Post and Broadcast
‘Floodlines’ Podcast Tracks Tragedy in New Orleans
Sound designer David Herman uses local sounds in creative ways to tell the story of Hurricane Katrina in the eight-part podcast, Floodlines.
Podcasting
News
Recording Compositions for Podcasts with BAE Audio
Luis Guerra, composer behind Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History podcast, makes use of his BAE Audio gear to help tell musical stories.
Post and Broadcast
Bootstrapping Audio Production for ‘Out Alive’
Sharing heart-stopping tales of survival means that Backpacker magazine’s ‘Out Alive’ podcast moves quickly and travels light.
Business
Røde Mics Founder Nets Nirvana Guitar For $6M
The acoustic guitar used by the late Kurt Cobain for Nirvana’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ session was purchased at auction by Rode founder Peter Freedman for $6 million.
Post and Broadcast
Focusrite Pro Podcast Marks One-Year Anniversary
The Focusrite Pro Podcast has released nearly 25 episodes in its first year, covering pro audio topics of all sorts with hosts marketing manager/producer Daniel Hughley and global marketing manager Ted White.
Post and Broadcast
RME Fireface Fuels Crooked Media Podcast Efforts
A pair of RME Fireface UFX+ interfaces serve as system centerpieces at Crooked Media’s Los Angeles Studios.
New Products
Elgato and Lewitt Team for Wave Podcasting Mics
Aimed at podcasters, recordists, YouTubers and other content creators, Elgato’s new Wave 1 and Wave 3 USB mics were created in collaboration with Lewitt.
Post and Broadcast
The Cinematic Sound Design of ‘Disgraceland’ and ’27 Club’
Berklee assistant professor of music production/engineering by day, rock n’ roll podcast producer by night, Matthew Beaudoin brings the audio might to ‘Disgraceland’ and ’27 Club’
Post and Broadcast
‘Biscuits & Jam’ Digs Into Audio Realism
Whether talking to Martina McBride at Blackbird Studios or Willie Nelson over a cell phone, the Biscuits & Jam podcast uses sound to keep it real as food-loving musicians share stories about home, family, tradition and Southern culture.
Gear and Technology
New Rodecaster Pro Firmware Released
Following an initial Beta release in April, and coming on the heels of an accessory line launched last week, new Rodecaster firmware has dropped.
New Products
VISO Booth Vocal Shield Debuts from GIK Acoustics
With podcasters, voice actors and others now working from home during the pandemic, GIK Acoustics has released its VISO Booth Vocal Shield.
Post and Broadcast
Building the Epic Audio Narrative of ‘Wind of Change’
Clandestine meetings with the CIA? Rocking out in Russia? Recording secret agents? It was all in a day's work while producing the hit 'Wind of Change' podcast.
New Products
Røde Unveils Rodecaster Pro Accessories
A bevy of new Rodecaster Pro accessories make the mixer more portable while aiding organization and bringing smartphones into the mix.
Post and Broadcast
How Talkhouse Built a Podcast Production Process COVID-19 Can’t Break
When ‘Talkhouse’ host and producer Elia Einhorn got COVID-19, it put the popular podcast’s workflow to the test. The workflow won.
New Products
DPA Launches 4097 Micro Shotgun Mic, Interview Kit
DPA’s new 4097 Micro Shotgun microphone is aimed at journalists, podcasters and others who need to maintain social distancing while also getting the scoop.
New Products
MaonoCaster Podcast Mixer Rolls Out Via Kickstarter
Intended for entry-level users in search of a podcast/streaming mixer, the MaonoCaster is expected to ship in July.
News
How the ‘Flashback’ Podcast Takes History to the Top
Apple hosts more than 1 million podcasts—and the new hit, Flashback, is in its Top 50. See how sound supports OZY/iHeartRadio’s show about the accidental side effects of history.
Blogs
VIDEO: 5 New Podcast Mics Under $200 for 2020
Looking for a new podcast microphone? Here’s five that are brand-new for 2020. Easy on the eyes, ears and wallet, they can get you started or help raise your audio game.
Post and Broadcast
Hit ‘Mogul’ Podcast Goes with the Workflow
The production team on Gimlet's hit Mogul podcast took spinoff The Mogul Mixtapes from concept to launch in three weeks, despite the pandemic.
Post and Broadcast
Podcast ‘The Big Swing’ Connects with MXL Mics
The Big Swing podcast, hosted by Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling and fan Cooper Surles, has been exploring pop culture and baseball since January, 2019.
Post and Broadcast
Rethinking Podcast Sound Design with APM’s Byers
“We're only scratching the surface” of podcast sound design, says Rob Byers, director of broadcast and media operations at American Public Media.
Product Reviews
Samson G-Track Pro USB Mic Review – A Real-World Review
The Samson G-Track Pro USB mic is a complete recording solution for podcasters and home recordists that features a multipattern USB condenser microphone, audio interface and mixer all in one.
Post and Broadcast
Live on KEXP Podcast Blurs the Lines Between Live and Studio Recording
When engineer Kevin Suggs records a live session for Seattle’s KEXP, that becomes the raw materials for podcasts, radio broadcasts, streaming and other formats.
New Products
JLab Audio Debuts Talk Series USB Mics for Podcasting
JLab’s entry-level USB microphone line aims to reach podcasters, livestreamers, home recordists and others.
Post and Broadcast
Major Podcasters Keep Content Coming Despite Pandemic
With audiences and production teams working at home now, major podcasters Stitcher and Parcast have revamped their audio tech and workflows to keep content coming.
News
How Podcasters Fight Windy Extremes to Get Audio
Podcasts about the great outdoors are often recorded there, so we asked the Outside Podcast and Outside/In to share their recording insights
Post and Broadcast
Tenderfoot.TV Turns to Focusrite
Atlanta podcast and storytelling startup Tenderfoot.TV has made the Focusrite 2i2 interface a consistent component in its production kit
News
All-Podcast Station Launched in London
Broadcasting on DAB+ digital radio, the UK’s first radio station devoted exclusively to podcasts has launched in London.
News
‘Wrongful Conviction’ Adapts to Life on the Inside
By Jim Beaugez. We’re all experiencing social isolation, but for this podcast team, changing how it produces the show is only part of the experience.
Post and Broadcast
CNN’s Daily Coronavirus Podcast Beats Production Challenges
Working from separate home studios, CNN Audio and Dr. Sanjay Gupta create bite-sized content every weekday for the Coronavirus: Fact or Fiction podcast.
New Products
RødeCaster Pro Beta Update Released
Røde has released a public RødeCaster Pro beta update for the firmware of its podcast production studio.
Post and Broadcast
Producing Rolling Stone’s Podcast During COVID-19
By Jim Beaugez. Currently sheltered in their homes, Rolling Stone’s podcast team improvises to keep the content coming.
Post and Broadcast
Podcasting? Yeah, Staples’ Got That
While some big-box retailers might jump on the podcasting boom by selling gear, Staples has a far bigger plan—it’s opened podcast studios in six test stores, with technical designs and acoustics created by Professional Audio Design’s president Dave Malekpour...
Business
Coronavirus and Pro Audio: Developing News
BOOKMARK THIS PAGE! As the coronavirus pandemic continues, this page will be updated regularly with related pro-audio news.
Post and Broadcast
Røde to Aid Schools Affected by Coronavirus
The Australian pro-audio manufacturer will provide podcast kits to help schools reach quarantined students via recorded classes.
Post and Broadcast
Focusrite Podcast Studio Makeover Competition Kicks Off
Have a favorite podcast that sounds awful? Has Focusrite got a contest for them—a full podcast studio makeover.
Post and Broadcast
Resonate Recordings Powered by Podcast Services
Resonate Recordings has carved a niche for itself in the podcast industry since launching in 2014 by providing post-production services to all comers, from Fortune 100 companies to anyone with a microphone and a story to tell.
Business
NAMM 2020 Goes Down to the Crossroads
NAMM 2020 hit Anaheim with a blizzard of new products, technologies and educational offerings in January. Here, we take a look back, sizing up what the show meant not merely on the product side, but also in terms of...
Post and Broadcast
Voxnest Teams with Staples for Podcast Studios
The podcasting studios in Staples' new Staples Connect stores will offer Voxnest’s Spreaker hosting and distribution platform.
New Products
Røde Rolls Out NT-USB Mini Microphone
Further cementing its presence in entry-level podcasting, Røde is aiming the NT-USB Mini Mic at podcasters, streamers and others.
New Products
Samson Q9U Broadcast Microphone Debuts
The new Samson Q9U microphone, due out in Q2, is intended for broadcasting, podcasting and streaming.
New Products
NAMM Ushers in New Podcasting Gear
The presence of podcasting at NAMM was felt with a rush of podcasting-oriented recording gear, much of it affordably priced for those entering the field.