Podcasting From Skype
Not too long back I had someone emailing me asking me about podcasting using Skype for interviews as this was something I used to do in Windows back in 2003-2004. What made the question interesting to me personally is this is a person who apparently bounces between all three major platforms when working with video and audio.
So rather than rambling on further, I wanted to highlight software that is available today that will allow you to make interviews with guests a reality on all of the major platforms.
Windows – Yes, Windows has a few applications to make recording authorized interviews possible over Skype should you wish to do so for podcasting. The best I have seen in recent months has to be Skype Recorder from Extralabs Software. A trial version is available for this simple to use software and a personal license is available for $18.95.
OS X/Mac – As per usual, Mac has some fantastic software available to it. But the application that really stood out to me was this application called Call Recorder by ecamm network. Works much like the Windows application above with one significant advantage: you can also record video, too. But remember to abide by US law when it comes to recording voice and video conversations. Get permission to record the interview first and then get it again on the recording as well. This application is available for $19.95 and with the video recording function, totally worth it.
Linux – What, you thought there was nothing GUI based and simple for Linux users? Think again. Boasting the functionality seen with the Windows applications, I have been testing Skype Call Recorder for a few days now and I love it. It installs and when used from your Accessories menu (assuming Ubuntu 9.04), creates an applet next to the clock. From there, click to setup the settings as you wish. Record automatically or on a case by case basis. I found recording to Ogg Vorbis format works very well. Have not tested MP3 settings yet.You can buy this software for a price of $0 – it’s completely free. :)
Skype Linux – I did my test with the brand new PulseAudio compatible 2.1.0.47 series Skype app. Unlike the previous version that would eat your CPU alive, this Skype release works very well with Ubuntu 9.04.
13 Comments
Are YOU a Social Media Geek? | Chris Pirillo
September 1st, 2009
at 12:52am
[...] Do you use Skype when you record a podcast? [...]
Podcasting From Skype » Tech With Us
September 1st, 2009
at 2:24am
[...] X/Mac – As per usual, Mac has some fantastic software available to it. But the application that really stood out to me was [...]
Barry
September 1st, 2009
at 5:56am
Great article .. I am looking for a way to Skype and use BlogTalkRadio in tandem … any ideas how to accomplish that?
Justin Gerard
September 1st, 2009
at 6:29am
What i do is use wiretap studio and tell it to only record audio from skype and my mic, and just produce an MP3 from that.
Esteban
September 1st, 2009
at 7:44am
I use Skype for podcasting but through BlogTalkRadio. My show is at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialnerdia
I know that some pretty good podcasts like The Beancast are done over Skype and Garageband and who knows what else.
The cool thing about Skype is that you can host a show with a pretty good setup (starting at $70 with a usb mic up to $$$ with a full mini studio), but your guests can simply call in from Skype.
BlogTalkRadio helps a little more by letting your guests be able to call from any phone.
EleetGamerz.com
September 1st, 2009
at 12:12pm
I record my Podcast on an Macbook Pro using Audio Hijack Pro, soundflower, and Audacity to edit.
Audio Hijack Pro can record from Microphone (I use Blue Snowball), Skype, and any other audio sources you want recorded at the same time.
Come on over to http://EleetGamerz.com to hear the EleetGamerz Podcast.
Airplane Conspiracy Leopard Gang ~ Windows Fanatics
September 1st, 2009
at 12:44pm
[...] Do you use Skype when you record a podcast? [...]
cantubury
September 1st, 2009
at 4:00pm
today we find ebay is selling Skype to private investors for $2.75 million. when hotmail sold to MS; it went down. Will it remain free with low cost or be cut and diced like Chrysler did when Blackstone bought it
Marty
September 1st, 2009
at 4:24pm
It’s a lot easier to just use Audacity and turn your mic volume up in your audio settings and record a stereo mix.
Simon Ashaan
September 1st, 2009
at 4:36pm
Hi. I use Virtual Audio Cable and have done for a number of years – http://software.muzychenko.net/eng/vac.html
Creates virtual audio input and outputs that you can combine and re-route. Really easy to use. Simply run as many instances as your PC can handle and select from one of the VAC channels through app’s audio preferences. Cheap too. $30 US for the full version with a free limited version available at the link above. The free version is enough to get started with one virtual channel to play with. Enjoy.
More Podcasting Recording Tools ~ IT Professionals
September 1st, 2009
at 6:47pm
[...] to the success of the previous article on podcasting with your Skype software, I thought I might elaborate a bit on some other tools that you might find helpful. Obviously for [...]
Diabolic Preacher
September 3rd, 2009
at 3:13am
Thanks for the link to skype call recorder.
golft
December 24th, 2009
at 5:15am
I use SkypeCap