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The compact MicPort Pro allows you to plug a pro microphone into your USB port.
The MicPort Pro is one of those pro-audio tools that gets the job done. It isn’t flashy, but makes up for the utilitarian look in performance.
You’ve likely seen them before. Small [...]
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The affordable Xenyx 1002FX mixer with built-in effects.
Seventy US Dollars doesn’t buy a lot these days. Dinner and a movie - or maybe fill up your vehicle with fuel. When it comes to pro audio gear, it’s even tougher to squeeze much value in the [...]
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A trio of MXL Condensers.
We received a great response from our last mic show - Broadcast Classics.
This week, we turn to Recording Studio microphones. The natural follow-up show would be “Recording Studio Classic” microphones. As I pondered that thought, it sounded great in my head. [...]
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The venerable Electro-Voice RE-20 microphone.
When I think of radio and broadcasting (new media or traditional), microphones come to mind as the most up-front, intimate part of the gear that gets us “on-the-air”.
Of course, there are thousands of microphones out there. …everything from the inexpensive electrets in [...]
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The Presonus Monitor Station
My Presonus FirePods are among the oldest (Podcast specific) gear in Studio1A. They just work. I’m tempted to try the new FireStudio series, but the FirePods are just so good and work transparently with my gear.
I got in touch with Presonus about the Monitor [...]
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The TC Electronic Finalizer Express
The Aphex 2020MkIII FM Broadcast Processor.
It’s a simple concept and several people this week, from different parts of the world, asked me this question… What is the best way to get that “radio” sound?
The debate reminds me of the never ending clash [...]
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Well, the Studio1A Vidcast tests were definitely a hit considering stats and emails.
I did receive 1 email that reminded me of my own fears launching video. The first issue is just how long each cast would take to produce and post-produce. The 2nd concern was [...]
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The unique Blue Snowflake USB mic
Leave it to the people at Blue Microphones to create yet another unique design.
The Blue Snowflake is like no other compact USB mic I have tried. It has traditional Blue quality, fit and finish. The audio quality is surprisingly full, considering its [...]
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It took about 2 years longer than expected, but PodSqod has moved to New Media Gear.
Why?
3 years ago, Podcasting was the only avenue for what we now call New Media. Besides migrating to a correctly spelled domain name, New Media Gear opens the door to all forms [...]
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