If an individual wants to express their opinion through a voice or audio presentation they may wish to use cutting edge technology. Specifically, that cutting edge technology that individuals can use is known as podcasting.
Therefore, if wishing to utilize this technology it is important to know about this technology. Specifically, what is a pod and how to create a podcast.
What Is A Pod?
A pod is a small electronic device that is constructed to store, download and play files that are MP3 formatted. An example of this type of file can be music that has been downloaded from the Internet or from an individual’s personal CD collection and is converted to the MP3 format. This MP3 formatting maintains the integrity of the music as well as compressing the music into smaller files which allows for greater storage on the pod.
Generally, the storage capacity of a pod can range anywhere from 1 to 8 GB. In addition it is small and portable which allows for ease of use as well as a convenient device that holds significant volumes of music. Also, in order to hear the individual’s choice of music placed on the pod, the individual uses a set of personal headphones.
In addition, when it comes to talking about a podcast, it may prove interesting to know that the word pod stands for portable open database. In addition, the word podcast is derived from two words. Those two words that are combined to form the word podcast are pod and the latter part of the word broadcast.
What Is Needed To Know How To Create A Podcast
When asking the question of how to create a podcast it is important to know that there are a number of tools that are required. Specifically those three tools include the use of a quality microphone, recording software and a website.
Obviously, when it comes to the use of a microphone, the better the microphone is the greater the quality of the created music podcast or the audio podcast. In addition, when it comes to talking about recording software, it is important to know that many operating systems have included, as part of their toolbox, a recording software system.
However, many of these recording software packages are fairly basic. Therefore, the individual may choose to purchase a separate recording software package so that there are other features included. Some of those features could include the ability to edit, to mix, etc.
Also, when wanting to know how to create a podcast, it is important that a platform be given for the dispersing of the created podcast. This can be accomplished by placing the podcast on a website. This website can be created by the individual themselves or it can be a shared website or a website that offers this capability to others. An example of this type of website would be You Tube.