How to Record an Audio File Using Audio Acrobat

Audio is a great way to market your business. You can create a podcast, conduct teleseminars, trainings, website introductions, etc. Audio Acrobat is an audio recording software that allows you to record audios that can be sent to others, played on your website, blog and more.

Recording an audio file using Audio Acrobat is very easy. Here are the simple steps required to record an audio using your Audio Acrobat account.

To begin visit Audio Acrobat to create an account and log on. Once logged in do the following to create an audio within your account.

1. Choose Audio Tab at top
2. Click the Create New Audio Link
3. Choose the appropriate button depending on how you want to create your audio: Record By Phone or Audio Web Recorder

First we’ll go through the Record by Phone option.

1. Click the Record by Phone button.

2. You’ll see the phone number to call as well as your PIN number.

3. Dial the number on your telephone and when prompted enter your PIN number followed by the pound (#) key on your phone.

4. For this how to sheet we are going to record a personal audio with only one person so when prompted dial the number 1 on your telephone.

5. You’ll be asked to start your recording and then press any key once complete.

6. After you’ve recorded your audio you will need to do one of the following.

Hang Up – This will automatically save your recording.
Press 1 – To hear your recording played back to you.
Press 2 – To erase your recording and start over.
Press 3 – To save your recording.
Press 9 – To not save your recording.

7. Once you’ve got your audio exactly as you want it be sure to press 3 to save your recording.

8. Then simply login to your account, click the Audio tab, and then click the Show Audios link to see your recording listed.

Now to record an audio via your computer microphone.

1. On the Create Audio page click the Audio Web Recorder button.

2. You may get a message on the next page about Adobe Flash Player Settings, asking you to allow AudioAcrobat.com to access your camera and microphone. In order to record an audio this way you need to click the green check mark button labeled allow.

3. To begin recording click the Begin button.

4. You’ll see a new screen pop up with a grey Record button with a red circle lit up. In order to record you will need to click this button.

4. Begin recording your audio. When you are ready to stop simply click the Stop button with the red square that is lit up.

5. To listen to your recording click the Play button that is now lit up with the green arrow.

6. Once you have your audio the way you want it name and enter a description for the file in the appropriate boxes and click the Save button.

You’ll then be taken to the Media Job List page that lists all your audios. You should see your most recent recording at the top of the list.

It’s that simple!

Podcast Marketing

Podcast Marketing- How to Market Your Podcast using Apple ITunes

Want to get your podcast known to lots of listeners? Add it to Apple’s iTunes. Using iTunes to market your podcast is a great tool. The process is easy. In order to do this, you must first have iTunes installed on your computer. To download iTunes for free visit apple.com/itunes

After installing and launching the iTune software onto your computer, submit your podcast using the easy steps below so that listeners can then download your episodes to their computer or iPod and listen to them at their convenience.

1. Click the iTunes Store link on the left hand side of the iTunes application.
2. Once in the iTunes store look to the iTunes Store Menu box on the left hand side and click on the podcasts link.
3. On the next screen, you will need to scroll to the bottom and find the More box and choose submit a podcast link.
4. This will take you to a screen where you can enter your podcast’s RSS feed link.
5. After entering your RSS feed URL, click the continue button.
6. Next, iTunes will request that you login to your iTunes account, if you haven’t already. Enter your login details when it asks for them.
7. If you don’t already have an account set up with iTunes there is also the option to create one here.

Once you have submitted your feed, iTunes staff will personally review your podcast for approval. Upon approval, the podcast will be available for everyone to see and subscribe to in the iTunes store. You will also be able to link to your iTunes podcast page in one of two ways.

1. Through a direct link to the podcast page in iTunes or
2. Through a link that automatically subscribes a user to the podcast via there iTunes.

How to Use Audacity Software to Combine Two Audacity Files into One

Audacity is a free, open source software that is used to edit audio and recordings.  One of the more popular things audacity is used for is to record live audio such as podcasts, teleseminars, and more.  You can also use Audacity software to edit recording settings like speed of playback, combine different sounds, edit mp3 files, and even convert those ancient tapes and records into CDs.

You can also use audacity to combine two or more recordings into one file.  Below are step-by-step easy to follow instructions:

First, you will need to make sure both of your files have been imported into the Audacity software.  Once you have both files imported you will then need to click on the second file’s label to select it.

The next step is to go to the Edit menu and choose the Find Zero Crossings option.  Once you’ve selected that option right click and choose Cut from the edit menu.

Once you’ve cut the second file, simply paste the file at the end of the first audio by clicking at the end, right clicking and select the Paste option.

Viola!  You have now combined two audios into one!  To hear how it sounds simply choose Play.  Once you have it just the way you want it, from the File menu choose Export and save it as it’s own file.

How to Market Your Podcast using Apple iTunes

Want to get your podcast known to lots of listeners? Add it to Apple’s iTunes. Using iTunes to market your podcast is a great tool. The process is easy.  In order to do this, you must first have iTunes installed on your computer.  Clik to download iTunes for free.

After installing and launching the iTune software onto your computer, submit your  podcast using the easy steps below so that listeners can then download your episodes to their computer or iPod and listen to them at their convenience.

1. Click the iTunes Store link on the left hand side of the iTunes application.
2. Once in the iTunes store look to the iTunes Store Menu box on the left hand side and click on the podcasts link.
3. On the next screen, you will need to scroll to the bottom and find the More box and choose submit a podcast link.
4. This will take you to a screen where you can enter your podcast’s RSS feed link.
5. After entering your RSS feed URL, click the continue button.
6. Next, iTunes will request that you login to your iTunes account, if you haven’t already.  Enter your login details when it asks for them.
7. If you don’t already have an account set up with iTunes there is also the option to create one here.

Once you have submitted your feed, iTunes staff will personally review your podcast for approval.  Upon approval, the podcast will be available for everyone to see and subscribe to in the iTunes store.  You will also be able to link to your iTunes podcast page in one of two ways.

1. Through a direct link to the podcast page in iTunes or
2. Through a link that automatically subscribes a user to the podcast via there iTunes.

Introduction to Business Podcasting

Podcasts take their name from the iPod, the popular Mp3 player created by Apple.  There are many types of podcasts to choose from, and it can be hard to give a single definition that fits all of those types.  Basically, a podcast is an audio file created with the intention of communicating some type of thought or information to the public.

Many business podcasts take on the form of a talk radio show.  The website owner may interview guests that have knowledge on topics their target market is interested in, or the website owner may do all the talking their self.

You may be wondering about the reasons to start a podcast.  First of all, it is a great way to increase traffic to your site.  People love podcasts and they search podcast directories and iTunes for new podcasts to listen to.  They may stumble upon yours, without ever knowing your site existed.  If they enjoy your podcast, they will want to check out your site.

You can also use your podcast to promote products and affiliate links.  For example, if you have an information product about dog breeding, you can talk about it on your podcast.  If you are an affiliate for a dog biscuit manufacturer, you can provide a review of the product and tell your audience that if they want more information they can to a page on your site that will redirect them to your affiliate link with the company.

Not only can podcasts help you attract new customers and promote your products, they will help you develop relationships with your customers.  When your customer listens to your podcast, they get to hear your voice and get a snapshot of your personality.  As they hear you talk and present information, they will come to see you as an expert in your field.  You will become their “go-to person” on the subject you specialize in.

You can further monetize your podcasts by accepting sponsorships and advertising.  For example, you could play an ad, similar to what you hear on your local radio stations or you could charge a fee for interviewing someone that wants to promote their product or service on your podcast.

If you want to try your hand at podcasting, an easy way to get started is with Audio Acrobat. This is a monthly fee-based service that allows you to record audio with a computer microphone or with your telephone.  The service allows you to create streaming audio players that you can post to your site as well as links that people can click to download your podcast straight to their computer or Mp3 player.