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Workshop 2.1.2
Recording a telephony conversation
January 21, 2007
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Once you've recorded and posted your introduction, your next challenge is recording a telephony conversation.  There are a variety of way to do this.

If you want to record the conversation without streaming it to via the shoutcast server, you can use a number of skype 'extras',  3rd party recording programs, or telephony programs that support recording.  More info here.

If you want to record the conversation and stream it via the Shoutcast server, things get a bit more challenging. Methods vary based on operating system, sound card, and an assortment of other variables, but generally requires either a desktop USB mic or a USB headset that has two separate inputs (one for the mic and one for the earphoens).  It is doable with a 'regular' headset, but thusfar sound quality has been poorer and echo issues have been unavoidable. It is also doable using some kind of external mixer, but we have not yet experimented much with that method.  Windows users will most likely need to use Virtual Audio Cables , while Mac uses will need to use Audio Hijack Pro

This weeks task:  post a short (about 1 minute) recording of both ends of a telephony conversation using whatever method you can.
You can try to contact other interns or friends for the recording or if no one is available, you can call 'Skype lady' at 'echo123'

Chat Log Below /

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A primary student talks about and reads a book in a podcast. It's very short. It is the top episode. Click download and it should play automatically without signing in to the site. http://bca.podOmatic.com

This evening I had a very nice little chat with durff (aka Lisa). She and I wound up in a skype call after the skypecast got flooded by a bunch of hooligans!

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In which Vance records his introductory offering to the Webcastacademy class of 2.1 using a shrink wrapped headset mic crammed into a round hole at the side of his laptop, recording with Audacity, exporting to mp3 via the LAME thingy

I am a new intern. I use an Ibook G4. I used Audacity, Lame and Stuffit for my Audio clip. Also I am a Technology Coach at a Special Education Middle School in Brooklyn, NY. I use my computer a great deal. But I am new to Webcasting and many of the other applications mentioned so far. I am eager to learn and willing to help when I can.

Hi everyone, I am buying a USB mic this week. For my first recording, I used my headset (I know, another no-no). :) Audacity worked great. I have a lot to learn, though.

This audio file was created with Audacity, a desktop mike, and Windows PC.

In this technology age and thanks to a variety of new online learning tools, any person or student can learn whatever they want or need without ever setting foot in a classroom. The tools we can find in Internet are amazing and effective at once.

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It's all about controlling your Audio Settings: Today am am using Logitech headset with analog cables and a USB adapter. I will use the USB adapter to input sound from my mic. I will use the analog headset cable to feed my headset. I did have to use a USB hub to make this work since the cables were not long enough. * I purchased it at CompUSA for about $60.

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Hello Webcastacademy! Do I get the prize for the least experience, the most to learn, and the worst equipment? How about a sign that reads, "Webcasting for Dummies"?

Hello everybody! I just wanted to share with you my experience today! I'm so happy to have found people so patient who indicated me what to do and why, thank you to all of them!

 

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Welcome to all new Webhead-webcast members! What a lively group. This session promises to be full of new adventures in webcasting. I chatted with several of you, post-show. My impression is that you all have a wide range of tech-abilities. Message for beginners - don't get discouraged. You can do it!

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If you are an intern, here is a link to the Forum "How To Get Started". I have also included a link there to a video tutorial screencast to show how to post your introduction. ~Lee

1. http://www.webcastacademy.net/node/698
   
2. http://www.newmediaguides.com/files/AudioIntro.mov 

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Webcast Academy Meeting 2.1.1a
January 14, 2007
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The official opening session with the EVO2007 session of Webcast Academy 2.1.1 .
Interns are still being accepted for this session. If you would like to join, please

Check out Lee's "How to Get Started at the Academy" post

Chat Log Below

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This was a great show, Susan Ettenheim, Paul Allison, Lee Baber,Dave Cormier, Sharon Peters, Vicki Davis, Cheryl Oakes, all chat about the podcasting, blogging and elggs happening among the group. Grab a cup of tea and join us.

 

Grade 8 Radio #1, segment "Don't Jump"

8 Grade Radio #1, Segment 1, "Model Talk"

I just listened to the 8th. grade New York City kids on their program. I know most of the technical stuff was done for them by someone else,  but I am still motivated by them to carry on trying. The nut I have to crack is very basic: I cannot get streaming to work and NO-ONE can tell me why. If there is a PC Windows XP person in the house (on the list) who thinks they may be able to help, especially empßloying trouble-shooting, error analysis - whatever - do, please contact me at:  [email protected]

 

Whatever does or does not happen:

 

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Tomorrow starts my week-long experiment with 8th graders webcasting. Because we only have a few days, my focus for the students is on their shows and not so much on the technology. I will be handling most of the streaming stuff.

But, we would love for you to tune in, especially in the chat room. Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, 12:30pm EST (17:30 GMT)

First show topics here