Phillip Nichols-Wright
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If you’re keen on producing podcasts, but can’t be tied down to a studio, you need equipment that you can take anywhere and use anywhere, even in places without power. Equipped with highly portable, battery-powered gear, you can finally start “One with Nature” (your soon-to-be solo podcast in which you rant about random requests in remote locations) or “Coffee Shop Critic” (you and a friend doing…
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For anyone who needs a portable and compact keyboard controller to accompany them on their musical journeys in the studio and on the road, Arturia has the released the MicroLab. Available in black,…
7 years ago
Unless you only deal with instrumental music, vocals play a big part in your productions. Whether you record singers, rappers, background vocalists, or voice talent for video games, animation, film, or audiobooks, the tracks need to somehow stand out and blend in. To get tone that’s big and natural, a top-notch vocal recording chain can be the inimitable key. With gear from Neumann, SSL, Rupert…
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With the release of the Sound Devices MixPre II series, the already capable line of recorders is now expanded to include new functionality, increased precision, and heightened sonic performance. These new portable field recorders are presented in three configurations—the 3-channel / 5-track…
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Shure likes to make things easy to prevent artistic people from becoming befuddled masses yearning to be free. That’s why the company has made all sorts of special bundles designed specifically to give performers, podcasters, and content creators a quick start with everything they need. Whether you produce songs in your room, spend your…
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If someone is singing on stage, the audience deserves and demands clarity. Such clarity has always been attainable, but not always at a cost you can justify. Well, the good people at DPA Microphones aim to change that. DPA is a company long known for producing microphones that deliver eye-opening transparency, and it has continued that tradition with the new 2028, a handheld vocal microphone…
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Further expanding the line started by its flagship DJ-808, Roland has introduced the DJ-707M DJ controller. Like the DJ-808, the DJ-707M is designed for tight integration with Serato software and boasts a 4-channel, 4-deck configuration. For DJs, MCs, producers, and remixers who want the same style and…
7 years ago
With so many speakers on the market, it’s always intriguing to see a new company doing something fresh with their monitors. Founded by a team of professionals from the world of pro audio, Kali Audio is an American company that designs and engineers its products in Southern California, and plans to name each product line after a different locale in the great Golden State. Though you may not be…
7 years ago
If you’re looking to avoid the expense and complexity of swapping microphones for different sources, you’ll need a single microphone that can do it all. The Senal UC4-B is designed to do just that; deftly switch between pickup patterns while retaining the reliable simplicity of…
7 years ago
In studio recording sessions and live music productions, one of the most pervasive personal problems experienced by performers and sound engineers alike is the need for “more this” and “less that” in the monitor/headphone/cue mixes. Seemingly unending requests such as, “Turn me up in my headphones!” or “LESS cowbell, not more!” can yield a crop full of frustration, wasted time, and bad vibes.…
7 years ago
If you need a space-saving, rack-ready mixer that’ll handle anything from multi-guest podcasts to full-band live shows, look no further than the Zoom LiveTrak L-20R, a digital mixer designed for multi-track recording, wireless mixing, and flexible monitoring without taking up a bunch…
7 years ago
The name Pioneer has been strongly (and rightly) associated with DJ gear and music-production equipment for decades, making it well regarded by music makers across the world. Knowing that taking your first step into DJ'ing can be a daunting one, Pioneer DJ has released the DDJ-200, an…
7 years ago
Recognizing the needs of small studios, production suites, and compact touring setups, Korg has released two new desktop analog synthesizers, the Volca Nubass and the Minilogue XD…
7 years ago
When music creators seek to make their mark, they need instruments that can keep up. Well, electronic musicians, producers, keyboardists, and synth aficionados should delight in this exciting bit of news… Building on the power of the Peak 8-voice synth, Novation has released the…
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Whether you do it for a living or just for fun, podcasting shouldn’t require a truckload of gear. If producing podcasts is something you do regularly, whenever you darn well please, or only in dreams, you should be able to achieve great results with a short list of wisely chosen essentials. So, let’s talk essentials, those things that qualify for a podcaster’s everyday carry kit.
The Microphone…
