The Bottom Line
Pros
- Freeware
- Simple enough for beginners, includes features for advanced users
- WYSIWYG Interface is easy to understand and intuitive
- Flexible enough to use for complicated needs
- Support forums available
Cons
- You must register at WildVoice website to download
Description
- An easy integrated recording/publishing solution for Podcasts.
- The WYSIWYG interface offers slim learning curve.
- Enough useful tools to jazz up Podcasts and other recordings.
- Works with many audio formats.
- Use in conjunction with the WildVoice website or as a stand-alone application
- Free software that's actually worth downloading.
Guide Review - WildVoice Studio for Recording Podcasts
Simple Interface
The interface is intuitive and easy to learn. It's divided into four main areas: Show Builder, Mixer, Background Tracks, and Sound FX. The user can simply plug a microphone into his/her computer and begin recording voice content. If desired, add background music, like show opens, transitions, etc. using the Background Tracks tool.
Or, at any time drop a sound effect in by clicking on the Sound FX tool which is capable of holding up to 300 separate audio files in WAV, MP3, MP2, MP1, OGG or AIFF formats. As a bonus, WildVoice Studio comes with a nice collection of free sound effects to get you started.
The Mixer tool lets the user mix audio by adjusting a Master recording volume or the additional music and sounds you may choose to add while recording.
Create and Publish
The Show Builder tool allows the user to record any length audio clips which are later automatically combined together in the order they are layed out to create the final show mix. This permits the user to create a long show in small segments, especially useful to beginners or those who are not comfortable recording for long periods of time.
Once finished, WildVoice Studio will combine your Podcast or show, give you an opportunity to tag the file (input information like show title, host, etc.), and upload it to WildVoice's website where your Podcast will reside for others to hear. You can also choose to create your show to and MP3 file for posting on your own or possibly emailing to another.
WildVoice Studio has other options which can help make your recordings sound professional without you having to deal with a steep learning curve.
