Thank You for Your Service?
It’s memorial day, but there will be no brats fired up on the barbecue. No sales celebrating the rise of summer. And for fuck’s sake, there will be no thanking living, breathing veterans for their service.
AudioNomad
Join audio nomad and writer Matthew Boudreau as he travels the world capturing places, spaces, experiences, and sounds while sharing stories from the road.
Where the Buffalo Roam
“Today is the first day…” The phrase is so tired and hackneyed that I can’t bring myself to regurgitate the ending. It carries echoes of lost causes. You’ll hear this fortune cookie wisdom oft imparted by folks with nothing left to say as they settle back into their armchairs and dream of wistful yesterdays and …
That Time I Did a Friend a Favor
I once took a job for a friend as a dialogue editor on a pretty major production. What I didn’t anticipate was getting screwed over by a friend.
What Microphone Defines Me a Person?
The secret to good podcasting is good content and taste, not in the flimsy hope that some microphone with gold flecking is going to make you sound like a superhero.
Podcasting in the Key of C
I was recently compiling some of my old articles for a portfolio when I noticed something funny about them. All of my articles had lengthy paragraphs added to them endorsing a one-button recording solution that I outspokenly would not and cannot endorse.
What’s the Best Computer for Podcasting & Audio Production?
Having worked in both podcasting and IT, one of the most frequent questions I get asked is what’s the best computer for podcasting or audio production. The answer, as always, depends on the podcaster. But, here I’ll do my best to point you in the right direction. There are a range of factors that play …
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Understanding Audio Cables: Do You Know Your RCA From Your Elbow?
Understanding Audio Cables: At-a-glance They might not be the most glamorous part of your recording setup – but they are a vital part of it. Some folks use USB (digital) mics, whilst others use XLR (analog). Other types of audio cables range from RCA, to phone cable and speaker wire. In this article, we talk …
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PreSonus PD70 Review: The Joys of A Large Diaphragm
As a boy, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a real microphone. Not a brand, mind you, but the idea of the rock and roll microphone that, later in life, I now associate with a brand. When I finally did, I loved the warmth that the microphone lent my young voice, giving it …
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6 Podcasting Lifehacks to Make Your Workflow Flow
With all the hats we wear as podcasters, it’s a wonder we get anything done. Whether you have one podcast, or several, the challenges can be overwhelming, so here are some tricks to make life easier around the studio, so you can get to what matters most. 1. Checklists Checklists are an essential part of …
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Ten Tips to Tame that Tripping Tongue: Vocal Exercises for Podcasters
Everybody stumbles from time to time. But if you find yourself stumbling more frequently, or if you’d just like a few more tricks to tighten those vocal chops, here’s ten tried-and-true tips to training that tongue tendon. Note: I know it’s a frenulum, but that doesn’t roll off the tongue… so to speak. TW: Alliteration …
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What Are the Benefits of Double-Ender Recording?
Double-ender Recording: At-a-Glance A double-ender is where both participants record their own sides of a remote conversation. These are then synced together in post-production. It can make you sound like you’re in the same room as your guest, even if you’re recording on different continents. Double-enders also offer an extra layer of security, should your …
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Backup Your Podcast Sessions in 3-2-1
How to Have a Backup for Your Podcast Recordings: At-a-Glance Podcast backups prevent hours of recovery or costly rerecording. Best Practice for backing up your recordings: the 3-2-1 method. That means 3 Copies, 2 Local, 1 Offsite. Tools to automate the process are available. Read on for the full guide… A few years back, I …