Podasting Technology

Digital Audio Recorders

Critical issue: MP3 file format

Digital audio recorders create files in various formats, and we've selected recorders on this page that natively record in MP3 format. With this issue solved at the file creation level, you won't find any problems with users being unable to listen to your podcasts.

Some of these recorders are only available online. Others are available through the Campus Computer Store.

Sony PX820 Recorder with Dragon Software

This unit is available online from Office Max for around $100.

• Up to 535 hours of recording time in LP mode
• Built in 2 GB flash memory
• PC Compatible - easy file transfer via USB allows you to save and send your recordings
• Speech recognition software compatible with Dragon Naturally Speaking software
• Voice operated recording (VOR) starts and stops recording automatically
• Dictation correction and Add function allows the original recording to be corrected or additional comments added during playback
• Large front speaker and buttons
• Stereo recording with optional external microphone
• Multiple recording modes
• Uses two AAA batteries

Apple iPod accessories

Older iPods don't have built-in microphones, so they must be ordered separately. Check the Campus Computer Store or the Apple Store for the accessory that fits your model.

Audio Editing

Audacity

Audacity is open source audio editing software available for free download at Sourceforge.net. NOTE: To use Audacity to edit and save MP3 files, you will need to install the additional LAME component available as a separate download on the same page as the Audacity OS version you select.

A short video tutorial for is available for Windows Media Streaming video>>