My podcasting kit.

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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!

Written by Ben Curtis

June 22nd, 2005 at 10:22 pm

Posted in Notes from Spain Podcast

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5 Responses to “My podcasting kit.”

  1. Sean

    5 Jul 05 at 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

  2. Ben

    5 Jul 05 at 4:42 pm

    Thanks Sean,

    Just hearing from someone in Sydney has really made me want to go back there again!

  3. Joe

    30 Nov 05 at 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

  4. celia stevenson

    24 May 06 at 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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