你有话要说。你有发言权。你怎么听？在一个一切都在争夺我们注意力的时代，播客的效果令人惊讶。人们在Instagram 上发帖(Instagram post)的时间只有半秒
，但他们有 3 小时的时间来听乔·罗根(Joe Rogan)的演讲。
那么为什么不开始播客呢？您需要的最低限度是一个想法，一些可以录制您的声音的东西以及一种将其上传到托管播客的地方的方法。继续做吧！现在(Get)就开始吧！但是再考虑一下这些工具，其中一些是免费的，可以帮助您将质量提高几个档次。
一起表演
你有个主意。那太棒了。现在你需要一个大纲，也许需要一些研究，如果它是一个戏剧播客，你需要编写一个脚本。
可以说，最好的写作工具是 Scrivener(best writing tool out there is Scrivener)。一些最著名的作家、播客和电视作家都在使用它。它是您的一体化文本编辑器(text editor)、研究存储(research storage)和发布工具。
如果您正在寻找免费的，那么您不会比Google Docs做得更好。Google Docs的真正美妙之处在于您可以在任何地方处理它，而且您不会丢失您的工作。
电脑(Computer)死机？Pfft，Google Docs保存了你的工作，可能保存到你写的最后一个字。另外，如果您使用的是带麦克风的设备，您可以在Google 文档(Google Docs)中进行口述。这包括你的手机。
记录下来
是的，您可以直接录制到您的设备中，但听起来并不完美。你可以做一些事情来帮助解决这个问题。
首先，下载并习惯使用Audacity。在所有免费软件中，Audacity是您可以获得的最专业和最有价值的软件之一。这是一个录音室(recording studio)，在您的计算机上，免费。
您可以直接录制到Audacity中，也可以从其他来源导入音频文件并在此处进行编辑。但是，由于您需要以MP3 格式(MP3 format)导出音频以进行发布，因此您需要为 Audacity 安装 Lame MP3 编码器(install the Lame MP3 encoder for Audacity)。这很容易做到。
Mac用户已经知道GarageBand，它在大多数Mac(Macs)上都是免费的。GarageBand 是一个出色的录音室，适用于采访式播客(GarageBand is an excellent recording studio for interview-style podcasts)或几乎任何类型的制作。
几位顶级播客在视频中录制他们的节目，然后将其发布到YouTube。为了从视频文件中提取音频，他们使用了像(video file)Camtasia这样的视频录制软件。
Camtasia最初是一个屏幕录像机(screen recorder)，因此它非常适合用于播客，了解如何在计算机上做事。但是Camtasia还可以轻松处理音频并将其提取出来供自己使用。
了解 YouTuber Mamapreneur 如何使用 Camtasia 编辑她的音频(uses Camtasia to edit her audio)。她声称，“……即使是你的奶奶也能做到！”
其次，选择录制播客的硬件。你(Will)会直接在手机上做吗？如果是这样，请考虑购买一个可以插入手机的麦克风。
有两种类型需要考虑：领夹式麦克风（夹在衬衫上的那种）或猎枪式麦克风(style mic)。如果你是唯一一个说话的人，领夹式麦克风非常适合录音。面试时可以拿到双领夹。Shotgun麦克风类似于您看到歌手使用的手持式麦克风，但它们要小得多并且可以插入您的手机。
除了您的声音之外， Shotgun(Shotgun)麦克风还可以很好地拾取您周围的声音。广播剧或小组采访的理想选择。(Ideal)您也可以将它用于您自己的声音。
如果您想直接录制到计算机上，请考虑使用录音室式电容麦克风(condenser microphone)。这些是您希望在录音棚(recording studio)中看到的那种。有些可以放在您的桌面上，或者您可以将它们安装在摇臂上，让它们更接近您的声音。
做一个视频和音频播客(video and audio podcast)将需要一个像样的独立相机(standalone camera)。您可以使用手机上的摄像头或高端网络摄像头来执行此操作。在你有一些钱投资之后，也许升级到一台高质量的数码单反相机(DSLR camera)。
说到专业录音，可以考虑添加介绍音乐甚至音效，让您的播客流行(podcast pop)起来。MelodyLoops提供付费和免费音乐。免费音乐档案(Free Music Archive)正是它所说的，FreePD 也有创作共用音乐(FreePD has creative commons music)。
把它拿出来
虽然拥有自己的网站来托管和推广播客是个好主意，但这不是必需的。有几种免费且价格合理的播客托管(podcast hosting)服务。
花点时间看看它们，看看哪一个最适合您的需求。PodBean、Spreaker和BlogTalkRadio都有免费计划，可以托管有限数量的音频。它们都具有工具和功能，可帮助您录制和推广播客。
如果您有自己的网站，并且它是基于WordPress的，那么您在播客方面有了一个良好的开端。WordPress(WordPress supports podcasting)的核心是支持播客。只需(Just)将绝对URL 链接(URL link)添加到您的音频文件(audio file)，WordPress就会生成RSS2 提要(RSS2 feed)标签，使其可用作播客。
还有几个WordPress插件可以让您更轻松地分享您的播客，让人们更容易找到您并收听您。
最好的 WordPress 播客插件之一，Smart Podcast Player(One of the best WordPress podcasting plugins, Smart Podcast Player)，由顶级播客Pat Flynn创建，他是非常受欢迎的(Pat Flynn)Smart Passive Income 网站(Smart Passive Income website)背后的人。Pat解决了他在播客时发现的所有问题。每月订阅即可使用它，但也有大量免费的播客 WordPress 插件(free podcast WordPress plugins)可以为您提供帮助。
立即获取播客
尽管播客已经存在了大约十年，但它仍处于起步阶段。它有足够的空间和美好的未来，而且它可以迅速帮助您确立自己在您所在领域的权威。所以从现在开始，用你可以做的任何事情。
如果您想在播客上与朋友一起工作，请与他们分享这篇文章，向他们展示开始是多么简单。认识某个(Know someone)一直在谈论播客但尚未开始的人？与他们分享以鼓励他们。听到！
The Essential Tools To Help You Create a Podcast
You’νe
got something to say. You’ve gоt a voice. How do you get hеard? In
an age where everything is vying for oυr attention, it’s surprising
how effective рodcasts are. People only have half a second for an
Instagram рost, but they’ve got 3 hours to listen to Joе Rogan.
So
why not start a podcast? The minimum you need is an idea, something
to record your voice and a way to upload it somewhere that hosts
podcasts. Go ahead and do that! Get started now! But then consider
these tools, a few are free, to help you kick up the quality a few
notches.
Get Your Show Together
You’ve got an idea. That’s great. Now you need an outline, maybe some research, and if it’s going to be a theatrical podcast, you’ll need to write a script.
Arguably, the best writing tool out there is Scrivener. Some of the most famous authors, podcasters, and television writers use it. It’s your all-in-one- text editor, research storage, and publishing tool.
If you’re looking for free, you won’t do better than Google Docs. The real beauty of Google Docs is that you can work on it from anywhere, and you won’t lose your work.
Computer crashes? Pfft, Google Docs has saved your work, probably to the last word you wrote. Plus, you can dictate into Google Docs if you’re using a device with a microphone. That includes your phone.
Get It Recorded
Yes,
you can record directly into your device, but it’s not going to
sound polished. There are things you can do to help with this.
First, download and get used to working with Audacity. Of all the free software out there, Audacity is one of the most professional and valuable ones you can get. It’s a recording studio, on your computer, for free.
You can record directly into Audacity, or you can import your audio files from another source and edit them here. However because you’ll need to export the audio in MP3 format for publishing, you’ll need to install the Lame MP3 encoder for Audacity. It’s easy to do.
Mac users will already know about GarageBand, which comes free on most Macs. GarageBand is an excellent recording studio for interview-style podcasts or just about any type of production.
Several top podcasters record their show on video and then publish it to YouTube. To get the audio out of the video file, they use video recording software like Camtasia.
Camtasia started as a screen recorder, so it’s great for podcasts on how to do things on computers. But Camtasia also makes it easy to work with the audio and extract it to use on its own.
See how YouTuber Mamapreneur uses Camtasia to edit her audio. She claims, “…even your granny could do it!”
Second, choose the hardware to record the podcast. Will you do it directly onto your phone? If so, consider getting a mic that will plug into your phone.
There are two types to consider: a lavalier mic (the kind that clips to your shirt) or a shotgun style mic. The lavalier mic is good for recording if you’re the only one talking. You could get dual lavaliers for interviews. Shotgun mics resemble the hand held mics you see singers use, but they’re much smaller and plug in to your phone.
Shotgun mics are good for picking up sounds around you in addition to your voice. Ideal for radio plays or group interviews. You can use it for just your own voice too.
If you want to record directly to your computer, consider getting a studio-style condenser microphone. These are the kind you’d expect to see in a recording studio. Some can sit on your desktop, or you can mount them on swing arms to get them even closer to your voice.
Doing a video and audio podcast will require having a decent standalone camera. You can do this with the camera on your phone, or a high-end webcam. After you’ve got some money to invest, maybe upgrade to a quality DSLR camera.
Speaking of professional recording, think about adding intro music or even sound effects to make your podcast pop. MelodyLoops has both paid and free music available. Free Music Archive is exactly what it says it is and FreePD has creative commons music as well.
Get It Out There
While it’s a good idea to have your own website to host and promote the podcast, it’s not necessary. There are several free and affordable podcast hosting services out there.
Take your time looking at them to see which one will best suit your needs. PodBean, Spreaker, and BlogTalkRadio all have free plans that will host a limited amount of audio. All of them also have tools and features to help you record your podcast and promote it.
If you’ve got your own website, and it’s WordPress based, you’re off to a good start with podcasting. At its core, WordPress supports podcasting. Just add an absolute URL link to your audio file, and WordPress will generate the RSS2 feed tag to make it usable as a podcast.
There are also several WordPress plug-ins that make it easier for you to share your podcast and make it easier for people to find you and listen to you.
One of the best WordPress podcasting plugins, Smart Podcast Player, was created by top-level podcaster Pat Flynn, the man behind the very popular Smart Passive Income website. Pat had it made to solve all the problems that he found while podcasting. There is a monthly subscription to use it, but there are also plenty of free podcast WordPress plugins to help you as well.
Get Podcasting Now
Even
though podcasting has been around for about a decade, it is still
very much in its infancy. There is plenty of room and a great future
for it, plus it can quickly help you establish yourself as an
authority in your field. So start now, with whatever you have
available to do it.
If
you’d like to work with a friend on a podcast, share this article
with them to show them how simple it is to start. Know someone who
has been talking about podcasting, but not doing it yet? Share this
with them to encourage them. Get heard!
