Fortunately, there are numerous options for recording and editing audio. But chances are you will need to undertake some editing and processing, or need better export options. If you’re highly skilled and can make a recording in one take with no mistakes, then QuickTime may be all you ever need.
Here are some of the things I’ve learned, along with recommendations on the hardware, software and techniques to get you started podcasting using your Mac. And of course, like many other podcasters, I like the sound of my own voice. For me, the podcast is a great outlet to cover topics I don’t get to cover in my paid writing work.
I have also been using a Mac since 1997, and have recorded audio with just about every port that Apple has released. While I’m an amateur podcaster, I create tutorial videos for a living and I used to be a professional musician, so I know a thing or two about sound, music, and music production. I have been running my own small podcast for about a year, trying different ideas and formats to see what works. One thing that sets apart the amateurs from the professionals is good content, but the other is production values. Podcasting is undergoing a renaissance with listeners consuming on-demand shows at unprecedented levels, and creators enjoying surprising levels of success with their work.
