Audacity solutions:

  • See the WhatIsAudacity.net 5-minute podcast challenge.
  • Apply compression and normalization to make audio louder, if too soft.
  • Mix in music or sound effects if appropriate.

Non-Audacity solutions:

Software:

  • Podcast From Your Ipad Or Iphone, $17: Click Here! Mobile Podcaster software lets you podcast on the go, without logging in to your computer. This is a WordPress plug-in which will not work on the free wordpress.com or wordpress Mu/Multisite websites. It also requires an iTunes account and additional $1.99 VR+ Recorder app purchase.

Commercial:

  • Purchase a computer-ready microphone (USB or 1/8″/3.5mm connector).
  • Here is a good microphone for family recording and live chats.
  • Purchase an audio interface or pre-amplifier if a louder recording is wanted.
  • Consider purchasing an age- or situation-appropriate microphone for an email podcast recipient.

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