Podcasting is one of the latest technological Internet trends. Due to the fact that making a podcast is based on RSS (Really Simple Syndication) and its simplicity in creation, it is likely that this technology will be well-used.

Use the following guide to help you create your own podcast by taking your audio file and converting it into an MP3:

1. Generate the content you desire to use for your audio

The content you choose to record can be anything you want: music, audio books, lectures, sermons, interviews, radio-type shows, etc.

One of the great things about podcasting is that you don't need to have a specific format or formula for the type of audio you want. Another great thing is that you can use any application to record your audio content. One choice for IBMs is Audacity. It is a free, open-source and lets you mix a variety of audio files.

For Macintosh, GarageBand is a great option because it too is free and useful. Make sure to save your audio at the highest quality possible in the original format of the audio. Having a high quality audio allows you to go back and edit your content if needed, or use it again.

Adapt your file to MP3 format

The next step in the process is saving your content into MP3 format once you have it recorded. For podcasting, the standard format is MP3. To make your content usable for others, you should use MP3 formatting, unless you have a significant reason for using another arrangement.

To get your desired results, it is paramount to use the minimum bit rate. Here are some recommended settings: 48-56k Mono - audio books, talk radio, interviews, sermons 64k Stereo - music, music and talk combos For higher quality music, use 128K stereo

When you save, make sure you utilize an .mp3 file extension. Now you know how to make a podcast file ready to be published.