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.
Podcasting
Post and Broadcast
BAM Studios Opens Podcast Division
Chicago-based BAM Studios recently launched its own Podcast division, guided by Emmy-winning producer/creative director Chris Olsen.
New Products
Mackie Introduces EleMent Series Microphones
Mackie moves into the microphone market with the introduction of three new mics under the EleMent Series, debuting this week at the NAMM Show.
Business
NAMM Days 1 & 2 Pro Audio Event Highlights
Need to up your game in pro audio? NAMM educational events let you not only rub elbows with legendary producers and engineers, but learn from them as well.
New Products
Solid State Logic Unveils SSL 2, SSL 2+ Audio Interfaces
SSL takes its first step into the personal studio market with its new SSL2 and SSL 2+ audio interfaces, debuting this week at NAMM.
Post and Broadcast
Focusrite Scarlett Admitted to School of Greatness Podcast
The motivational podcast helmed by NYT bestselling author Lewis Howes makes use of a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface for production.
Business
Pulitzer Prize Audio Category Created for 2020
Underlining the growing influence of podcasting, an experimental Pulitzer Prize audio category has been announced for the 2020 prize cycle.
Business
Podcasters to Flock to The Video Show
A top draw at The Video Show will be the Podcasting stream, designed for all kinds of audio pros, from those thinking of delving into podcasting to seasoned veterans looking to up their game.
Business
Melissa Monte on Raising Your Podcast’s Profile
Got a podcast but no listeners? Mind Love host Melissa Monte previews some of what she’ll share this week at The Video Show on how to take a podcast to the top of the charts.
Post and Broadcast
Sound Lounge Offers Podcast Services
NYC-based Sound Lounge is now bringing its recording and post-production services to bear on the burgeoning podcast market.
Business
Podcasting’s a Priority at The Video Show
Pro Sound News is curating a podcasting stage at The Video Show, a two-day event taking place in Washington, D.C., at the beginning of December. The podcasting stage will field a variety of sessions designed to assist and inform...
Blogs
Follow Podcasting’s Path—or Blaze It Yourself
The exploding podcasting market is a great business opportunity for recording studios, engineers and other audio pros to provide their production services—or to start their own shows—but it takes more than audio gear and engineering skills to ride this...
Business
Storyk to Talk Podcast Studio Design at The Video Show
The famed studio architect will speak about his work creating podcast facilities for Stitcher and Spotify’s Gimlet Media at this year’s The Video Show in Washington, D.C.
New Products
CEntrance Debuts MixerFace R4B Stereo Recorder
Intended for news gathering, podcasting and the like, the new MixerFace R4B is shipping.
Business
New Content Creation Event Set for Washington, D.C.
Conference and exhibition will be held Dec. 4–5 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Admission to exhibit floor is free to all who pre-register before the event date.
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Røde RødeCaster Pro Podcast Studio
By Frank Verderosa. Professional podcast engineer Frank Verderosa puts Røde’s much-discussed RødeCaster Pro podcasting production studio through the paces, and the verdict is….
Recording
At AES: Building a Better Podcasting Studio
By Anthony Savona. Podcasting has taken the world by storm; WSDG recounts how it created production facilities for both Gimlet Media and Stitcher.
Studio Showcase
Studio Showcase: Podcast Facility Little Everywhere Grows Up
By Steve Harvey. After years as a musician, songwriter, producer and engineer, creating Grammy-nominated work with Modest Mouse, the Murder City Devils and Cold War Kids, Dann Gallucci found the next phase of his career in podcasting.
New Products
Blue Bows Yeti X Mic for Podcasters, Streamers
New USB Microphone includes effect-filled software.
Post and Broadcast
Stitcher Outfits its New Studios
The podcast distributor’s new WSDG-designed studios are outfitted with a slew of Allen & Heath desks.
New Products
RødeCaster Pro Gets V2 Firmware Update
New update adds 25 features based on user feedback and requests.
Business
Reinvented AES Convention More Relevant Than Ever
By Steve Harvey. The annual Audio Engineering Society Convention returns to New York City in October, bringing with it all-new master classes and workshops focusing on hip-hop, R&B and EDM, as well as several events that shine a light...
New Products
CEntrance Ships MicPort Pro 2 Interface
Intended for podcasting, voiceover and more, the recording interface connects mics to portable electronics.
Post and Broadcast
Audioboom Opens New Podcasting Studios
Podcast creation company adds new production facilities in NYC.
Blogs
Software Tech: Will Podcasts Elevate the Small Studio?
By Craig Anderton. While podcasting started out with homegrown audio, listeners’ expectations are rising fast—creating a new opportunity for audio pros.
New Products
At InfoComm: RME Rolls Out Babyface Pro Podcasting Bundle
Bundle teams Babyface Pro interface with Audio-Technica mic, software and more.
Blogs
Podcasting Goes Prime Time
By Clive Young. While podcasting has been around for 15 years, it’s only in the last few that the format has exploded.
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Røde PodMic Podcasting Microphone
By Frank Verderosa. This new mic designed for podcasters holds its own against competitors with heftier price tags.
New Products
Soundtrap for Storytellers Offers Podcast Tools
The cloud-based service aims to be a one-stop shop for collaborative podcast creation.
Blogs
On Adopting Technology
By Clive Young. The process of getting to tomorrow’s technologies and standards is usually messy, with wrong yet logical turns and, conversely, insightful leaps of faith—which means the adoption of new technology is often a very human process.
New Products
Rode Releases Rodecaster Pro Firmware Update
The new update expands existing features and reworks the user interface.
Post and Broadcast
Stitcher’s Flexible New Facility
By Steve Harvey. Podcast network Stitcher recently moved into its new headquarters in Midtown Manhattan, building out a 2,000-square-foot production complex comprising three studios, two edit rooms and two iso booths designed in concert with WSDG Walters-Storyk Design Group.
Business
Spotify Expands Podcast Content
The streaming giant doubles down on its commitment to making inroads into podcasts.
Gear and Technology
SSL Goes Small with SiX
Solid State Logic takes aim at podcasters with new ‘condensed’ console.
Post and Broadcast
Adam Carolla Podcast Undergoes Audio Update
New console captures Carolla and Company
Post and Broadcast
Duo Divulges Podcasting Basics
By Steve Harvey. Chris Bates and Tyler Marolf of TeacherZone.com and Los Rios Rock School offer advice about hosting a podcast for your own business and share best practices on topics including required gear, distribution, and ideas for successful...
Post and Broadcast
Spotify Boosts Podcast Business with Acquisitions
By Steve Harvey. Gimlet and Anchor get pocketed by Spotify as it bets big on podcasts.
New Products
JBL Professional Bows One Series 104 Monitors
JBL aims for musicians, podcasters and more with new monitors.
Post and Broadcast
Gimlet’s Podcast Studios Serve Up a Cocktail of Content
By Steve Harvey. Gimlet Media opened a production facility in Brooklyn in 2018 that features a dozen podcast studios, a recording studio, a conference room, a lounge and more, all designed by Walters-Storyk Design Group.
Post and Broadcast
Inside Podcast Engineering School
After starting out working on Ice Cube and Jeff Buckley albums, Chris Curran has turned his sights to podcast education.
Recording
Pro Audio Answers Podcasting’s Call
By Clive Young. Professional podcasting has become big business and its audience is only increasing—48 million Americans now listen to podcasts weekly. As a result, the need to provide a quality listening experience is growing, too, and the pro...
New Products
Røde Ships RØDECaster Pro Podcast Production Studio
Australian pro audio manufacturer takes aim at podcasting market.
Product Reviews
Review: beyerdynamic FOX USB Microphone
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione tracks down beyerdynamic's new FOX USB microphone for a thorough review.
Recording
AES Recording Events You’ve Got To See
Here's just a few of the interesting recording education offerings available today at the AES Convention.
Post and Broadcast
Podcaster Offers Success Via Focusrite
Podcast turns to Focusrite to get specific show sound.