My podcasting kit.
by Ben Curtis
I use an iRiver 799 to record, a great little thing, records straight into mp3 format, and you can fiddle around with mic levels etc.
Since podcast 12 I have been using this binaural stereo mic, the high sensitivity version - sound seeing tours are MUCH better in stereo (Before that I used a similar mono lapel mic.) You need an extra adaptor lead though as the jack is too fat to plug straight into this i-river - I believe they solved this with the iRiver 899 by putting the mic input on the side.
For a more ordinary looking mic, without the stealth of the lapel mic, this Sony is meant to be great - but not as good for picking up ambient sounds - more of an interview mic. If you don’t mind doing all your podcasting from home, a cheap headset that you can plug straight into your computer will record just fine.
For editing I use Adobe Audition, and all my podcasts are hosted for just 5 US dollars a month at Libsyn. For more information check out podcastalley, where you’ll find lots of information on podcasting equipment and software, and really useful user forums.
Give it a go!
Posted: June 22nd, 2005 under Notes from Spain Podcast.
Comments: 5
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Time: June 22, 2005, 11:10 pm
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Comment from Sean
Time: July 5, 2005, 3:37 pm
Hi Ben,
I live in Sydney, Australia and just discovered your podcast via the podcast search engine of the new version of iTiunes. Has been really interesting listening to your podcast - I love Spain and have visited Madrid may times - have a good mate who lives there - I really liked hearing sounds like the metro announcements and, the markets and cafes - really has made me feel ike coming back there again!
Keep up the good work!!
Cheers
Sean
Comment from Ben
Time: July 5, 2005, 4:42 pm
Thanks Sean,
Just hearing from someone in Sydney has really made me want to go back there again!
Comment from Joe
Time: November 30, 2005, 10:34 pm
Hey Ben,
just found your podcast on itunes. very cool. i am trying to learn spanish right now so i can go and visit spain and really take in the culture. i am really enjoying your podcasts. keep up the good work! why did you move to spain? and how did you meet your wife? i just subscribed and just got your pre-christmas episode so i feel a little behind! either way, great to hear this stuff, i’m sure i’ll learn more as i continue to listen.
-Joe
Comment from celia stevenson
Time: May 24, 2006, 6:42 pm
Hi Ben and Marina,
I am planning to visit Madrid in September 2006.I have found your podcasts very helpful and informative.
I loved the flamenco podcast.Could you do some more please!
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