The Zoom H4n Pro and Tascam DR-40X have great sounding built-in stereo microphones and multiple inputs, but there are often occasions when you only need to use a single external microphone. Both of these recorders have settings you can adjust that make using a single microphone sound even better. I explain how to do this …
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The new Zoom H8 audio recorder was just announced and I wanted to share my initial thoughts. This device offers a new spin on the role a portable audio recorder can play, and it does a few things that I think are impressive and compelling. If you’re someone who records music, podcasts, and audio-for-video, the …
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The new Zoom H1n is a compact audio recorder with high-quality built-in microphones, and it was just announced, so I wanted to share my thoughts on it. This model is an update to the much-loved Zoom H1, a budget-friendly recorder that offered easy-to-use operation. There are many features of the new H1n that improve upon the old design, …
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One of the best things you can do for a podcaster is to give them a 5-star rating on iTunes. However, doing so is a little difficult. You need either an iPhone, an iPad, an iPod touch, or a Windows or Mac computer. Plus, there are several steps required to get the job done. This blog post …
I recently launched my first weekly podcast, and in preparation I planned and scheduled the first six episodes — intentionally arranging a remote guest on the fourth show. I did this because I wanted to establish an natural rhythm between myself and my regular co-host for the first three episodes, and because I was wary of the …
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