Super work in describing the hardware techniques of PodCasting. I’ve been reading very closely, and working mainly on content ideas for my podcast(s). Content, Content, Content…unique content is where it’s at. I’m not sure exactly what the schedule will be, but I’ll come up with something soon.

Just a short note for now….more later!

An applematters article discusses the current state and ultimate fate of podcasting, and, dismayingly, discusses the probability that Podcasting as we know it, with it’s warm, human and grassroots feel, is destined to be edged out by the pro’s, who, with an ever-tightening grip on the medium, will do what they do.

I don’t necessarily disagree, but I HATE to see things go that way…the medium is rich, and I believe that there is a demand for the humanistic, bare bones aspect of podcasting that removes it from the mass-produced realm of the networks, ClearChannel and Cable TV. With everything on commercial feeds now sounding so mass produced and cookie-cutter similar, podcasts, yes even the HORRIBLE ones (and I havn’t really found any that are totally without merit) are refreshingly candid and immediate.

I hate to think that another grass roots effort, so promising for the average person, is destined to be snapped up, sanitized and drained of spontaneity. Yes, there is room for the pros (vis NPR), but let’s peacefully co-exist.

An excellent site for new podcasters (like me, sort of HYPER-NEW as I’ve not started yet!), with a new forum that will hopefully allow those of us keen on the idea/techniques of podcasting to congregate. Excellent audio presentation on the Kel HM-1 Mic, as well as recommendations for entry to professional level gear.

Highly recommended!

PodShow.com is a new site apparently in association with Adam Curry.. I’m not sure how this site is going to work. I usually HATE to see things start going commercial….I don’t have a clue as to how the service works. I’m certianly willing to give Adam the benefit of the doubt, and I’ve signed up for the service when it launches. Of note, DSC 3-18 is featured on the site in the “check it out” area. We’ll see how things will develop.

Still working on improving the blog technically……working on getting the calendar up and running.

A few of us on the ListServ at Sweet Maria’s have discussed the possiblity of creating a coffee podcast. I’m very excited about the whole PodCast format, and have been using PlayPod for some time (on the Mac) to listen to a wide variety of podcasts. I’m very interested in doing a semi-regular podcast, be it coffee, art, or whatever. I know content is what’s needed first, but I’m also working to develop the technical expertise and equipment cache that I’ll need.

I’ll probably do the actual recording and mixing on my hombuilt computer (Athlon 3500+, ASUS A8V Mobo, 2gb RAM, ATI 9600XT, dual Plextor 716A DVD-RW/CD-RW drives, Seagate 300GB HD, Water cooled processor, on-board 8.1 sound)

Anyway, I’m thinking about a Mic and Mixer to start, and to begin with, using Audacity

The mixer I’m looking at is the Behringer Eurorack UB802…seems to be very well reviewed. Still looking for a reasonably priced mic that is also reasonably good.

Anyway, it’s going to snow again here tonite, and it’s getting depressing. However, I think I’ve found a great reference picture for the next portrait I’m going to do, and I’ll post that pic up as soon as I am able.