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.
Podcasting
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.
Gear and Technology
Cranborne Audio Debuts EC1 Preamp
Cranborne Audio’s new EC1 unit preamp, analog saturation processor and headphone amp is intended for recordists and podcasters.
Post and Broadcast
Driving Podcast Sound Design: ‘The Alarmist’ Makes Noise
Judicious use of music and sound beds adds an extra layer of comedy and commentary to history podcast The Alarmist.
News
Podcast Studio Makeover Winners Announced
Focusrite and other audio brands have announced the three competition winners of a podcast studio makeover valued at $2,300 in gear and services.
Gear and Technology
PreSonus Launches PD-70 Broadcast Mic
PreSonus has launched its new PD-70 Dynamic Broadcast Microphone, intended for podcasters, radio broadcasters, YouTubers and live streaming.
Post and Broadcast
Podcast Audio Compression—How and Why with ‘Eric Krasno Plus One’
‘Eric Krasno Plus One’ producer Matt Dwyer dishes on his tight audio game—“It's a lot different than producing music….”
Post and Broadcast
AES Show 2020 Set Broadcast / Online Track
The AES Show 2020 Convention’s Broadcast and Online Delivery Track will examine key technologies and applications while taking a look back at broadcast history and a look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.
Gear and Technology
Mackie Debuts New EleMent Mics
The burgeoning Mackie EleMent Series microphone line gets three new mics aimed at podcasters and other content creators.
Post and Broadcast
‘Working Class Audio’ Podcast Tackles Realities of Recording Life
Uncertainty is constant in audio production, but creator Matt Boudreau shows a different path.
Gear and Technology
IsoVox Debuts IsoMic Voice-Over Microphone
On the heels of its IsoVox 2 vocal booth, Swedish audio firm IsoVox unveils its IsoMic voice-over microphone.
Gear and Technology
Zoom Launches PodTrak P8 Podcast Studio
Zoom has introduced its flagship podcast-oriented production tool with the PodTrak P8.
Gear and Technology
Icon Pro Audio LivePod Plus Podcast/Streaming Interface Debuts
Icon Pro Audio has introduced its entry-level LivePod Plus Live Streaming Audio Processing Interface.
Gear and Technology
TZ Audio Stellar X2 Microphone – A Real-World Review
As an audio post editor and voiceover/podcast tech consultant, Frank Verderosa had high expectations for the Stellar X2—and was not disappointed.
Post and Broadcast
Creative Editing is Key to ‘Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend’ Podcast
A variety of audio editing tricks help audio producer Matt Gourley ensure that the 'Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend' podcast keeps the laughs coming.
Gear and Technology
Hooke Lav Wireless/Recording Mic Launches
The Hooke Lav is aimed at content creators, podcasters and streamers, offering both wireless use and onboard recording.
News
Telos Alliance Webinar to Breakdown Omnia Processing for Podcasters
Broadcast audio manufacturer Telos Alliance will hold an instructional webinar on applying its Omnia Processing on a podcast’s audio.
Post and Broadcast
‘Dead Eyes’ Podcast Team Focuses on the ‘X’ Factor
Why the hit narrative comedy podcast 'Dead Eyes' values the perfect take over technical purity.
Gear and Technology
CloudBounce Launches Desktop Mastering App
Cloud-based automated AI mastering service CloudBounce has launched its CloudBounce desktop mastering app.
News
Five Crucial Podcast Sound Design Tips from Master ’Casters
Producers of top podcasts for ESPN, National Geographic and more share their insights into making the most of your audio, music and sound effects.
News
‘Tree of Knowledge’ Podcast Rooted in RME Interface
The home podcasting studio for Roy Rotstein's Tree of Knowledge podcast now sports an RME Babyface Pro interface.
Post and Broadcast
Unlocking the Audio Secrets of ‘Decoder Ring’
Producer Benjamin Frisch reveals the music mix tricks he uses to shape Slate’s Decoder Ring podcast.
Gear and Technology
iZotope Releases RX 8 Audio Repair Software
iZotope has launched RX 8, introducing a variety of new features for recording, podcasting, post and broadcast pros.
News
ProMedia Podcast Studio Expands with Adorama
NYC-based ProMedia's podcasting studio now offers video capabilities to facilitate a variety of new projects.
Gear and Technology
Audified Launches VocalMint Compressor Plug-In
Audified has released its new VocalMint Compressor plug-in, a new one-knob multi-stage compressor added to its line of “voice tools.”
Gear and Technology
CEntrance Debuts PortCaster Recording Tool
CEntrance has introduced the PortCaster, a portable digital broadcasting interface for recording podcasts and livestreams.
Business
Podcast Explores Yorkville Sound’s Ventilator Production During Pandemic
The latest episode of the Yorkville Sound Podcast focuses on how the manufacturer responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by pivoting to build ventilators.
Post and Broadcast
Sound Tracking the Podcast ‘Deep Cover: The Drug Wars’
Journalist and author Jake Halpern began pursuing the story of former FBI agent Ned Timmons before he even had a home for the project. The effort eventually became the Pushkin Industries podcast 'Deep Cover: The Drug Wars,' whose sound...
Gear and Technology
Solid State Logic 2+ USB Audio Interface – A Real-World Review
Solid State Logic has entered the “affordable” segment of the pro audio marketplace for the first time with its 2+ USB audio interface. Does it live up to the SSL name? Find out in our Real-World Review.