Phone Interview Software?

[DevinJHiggins]

My cohort and I are in the process of retooling my podcast, The All Out Blitz, which is a weekly topical sports show that I did for just under two years, and I've been trying to figure out how I might be able to do interviews.

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a great ton of information on what might be the most cost effective way to do it. I had heard about some software (at least that's what I thought it was, when I heard about it) called Talk Show, but I didn't finf anything on it.

Any help would be most appreciated, thank you.

[X Pat Radio]

My cohort and I are in the process of retooling my podcast, The All Out Blitz, which is a weekly topical sports show that I did for just under two years, and I've been trying to figure out how I might be able to do interviews.

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a great ton of information on what might be the most cost effective way to do it. I had heard about some software (at least that's what I thought it was, when I heard about it) called Talk Show, but I didn't finf anything on it.

Any help would be most appreciated, thank you.

I think you mean Talkshoe

Talkshoe.com

[rsavoia]

I use Skype for calls and PowerGramo to record them. The latest versions of PowerGramo allow me to record the mic and incoing call on separate tracks. The price is not bad either. PowerGramo is $24.95 for a single user licence.

[JWPOD]

Cool beans just what I needed to know (just getting started and will be doing interviews) since it splits the tracks do you still recommend a mixer as a necessity- eventually I plan to have one but for now am wondering if just recording software and this type of software would suffice--- also, what mic is best for Skype/interviews USB only ok?

[fonzi]

Hi guys, in order to use Skype do you use 2 seperate computers with a mixer for line balancing? Or can you control it with software?

Thanks

[dsellers2007]

I have used both Hijack Pro and Wiretap Studio. Hijack Pro is more customizable but I prefer Wiretap Studio for ease-of-use. It does a good job of recording one track (being the interviewer or co-hosts) and recording Skype on the second track.

I have been reading about ooVoo being a possible Skype replacement. Has anyone used the program? I am waiting for the Mac version to become available.

[EndGamePR]

My cohort and I are in the process of retooling my podcast, The All Out Blitz, which is a weekly topical sports show that I did for just under two years, and I've been trying to figure out how I might be able to do interviews.

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a great ton of information on what might be the most cost effective way to do it. I had heard about some software (at least that's what I thought it was, when I heard about it) called Talk Show, but I didn't finf anything on it.

Any help would be most appreciated, thank you.
It's "Talk Shoe".

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[mac_loving_skype]

Hi Devin

You can use GarageBand to record an iChat conversation, which pretty much means you can use any USB mic for it. I've used a Logitech USB microphone but it's a bit bulky and in my opinion a bit over sensitive.

I've also used the FR332 handset from IPEVO. It's $39.90 retail but you can find it for cheaper on amazon. It comes with free recording software you can use to record Skype conversations. I think it's awesome for podcasting and interviewing. I use it with my Macbook and record in mp4, and then edit in Garageband. It's best to do Skype-to-Skype if you're doing it from a distance, because the quality will be higher than if you do it from Skype to phone (a regular phone is only 8mhz, and the quality is a high as the worst device you have).

I know Ipevo has a speakerphone that you can record without going through Skype too. My handset can do that, but then, it's just a USB handset, so you wouldn't want 2 people talking on it.

I think that's the most cost efficient way: either ichat or skype. Do you have a PC? or a Mac? If you have a PC, I'd also look at downloads.com for voice recorders. And yes, a USB mic/speaker will give you better results that an embedded speaker and mic, because you can control the distance to mic, and therefore eliminate background noise.

hope that helps

Pam

[PSNation]

I simply use Ubercaster on Mac and vEmotion for Windows with Skype for the phone call. They both record to separate tracks and work extremely well.

I usually run the Skype conversation through Levelator, but I've had a couple of occasions where there's so much background noise that it makes the track worse.

One thing to try is to make sure that whomever is on the phone is on a landline and not a cell phone.

Here's a couple of examples of phone interviews that we've done.
They were on a speakerphone:
http://www.ps3nation.org/podcast/files/Playstation%20Nation-Ep44-So%20Savory.mp3

Land line:
http://www.ps3nation.org/podcast/files/Playstation%20Nation-Ep45-Exploding%20Mine%20Carts.mp3

Land Line:
http://www.psnation.org/podcast/files/PSNation-Ep62-Judges%20Day.mp3

[dsellers2007]

TalkShoe is a good alternative. However, I have had some issues dealing with the audio quality. Just something to be mindful of.



My cohort and I are in the process of retooling my podcast, The All Out Blitz, which is a weekly topical sports show that I did for just under two years, and I've been trying to figure out how I might be able to do interviews.

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a great ton of information on what might be the most cost effective way to do it. I had heard about some software (at least that's what I thought it was, when I heard about it) called Talk Show, but I didn't finf anything on it.

Any help would be most appreciated, thank you.

[DigitalDomain]

The "right" software, and whether or not you need a mixer, really depends on how you make your phone calls. If you want to record the phone itself, then you could just hold a speakerphone up to a good mic, or use a call recorder and hook the output up to your computer's line-in. Of course, if you use a call recorder and hook up to the line-in, then keep in mind that you will sound like you're on the phone too.

Some VOIP softphones, such as the one at www.gizmo5.com have call recording features built right in. The softphone will record the entire conversation in 8khz, because 8khz is generally the limitation of sip/VOIP phones. therefore, when you play back your audio, your voice won't sound like studio quality,, but it will sound far better than an ordinary phone. Your caller's sound quality will vary, based on the equipment they use, ranging from medium quality for ordinary phones to fairly good quality if they use a softphone or other sip-enabled device.

If you use Skype, it has a built-in echo cancellation that allows you to use your output mix or "what you hear" setting on your sound card to record skype calls using any recording program, including Sound Recorder, Audacity, Sound Forge, CDEX, etc. In this way, when you play back the audio, your voice will be studio-quality, while your caller's quality will vary depending on the situation.

[TregorySullivan]

The most effective combination I've seen so far is TalkShoe and Gizmo5. TalkShoe allows you to have audience interaction via text message (although you can have them talk directly), as well as some advertising of your shows. Gizmo5 allows you to dial in for free, assuming you have a decent mike on your computer.

TS

[nika]

to record teleconference calls and webcam sessions i use SkypeCap. Good quality and nice interface)))

[DrDanzBlog]

I record Skype with Ecamm call recorder for my macbook pro. works awesome! also buy the blue snowflake usb mic. I have been using it for 1 year and it works awesome! I use it more than the $500 worth of equipment I bought originally.

[laserlipo]

Hello...
I think you have to install close circuit camera in conference hall so that you are able to get better view and sound clarity so go for it, if you find in cheap...