The
Crypto's Cast topics vary, and the choice is yours. The
goal is to bring interesting bite-size stories for crypto
enthusiasts and also tickle the interest of listeners
with limited or no knowledge on cryptography. Possible
topics are cryptologic history, its technology and
science, important historical events that were influenced
by cryptography, renown cryptologists, cipher machines,
the making and breaking of codes and crypto algorithms,
crypto and privacy, books and websites.
Your recording should be in English,
and some 15 minutes long, to keep them bite-size for
the listener. The file size should not exceed 5
megabytes, give or take a megabyte, to limit monthly
bandwidth. Recording format is mp3, mono and 56 or 64
kbps constant bitrate, keeping the file size within the
limit. However, if you're not familiar with audio
settings, no worries. Record as you like, and we
recompile the audio with the proper settings.
The well-known free Audacity editing
and recording app is quite handy to cut and paste, edit
pauses, or remove mistakes, but the choice of software is
all yours. If you were to use Audacity, then export (i.e.
save) your recording as mp3-file, Mono Channel, 44100 Hz,
constant, 56 kbps, providing both good audio quality and
modest file size. Visit the Audacity website for more info. After installation, select your
language in the menu Edit/Preferences/Interface/Language.
If you want to record as much as
possible information within the 15 minutes limit,
then writing a script and test-reading could help. An
extensive introduction in your recording is not required,
as we will write an introduction text, including links to
additional information, that accompanies your recording,
or you could write your own introduction. A short
introduction about you and the subject at the beginning
of the recording is therefore more than sufficient.
We will add an intro and outro tune to
your mp3 recording, and also the metadata tags for your
name, your full copyrights, and the Crypto's Cast logo,
which will be visible in audio players. When your mp3
file is too large, we recompile it with a lower bitrate,
ensuring audio quality and preserving all content.
The authors retain full
rights to their recording and accompanied image
or logo and have the right to edit or remove
their published recording by simple e-mail
request. Only if really necessary, the Cipher
Machines and Cryptology website preserves the
right to remove older recordings, to respect
bandwidth limits and ensure proper functioning of
the website. In that case, the author is notified
and retains the full rights, including
redistribution of his work at will.
How To Submit
Your Audio
1. First contact us about the
topic you like to bring and a planning for publishing. If
you have questions, don't hesitate to ask. We're happy to
assist.
2. Once you have finished your recording, send an e-mail with your full name, a title for your story and
your introduction text.
3. If the topic relates to a website, or additional info
is available on a website or webpage, then provide the
link(s) to add below your introduction text.
4. Provide your photo, avatar, or website logo, or tell
us when you prefer not to use any picture (if requested,
we render faces to low quality).
5. Add your mp3 file in attachment. If the mp3 file or
its size causes an e-mail issues, then use WeTransfer to
send the file, and add your name.
Sharing Cryptologic History
This is a non-commercial project, and
our only goal is to share cryptologic history in an
accessible way. If you have an interesting story to
share, then contact
us to discuss topic suggestions
and receive tips on recording. Visit the Crypto's Cast to get an idea of the format.
