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Please find below some frequently asked questions. Click on the appropriate link to get more information about each topic.
- What is a Podcast?
- What is an mp3?
- What is RSS?
- Do I have to subscribe to listen to podcasts?
- How do I subscribe to a podcast?
- What software do I need to subscribe to a podcast?
- Do I have to pay for podcasts?
- What kind of Internet connection do I need?
- How do I download an episode of a podcast?
- Can I burn podcast episodes to CD?
- Do I need to have an iPod or MP3 player to listen to, or subscribe to, podcasts?
- What are your terms of use?
If you have a question that is not covered here, please contact us.
1. What is a Podcast?
A podcast is an audio or video programme that you can be viewed on a number of different devices (mp3 players, mobile phones, computers, CDs). A podcast can be subscribed to so that new episodes of the podcast are downloaded to your computer automatically or you can download individual episodes as well.
Once you have subscribed to a podcast, you can unsubscribe at any time.
2. What is an mp3?
An mp3 is a popular file type for digital audio. They are around a tenth of the size of files on normal CDs but retain a high-level of quality, by removing frequencies that can’t be heard by the average ear.
3. What is RSS?
RSS stands for ‘Really Simple Syndication’ and automatically informs you when web pages are modified. In the case of podcasts, you will be notified when new podcasts are added.
To subscribe to RSS “feeds” you need to use a “feed reader”, which is software that checks for new content.
4. Do I have to subscribe to listen to podcasts?
No, you can manually download individual episodes from our podcast list or can select individual episodes on iTunes.
5. How do I subscribe to a podcast?
You need an internet connection and either podcasting software (e.g. iTunes) or an RSS “feed reader”. Different software have different subscription processes, either searching for podcasts by name or copying the RSS feed address. To get an RSS feed address, click on the RSS icon on your internet browser which looks like this:
Both pieces of software are usually free and easy to set up. Please click here to subscribe via iTunes.
6. What kind of software do I need to subscribe to a podcast?
You need software that will search the web for you and download new podcasts. You can either subscribe using iTunes or use an RSS “feed reader”.
7. Do I have to pay for podcasts?
No, all Vantis podcasts are provided free of charge.
8. What kind of internet connection do I need?
You will be able to download our podcasts with any connection, although the time taken will be significantly shorter if you have a broadband connection.
9. How do I download an episode of a podcast?
When using a PC, right click on the link of your chosen episode and select ‘save file as’. If you can not see this option, please chose ‘save link as’ or ‘save target as’ and then choose where you want to save the podcast to on your computer.
There are a number of options for Mac users:
- For mice with two or more buttons, right click on the link (OS X 10);
- For mice with single buttons, hold down the ‘ctrl’ key and click on the link (OS X 10);
- Click and hold the mouse button on the link until a list of options drops down (OS 9 and earlier).
10. Can I burn podcast episodes to CD?
Yes, using standard CD burning software.
If you do choose to burn podcasts to CD, the podcasts continue to be for personal, non-commercial use only. For more information please see our terms of use.
11. Do I need to have an iPod or MP3 player to listen to, or subscribe to, podcasts?
No, podcasts can be listened to on your computer providing you have a suitable media player and speakers or headphones. Apart from using an iPod, mp3 player or CD, it is also possible to listen to podcasts on your mobile phone providing your phone has the right capabilities (for further information please consult your phones instruction manual).
12. What are your terms of use?
The Vantis podcasts are to be used for personal, non-commercial use only.
The title, intellectual property rights and ownership rights remain those of Vantis plc and it’s subsidiaries. You may not modify, adapt, or add content to the Vantis podcast in anyway.
The song ‘Sway’ by ‘Culprit One’ is used with express permission of Exceptional Records.
Vantis Group Limited, a Vantis plc group company, is regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales for a range of investment business activities. Any views or opinions expressed in these podcasts are those of the individual(s) and should not be taken as advice.