{"product_id":"9781615429707","title":"Take Control of Podcasting on the Mac","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart podcasting or take it to the next level with our step-by-step guide!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart podcasting or take your podcast to the next level with start-to-finish guidance from Andy Affleck. You'll learn tricks of the trade as you assemble your hardware and software, make recordings, and add polish by editing and mixing. Once your audio is in the can, you'll find real-world advice and steps for encoding and publishing your episodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTake Control of Podcasting on the Mac\u003c\/i\u003e provides the help anyone interested in podcasting on the Mac needs:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat do other podcasters do?\u003c\/b\u003e 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).  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoose the right mic.\u003c\/b\u003e Pick out audio gear while considering your budget and studio (or mobile!) needs. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePick audio software.\u003c\/b\u003e Apps discussed at length include GarageBand for Mac and iOS, Audacity, Audio Hijack Pro, Voice Record Pro, VocaLive Free, and Ecamm Call Recorder. Apps that are discussed briefly include Amadeus Pro, Fission, Sound Studio, Nectar Elements, SoundSoap, and The Levelator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn key recording tips.\u003c\/b\u003e Find advice about how to prepare for and conduct a successful interview, plus get a few essential tips for using a mic well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord in the studio or the field.\u003c\/b\u003e Get step-by-step recording directions for GarageBand for Mac and iOS, as well as Audacity, Voice Record Pro, and Audio Hijack Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord online interviews.\u003c\/b\u003e Follow the book's steps for recording an interview online through services such as Skype and FaceTime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdit and mix your audio.\u003c\/b\u003e Find directions for removing unwanted noises and pauses, adding professional polish, and generally editing and mixing a recording in GarageBand for Mac or Audacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEncode your podcast files.\u003c\/b\u003e Before you send your podcast episode out on the Internet, you'll want to save it in the right format, and add tags.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet syndicated with RSS.\u003c\/b\u003e Understand what should be in a podcast's RSS feed -- and how FeedBurner can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBe a publisher!\u003c\/b\u003e Get ideas for blog services that can host your podcast and related blog posts, and find directions for publishing your podcast in Apple's iTunes Store.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Our school podcast is sounding much more professional now that we're using software recommended in the book and following Andy's tips.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    -Mark Warner, Teacher, The Downs CE Primary School (UK)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TidBITS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47134302273776,"sku":"9781615429707","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781615429707_p0.jpg?v=1763854500","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781615429707","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}