Podcast Recording with iPhone
Yesterday I had the pleasure of using my iPhone to record a couple of podcasts.
In the past, producing podcast recordings was time consuming. I would record the audio using either Garageband or Audacity and a USB mic. I would then export the file to the desktop, import into iTunes, and convert to mp3. I then uploaded the mp3 file and assembed the podcast in Wordpress.
Enter the iPhone.
Over the last 2 months I have accumulated several voice recording applications for the iPhone. I am most impressed with “Recorder for iPhone” by Retronyms.
I decided to try this app to record 2 podcasts. I recorded the audio using the iPhone headset. Upload to the mac was straightforward thru the application’s sync feature and the AIFF files opened directly in iTunes.
The sound quality seemed fine though I tended to hiss my S’s. And the process of producing an mp3 was significantly shortened. All in all a great experience.
The only fault I find with Recorder for iPhone is that it does not have a pause feature nor does it have a way to resume a recording interrupted by a phone call.
I highly recommend podcasters consider the iPhone as a great supplement to a desktop setup and to seriously consider Recorder for iPhone by Retronyms.
admin @ October 16, 2008
A well written review. I too am looking to record on a more mobile device for a new podcast I will be starting. I do have a question.
I will soon be purchasing an iPod Touch (2nd gen) in the next week. Does the “Recorder for iPhone” work with the Touch? If not what would you suggest?
Finally, I am needing to get a headset that allows me to record much like your iPhone headset. Yet again, Does the iPhone headset work the same on the Touch? If not then what would you suggest?
I have been waiting for “Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic” but the store keeps displaying “Coming Soon” The start of my new show is very time sensitive so I may not be able to wait. Any other options?
Would be nice to see your thoughts on an iPhone/PC solution for podcasting…