How to Convert an MP3 to a Podcast

Basic techniques that are used by professional audio podcast producers will help you discover the process of publishing MP3 files to audio podcast websites. The process basically consists of uploading an MP3 file to a server, and from that server you post the MP3 file to a website or a blog. Or, you send it to a podcast-formatted radio station, online newspaper, online archive or television station. MyPodcast.com will be used for demonstration of the simple steps that are required to publish the MP3 file, thereby creating the transformation to a podcast.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Website
• Adobe Audition 2.0 (optional)
• Edited and Mastered MP3 File

1. Make MP3 podcast ready. Listen closely to your MP3; edit it to create smooth dialogue, consistent sound and eliminate all background noise, then, add music background at your discretion (Adobe Audition 2.0 recommended).

2. Create an audio website. Go to MyPodcast.com and follow instructions to create an account.

3. Go to your "Edit Episodes" page; in the top right-hand corner, download "My Podcast Recorder." It will locate on your desktop.

4. Click on "My Podcast Recorder" and "Open File." Then, locate your MP3 file and click on it; then, click on "Publish."

5. Log in; fill in blank spaces with requested information about your podcast; then, check the copyright requirement; click "OK," and your MP3 file will begin uploading to your website. Wait a few minutes for the "Finished Uploading" indicator.

Tips & Warnings

• Click "Help" for access to tech staff who will answer your questions.

References

• My Podcast sample