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Skype for Interviews
- Skype for Interviews Doug Kaye Paul Figgiani
- The Conversations Network • 2,000+ Podcasts Since 2003 • Distributors of The Levelator • A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit
- Broadcast Quality • Hosts: Studio Quality • Guests: Studio or Telephone via Digital Hybrid
- The Old Way • Studio Mics for Hosts • Telephones for Guests
- Skype for Interviews? • We’ve Always Said “No” • Until Now
- Skype for Interviews? • We’ve Always Said “No” • Until Now
- Yes, Skype for Interviews! • Skype Improved, Spring 2007 • Extensive Testing • Best Practices
- Example #1 • Paul on Telephone • Doug on Telephone
- Example #1 • Paul on Telephone • Doug on Telephone
- Example #2 • Paul on Studio Mic • Doug on Telephone • “Call-In” Talk-Show Quality
- Example #2 • Paul on Studio Mic • Doug on Telephone • “Call-In” Talk-Show Quality
- Example #2 • Paul on Studio Mic • Doug on Telephone • “Call-In” Talk-Show Quality
- Example #3 • Doug on Skype (Host) • Paul on Skype (Guest) • “Call-In” Talk-Show Quality
- Example #4 • Paul on Skype (Host/Local) • Doug on SkypeOut (Telephone) • “Call-In” Talk-Show Quality
- Example #4 • Paul on Skype (Host/Local) • Doug on SkypeOut (Telephone) • “Call-In” Talk-Show Quality
- Skype Out • Guests Need Only a Phone • Call Almost Any Country
- The Proper Environment
- A Good (?) Headset • Use USB • Avoid Analog Inputs
- Plantronics Audio 650 USB
- Headsets • Postion Mics Carefully • Avoid Nose/Mouth Breathing
- Shut Down Other Apps • BitTorrent • iTunes (!) • email • RSS readers • IM clients
- Have a Good Connection • At least 5kBytes/second (~40kbps) • 100kbps to be safe!
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- Conference Call? • 100kbps per guest
- SVOPC Codec • Skype 2.6+ (OS X) • Skype 3.2+ (Windows)
- Technical Call Info • OS X Skype ➞ Preferences ➞ Advanced
- Technical Call Info • OS X Skype ➞ Preferences ➞ Advanced • Windows Tools ➞ Options ➞ Advanced ➞ Connection
- The Relay Problem • Most firewalls block the most optimal packets. • Relays via SuperNodes work around this problem. • But SuperNodes add a hop... • and may use TCP vs. UDP.
- The Relay Problem • Most firewalls block the most optimal packets. • Relays via SuperNodes work around this problem. • But SuperNodes add a hop... • and may use TCP vs. UDP.
- The Relay Problem • Most firewalls block the most optimal packets. • Relays via SuperNodes work around this problem. • But SuperNodes add a hop... • and may use TCP vs. UDP.
- The Relay Problem • Most firewalls block the most optimal packets. • Relays via SuperNodes work around this problem. • But SuperNodes add a hop... • and may use TCP vs. UDP.
- Avoid: • Relays • SuperNodes • TCP
- Router/Firewall Changes • Your calls will bypass SuperNodes. • But your computer may be used as a SuperNode.
- Router/Firewall Changes • Your calls will bypass SuperNodes. • But your computer may be used as a SuperNode.
- Avoid Being a SuperNode • Shut down Skype or • un-do the firewall changes.
- Recording Skype Calls • Route host and guest to separate tracks. • Record in high-quality uncompressed format.
- Recording Skype Calls • Route host and guest to separate tracks. • Record in high-quality uncompressed format.
- Separate Tracks? • Easier to edit in post- production. • Host and guest tracks may need separate processing.
- Separate Tracks? • Easier to edit in post- production. • Host and guest tracks may need separate processing.
- Record Uncompressed • MP3 is for final release only!
- Audio Hijack Pro
- Recording (OS X) • AudioHijack Pro * • Call Recorder
- Recording (Windows) • CallBurner * • Pamela • TotalRecorder Pro • CallSoft VOiP
- Post-Production
- Skype for Interviews Doug Kaye Paul Figgiani
- For More Information conversationsnetwork.org/forum
- For More Information conversationsnetwork.org/forum
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