12 ways to use an iPad or Android tablet with podcasting from The Audacity to Podcast

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Daniel J. Lewis

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12 ways to use an iPad or Android tablet with podcasting

55 minutes Posted Feb 17, 2015 at 7:09 am.

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Podcasting with an iPad or Android tablet is possible, but have you consider adding a tablet to your current podcasting workflow? Here's how to use a tablet with your podcast!

1. Soundboard

Use your tablet to play your soundtrack (bumpers, intro, outro, voicemail, etc.) into your podcast. This is, by far, the most popular use for an Android tablet or iPad with podcasting.

I use an iPad and Sound Byte for bringing in my music intro and outro and that is all. It helps me create a podcast without having to edit in the music every time and I can just run the finished file through MP3 tag and Audacity to equalize, convert to mono and compress and I’m good to go.
Barry Kessler from The Southern California Real Estate Answer Man

I use Bossjock as a soundboard that feeds my mixer.
Podcast episodes typically include prerecorded segments from regular contributors and listeners. The recordings are placed in Dropbox by the authors. From within Bossjock, I pull the recordings from Dropbox into the app, individually adjust their levels (if needed), and color code them by type.
I also have standard segment intros, outros, and bumpers in Bossjock.
To position the tablet in a convenient location, it's mounted in a K&M iPad holder attached to the arm of a mic stand. Then, as we record an episode, I use the Bossjock soundboard to quickly launch the right recording at the proper time, which can be heard by the co-hosts and guest on Skype.
I like this setup because of the efficiency with which I get each week's recordings into the sound board, and the ease with which I play them as we record the episode.
Max Flight from Airplane Geeks

I use an iPad and BossJock. BossJock makes it super simple to organize sound effects and audio listener feedback for our show.
Dwaine Stroud from Survivor Talk with D&D and Shootin’ the Breeze with D&D

I use Sound Byte on an iPad Air to play intro and outro music into my live show.
Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting / Ask the Podcast Coach

I use a Samsung Galaxy Tab.
I work as a radio broadcast engineer and we use an automation system that has an application called the “Wall of Carts” which can fire sound elements by tapping a touch screen monitor. … We use Google+ Hangouts on Air and treat the show just like a live radio show which saves me time in the editing and post production of the podcast. What I like about the app is the ability to title the buttons and loop music beds. I do not like the ads which sometimes pop up and get in my way. They do not offer a paid version which I would happily pay for to remove the adds. I also think they should allow you to change the color of the buttons which would be helpful when you are doing a live show and need to find a critical sound file quickly.
Tom Stewart from A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast

I use an Apple iPad and Soundbyte for my intro and my outro music, and I also use it to play clips and sound bytes from the people/issues I’m covering that particular day (my podcast is about news/politics). It’s super helpful in that regard What I like about it is that it is reasonably intuitive and easy to learn, and is also easy to use. It has a lot of useful features like volume control for individual tracks, fade in/fade out, etc. Also has a pause feature which can be helpful when you’re playing lengthy clips.
Mike Dakkak from In the News with Mike Dakkak

Recommended apps

Bossjock Studio (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch)

Soundboard for iPad (iPad)

Sound Byte (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch)

Soundpad (Android)

2. Recording

Record your audio or video podcast directly into your tablet!

I use a Surface Pro 3 and Audacity for recording the podcast. The Surface Pro 3 is light and has the best resolution and screen size compared to other tablets I have used in the past. During the cast I use a Bluetooth Keyboard and mouse to take notes of the show. any other time I am managing the website and emails with the touch screen.
LeRoy Otterson from Geeks Amok Podcast

Recommended apps

Bossjock Studio

Røde Rec LE or Røde Rec

Filmic Pro for video (iOS)

Auphonic

Opinion

Ringr (iOS, Android)

3. Curating content

I often prefer to consume content (especially video and articles) on my iPad, which can be a great way to collect ideas for a show.

We have Android tablets and use Feedly to find great content from multiple RSS feeds and then tag them into Pocket for our podcast. [paraphrased from audio feedback]
Rafael Ruiz from Crusaders Radio – Produced by Dark Mind Radio

Recommended apps

Feedly (iOS, Android)

Pocket (iOS, Android)

Mr. Reader (iPad)

Reeder (iOS)

4. Preparing notes

Work on your podcast outline or develop content ideas from anywhere. You can also include real-time collaborators with many apps.

I'm using a Kindle Fire tablet. I've contemplated getting a surface or iPad but given that I use the Kindle for limited application related to my podcast, I can't justify the expense at this juncture
I typically use Evernote to draft my show notes on. While recording I will actually read directly from the Kindle. I record my podcast into my Roland digital recorder utilizing either a lavaliere mic or my “Blue” mic. I'm not comfortable recording into anything other than my Roland at this point ….
Rod Thomas from It's Not As You Perceive and The Messianic Torah Observer

Recommended apps

Evernote (iOS, Android)

Google Documents (iOS, Android)

Workflowy (iOS, Android)

WordPress (iOS, Android)

Drafts (iOS)

HackPad

5. Presenting

After you've prepared your notes, you can use the tablet to help you give the content within your podcast.

Recommended apps

Everything from “Preparing”

Teleprompter apps

6. Guest/cohost call-in

Instead of buying an expensive additional computer to handle your calls, consider using your tablet.

Recommendations

Skype (iPhone, iPad, Android)
– Google+ Hangouts (iOS, Android)

TRRS to RCA cable (or adapters and cables)

Ringr (iOS, Android)

7. Live-streaming

Yes, you can even use a tablet to handle your live-streaming audio or video.

Recommended apps

Spreaker (iOS, Android)

Mixlr (iOS, Android)

Google+ Hangouts (iOS, Android)

Wirecast (Windows, OS X)

8. Live engagement

When you're live-streaming, it's great to engage with your live audience. A tablet can be a great way to do that!

Recommended apps

ChatWING

Mobile-friendly embedded chat rooms: Chatango, ChatWee,

TweetChat

Tchat

9. Editing

Need to edit your podcast on the go, or after you recorded into your tablet? This can be tricky, but apps are getting better.

Recommended apps

Audacity, Audition, or other desktop audio-editors (for Microsoft Surface tablets)
– Røde Rec LE or Røde Rec

MultiTrack DAW

Opinion (iOS)

GarageBand (iOS)

iMovie (iOS)

10. Remote control

Use your tablet to control something else. It could be a specific app, a piece of hardware, replace your mouse or keyboard, control your home HVAC, or remotely control your entire computer.