podcasting gear

Ideal Equipment for an Audio Podcasting Studio

October 27, 2015 Daniel J. Lewis 5 Comments

Before you buy all kinds of podcasting gear that you may not need, consider these 7 categories of equipment for an audio podcast.

How to Make a Podcasting Budget

October 6, 2015 Daniel J. Lewis 7 Comments

Podcasting costs money. Before you spend more money on podcasting gear and other podcast resources, learn how to create a podcasting budget and stay within it.

Zoom Q8 wide-angle, 2.3K video camera and audio recorder

May 25, 2015 Daniel J. Lewis 2 Comments

The Zoom Q8 combines the power of 4-channel audio recording, interchangeable mic capsules, and a wide-angle 2.3K video camera.

Thoughts from Podcast Awards, NMX, and NAB Show 2015

April 27, 2015 Daniel J. Lewis 13 Comments

There were many great topics, podcasting gear, video equipment, and conversations at New Media Expo (NMX) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show. Here are my biggest thoughts and takeaways.

Should you use studio monitor speakers or headphones while recording a podcast?

July 23, 2014 Daniel J. Lewis 16 Comments

It’s important to hear what you’re recording while you’re podcasting, but studio monitor speakers or headphones will probably not be the right choice. Here’s why.

Cheap lighting kit for video podcasting or YouTube

July 18, 2014 Daniel J. Lewis 2 Comments

Most podcast and YouTube videos will look a lot better with better lighting. Here’s a bright lighting kit that works great with any DSLR or camcorder setup and costs under $200!

iRig PRO and iRig PRE for remote podcast recording with iOS or Android from IK Multimedia at CES2014

April 8, 2014 Daniel J. Lewis 0 Comments

IK Multimedia, a company staffed with talented musicians that was first known for their Abbey Road console, presents an awesome little device at CES 2014 that will allow you to connect your professional microphone to your iOS devices for a nice digital connection – iRig Pre and iRig Pro.