Understand what should be in a podcast’s RSS feed-and how FeedBurner can help. Before you send your podcast episode out on the Internet, you’ll want to save it in the right format, and add tags. Find directions for removing unwanted noises and pauses, adding professional polish, and generally editing and mixing a recording in GarageBand for Mac or Audacity. Follow the book’s steps for recording an interview online through services such as Skype and FaceTime. Get step-by-step recording directions for GarageBand for Mac and iOS, as well as Audacity, Voice Record Pro, and Audio Hijack. Find advice about how to prepare for and conduct a successful interview, plus get a few essential tips for using a mic well. Apps that are discussed briefly include Amadeus Pro, Fission, Sound Studio, Nectar Elements, SoundSoap, and The Levelator, and VocaLive Free. Apps discussed at length include GarageBand for Mac and iOS, Audacity, Audio Hijack, Voice Record Pro, and Ecamm Call Recorder. Plus, you’ll learn if you should buy additional audio hardware, like a breakout box or mixer, and find an explanation (with photos) of the main cable types that you’ll come across. Pick out audio gear while considering your budget and studio (or mobile!) needs. What do other podcasters do? Find out about the gear and techniques used by podcasters Chuck Joiner (MacVoices), Louis Trapani (Doctor Who: Podshock), Kelly Guimont (Ask TUAW), and Kirk McElhearn (The Committed).Take Control of Podcasting on the Mac provides the help anyone interested in podcasting on the Mac needs: The book includes several dozen sound samples from various mics and mixers with and without filters, sleeves, and whatnot, so that you can hear the differences before you buy any special gear. Once your audio is in the can, you’ll find real-world advice and steps for encoding and publishing your episodes. You’ll learn tricks of the trade as you assemble your hardware and software, make recordings, and add polish by editing and mixing. Start podcasting or take your podcast to the next level with start-to-finish guidance from Andy Affleck.
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