Starting a Podcast, Will QuickTime Suffice?

[Ace2617]

Hey everyone,

I want to start a podcast with a few friends, but none of us have any experience with it. I tried to search online, but most of the stuff I found was outdated and mentioned podcast apps that are no longer bundled with Macs.

Could I just use QuickTime to record (File->New Audio Recording?)

Once I have the file, how would I go about editing? I'd like to use iMovie, but I don't know if this is possible. I was thinking perhaps with an image on the screen for the entirety, and then I can edit the audio. Not sure if that's possible though, I am assuming Garage Band is more realistic?

Does anyone have any other general advice for starting/running a podcast?

Thanks!

 

[Floris]

I would use garageband if not only because it lets you use multiple inputs a lot better, and each for their own track.
Leveling these tracks, dealing with syncing and spikes, effects, etc is a lot easier.
Quicktime also wont help you with dealing with noise or dead-air, etc.

 

[Ace2617]

I would use garageband if not only because it lets you use multiple inputs a lot better, and each for their own track.
Leveling these tracks, dealing with syncing and spikes, effects, etc is a lot easier.
Quicktime also wont help you with dealing with noise or dead-air, etc.

Thanks, I will try it out.

 

[Toutou]

And if you ever needed add some advanced features, there is this open source audio editor called Audacity, that is pretty capable, but rather user unfriendly.

 

[Ace2617]

And if you ever needed add some advanced features, there is this open source audio editor called Audacity, that is pretty capable, but rather user unfriendly.

I will check that out. Thanks, I appreciate it