memento said:
Memento,
What's the sound quality on these? Because this would certainly be the best route if the sound was decent.
-David
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Memento,
What's the sound quality on these? Because this would certainly be the best route if the sound was decent.
-David
The creative labs devices record in IMA ADPCM format. This will have decent sound quality. The Archos records in WAV, which may or may not sound good, depending on the bitrate. I can't see from the website if that is selectable. I'll try do a bit more research tomorrow. We're talking about spoken word, so it should compress well (narrow dynamic range).
Bitrate is key. stereo vs. mono is irrelevant.
Bitrate is key. stereo vs. mono is irrelevant.
memento- as far as I know, iPods can be used for voice recording with a mic attachment from Griffin Tech. I have yet to try it.
The app. I was refering to was a *bonus* from my creative labs mp3 player, it was supposed to be used in converting old Lp's into mp3's. I think that 128kbps is acceptable for a decent sound quality.
Check out JAG's post he has a link to podcast alley, these guys offer the complete podcast package.
Ted
The app. I was refering to was a *bonus* from my creative labs mp3 player, it was supposed to be used in converting old Lp's into mp3's. I think that 128kbps is acceptable for a decent sound quality.
Check out JAG's post he has a link to podcast alley, these guys offer the complete podcast package.
Ted
Just finished listening to a really nice podcast on barrels and oak on Grape Radio, available here:
http://www.podcast.net/show/746
Scroll down to #8 The Business of Barrels. This show has a good format, with a round-robin group of hosts, and a knowledgable call-in guest. They had a sponsor, which they plugged at the beginning and end of the program, intro and outro music, and a friendly, informative style. The guest got to plug his business too, naturally. Not a bad listen, with lots of info (I've learned more about oak here at GM, but that's from over the course of a year or so). The editing was a little choppy, and the recording sound of the guys who were live was a bit hollow, but not too bad. The key seems to be running a ballance between staying on-topic, and letting the conversation flow.
Over all, this is a well-done show, and the kind of thing we can learn from.
-David
http://www.podcast.net/show/746
Scroll down to #8 The Business of Barrels. This show has a good format, with a round-robin group of hosts, and a knowledgable call-in guest. They had a sponsor, which they plugged at the beginning and end of the program, intro and outro music, and a friendly, informative style. The guest got to plug his business too, naturally. Not a bad listen, with lots of info (I've learned more about oak here at GM, but that's from over the course of a year or so). The editing was a little choppy, and the recording sound of the guys who were live was a bit hollow, but not too bad. The key seems to be running a ballance between staying on-topic, and letting the conversation flow.
Over all, this is a well-done show, and the kind of thing we can learn from.
-David
This might be of use for recording interviews, only the person doing the interview would need it installed.
http://www.modemtools.com/callcorder.htm
Wrathwilde
http://www.modemtools.com/callcorder.htm
Wrathwilde
These are all good suggestions, but we need to know who will be doing the recording and how. If it's by phone, then the callcorder is great. If it's in person, then a USB microphone connected to a laptop is best. If no laptop, then a portable digital recorder. Dave mentioned a "hollow" sounding recording. Different recording devices all have different characteristics. Hollow sounding can be partially corrected with the right equilization, but you can't eliminate it. Likewise, you can't add depth to a phone recording. We will be limited by the technology and the $$ we can invest.
Hi all,
Sorry to chime in on this late. Many things, little time yadda yadda yadda. I'll be happy to contribute as time and schedule permit. I'll record on my big box upstairs. I have a good microphone and Adobe Audition which has some very effective filters and converters that render very clean audio. I'll submit my stuff in MP3 format.
A couple of suggestions.
Set your programming up so that you have several shows worth of content, that way you'll have material to work with and can plug and play if you find your shows running long or short.
You need to form a production crew and decide on who's going to call the shots. Then you'll need to set up a program director, producer, voice talent and anything else necessary to get the logistics and infrastructure in place.
Once you have a framework in place you can hammer out your program format, and populate it with content.
Anyhow just a few ideas there.
I'll be happy to speak to whoever offline about content and such.
Lemme know,
Oskaar
Sorry to chime in on this late. Many things, little time yadda yadda yadda. I'll be happy to contribute as time and schedule permit. I'll record on my big box upstairs. I have a good microphone and Adobe Audition which has some very effective filters and converters that render very clean audio. I'll submit my stuff in MP3 format.
A couple of suggestions.
Set your programming up so that you have several shows worth of content, that way you'll have material to work with and can plug and play if you find your shows running long or short.
You need to form a production crew and decide on who's going to call the shots. Then you'll need to set up a program director, producer, voice talent and anything else necessary to get the logistics and infrastructure in place.
Once you have a framework in place you can hammer out your program format, and populate it with content.
Anyhow just a few ideas there.
I'll be happy to speak to whoever offline about content and such.
Lemme know,
Oskaar
Okay folks, here it is: Dmntd has graciously agreed to be the sucker Producer for the podcast.
All Hail Anthony!!!
With his experience in the entertainment field, and ability to analyze and absorb new info quickly and comprehensively, not to mention his creativity and sense of humor, he's the natural choice for this thing. There's a big learning curve here for everybody, and he's currently inhaling lots of new info on the topic, but I'm very confident he's got the juice to pull this together.
So it's Vicky, Memento, Brewbear, Mynxy, and now Dmntd. Am I misising anybody so far? If yes, I apologize and there's certainly no slight intended. I'll be chiming in from time-to-time on stuff you guys choose to post on the Boards, so I'll be watching (and hopefully, soon, listening) anyway.
Great stuff, ya'll! This is starting to look good!
-David
All Hail Anthony!!!
With his experience in the entertainment field, and ability to analyze and absorb new info quickly and comprehensively, not to mention his creativity and sense of humor, he's the natural choice for this thing. There's a big learning curve here for everybody, and he's currently inhaling lots of new info on the topic, but I'm very confident he's got the juice to pull this together.
So it's Vicky, Memento, Brewbear, Mynxy, and now Dmntd. Am I misising anybody so far? If yes, I apologize and there's certainly no slight intended. I'll be chiming in from time-to-time on stuff you guys choose to post on the Boards, so I'll be watching (and hopefully, soon, listening) anyway.
Great stuff, ya'll! This is starting to look good!
-David
Hey lostnbronx,
Now I'm lost :-\
Any suggestions on material to read/research - like what would a producer do?, I like *playing*with the sound editing stuff tho. My last trip to FRY's (today) was to check out headsets. The noise cancelling ones....pretty affordable, so when we're about to kick this puppy in gear, count me in! I'm hoping to have some time in the next 2 weeks and get to play with some new apps. that are a all-in-one type designed for podcasting. I also started downloading some sound effects. This sounds like fun, I'm getting antsy! The one BIG question is: who is going to host this? I am certain that there will be co$t$ involved. Also, we should have a concensus on the harware/software we will use, it would eliminate the compatability issues between mac/pc.
Ted -running on fumes again :-\
Now I'm lost :-\
Any suggestions on material to read/research - like what would a producer do?, I like *playing*with the sound editing stuff tho. My last trip to FRY's (today) was to check out headsets. The noise cancelling ones....pretty affordable, so when we're about to kick this puppy in gear, count me in! I'm hoping to have some time in the next 2 weeks and get to play with some new apps. that are a all-in-one type designed for podcasting. I also started downloading some sound effects. This sounds like fun, I'm getting antsy! The one BIG question is: who is going to host this? I am certain that there will be co$t$ involved. Also, we should have a concensus on the harware/software we will use, it would eliminate the compatability issues between mac/pc.
Ted -running on fumes again :-\
Hey Anthony,
Thanks for the links, I think I will graciously let you handle the job while I sit and learn :-\ Let me know how I can help you.
The podcasting gear, that's a different story. The Steve-Lacey link...the dude has it going on big time, most of the time his discussinn/description was getting over my head, but the article from podcasting news was really good. I might go and buy the book.
Thanks again,
Ted
Thanks for the links, I think I will graciously let you handle the job while I sit and learn :-\ Let me know how I can help you.
The podcasting gear, that's a different story. The Steve-Lacey link...the dude has it going on big time, most of the time his discussinn/description was getting over my head, but the article from podcasting news was really good. I might go and buy the book.
Thanks again,
Ted
There is a podcast at http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/ that should be of interest to us all, it is an interview with Dave Logsdon of Wyeast on yeast - part one
Tune in and stay up to date :
Ted
Tune in and stay up to date :
Ted
