So we get greater audio quality without any fears of sound dropping out and it’s easier for everyone. Mike Rohde also found it very easy to use and I imagine it would be extremely easy for a non-tech-savvy guest to use as well, they don’t have to worry about recording their end of the audio, it gets done for them.
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I was originally thinking of using a different service and work around with my iPad (I also debated taking my MacBook Pro on this trip, but I really didn’t want the extra weight, worse battery life, nor the greater difficulties using on the plane and only for the benefit of recording a podcast) but after hearing about a similar alternative (I’m coming to that) and doing a bit of research, I thought ringer was worth a try (and I could default back to my backup plan if it failed). This made me slightly nervous over the app crashing, battery running out or accidentally pressing the wrong button but nothing went wrong for me. There are plenty of warning messages that you shouldn’t close the app until the upload is complete, so once you end your call, you need to keep the app open. However, for a first version, the service works well. This is lacking compared to something like Google Hangouts on air (which can also record video) where you can have a video channel going so you can see your guest, or a chat screen so you can type a message with a relevant link, question or prompt (“we need to hurry up” for example). You can mute your microphone but other than that, your only other control is to end the call or log off. At the same time, you can hear your guest (I noticed no lag between the UK and US on a decent internet connection). Once you are in the call, everything starts getting recorded on your end and then will later be uploaded. This sends an email with a link the participant can open (it will open in the mobile app as well as the desktop, at least on iOS. I simply entered my contacts email account, and then wrote a message informing him of the service. I did this on my iPad via the mobile app.
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There is also a free 30-day trial (which is what I used)Īfter you have signed up for an account on their home page, you can schedule a call. Ringr costs $7.99 a month for the basic version (Unlimited calls and storage but only one guest and mono output with all participants recorded on one channel) or $18.99 a month for premium which adds stereo and more users). That should cover most people or give them an option to download a compatible browser.
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They offer a mobile app for use on iOS and Android as well as the option to use Chrome or Firefox web browsers. Once the call has finished, the audio is uploaded to Ringr service online from all the guests, then you can download the audio and edit it. It provides a voice channel for you to chat on, AND records your audio locally. Ringr is a long distance podcast recording service. Recently I tested RINGR when I recorded the ChurchMag podcast episode with Mike Rhode so I’m going to look at that. Luckily, there is a service (and a couple more on the way) which promise to make podcasting on an iPad (AND on a desktop) easier for everyone, regardless of what device they use.
Something which is pretty easy on a windows machine, not impossible on a mac, but very difficult on a mobile device.
One of these tasks might be recording a podcast via an online chat.
For some people this makes them an unsuitable choice, for others, it provides a fun challenge to get around these issues, but I suspect many people think that the iPad (or other tablets for that matter) aren’t suitable for them, and the never check if it is.
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There are some constraints around the iPad that make it harder to do certain tasks (Just as you could argue that a PC or laptop has constraints with their keyboards and OS decisions).
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