating a blockbuster movie: you need great | | | | files from your computer to the hosting site. |
| content, a professional cast or voiceover, and of | | | | Note Making - This feature will allow you to write a |
| course, the right equipment. Many podcast enthusiasts | | | | sentence or two and serve as an abstract for your |
| fail to consider the last factor, which is probably why | | | | podcast. |
| there are just as many bad podcasts as there are | | | | Statistics or Hit Counter - Several podcasting software |
| good. | | | | programs provide key statistical information about the |
| Podcasting Hardware and Software Needs | | | | number of people who have downloaded their |
| Audio Recorder - When choosing an audio recorder, | | | | podcasts in a given timeframe. |
| make sure that it's able to record all the nuances of | | | | Playback Software - Listen to your podcast in settings |
| sound. A portable device is less powerful but ideal for | | | | similar to those of your listeners. This will let you |
| people always on the go. Make sure that the audio | | | | determine if your end product is free from any |
| recorder's compatible with your computer's OS. | | | | technical errors. |
| Audio Editor - You will need to install a sound editing | | | | Conversion Software - If your preferred audio |
| software program in your computer to be able to add | | | | software editor doesn't produce the types of files you |
| sound bits or delete unwanted parts of the podcast. It | | | | need, a conversion software program will easily rectify |
| will also enable you to mute background noise while | | | | the matter. |
| increasing the volume of the speaker. As this is the | | | | Web Host Software - This is the only factor that's |
| most important of all your software needs, make sure | | | | going to be out of your hands. Check the bandwidth |
| that the software program you end up choosing | | | | limit of the website you're uploading your podcasts to. |
| satisfies all the requirements below: | | | | Once the maximum bandwidth access has been |
| Output format: In what format are your files saved? | | | | reached, listeners will no longer be able to listen to your |
| Are they compatible with most MP3 and MP4 | | | | podcast. |
| players? | | | | Where to Buy Podcasting Software |
| RSS Feeds: Can it automatically create RSS feeds | | | | Podcasting software programs are available online and |
| with a few clicks in the keyboard? If not, you'll have to | | | | in land-based stores. Don't hesitate to ask the sales |
| find additional software to market your podcasts | | | | representative if in doubt! |
| through RSS. | | | | |