because right now it's like this- me: >:[ -- my brain: :D!

[themeletor]

oh my god, what.

so, let's just say that since I've been listening to a lot of audiobooks lately, and doing a lot of housecleaning, and reading ... not a lot of fic, but a surprising proportion of really good fic, and also been looking for something that makes me feel productive when I'm not cleaning or cooking or jobhunting -- anyway, let's just say, then, that I seem to have decided, without my own permission, that it would be great fun to record podfics -- not just any podfics, mind you, but podfics of the epic-length variety ...

anyway, say that's the case.

does anyone know what sort of software/process (mac-compatible) I'd be looking at to get the resulting madness into acceptable file size and format? just in case I decide to go through with this, you understand. uh.

:/

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[sansets]

*twirls you* Go you!! I approve of podfic in all their various forms, but EPIC podfic makes me giddy. ;-)

Depending upon what kind of Mac that you have, you might actually already be set up and ready to go. I think just about every Mac after a certain year comes with Garage Band already installed and if you are on a Mac Book, there is a built in microphone. If you don't have Garage Band already installed, Audacity for Macs is all that you need. If you have the software but not the hardware, there are a number of microphones that you can buy that are Mac compatible. The only catch is that you need to make sure that they specify that they are Mac compatible, because I have a microphone that I can't use because it only works with Windows. (And even if you do have a built in mic, if you don't mind spending a few extra bucks to buy an external mic, it might be worth it to get rid of your fan noise) I have more than a few podfic tutorials and tips saved in my delicious.

[wolby.livejournal.com]

OH MY GOD, YOU'RE ALIVE; THANK GOODNESS! You have no idea how worried I've been for the past couple weeks. Your cell seems to be out of commission, but please CALL ME or E-MAIL ME or SOMETHING. If you are all right with that, of course!

Sorry this has nothing to do with your post. :P

[johanirae.livejournal.com]

Woo! Long time no hear from you hon! :O But sorry I can't help on the audio processing software part...