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)
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.
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