Digital Production Studio and Tech Tool Lending Library: Podcasting

Software for audio recording and editing:

Audacity -- PC MAC 

Audacity is free software for audio recording and editing. Highly recommended for podcasting. Available on the studio's iMac desktops, or you can download it to your own device for free.

GarageBand

GarageBand is a fully equipped free music creation studio included on Mac — with a complete sound library. Available on the studio's iMac desktops.

Spotify for Creators

Resources to record, edit, and share your podcast on Spotify.

Step-by-step guidance:

• NPR's  Guide: "Starting Your Podcast: A Guide For Students"
• Spotify's Guide: "How to Start a Podcast: The Creator's Step-by-Step Guide"

Success Tips from the Veteran Podcaster of Footnoting History!

Dr. Burbridge, former faculty member at WA,  has a tremendous amount of experience with podcasting. Listen to some of her podcast productions on: Footnoting History.

Here are some of her tips for success:

1. Write a script and not just an outline for what you want to say. This will help make your final product cleaner.
2. Download Audacity-- it's free and can be used on Mac or PC (https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/audacity-podcast-tutorial)
3.  Use a condenser mic  to get better sound quality. The Carlos Library has a vocal booth and condenser mics that can be checked out or used in the library. (You can also just record with your computer's built-in mic.)   
4. If you are recording at home without a condenser mic, consider sitting in a clothes closet or homemade blanket tent to record and limit echoing.
5. Export as a MP3 file and upload it to wherever your teacher would like. 

Audio Recording Tools in the Library

1.  Yeti Condenser Mic with Headset Connected to iMac-

This mic is set up with a sound shield and is ready to record on the iMac with Audacity or Garage Band. Here is a guide for usage: Yeti iMac Audacity Recording Quick Guide  

2. Yeti Caster Condenser Mic on a Cart-

This condenser mic is set up on a cart to be rolled into another room for recording high quality audio for podcasts or video, using your own laptop.  Easily plugs in to your laptop via USB. Works well with Audacity or GarageBand.

For Checkout or In-Library Use:

1. Blue Yeti Nano Condenser Mic-

This condenser microphone can be plugged into your computer via USB to record high quality audio for podcasts, music recording, or video soundtracks. May be used in the library or checked out. 

Works well with Audacity or GarageBand.

Quick Start Guides:

Video Overview 

or see the written guide: Yeti Nano Quick Start Guide

2. Zoom H2n Field Recorder-

Portable condenser mic for recording podcasts, music, video soundtracks with 5 built-in microphones, X/Y, or surround sound. Records to SD card or via USB directly to computer. Kit includes accessories-- windscreen, tripod, remote control.

3. Wired Stereo Headphones-

To use to monitor audio recording. Available for in library use or checkout.