Hardware

**Podcasting Hardware/Software** //These are just suggestions of what has worked for us.//

Computer + Microphone + audio editor = **audio file** Computer + Microphone + audio editor + audio file + Saved to Internet = **Audio file on web** Computer + Microphone + audio editor + audio file + Podcatcher + RSS feeds = **Audio show with subscription (aka Podcasting)**

**WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED?** 
 * 1) Computer
 * 2) Audio Editing software (We use Audacity.)
 * 3) Microphone (Consider using a USB one that doesn't need an analog translater)
 * 4) Name your Show (you will need a consistent 'show' for listeners to subscribe to)
 * 5)  Create an account in one of the many podcasting sites that allow you to upload, create shows and offer subscriptions.
 * [|www.podbean.com] (great site to begin your experience with)
 * [|www.vimeo.com] (site designed for videos)
 * 1) IMAGINATION


 * Product suggestions:**

Great for interviews where it is not practical to bring the person to the computer.
 * iPod Classic + microphone