Skype + Podcast Recorder = SkypeCasters
Introducing instructions for SkypeCasting. The front-end solution for podcasters to
create great sounding audio recordings from interviews and conference
calls using Skype. For the last few days I've been recording podcasts
using Skype. As the call ends with a couple of clicks it is converted
to mp3 and uploaded to a blog. This is a real bloggers solution
providing podcasting in almost real-time without resorting to studios,
or fancy gear. Let the New Year ring in with new voices, and new
conversations. Audio and podcasting will make a difference. Let's get
the thoughts out into the world. Innovate in 2005 --- start podcasting.
This post contains my first podcast and the instruction on how (links
at the end).
The SkypeCasters' recipe is simple and we have written it up in detail. Add together Skype, Virtual Audio Cables, Windows Sound Recorder, a simple Wav to mp3 converter MT_Enclosures and iPodder and you can be Podcasting later today! The solution will cost you $40.
Why podcast? Why record? Where are immediate opportunities.
There are many situations on the phone or Skype where you would
like to be recording. Professional interviews are a prime example.
Makes it easier to write up your notes later while you can completely
focus your attention on the interview. Then we have the equivalent of
"panel" discussions. The mini conference call fueled by good chatter
and a great topic. Perhaps you are a budding poet wanting to spread a
reading to a small group? Want to send a joint message or birthday
greeting where the parties are dispersed, record a Skype conference
call and e-mail the mp3. Similarly, finishing up a conference call ---
create a simple 5 minute SkypeCast of the key action points. Blog it to
your group. An hour in five minutes. It's over to you now. Tell us how
you use it.
Approaching podcasting like this is different to staged professional
recording studios, and big production values. We know that if you have
a talented studio behind you then mixing and turning out a professional
Podcast will be no problem. This is the solution for those with no
money who are happy to create SkypeCasts on the fly.
What we have done: (GET INSTRUCTIONS)
A simple Skype recording solution for capturing "great" audio.
No extra overhead. It all works on one Windows XP PC.
A blog platform - MT- that "reads" for podcasts.
A lowcost way to distribute podcasts without running up bandwidth bills (podcasttorrent)
Quick and simple to do.
Here is the recipe. I'd never have completed it without BIll Campbell's
help. Our "proof of concept" SkypeCast is here. We are still learning
some of the mic and audio tricks. It is converted at 32mbs... although
perfectly passable at 16kps it begins to sound more like a telephone...
and that might not be the best Skype proof of concept test.
Looking forward to your feedback. I'll move the recipe details
shortly to a wiki so they can be updated. In the meantime let us have
your comments and learnings.
Lastly, unleashing the capability to record Skype calls isn't meant
to bypass common courtesy and the smarts of asking permission before
you start recording. You could get yourself into trouble sending out a
podcast without permission. You may want to get it via IM when you hit
record. It's clear to me that recording without permission is going to
happen. I'd appreciate getting some more insights in this area. I'd
note that one can SkypeOut and record this way without the other party
knowing or even the caller ID being identified currently.
Instructions
Podcast on SkypeCasting
Posted by Stuart, December 20, 2004 06:58 PM
| Trackback Link (http://www.henshall.com/cgi-bin/mt-tb.cgi/844)