Recording

First you will need a microphone and audio recording software. Microphones run from $20 to $500 dollars, so choose one to fit your needs. In the Media Center we have the Logitech USB Desktop Mic and it suite's our needs nicely. Also all Apple computers have a built in mic and you can record audio using garageband, Which is apart of the iLife software that is preinstalled on the machine. The newer Mac Pro computers also come with a built-in web cam.

Microphones & Web Cams

Altec Lansing Stereo Headset with Microphone
This headset microphone can be purchased at Best Buy for about $20.

Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 Web Camera
Also available at Best Buy or any electronics store, run around $80.


Logitech USB Desktop Microphone (* used in media center)
No drivers to download and no worries... that's easy plug-and-play, and that's what you get from the Logitech USB Desktop Microphone.

Free audio tools for recording your podcast

Audacity

Audacity is free, software for recording and editing audio. It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows.

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

WavePad

WavePad is a sound editor for Windows that lets you make and edit voice and other audio recordings. You can cut, copy, and paste parts of recordings and, if required, add effects such as echo, amplification, and noise reduction.

http://www.download.com/WavePad/3000-2170_4-10526522.html

Garageband (mac only)

Apple's iLife software comes with all the tools you need to create a podcast.

http://www.apple.com/garageband