Behringer PODCASTUDIO User Manual

PODCASTUDIO QUICK-START GUIDE
Version 1.2
Welcome to the BEHRINGER PODCASTUDIO
Thank you for purchasing this set of products compiled by BEHRINGER. This
top-notch bundle of hardware and software lets you be creative by producing
professional-sounding podcasts for the Internet. Move up to the next step in the
evolution of broadcasting, and free yourself and others from the limitations of
conventional mass communication.
Introduction: Podcasting and its closest friends
The following section gives you a quick insight into the terminology being used.
Podcasting is a term derived from combining the two words “iPod” and “broad-
casting” and is defined as the distribution of audio or video files, such as radio
programs or music clips, over the Internet. This is accomplished by using one
of two syndication techniques which allow users to listen and, of late, even view
digital media on such portable media devices as iPod players and laptops.
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) and Atom are Web content syndication formats
written in XML which provide either podcast content or summaries that link to
content and additional file information.
Podcast is a feed of audio or video files placed on the Internet for public access.
Anyone can subscribe to the feed and download the media files. This allows
you to collect programs from a wide range of sources for listening or viewing
media content, either online or offline with your computer or an appropriate
portable device.
Podcatcher refers to a software application that enables the download of
podcasts. Usually, it launches when the computer is started and runs then in
the background, managing feeds that you add manually and downloading each
at a specified interval.

Behringer PODCASTUDIO Specifications

General

Brand	Behringer
Model	PODCASTUDIO
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Introduction to Podcasting Terminology

Podcasting Definition

Definition of podcasting as distribution of audio/video files via syndication techniques.

RSS and Atom Syndication

Web content syndication formats (XML) providing podcast content or summaries.

Podcast Feed Explained

A feed of audio/video files accessible for subscription and download from the internet.

Podcatcher Software

Software application for downloading podcasts, managing feeds and scheduled downloads.

Step-by-Step Podcasting Setup

Hardware Connection Guide

Details on connecting the FCA202 interface, Xenyx 802 mixer, microphone, and headphones.

Software Installation Process

Instructions for installing ASIO driver, Ableton Live Lite, and other software.

Producing Your First Podcast

Recording and Mixing Speech

Guidance on using the mixer and Audacity to record, control levels, and edit speech.

Podcast Production Workflow

Diagram illustrating the podcast production workflow from producer to consumer.

Podcast Publishing and Further Use

Mixing, Mastering & Effects

Using Kristal Audio Engine to add music tracks, master, and apply VST effects.

MP3 Compression for Podcasts

Steps to compress audio files to MP3 format using Audacity and LAME encoder.

Online Podcast Publishing

How to upload MP3 files, create feeds with Podifier, and make podcasts accessible.

Listening to Podcasts

Using jPodder or similar software to listen to and download podcasts.

Music Production with Ableton

Using the gear to connect instruments for music production with Ableton Live.