News
Producing the ‘WTF with Marc Maron’ Podcast
'WTF with Marc Maron' has become one of the best-known podcasts in the world, so when the pandemic hit, the show had to go on.
Podcast
Gear and Technology
PreSonus Revelator USB Microphone – A Real-World Review
Recording engineer/podcaster Fela Davis takes on the Revelator, PreSonus’s latest venture into USB microphones, and discovers it handles content creation well.
News
Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast Spotlights Shure SM7
Twenty Thousand Hertz, the Webby Award-winning podcast, partnered with Shure for its latest episode to focus on the SM7 microphone.
Gear and Technology
Røde Connect Software Augments NT-USB Mini Mics
Røde has introduced a free recording software package that works solely with the NT-USB Mini USB mic—Røde Connect.
Gear and Technology
Tascam Launches TM-200SG Shotgun, TM-250U Condenser Mics
Tascam's new TM-200SG Shotgun and TM-250U USB Condenser are multimedia mics aimed at content creators and the like.
Music Production
Pirate Sees Self-Service Studio Market for the Taking
Having conquered the UK, Pirate aims to build 4,000 unattended, self-service studios across North America by 2024.
Gear and Technology
Audient EVO Start Recording Bundle – A Real-World Review
With a name like “EVO Start Recording Bundle,” it's clear that Audient’s new package is aimed squarely at podcasters, content creators, home recordists, voiceover artists and the like—but does it deliver?
Post and Broadcast
The Cinematic Sound of the ‘Sammy the Bull’ Podcast
How Angelo Palazzo’s sound design and original score won the blessing of one of the mob’s most notorious hitmen.
Business
Podcasting Pros Ready for Pro Audio & Radio Tech Summit
Top podcasting professionals will share their insights and knowledge at the upcoming Pro Audio & Radio Tech Summit on April 1.
Business
Immersive Audio Developer Nomono Hires Cedmer
Nomono has added a new VP of product management to help bring its spoken-word spatial audio tech to market.
Post and Broadcast
True Crime Sound Design on ‘Anatomy of Murder’
The audio team behind 'Anatomy of Murder' shows why there's room for more than tense and ominous sounds when it comes to true crime sound design.
Gear and Technology
Steinberg Unveils WaveLab Cast
Steinberg has released WaveLab Cast production software, offering integrated tools for podcast recording, editing and publishing.
International
How ‘Real Narcos’ Makes Rough Audio Work
The ‘Real Narcos’ team uses sound design tricks, careful editing and dramatic music to work around the limitations of rough—but crucial—audio.
Post and Broadcast
After 500 Episodes, ‘Grumpy Old Geeks’ Has a Slick Audio Workflow
As its gear and best practices have evolved, the long-running 'Grumpy Old Geeks' podcast has gotten production down to a science.
Gear and Technology
The Tula Mic – A Real-World Review
The Tula Mic is a stylish prosumer microphone designed for use in podcasting, content creation, the work-from-home world and more.
Music Production
The Wonderly of It All
You’ve heard the work of alt-folk/soundtrack mavens Wonderly; now the duo is releasing two collections about the ‘Pacific Northweird.’
Gear and Technology
Røde Updates Wireless Mic System with Wireless Go II
Røde has updated its wireless mic system aimed at content creators with the release of its new Wireless Go II.
Gear and Technology
Black Lion Audio Unveils Revolution 2×2 Audio Interface
Black Lion Audio has released its first bus-powered, portable audio interface, the Revolution 2x2.
Post and Broadcast
Recording NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ Podcast at ‘Home’
Audio engineer Josh Rogosin keeps NPR's "Tiny Desk Concert" podcast series alive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gear and Technology
Imperative Audio Launches PVB Portable Vocal Booth
Imperative Audio has launched its first product, the PVB, a portable vocal booth intended for voiceovers, podcasting, amp isolation and more.
Blogs
Prep for a Post-Pandemic World at the Pro Audio & Radio Tech Summit
Pro audio in a post-pandemic world is on the horizon; get ready at the Pro Audio & Radio Tech Summit on April 1.
Gear and Technology
Repairing Spoken-Word Recordings with iZotope Rx 8 Advanced – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione explains how he repairs spoken-word recordings with iZotope Rx 8 Advanced in this real-world review.
Post and Broadcast
Six Voices, One Podcaster, No Problem: Inside Kelcey Ayer’s One-Man Show
Moving from radio to podcast format changed how Kelcey Ayer approaches his multi-character, improv-informed comedy show.
Post and Broadcast
Creating a ‘Quest for the North Pole’ Sound Library
Producer and editor Dylan Fagan amassed dozens of tracks to shape a cohesive sound that underscores the saga of the first arctic explorers.
Post and Broadcast
Creative Audio Mixing Powers ‘Switched On Pop’ Podcast
Exploring the construction and meaning of popular music, the 'Switched On Pop' podcast is an audio mixing challenge.
Gear and Technology
Monoprice Launches Stage Right Podcasting Bundle
Monoprice has launched an expanded podcasting/streaming bundle centered around its Stage Right microphone.
Gear and Technology
Adorama Debuts H&A AC50 Studio Broadcast Microphone
H&A has unveiled its new AC50 Studio Broadcast Microphone, primarily intended for use on podcasts, narration or vocals.
Gear and Technology
Antelope Audio Unveils Zen Go Synergy Core Audio Interface
Antelope Audio has launched its new Zen Go Synergy Core audio interface, intended for recordists, content creators, podcasting and more.
Business
Pro Audio & Radio Tech Summit Announced
Pro Sound News, Mix and Radio World have joined forces to hold the first Pro Audio & Radio Tech Summit, an all-day virtual event to be held April 1.
Post and Broadcast
Perfecting the Art of the Interview on ‘Longform’
The long-running podcast series, Longform, is a master class in interviewing that's bolstered by tasteful editing.
Business
Turtle Beach Acquires Neat Microphones
Gaming accessory company Turtle Beach takes aim at the microphone and podcast markets by netting Neat.
Gear and Technology
CAD Audio Debuts PodMaster Mic Bundles
CAD unveils a trio of podcasting-oriented mic bundles with its PodMaster series.
Post and Broadcast
‘Rarified Heir’ Podcast Readies for Pandemic Recording
After recording the first season of Rarified Heir before the pandemic, the production team behind the quirky podcast will track season two remotely.
Gear and Technology
Tula Microphone Debuts for Podcasting, WFH Use
The Tula Microphone is a portable mic/recorder intended for podcasting, work-from-home use, music and other applications.
Post and Broadcast
‘Sleep Cove’ Podcast Finds Success on a Shoestring
Podcaster Christopher Fitton has learned the audio ropes while racking up 2 million listeners every month with his hypnotherapy show, 'Sleep Cove.'
Gear and Technology
TASCAM Launches TM-70 Dynamic Broadcast Mic
The TM-70 — the latest broadcast mic from TASCAM — is intended primarily for podcasting and voice-over work.
Music Production
Producing the Producer: Creating Rick Rubin’s ‘Broken Record’ Podcast
Rick Rubin's Broken Record podcast has seen the music industry icon interview everyone from The Black Keys and Leslie Odom Jr. of Hamilton to fellow producers like Dave Cobb and Wyclef Jean. Shaping and editing hours of raw material...
Business
Pro Sound News’ Top 10 Articles of 2020
With the end of the year upon us (and not a second too soon), we look back at the year that was, presenting the Top 10 Pro Sound News articles of 2020.
Post and Broadcast
‘Outdoor’ Podcasts Share Their Field Recording Secrets
Go on location with the producers behind podcasts for National Geographic, Outside and more
Gear and Technology
Sennheiser MD 435 and MD 445 Microphones – A Real-World Review
Sennheiser's new dynamic MD 435 and MD 445 handheld vocal microphones get put through the paces in a real-world review.
Gear and Technology
Every New Podcast Microphone of 2020
There’s been no end to the new podcast mics this year, so here’s every new podcast microphone we covered in 2020
Post and Broadcast
How the ‘Freakonomics Radio’ Podcast Got Organized
The podcast, based on the hugely successful ‘Freakonomics’ books, stays on track thanks to its highly organized workflow.