One of the newest crazes in technology is called podcasting. It is probable that this know-how in technology will be frequently utilized due to its ease in creation and that it is centered in RSS (Really Simple Syndication.)

Use the following guide to help you create your own podcast by taking your audio file and converting it into an MP3:

1. Create the audio content you wish to use

You may want to use any of the following to make your recording: music, audio books, lectures, sermons, interviews, radio-type shows, etc.

One of the great things about podcasting is that you don't need to have a specific format or formula for the type of audio you want. It also doesn't matter what software you use to record your audio content. However, a great program to use for IBMs is called Audacity. It is a free, open-source and lets you mix a variety of audio files.

For Macintosh, GarageBand is a great option because it too is free and useful. It is important for you to save your audio content closest to its original format. Having a high quality audio allows you to go back and edit your content if needed, or use it again.

2. Convert the file to MP3 format

The next step in the process is saving your content into MP3 format once you have it recorded. For podcasting, the standard format is MP3. To make your content usable for others, you should use MP3 formatting, unless you have a significant reason for using another arrangement.

It is best to use the minimum bit rate to get your wanted results. Below are some suggested settings: For audio books, talk radio, interviews, sermons, etc., use 48-56k mono For music, music and talk combos, use 64k stereo For higher quality music, use 128K stereo

Make sure you use an .mp3 file extension when you save. Now you know how to make a podcast file ready to be published.

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