New Products
Røde RødeCaster Pro II Gets Firmware Update
The new firmware for Rode’s content creation mixer includes advanced sub-mixing functionality and more.
podcasting
Music Production
Inside Spotify At Mateo Studios
Spotify’s new campus in Los Angeles features a world-class studio, podcast bays, a performance hall and Dolby Atmos mixing.
New Products
Apogee Boom Entry-Level Interface Debuts
Apogee Electronics has unveiled Boom, a new entry-level audio interface aimed at content creators, streamers and the like.
New Products
TASCAM Mixcast 4 Gets V1.30 Firmware Update
TASCAM has released a Version 1.30 firmware update for its Mixcast 4 Podcast Station.
New Products
Focusrite Vocaster Audio Interface / Studio Bundles Unveiled
Focusrite is out to court podcasters and content creators with its new Vocaster audio interfaces.
New Products
Røde RødeCaster Pro II Production Studio Launches
Røde has introduced the RødeCaster Pro II all-in-one studio, aiming to accommodate a broader range of users, from content creators to production pros.
New Products
TASCAM Mixcast 4 Podcast Station Gets Feature Update
TASCAM has announced its Version 1.20 firmware update for the Mixcast 4 Podcast Station.
Blog
Podcasting Flourishes Despite the Pandemic
Since the pandemic began in early 2020, podcasting has exploded in popularity with listeners and the pro-audio industry.
Microphones
PreSonus PD-70 Dynamic Microphone – A Real-World Review
Our review team took on the PreSonus PD-70 microphone and found it "wins as a workhorse of a mic." Here's why.
Reviews
Rode Rodecaster Pro Accessories and PSA1+ Studio Arm – A Real-World Review
Rode has released a number of accessories for its Rodecaster Pro podcast production studio in recent times, including the PSA1+ Professional Studio Arm, Rodecaster...
New Products
Røde Releases Central Mobile App, Updates Connect Software
Røde has introduced a new app and updated software, with both moves part of an effort to aid implementation of its Wireless GO II...
New Products
Røde Launches PSA1+ Professional Studio Arm
Intended for use by broadcasters, podcasters, streamers and more, the PSA1+ is a new premium professional studio arm and microphone mount from Røde.
news
Shure, Futuresource Team on Content Creator Study
A research study by Shure and Futuresource found out new facts about content creators.
New Products
Tascam Podcast Editor Software Debuts
Tascam has released its new Tascam Podcast Editor, a free audio editing application intended for producing voice content.
news
Monoprice Opens Kentucky Distribution Center
Monoprice will hold a ribbon cutting for its new Hebron, Kentucky distribution center this Wednesday, September 1.
Plug-ins
Accusonus ERA Bundle – A Real-World Review
Engineer Fela Davis puts the Accusonus ERA Bundle of audio repair tools to the test in this Real-World Review.
New Products
Audio-Technica AT2040 Microphone – Product of the Week
This week's Product of the Week was introduced just last week: the Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone.
New Products
Audio-Technica AT2040 Microphone Debuts
Aiming to reach content creators, podcasters and the like, Audio-Technica has launched its new AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone.
news
One and Dunn Rocks On with Joe Lamond
NAMM President / CEO Joe Lamond sits down with industry mainstay Karen Dunn on the latest episode of the One and Dunn Podcast.
New Products
RødeCaster Pro Update Rolls Out
Røde has updated its RødeCaster Pro mixer with a firmware update providing access to MIDI control, sound pad modes, nine language options and more.
Product Reviews
Audient EVO Start Recording Bundle – A Real-World Review
With a name like “EVO Start Recording Bundle,” it's clear that Audient’s new package is aimed squarely at podcasters, content creators, home recordists, voiceover...
Product Reviews
The Tula Mic – A Real-World Review
The Tula Mic is a stylish prosumer microphone designed for use in podcasting, content creation, the work-from-home world and more.
Gear and Technology
Repairing Spoken-Word Recordings with iZotope Rx 8 Advanced – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione explains how he repairs spoken-word recordings with iZotope Rx 8 Advanced in this real-world review.
Business
Pro Audio & Radio Tech Summit Announced
Pro Sound News, Mix and Radio World have joined forces to hold the first Pro Audio & Radio Tech Summit, an all-day virtual event...
Music Production
Producing the Producer: Creating Rick Rubin’s ‘Broken Record’ Podcast
Rick Rubin's Broken Record podcast has seen the music industry icon interview everyone from The Black Keys and Leslie Odom Jr. of Hamilton to...
Product Reviews
Sennheiser MD 435 and MD 445 Microphones – A Real-World Review
Sennheiser's new dynamic MD 435 and MD 445 handheld vocal microphones get put through the paces in a real-world review.
Blog
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...
Blog
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...
Product Reviews
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.
Product Reviews
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...
news
Missing In Alaska’s Sound Puts Listeners in the Search
The intricate sound design of Missing In Alaska takes the investigative podcast from the icy shores of Alaska to the deserts of Arizona. Here's...
Music Production
Reverse Engineering: ‘Song Exploder’ Podcast Puts the Pieces Back Together
Popular artists take apart their tracks on "Song Exploder," revealing to host Hrishikesh Hirway and his podcast team what it takes to create a...
Gear and Technology
New Rodecaster Pro Firmware Released
Following an initial Beta release in April, and coming on the heels of an accessory line launched last week, new Rodecaster firmware has dropped.
Blog
VIDEO: 5 New Podcast Studio Mics Under $200 for 2020
Looking for a new podcast microphone? Here’s five that are brand-new for 2020. Easy on the eyes, ears and wallet, they can get you...
Product Reviews
Samson G-Track Pro USB Mic – A Real-World Review
The Samson G-Track Pro USB mic is a complete recording solution for podcasters and home recordists that features a multipattern USB condenser microphone, audio...
Music Production
Live on KEXP Podcast Blurs the Lines Between Live and Studio Recording
When engineer Kevin Suggs records a live session for Seattle’s KEXP, that becomes the raw materials for podcasts, radio broadcasts, streaming and other formats.
Business
Major Podcasters Keep Content Coming Despite Pandemic
With audiences and production teams working at home now, major podcasters Stitcher and Parcast have revamped their audio tech and workflows to keep content coming.
Post and Broadcast
Resonate Recordings Powered by Podcast Services
Resonate Recordings has carved a niche for itself in the podcast industry since launching in 2014 by providing post-production services to all comers, from...
Blog
Follow Podcasting’s Path—or Blaze It Yourself
The exploding podcasting market is a great business opportunity for recording studios, engineers and other audio pros to provide their production services—or to start...
Product Reviews
Røde RødeCaster Pro Podcast Studio – A Real-World Review
By Frank Verderosa. Professional podcast engineer Frank Verderosa puts Røde’s much-discussed RødeCaster Pro podcasting production studio through the paces, and the verdict is….
news
At AES: Building a Better Podcasting Studio
By Anthony Savona. Podcasting has taken the world by storm; WSDG recounts how it created production facilities for both Gimlet Media and Stitcher.
Recording
Studio Showcase: Podcast Facility Little Everywhere Grows Up
By Steve Harvey. After years as a musician, songwriter, producer and engineer, creating Grammy-nominated work with Modest Mouse, the Murder City Devils and Cold...