microphones

How to Optimize Your Podcasting Studio for Good Video

Recording video (for podcasting, YouTube, etc.) adds several layers of complexity over audio. Here are 6 tips for getting better video from your studio.

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Audio-Technica BP40 is a new studio dynamic mic to compete with Heil PR40

Audio-Technica makes two great entry-level microphones for starting podcasters: the ATR2100-USB and the AT2005USB. Now, they’re entering the higher end range with the BP40 broadcast dynamic microphone.

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Apogee and Sennheiser introduce ClipMic Digital and MKE 2 Digital lavalier mics for iOS

Sennheiser’s new ClipMic Digital and MKE 2 Digital lavalier microphones are powered with an Apogee preamp and connect directly to iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad through the Lightning port.

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10 production mistakes podcasters make

We all make podcasting mistakes. Here are 10 things many podcasters do wrong with their podcast production.

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Does audio/video quality ACTUALLY matter? Is a dynamic mic REALLY the best?

The quality of your podcast production may be a criterion people use for choosing their podcasts, but how much does it really matter? Dynamic microphones are also praised as the best microphones (with the Heil PR40 being the “golden standard”). But is this really the kind of microphone you should consider?

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Electro-Voice RE320 podcasting mic review

The Electro-Voice RE320 is designed for musicians, but it can also work great for podcasters. This dynamic mic sells for only $299, and its sound reproduction is much better than the Heil PR40.

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Electro-Voice RE20 podcasting mic review

The Electro-Voice RE20 is designed for broadcasting and you’ll find it in many professional radio studios. This dynamic mic sells for only $449, and it boasts highly accurate sound reproduction.

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Post-production editing vs. live-mixing (podcasting workflow)

Should you edit your podcast after you’ve recorded it, or mix everything together while you record? I’ll give you some pros and cons to consider.

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Podcast mic comparisons

See and hear the difference between popular microphones for audio and video podcasting: Heil PR40, Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB, Nady SP-1, and the Giant Squid Audio Lab lavalier.

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100 amazing podcasting tips from successful podcasters

Unique, profound, and unconsidered tips from other podcasters to help you make your podcasts so much better!

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