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Podcasting Tools You Need - part 2
Skype at http://www.skype.com is a free voice chat system, as well as a VOIP type system. You can call skype to skype, which is free, or skype to phone, for which there is a charge. Skype is absolutely excellent for recording interviews and conversations that you want for you podcast. It works wonderfully, it digitizes the recording, so you don't have to, and it produces very clear audio. For single speaker podcasts, The Internet Audio and Video Bundle is recommended. This will not only allow you to record, but will also allow you to edit your podcasts, which is going to become essential. You can find this powerful software at http://www.internet-audio-video.com/audio-video-products.htm. This is a really nice package for podcasters and video bloggers to have, because it also contains Web Audio Plus, Podcasting Made Easy, Podcasting for Fun and Profit, and a Podcast Teleprompter. Now, again, there are other podcasting tools available, but to get started, and even to take your podcasting to the professional level, this is really all that you need. There are, however, podcasting tools that make it possible to podcast away from your computer and telephone. Many of the newer MP3 players have microphones installed on them, so that you can create a podcast. You can podcast from your car, in your yard, in another country - even in your bathroom if it suits you. But these devices are not cheap, and they don't necessarily provide the high quality audio that you really need for a professional podcast. Also note that even if you can record your podcast in a location away from your computer, it must still be uploaded to your computer for editing, and then to a web server for public access. Therefore, it is really cheaper and easier to just record your podcast either over the phone or through your computer. Of the two options available here, recording your podcast is the cheapest, but not necessarily the best. Use this as a way to get your feet wet and see if podcasting is for you. If it is, then you will want to upgrade to option two, where you provide your own equipment, and have total control over your podcast. You will also find that option two offers the greatest quality podcast, simply because you can control volume and output levels. Option one usually won't allow for much editing or control. There is a very small learning curve, and you can essentially learn everything you need to know about recording software and editing tools in a day or less. Just set aside one day for learning this, and do it. In the long run, you will be very happy that you did. Podcasting 101 | Listen to Podcasts | Record a Podcast | Publish a Podcast | Promoting a Podcast | Video Podcast | Podcast Tools | Podcast Resources 
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