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There is no one combination of hardware and software required to create a podcast. We have, however, had success using the products listed here.
Estimated costs before tax are incidated as no cost (free), $ (up to $20), $$ (between $20 and $100), or $$$ (over $100).
Most of the hardware listed here can be purchased through the Campus Computer Store or directly from the manufacturer.
A device for recording audio information, it may or may not have a built-in microphone.
Griffin iTalk Pro voice recorder
This removable voice recorder add-on for select iPod models contains a built-in microphone, or it can be connected to an external microphone. A built-in speaker allows you to listen to recordings on your iPod.
Cost: $$
URL: http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/italkpro/
Marantz PMD660 digital audio recorder
This portable audio recorder captures very high audio quality. It contains a built-in microphone, or it can be connected to an external microphone.
Cost: $$$
URL: http://www.d-mpro.com/users/folder.asp?FolderID=3629&CatID=19&SubCatID=180
While a portable MP3 player is not necessary to listen to or create podcasts, it is a popular mobile device for listening to digital audio.
iPod
Portable digital audio player designed and marketed by Apple Inc.
Cost: $$-$$$
URL: http://www.apple.com/ipod/
Most of the software listed here can be purchased through the Campus Computer Store or downloaded directly from the manufacturer.
Capture digital audio samples, subject to fair use principles, from streaming Web sources, CDs, DVDs, or other software applications to include in your educational podcast.
Audacity
Free, open source audio recording and editing software available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
Cost: no cost (open source)
URL: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
Audio Hijack
This software allows you to quickly and easily save audio from almost any computer application.
Cost: $
URL: http://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/
Sound Studio
Mac OS X application for recording and editing digital audio.
Cost: $$ (educational pricing available)
URL: http://www.felttip.com/
GarageBand
Mac OS X application for recording and editing with playable emulated musical instruments.
Cost: $$; bundled with iLife software
URL: http://www.apple.com/support/garageband/podcasts/
ProfCast
Low cost solution for creating enhanced podcasts from PowerPoint and/or Keynote
slides. (Mac OS X only).
Cost: $$
URL: http://www.profcast.com/public
Add a feed to your list of subscriptions with a podcatcher, whose software can be configured to check the publisher's feed regularly for updates.
iTunes
Digital media player software, available for Mac and Windows, used for playing, organizing, and purchasing digital music, video, audiobooks, and podcasts. The software interface for iPod.
Cost: no cost
URL: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
XML editors help you create and maintain your RSS file that feeds your podcast to subscribers.
Feeder
A Mac OS X application for creating, editing and publishing RSS feeds to the Web without needing to understand how to write RSS.
Cost: $$ (educational pricing available)
URL: http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/
Dreamweaver
Web development tool for creating and maintaining online materials ranging from basic XML files to advanced Web-based applications.
Cost: $$$
URL: http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver/
PodCast Maker
Easy to use tool for creating podcasts or enhanced podcasts, RSS and XML
files, and publishing your podcast content.
Cost: $$
URL: http://www.lemonzdream.com/podcastmaker/