Tools to Create Podcasts - Software - Hardware

Whether you're doing a radio show or a podcast, if you need to refer to text, get ready to toss out the paper and save on ink. the iPad 2 (or later) is the perfect solution for a paperless studio. Read more.

Your smart phone is an amazing piece of technology and no matter what you want to achieve with it, there seems to be an app. How about Podcasting - even broadcasting? Yeah, you can do that, too. Here are a few examples of how a few apps and a smart phone are changing the way we look at how audio can be originated, manipulated, and distributed....

What is a mixer and do you need one to create a Podcast? Mixers can be analog or digital and depending on what kind of Podcast or radio show you're going to create, you may need one or both. Here's what a mixer does and why it might help you.

You want to make your own podcast but you're not sure what you need to do that. The good news is you may already have some of what you need but chances are you'll still have to buy or acquire some tools. Here's what you need and where to get it.

Software empowers people and helps make Podcasts easier to do and better sounding. Like any other kind of software, the more you work with it, the better you become. Most of the software listed here is free. Try to work with it all to see what you like best. Read more.

USB microphones simplify the process of voice recording for Podcasts and other projects. Their plug and play aspect makes them easy to configure and there are several moderately priced choices to fit most budgets. Read more and compare prices.

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If you're planning to create your own Podcast or Internet Radio stream, a home studio that you're comfortable with is essential. Besides recording software and a microphone, a mixer can be an important tool in the creation process. Here are some suggested mixers under $100 and between $100 and $150 with descriptions and price comparisons provided by Pricegrabber.

Podcasters who conduct phone interviews as part of their programs often need a solution for capturing the phone audio. It's not terribly hard and there are many options for landline, wireless and voip telephones. Read more about the solutions for recording phone calls in your Podcasts or for your Internet Radio show.

Most Podcasters have a blog or website where they can store their podcasts - which are usually .mp3 files. But, what can you do when you start running out of server space? One solutions is Streamload.com. Read more.

SnapTimer is a simple and free Windows countdown timer which you can use in the production of your Podcast for keeping track of the total program length, segment lengths, or spot break length. No install required, stays on top of other windows.