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Recording Software - Utilities - Audio Applications

Recording a podcast (or any audio presentation for that matter) requires the right tools. There are many helpful applications available including free recording software and shareware plus utilities to make your podcasted radio show sound great. This area highlights some of the best options.
WildVoice Studio for Recording Podcasts
WildVoice Studio is one of the better pieces of free software I've seen in some time. Its interface is very simple yet the capabilities of the program are quite varied. This software has so many separate useful features, I've decided to use it during my own radio show just for the sound effects tool. Read my review.
Record Your Radio Show or Podcast With Free Version of REAPER
If you're looking for free audio recording software, have a look at REAPER. As of this writing, this Windows-compatible application is free for the taking. Read more.
PodProducer Makes Podcast Creation a Point-and-Click Process
PodProducer is a clever software application designed to help Podcasters create their Podcast with power and ease. There are a surprising number of advanced features yet, a novice can easily understand and successfully use it for their Podcast creation. Oh, and right now it's free. Read More.
WebPod Studio Simplifies Creation of Podcasts and Videocasts
Lionhardt Technologies has released WebPod Studio for Windows, a software application for creating both Podcasts and Videocasts. It's easy to use and full of excellent features like its own built-in teleprompter. Read more.
iPodcast Producer - A Powerful Podcast Solution For Recording, Editing, and Uploading
Industrial Audio Software's iPodcast Producer is an all-in-one solution for creating powerful audio presentations which years ago would have required expensive recording time in a studio or at least a home studio stocked with expensive high-end equipment. Now, it’s all on your PC with the additional tools of FTP support and RSS file creation which are the heart of podcasting. Read more.
Audacity Recording Software
Audacity is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
Multiquence - Multi-Track Recorder and Editor
An audio/video multi-track application for Windows with many advanced features. About $50.00. Download a trial version.
WildVoice Studio for Windows
A Windows application which allows the user to record voice, mix music clips, edit and create a Podcast.
GoldWave Digital Audio Editor
GoldWave digital audio editor is a good editor for basic projects. If your needs are not intricate, this may be a good solution for you. Download a free trial.
Skylook - For Recording Skype Calls
Skylook is a recording application which integrates into Outlook and can record Skype VoIP calls to .mp3 format (both inbound and outbound.)
ProfCast - Voice and Powerpoint For Podcasts
ProfCast is designed to let you create a Podcast using your voice while showing a Powerpoint presentation.
Propaganda - Windows Recording Software
Software designed to enable you to record, assemble, and publish your own podcasts. A trial version is available.
Feeder - Mac Software
From the website: "Create, edit and publish RSS feeds. Feeder supports the full RSS 2.0 specification, including enclosures for podcasting and is packed with thoughtful features to help automate and enhance the experience of creating and managing feeds from start to finish, such as editable templates, auto-completing fields, HTML previewing and more."
MixCast Live - Windows Software
"Podcasting for the People" -
Free Music Tracks from Opuzz.com
No tricks, no obligation. Download 5 free royalty-free music tracks. Become a member of the site (free) and get an additional 5.
Sound Studio - Mac Software
The website says: "Sound Studio is a Mac OS X audio application that lets you record and edit two-channel audio. Download the free trial..."
Cheetah Audio Converter
Cheetah Audio Converter is an excellent and free utility for converting audio to WAV, MP3, WMA, and OGG formats.

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