Behringer VOICE STUDIO Quick Start Guide - Page 3

PODCAST & RECORDING QUICK-START GUIDE Software Before you can start, you will need some software to produce, release, and consume your podcast. In the following steps you will find some free or low-cost examples which are mostly cross-platform programs. Choose the option that matches your needs and operating system. Some research online should help you identify which program has your ideal functionality and workflow. Step 1 - Producing First, you will need a music program that allows you to record audio and export MP3 files. There are many DAWs (Digital Audio Workstation) which offer such functionality on Mac and PC, such as Reaper, Tracktion, Logic, Garage Band, Cubase. One of the most popular cross-platform freeware is Audacity, which is available for Mac OS X, Windows, and even Linux. Step 2 - Exporting In case of using Audacity, make sure to get the free "LAME MP3 Encoder". This is a freeware plug-in which needs to be installed additionally to Audacity to enable your audio file to be exported into MP3 format. Step 3 - Uploading To upload your newly created MP3 podcast, you will need an upload/distribution software, often called Podcast Studio or Podcast Producer. This software allows you to fine-tune your podcast, create RSS content, and finally upload your podcast on a server. An old Windows classical is Podifier, but newer tools can be found at Ultraschall.fm (based on a specific version of the DAW Reaper), Spreaker.com or Buzzsprout.com, to name just some few examples. 3