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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
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Have a Good Connection


 • At least 5kBytes/second
   (~40kbps)
 • 100kbps to be safe!
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dslreports.com
Conference Call?


• 100kbps per guest
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SVOPC Codec


• Skype 2.6+   (OS X)
• Skype 3.2+   (Windows)
Technical Call Info


• OS X
 Skype ➞ Preferences ➞ Advanced
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Technical Call Info

• OS X
    Skype ➞ Preferences ➞ Advanced
•   Windows
    Tools ➞ Options ➞ Advanced ➞
    Connection
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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.
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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
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Recording (OS X)


• AudioHijack Pro *
• Call Recorder
Recording (Windows)

• CallBurner *
• Pamela
• TotalRecorder Pro
• CallSoft VOiP
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Post-Production
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      Doug Kaye
      Paul Figgiani
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