Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Podcast Advice Your Podcast Questions Answered ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Podcasts on the iPhone](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/podcasts-on-the-iphone/) - If you're an avid podcast listener and have an iPhone, you'll probably be using iTunes on your PC or Mac. Here are a few notes on getting podcasts on your iPhone Via your desktop computer The most common way top get podcasts on your iPhone is to get your PC or Mac computer to handle - [ProSound USB Podcast Mic Reviewed](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/prosound-usb-podcast-mic-reviewed/) - Here, we are looking at the ProSound USB2.0 HQ Podcast/Vocal Microphone, which is available from Maplin Electronics in the UK. Billed as a high-quality microphone suitable for podcasts and audio blogging, this is a uni-directional dynamic microphone that connects to your PC via USB. The ProSound USB microphone is supplied with an adequate metallic base - [Creating Podcasts - Southend Course](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/creating-podcasts-southend-course/) - A podcast is a great way to get your message out to the masses. Whether you're planning to create a podcast for business or for pleasure, it may be tricky working out how to get started. One of our team runs a course called "Creating Podcasts" in Southend-on-Sea, and if you're interested in getting started - [Copying audio from cassette](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/copying-audio-from-cassette/) - If you're looking to include audio from your old archive of cassettes in your podcast, you need to find a way to get the audio copied over to your PC. You may be able to connect the audio output of a cassette machine to a "line in" socket on your computer's soundcard, but this is - [Podcast Audio Meta Tags](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/podcast-audio-meta-tags/) - Once you've created your audio podcast, there's one step before you release the podcast, and that's adding a few tags to the audio file. What are MP3 tags? These are bits of information (text and images) that are embedded in the MP3 file. Tagging an mp3 file adds extra information that helps the listener, and - [Podcast Microphones](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/podcast-microphones/) - Looking to run your own podcast? Then you'll need a microphone. You can use a cheap headset microphone, but you're better off looking for a decent desktop microphone. You can now get mics that plug directly into the back of your computer via USB. If you're after something that will offer a reasonable quality that - [Hosting a Podcast](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/podcast-hosting/) - Once you have recorded your podcast as an MP3 file, you have to make it available to the world, and that means hosting it somewhere on the web. Where do I store my shows? You might find that your existing Internet Service Provider gives you some free storage space, or if you already run a - [Do I have to use iTunes?](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/do-i-have-to-use-itunes/) - Nope. Not at all. iTunes is a handy way of downloading podcasts and syncing them to your iPod or iPhone, but there are other ways of finding, subscribing to and downloading podcasts: Finding podcasts: Good old Google, or one of the many Podcast Directories Subscribing to podcasts: Consider using Juice, the podcast catcher, or Media - [Podcast Kits](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/podcast-kits/) - If you're new to the world of podcasting, and looking to create your own, you might want to consider one of the two podcasting kits on the market here in the UK. The Pinnacle Podcast Factory This kit comes with a small mixer that connects to your PC or Mac via USB and a dynamic - [Home Studio Kit Suppliers](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/home-studio-kit-suppliers/) - If you're looking to record your voice at home, there are a number of things you may need. These include: A microphone Headphones A mic stand A pop shield Soundproofing A mixer If you're looking for a UK supplier for the various bits of kit you need, here are our recommendations: For the basics, - [SE Project Reflexion Filter Review](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/se-project-reflexion-filter-review/) - There's one big issue that affects podcasters recording their voice at home, and that's the "sound" of the room, or the room's acoustics. In a home recording studio, there are frequently noises that are noticeable on recordings - the fan on your PC, people in other rooms, noise from outside (such as traffic, or birds - [Soundproofing and acoustics for podcasters](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/soundproofing-and-acoustics/) - Talk to any home podcaster or voiceover artist, and they will tell you that one of the perils of recording at home is that of the acoustics of the room used for recording. Professional recording studios are equipped, at great expense, with special soundproofing material, but the cost of such soundproofing is out of the - [Creating Podcast RSS Feeds](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/creating-podcast-rss-feeds/) - What is an RSS feed? This is a single text file containing data that's used by podcast distribution services (like iTunes), and podcast 'catching' software used by end-users. The RSS feed contains information on the podcast's title, episodes, location of downloads, description, category and location of image files associated with the podcast Here's what an - [Pop Shields and Podcasting](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/pop-shields-and-podcasting/) - If you're recording voice for podcasts, you need to be aware of the dreaded "Pops". What is a "pop"? This is very easy to demonstrate. Hold the palm of your hand an inch away from your mouth and say "Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers". You should be able to "feel" each of - [Measuring Your Podcast Stats](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/measuring-your-podcast-stats/) - Once your podcast has been released to a waiting world, you'll no doubt be wanting to see how popular your podcast is, and find out who's downloading it. The problem with podcast stats There are several reasons why getting accurate information on your show's listeners isn't easy: The most popular podcast platform, iTunes, doesn't provide - [How do I find podcasts?](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/finding-podcasts/) - There are thousands of podcasters around the world, and hundreds of thousands of podcasts to choose from. So how do you find the right ones for you? Got an iPod or iPhone? Then you need look no further than iTunes. iTunes is Apple's software that lets you add music, videos and applications to your portable - [What happened to PodNova?](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/what-happened-to-podnova/) - What was PodNova? PodNova launched in May 2005 as a web-based Podcasting service. It was set up by a company called Active8 in the Netherlands. The service allowed podcasters to submit their shows to the PodNova directory with details about their shows, and podcast listeners to manage their podcast subscription, rate shows and download new - [Podcast Directories](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/podcast-directories/) - Looking for podcasts? Here are a few of the many Podcast Directories available The Podcast Directory Podcast Pickle If you have an iPod or iPhone, use the iTunes Podcast directory. Other Links: What happened to PodNova - [Media Monkey Podcast Catcher (Windows)](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/media-monkey-podcast-catcher/) - One of the most powerful and flexible applications for managing your podcast (and other media files), is Media Monkey. Media Monkey is a little more than a Pod Catcher, and many may find this a worthy alternative to using iTunes. There are two versions, a free one, and a Gold version (that will only cost - [What is a podcast?](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/what-is-a-podcast/) - A podcast is an audio or video file that's published on the Internet for people to listen to or watch online. When we talk about podcasts, we're normally referring to audio files (in MP3 format). There are thousands of podcasts out there, on a range of topics - and some are better than others. Typically, - [What is a Podcast Feed?](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/what-is-a-podcast-feed/) - The beauty of podcasting is that it's a little bit like broadcasting. When a new podcast becomes available, the audience can get new episodes automatically - they don't have to go and look for new episodes manually. This is done using a podcast feed, which is created by the podcast maker. The podcast feed is - [Podcasts on Nokia Phones](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/podcasts-on-nokia-phones/) - If you own a fairly recent Nokia mobile phone, you may find that there's a built-in Podcasting application. If not, you may be able to download one. If you have one of the following Nokia phones, you may find that you have the Nokia Podcasting application as standard: Nokia 5800, Nokia 5730, Nokia 5630, Nokia - [Podcasts on Android Phones](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/podcasts-on-android-phones/) - If you have a phone powered by the Google Operating System, Android, you'll be pleased to know that you can download and listen to podcasts on your phone. In the UK, Google Android phones include the Acer Liquid A1, HTC Dream, HTC Hero, HTC Magic, HTC Sapphire, Motorola DEXT, Samsung Moment, T-Mobile G1, T-Mobile myTouch - [Using iTunes for Podcasts](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/using-itunes-for-podcasts/) - Here's our quick guide on how to use Apple's iTunes software to find, subscribe to, and manage your podcasts: Finding and Subscribing First, if you haven't already, download and install iTunes. You can get the latest version from www.apple.com/itunes Once installed, you should see on the top menu, a button for "Podcasts" Next to the - [Juice Podcast Catcher](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/juice-podcast-catcher/) - For those of you who are not fans of Apple MP3 players, or aren't keen on having Apple's iTunes on their machine - there are other alternative "podcast catchers". Our favourite of these is "Juice" The Juice Podcast Catcher Juice is a free "open source" application that will regularly check for podcasts and download them - [Make Your Own Podcast](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/make-your-own-podcast/) - Here's a list of the things you'll need in order to make your own audio podcast: An idea A computer A microphone Editing Software A place to store your podcasts A podcast "feed" For a decent summary of how to get started, see the FrequencyCast "DIY Podcasting" page ## Pages - [Thanks For Visiting “Podcast Advice”](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/) - Want to know more about podcasts? We cover how to find, listen to and create your own podcasts. Get podcast advice and your podcasting questions answered. - [Site Terms & Privacy Policy](https://www.podcastadvice.co.uk/site-terms/) - Website Terms and Conditions By using or contributing to this website, you agree to be bound by the usage terms outlined on this page. 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