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Podcasting

This guide provides resources for starting your own podcast and developing episodes.

Recording

Knowledge Lab Equipment

  • In the K Lab podcast booth, audio is recorded through the RodecasterPro. There are 2 ways to record:
    • Record directly into editing software on a personal computer.
    • Record to the provided MicroSD card.
    • There are instructional pdfs on both recording processes available for download at the bottom of this page.  

Home Podcast

  • There are many options for recording your podcast. This is a brief list based on where you're at as a podcaster. See below for more details on the options without a list of features.
    • Riverside
      • Best all-in-one
    • Podcastle
      • Top pick for beginners with an option for any podcasting scenario
      • Mac/PC/Mobile
      • Transcripts
      • Audio and video
      • Record and edit
      • AI tools
      • Tiered pricing with a free basic level
    • Adobe Audition
      • For more advanced features as it offers more control in the process
      • Mac/PC
      • Transcripts 
      • Audio
      • Record and edit
      • Monthly price or a bundled price with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite
    • Restream
      • Top choice for live streaming
      • Live stream multiple channels to social media while integrating sound, graphics, chat features, and text
      • You'll need to connect to software such as OBS
      • Tiered pricing with a basic free level

Remote Podcast

  • Riverside
    • Mac/PC/ mobile app
    • Transcripts
    • Records locally up to 7 people, so no internet worries
    • Video and audio
    • Record and edit
    • Tiered pricing
  • Squadcast
    • Mac/PC 
    • Transcripts
    • Video and audio
    • Records only but can be linked to Descript
    • AI Tools
    • Tiered pricing
  • Zoom
    • Mac/PC
    • Transcripts
    • Video and audio
    • Records only
    • Tiered pricing with basic level free

Mobile Podcast

 

Editing

Many of the above resources offer both recording and editing. Below are well known editing tools not already listed.

  • Alitu
    • Known to be the easiest editing software for beginners with good outcomes
    • Transcripts
    • AI audio cleanup
    • Record and edit
    • Roylty free music library
    • Integrated with podcast hosting platforms
    • Pricy monthly fee
  • Descript
    • Popular choice
    • Transcripts and captions
    • AI controls and audio cleanup
    • Record and edit
    • Tiered pricing
  • Audacity
    • Has been around a long time
    • Basic features that are easy to use for beginners
    • Transcripts
    • Record and edit
    • Free