Podcasting
Podcasting at the DH Center
The DH Center offers podcasting services and spaces to meet to the diverse needs of podcasting for the SDSU community. Our studios, equipment, and support are available to all SDSU students, staff, and faculty.
The DH Center staff are available for instruction, consultations, troubleshooting as well as editing and production assistance.
DH instruction requests should be sent directly via email to Dr. Pam Lach. Technical, editing, and hands on consultation requests should be sent directly via email to Patrick Flanigan.
DH Center Podcast Studios
The DH Center offers two podcasting options. Our One and Done/DIY Podcasting Studio is ideal for the beginner looking to capture a podcast session for a class assignment. Our Multitrack Collaborative Podcasting Studios are designed for podcasters looking to make professional collaborative ongoing podcasts, record professional voice overs, or get help with advanced editing and production.
Due to the volume of bookings, your studio appointment will end at the time you originally requested. Make sure to arrive on time. You will not be allowed into the studio until all members of your party have arrived.
Need help? Check out these podcast resources or email Patrick Flanigan, the DH Center Programs and Operations Specialist, directly.
Having trouble booking a studio? Watch this quick step-by-step tutorial:
Our One and Done/DIY Podcasting studios uses a single tabletop microphone. It’s the perfect home style recording solution for both single or group class assignments who need a simple recording solution with minimal editing.
Our Multitrack Collaborative Podcasting studios offer professional studio microphones. They’re a great resource for single and group class assignments where optimum sound quality is needed. The studios also are best for ongoing podcasts, voice overs, or professional voice recording. Digital Humanities Center staff will serve as audio engineers and set up the studio; all you have to do is record.
Learn more about the MULTITRACK COLLABORATIVE Podcasting Studio
Regardless of which studio you book, you should download Audacity, free podcasting software available for both Mac and PC, so that you can export your podcasting session into a listenable mp3 file.
Podcasts produced at the DH Center
The DH Center began hosting podcasts recorded and produced at the DH Center in 2024. We also host podcasts produced during our bi-annual virtual Podcasting Institutes, run in partnership with the National Humanities Center. See below as new podcasts and episodes are added. To inquire about publishing your podcast with us, email [email protected].
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Podcasting Resources
Resources from past podcasting workshops and institutes such as slides, tipsheets, tutorials and documents are available.
There are lots of websites that offer copyright-free/royalty-free/public domain music and sound effects for re-use. Always remember to double-check the specific use license for any item you want to use.
Videos available from past podcast workshops on the DH YouTube channel, including the Fall 2023 re-boot of our popular five-part virtual Podcasting Workshop Series.
Patrick Flanigan, is on site at the DH Center, Monday - Thursday and is available to offer assistance or instruction for anything involving podcasting . He specializes in recording capture techniques, editing, soundscaping, mixing, and post-production.
Thinking about incorporating podcasting into your teaching? We can help! Contact Dr. Pam Lach to schedule a consultation and explore our resources, which include sample assignments and assessments.