Library Cataloging
Podcasting is not so new any more. It seems to me, it is past the time that just throwing up an MP3 file is enough. I've heard some pretty poor production that made me just move on to the next selection on my player. So, here are a few tips I've picked up doing a podcast for our library for well over a year.
- Podcasting Tips
I do a weekly podcast for the Lunar and Planetary Institute (MPOW). Short, simple and easy. I do read a bit about podcasting looking for useful tips, here is an audio file that covers a new aspect, Using Format to Engage the Listener by Stacy Bond.Although...
- Podcasting Tool
Here is a free podcasting tool that may help some in the podcasting community, the Levelator.It's software that runs on Windows or OS X (universal binary) that adjusts the audio levels within your podcast or other audio file for variations from one...
- Lpi Podcast
Last night I submitted the LPI podcast to iTunes. The submission seemed to go fine, the metadata was read and the RSS feed acceptable. They have a review process, so now I'm waiting to see if it will be accepted. Anyone have any idea how long it takes?I've...
- Marc Tag Of The Month
The MARC Tag of the Month for November is a MARC Record Sample -- Sound Recording (Cassette). Other sample MARC records include:DVDElectronic Resource CD-ROMVideo-CassetteSound Recording -- CDElectronic Resource Web SiteRealia (AV Equipment)...
- Sound Card
Here is a free tool to test your sound card. The RightMark Audio Analyzer 4.0 tests the audio performance of your sound card. Frequency response, THD, dynamic range, noise level, stereo crosstalk tests....
Library Cataloging
Podcasting Tips
Podcasting is not so new any more. It seems to me, it is past the time that just throwing up an MP3 file is enough. I've heard some pretty poor production that made me just move on to the next selection on my player. So, here are a few tips I've picked up doing a podcast for our library for well over a year.
- Noise reduction. Record about 10-12 seconds of room sounds, as a sample, to have them removed after the recording is done. If you are recording a live event, conference presentation, record the room before it fills up with people. The air conditioning, computer fan, outside traffic and such add nothing and can be distracting. The sound of folks shuffling papers, coughing, etc., gives it a live feel. Don't worry about those. Very long pauses can be shortened.Sound compression. Compressing the sounds removes any clipping from segments that are recorded too loud and makes everything clearer. Do this after removing any noise.Volume. Make sure to record at a decent volume level. Then make sure the file plays back at a good level. I've downloaded files only to find they are too soft and getting the level right brings out the hum in the car's system. I just skip to the next selection. MP3Trim will do smaller files for free. Adjust the volume last.
- Podcasting Tips
I do a weekly podcast for the Lunar and Planetary Institute (MPOW). Short, simple and easy. I do read a bit about podcasting looking for useful tips, here is an audio file that covers a new aspect, Using Format to Engage the Listener by Stacy Bond.Although...
- Podcasting Tool
Here is a free podcasting tool that may help some in the podcasting community, the Levelator.It's software that runs on Windows or OS X (universal binary) that adjusts the audio levels within your podcast or other audio file for variations from one...
- Lpi Podcast
Last night I submitted the LPI podcast to iTunes. The submission seemed to go fine, the metadata was read and the RSS feed acceptable. They have a review process, so now I'm waiting to see if it will be accepted. Anyone have any idea how long it takes?I've...
- Marc Tag Of The Month
The MARC Tag of the Month for November is a MARC Record Sample -- Sound Recording (Cassette). Other sample MARC records include:DVDElectronic Resource CD-ROMVideo-CassetteSound Recording -- CDElectronic Resource Web SiteRealia (AV Equipment)...
- Sound Card
Here is a free tool to test your sound card. The RightMark Audio Analyzer 4.0 tests the audio performance of your sound card. Frequency response, THD, dynamic range, noise level, stereo crosstalk tests....