PODCASTING & LIVE STREAMINGWORD CAMP ASHEVILLE LIGHTNING TALK

INTRODUCTION

• @tonyzeoli

• Digital Strategist, @MtnBizWorks

• Founder, Digital Strategy Works, @dswks

• Founder, @Netmix

• House Music DJ

• DJ Podcasts: Netmix Global House Sessions

WHAT’S A PODCAST

• Way to distribute audio or video content.

• Usually audio files, but can “podcast” video or even ePub or PDF files

for those who like to read.

• Originated by former MTV VJ Adam Curry and Dave Winer, who

worked on developing early RSS (really simple syndication)

standards

• Podcast feature integrated into iTunes in June 2005

• 17% of Americans listen to podcasts

• https://codex.wordpress.org/Podcasting

WORDPRESS SUPPORT FOR PODCASTING

• By default WordPress includes “feeds.”

• Read more at:

https://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Feeds

• Your RSS feed in XML format is usually located at

your blog URL with “/feed” appended at the end.

• Ex. http://netmix.com/feed

PODCAST BASICS

• Media files are downloaded to users device, unlike streaming

• Keep file sizes manageable. Take into consideration people

have finite bandwidth and storage.

• Compress raw formats for podcast distribution:

• AVI > MP4: h264 (.m4v, .mp4)

• .aiff/.wav > MP3 (.mp3)

• Do not convert to AAC, will not playback on some devices

RECOMMENDED FILE FORMATS

• Spoken Word Shows:

• Stereo Bit Rate: 192 kbps (In Mono this gets cut in half)

• Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz

• Channels: Mono

• Music Shows:

• Stereo Bit Rate: 128 kbps

• Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz

• Channels: Stereo

• Stereo Mode: Joint Stereo

• DO NOT use Variable Bit Rate. You want your MP3 files to be CBR (Constant Bit Rate). VBR

= Bad. CBR = Good.

Source: http://support.libsyn.com/faqs/recommended-file-formats/

VIDEO

• Mpeg 4 with H264 Compression

• The H264 is an efficient and widely compatible format. This should be

h264 video within the mpeg 4 container. If you utilize the quicktime

container (.mov) you are limiting the playback compatibility and

distribution points. Quicktime may play in the ipod, but there is no

guarantee that it will work properly in other h264 compatible devices

or flash based web players.

• ”.m4v” and ”.mp4” are both appropriate extensions. Both are

compatible with our system. We do generally recommend mp4 over

m4v for best compatibility across all destinations and platforms.

Source: http://support.libsyn.com/faqs/recommended-file-formats/

BIT RATE VS LENGTH

• Here is a quick rule of thumb for file size based on Bit Rate vs length of recording:

• 64 kbps = 0.5 MB per minute

• 96 kbps = 0.75 MB per minute

• 128 kbps = 1.0 MB per minute

• Note: Sample Rate does NOT affect file size so do not change the 44.1 KHz

sample rate to a lower setting thinking it will save on file size – it will not. We

would not recommend going below a Bit Rate of 64 kbps as most people will

start to hear digital artifacts in the recording. Also there is no reason to go above

128 kbps because most people will not be able to tell the difference in a 128

kbps file vs a 320 kbps file. Our recommendations are 96 kbps for Spoken word

podcasts and 128 kbps for podcasts with lots of music.

Source: http://support.libsyn.com/faqs/recommended-file-formats/

RECORDING

iPhone

audio recorder

Blue Yeti USB

Microphone

Windscreen

for popped “p’s”

Boom Arm

Zoom Audio Handhelds

Lavalier Mic

BEHRINGER XR18 X

DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION

Pro Tools

Garage Band

Audacity

PODCASTING PLUGINS

• Lisbsyn

• Blubrry PowerPress

• Seriously Simple Podcasting

• Smart Podcast Player

• Podlove

• Cincopa

• Podcasting Plugin by TSG

https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/tips-tricks/7-top-plugins-for-podcasting-with-wordpress

BLUBRRY

PODCAST PANEL IN POST

LIVE STREAMING

• A stream is not a download

• Take into consideration other network traffic on the

network your using when recording your live stream

• Today, we predominantly use third-party services for

live streaming

• Embed players, don’t host video on your web server

AUDIO

NETMIX LIVE STREAM

YOUTUBE LIVE STREAMING

GOOGLE HANGOUThttps://managewp.com/embed-live-google-plus-hangout-wordpress

OTHER LIVE STREAMING SOLUTIONS

• Livestream

• uStream

• Brightcove

• WordPress Video Connect Plugin by 10UP

• Kaltura

• Video Whisper

• WordPress Plugin features BuddyPress Group Channel integration

• Red5 (open source streaming server)

PODCAST DISTRIBUTION

• iTunes: podcastsconnect.apple.com

• Google Play: g.co/podcastportal

• Stitcher: stitcher.com

• TuneIn: tunein.com/broadcasters/

LICENSING

• Music > must license music directly from the label or copyright owner

• A podcast is NOT a stream, streams fall under DMCA compulsory

rates

• Music in a podcast is downloaded and considered a copy of then

original file (like a CD)

• Fair Use for a review or interview

• Interviews (audio/video)

• Ask subject to sign release or record verbal authorization.