What is Podcasting?
Podcasting is EVERYWHERE on the internet. Start by going to www.itunes.com. Seeing podcasting in action will do a MUCH better job getting the idea across than our words can. Our 3-page technical introduction may also be helpful. Read Podcast FAQs. Then check out these sites or podcasts about podcasting. Go to www.podcastacademy.com, www.podsqod.com or www.newmediagear.com. Or this great blog at www.podcastgearguy.com. Also, Apple has produced several cool videos on podcasting with the audio equipment up close and demonstrated. (Check out the video with our friend and long-time customer Joe Cipriano) http://seminars.apple.com/seminarsonline/podcast/apple/

Now that you know what it is, here’s what you need to know to create your own podcasts…

How Do I Podcast?
Simple:

1. Create a program that you would like to podcast.
2. Podcast it. (For specific help, we strongly encourage you to grab the book "Podcast Solutions" by Michael W. Geoghegan and Dan Klass. It will take you from square one to wherever you want to be. Conveniently, we sell it, so just click on the link above to order it.)

We can help with the tools you need for creation. Whether you are going to be working on an audio-only podcast or a video podcast, you are going to need to sound good.

About the Audio Gear for a Podcast
While you COULD use the microphone built into your computer (or camcorder), it helps immensely to have some higher grade equipment. This will greatly improve the sound quality of your audio. This equipment should include, at minimum, a decent microphone, a small mixer or USB audio interface, a good set of headphones, audio editing software, and a microphone stand. A basic setup like this can be had for under $225.00, and as you progress, you can add a quality mixer, some processing software, an upgraded mic or two, desktop monitors, and some more professional stands.

BSW and Podcasting
Podcasting gives us at BSW a chance to really shine. We LOVE to put our broadcast experience to work in providing pro audio solutions. We have been the number one supplier of Pro Audio Gear to the broadcast industry for over 30 years and are today a major supplier to the Pro Sound and recording industries as well. We know what you need, and can help you get the audio from your mind onto your computer. We’ve assembled some basic packages, with equipment from the top manufacturers, that will allow you to create spectacular sounding programs without a steep learning curve. Visit BSW's Podcast Store for Podcast Packages, microphones, software...everything you need at the best prices, all in one place.