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.
Podcasting
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.
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.
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...
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.
Post and Broadcast
‘Twenty Thousand Hertz’ Fights for Audio’s Seat at the Table
Audio technology helps 'Twenty Thousand Hertz' explore how we experience sound in the modern world, aiming to "bring joy to sound itself."
Gear and Technology
Electro-Voice Brings on the RE20-BLACK
Electro-Voice’s classic broadcast microphone gets a new look with the RE20-BLACK.
Gear and Technology
Earthworks Audio Debuts ICON Microphones
Earthworks Audio has introduced its ICON USB and ICON PRO XLR microphones.
Gear and Technology
StreamGuys Launches SGrecast 4.0 Podcast Platform
StreamGuys’ updated SGrecast 4.0 podcast management/livestream repurposing system includes a new UI, editing tools and more.
Post and Broadcast
‘Speed of Sound’ Explores Pop Production
Record producer Steve Greenberg (Jonas Brothers, Joss Stone) dives into the making—and mythology—of pop music on the Speed of Sound podcast.
Gear and Technology
TASCAM Launches US-HR USB Interface Series
Tascam has announced its new US-HR Series of USB audio interfaces, intended for use in project studios, content creation situations, podcasting, streaming and so on.
Gear and Technology
Røde Launches Vlogger Kit Range
As the number of podcasters bringing a visual component to their offerings rises, Røde Microphones launches a pro series of Vlogger kits.
Post and Broadcast
How Four Podcasts Get It Done with Tight Workflows
Button up your podcast workflow with insights from the teams behind The Dave Ramsey Show; All American: Tiger Woods; Mogul: Mixtape; and Story Pirates.
Gear and Technology
Podcave Podcast Production Management Platform Debuts
Podcave, an all-in-one podcasting management and publishing platform, intended to support users through every step of podcasting, has been introduced.
Gear and Technology
iCON Pro Audio Debuts Duo44 Live USB Audio Interface
iCON Pro Audio has released its new Duo44 Live portable recording interface, intended for podcasting, home recording, live streaming applications and more.
Post and Broadcast
Flexible Engineering Helps ‘Story Pirates’ Sail to 20M Downloads
Unconventional recording and editing approaches have helped the ‘Story Pirates’ Podcast keep its ships aligned.
Post and Broadcast
Inside Recording Robert Plant’s ‘Digging Deep’ Podcast
Recording Led Zeppelin icon Robert Plant in challenging locations, 'Digging Deep' producer Matt Everitt keeps the audio consistent no matter what.
Blogs
How to Choose a Voiceover Studio Microphone
A quality voiceover microphone is an investment in your career, regardless of whether you're just using it for auditions or to ensure you can provide 'broadcast quality' VO work from home.
Gear and Technology
Shure, Focusrite Team for New Production Bundles
Focusrite and Shure have teamed up for a trio of production bundles aimed variously at singer-songwriters, podcasters and drummers.
Gear and Technology
PreSonus Revelator USB Mic Debuts
PreSonus has introduced its new Revelator USB microphone, intended primarily for home studio use as well as podcasting and voice overs.
News
Using Immersive Audio in Podcast Production
Vaudeville Sound takes an immersive approach to the Amazing War Stories podcast, taking listeners from the living room to the front lines.
Post and Broadcast
Inside the Workflow of Stitcher’s ‘All American: Tiger Woods’ Podcast
A well-oiled workflow paved the way for Stitcher's golf podcast, 'All American: Tiger Woods,' to stay on track after the pandemic forced the production team to work remotely.
Blogs
How to Pick a Studio Mic for Your Podcast Studio
Picking podcast microphones for your studio can be overwhelming, so let's examine the pros and cons of each style of mic to determine the best fit for you.
Post and Broadcast
How Sound Effects Make REI’s ‘Camp Monsters’ Podcast Spooky
Camp Monsters producer Chelsea Davis says the secret to making your sound effects really scary is one word: restraint.
Gear and Technology
Shure Launches MV7 Hybrid XLR/USB Podcast Mic
While the SM7B remains Shure’s flagship for pro podcasting, VO and broadcast use, the new MV7 aims to entice content creators.
Post and Broadcast
Radiolab Tells the Truth with Sound Design
Since 2002, Radiolab has provided listeners with deep-dive journalism, requiring exciting—but truthful—sound design. ‘Sound is an editorial statement,’ says producer Dylan Keefe.