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Shure SM7dB – Dynamic Vocal Microphone With Built-in Preamp

The new Shure SM7dB microphone adds a built-in preamp to the legendary SM7b microphone! From Shure’s website: An audio icon is reborn – the Shure SM7dB has the sound you’ve loved for years, but with the convenience of a built-in preamp providing all the extra gain you’ll ever need. The

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What Is the Difference Between a Pop Filter and a Windscreen?

From audio-technica: Windscreens and pop filters are used in conjunction with microphones to assist in reducing excessive pressures on a microphone’s element. These pressures may come in the form of wind current, breath blasts and vocal plosives. Both windscreens and pop filters are common tools of the trade used in

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What Are Your Goals for Your Podcast and How Can I Help?

It’s extremely useful to have a goal (or multiple goals) for your podcast, even if the goal is simply to have fun! Or maybe you want to grow your audience and earn more money. Or make industry connections and get your message in front of new audiences. Comment below and

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Using SplitEQ for Dialog and Podcast Editing

I just watched this brand new video demonstrating how SplitEQ can clean up and enhance podcast audio. (I own this plugin and I really like it.) SplitEQ (an 8-Band Parametric EQ) from Eventide is a great-sounding EQ but it’s unique superpower is that it also allows you to separately adjust

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Waves Plug-ins Now OBS Studio-Compatible

This integration is very good for livestreamers… From this MIX article: Waves Audio plug-ins now officially run in OBS Studio, allowing users to apply them to video streams for Twitch, YouTube and more. To run Waves Audio plug-ins in OBS Studio, users install the free Waves StudioRack plug-in chainer from

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Podcast Movement 2023 in Denver, August 21-24

Podcast Movement, the world’s largest podcasting conference, is happening this summer in Denver, Colorado from August 21-24, 2023 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort. There will be loads of top-notch presentations, training, networking, expo hall vendors, parties and fun! Someone you know might be speaking there 😉 Yes, it will cost

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New Headphones with Microphone Attached: ATH-M50xSTS StreamSetâ„¢

I recently experienced a tour of Descript by Margaret Ereneta and during it she was wearing these headphones with attached microphone: ATH-M50xSTS StreamSetâ„¢. For around $199 they are a great headphone/microphone combo created especially for livestreamers. They come in XLR or USB. Margaret actually mails the USB version to guests

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The Frequency Wars (When EQ’ing)

This video presentation will help you and your podcast productions sound much better! I discuss how to EQ and balance each podcast participants voice, how to think about the audio frequency spectrum in terms of 3 (basic) or 5 (advanced) different sections, as well as sibilance and plosives. *CAREER Option:

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Should I Bring MP3, M4A or WAV Files Into My DAW?

Since uncompressed files (WAV or AIFF) are the highest quality/resolution audio files, I always recommend recording in WAV format and using WAV format files all the way through production up until you create the final MP3 file for publishing. But some folks record in compressed formats like MP3 or M4A,

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Tour/Demo of Descript App and Q&A with Margaret Ereneta, Podcast Producer

Learn all about Descript, its features, limitations, and why you might want to use it for your podcast audio/video post-production. Margaret Ereneta, podcast producer of One80 Podcast, was kind enough to explain how easy it is to use Descript. FYI, here’s the headset Margaret was wearing/using — ATH-M50xSTS StreamSetâ„¢ Also,

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Ignoring Levels?: Music vs. Hosts vs. Guests

It seems like half of the new podcasts I check out have a major issue in terms of audio quality — they have a level imbalance between intro music and each host and each guest. Intro music is usually way too loud (so listeners can’t even hear the host when

Read More »

Shure SM7dB – Dynamic Vocal Microphone With Built-in Preamp

The new Shure SM7dB microphone adds a built-in preamp to the legendary SM7b microphone! From Shure’s website: An audio icon is reborn – the Shure SM7dB has the sound you’ve loved for years, but with the convenience of a built-in preamp providing all the extra gain you’ll ever need. The

Read More »

What Is the Difference Between a Pop Filter and a Windscreen?

From audio-technica: Windscreens and pop filters are used in conjunction with microphones to assist in reducing excessive pressures on a microphone’s element. These pressures may come in the form of wind current, breath blasts and vocal plosives. Both windscreens and pop filters are common tools of the trade used in

Read More »

Using SplitEQ for Dialog and Podcast Editing

I just watched this brand new video demonstrating how SplitEQ can clean up and enhance podcast audio. (I own this plugin and I really like it.) SplitEQ (an 8-Band Parametric EQ) from Eventide is a great-sounding EQ but it’s unique superpower is that it also allows you to separately adjust

Read More »

Waves Plug-ins Now OBS Studio-Compatible

This integration is very good for livestreamers… From this MIX article: Waves Audio plug-ins now officially run in OBS Studio, allowing users to apply them to video streams for Twitch, YouTube and more. To run Waves Audio plug-ins in OBS Studio, users install the free Waves StudioRack plug-in chainer from

Read More »

Podcast Movement 2023 in Denver, August 21-24

Podcast Movement, the world’s largest podcasting conference, is happening this summer in Denver, Colorado from August 21-24, 2023 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort. There will be loads of top-notch presentations, training, networking, expo hall vendors, parties and fun! Someone you know might be speaking there 😉 Yes, it will cost

Read More »

New Headphones with Microphone Attached: ATH-M50xSTS StreamSetâ„¢

I recently experienced a tour of Descript by Margaret Ereneta and during it she was wearing these headphones with attached microphone: ATH-M50xSTS StreamSetâ„¢. For around $199 they are a great headphone/microphone combo created especially for livestreamers. They come in XLR or USB. Margaret actually mails the USB version to guests

Read More »

The Frequency Wars (When EQ’ing)

This video presentation will help you and your podcast productions sound much better! I discuss how to EQ and balance each podcast participants voice, how to think about the audio frequency spectrum in terms of 3 (basic) or 5 (advanced) different sections, as well as sibilance and plosives. *CAREER Option:

Read More »

Should I Bring MP3, M4A or WAV Files Into My DAW?

Since uncompressed files (WAV or AIFF) are the highest quality/resolution audio files, I always recommend recording in WAV format and using WAV format files all the way through production up until you create the final MP3 file for publishing. But some folks record in compressed formats like MP3 or M4A,

Read More »

Tour/Demo of Descript App and Q&A with Margaret Ereneta, Podcast Producer

Learn all about Descript, its features, limitations, and why you might want to use it for your podcast audio/video post-production. Margaret Ereneta, podcast producer of One80 Podcast, was kind enough to explain how easy it is to use Descript. FYI, here’s the headset Margaret was wearing/using — ATH-M50xSTS StreamSetâ„¢ Also,

Read More »

Ignoring Levels?: Music vs. Hosts vs. Guests

It seems like half of the new podcasts I check out have a major issue in terms of audio quality — they have a level imbalance between intro music and each host and each guest. Intro music is usually way too loud (so listeners can’t even hear the host when

Read More »

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