By Brian Funk aka AfroDJMac We live in exciting times. We have access to so many devices we can use to make music. With all of this excitement, it can be easy to forget a most critical part of the equation: the connections used to hook up all of this Read more…
Let’s start with the basics: It’s not a race! This is one of the most common pitfalls for budding podcasters when first starting out. In thinking so, many budding podcasters ruin (or hugely delay) their chances of creating a great show. It starts by comparing yourself to others. By moving Read more…
Samson’s Q7 Dynamic Microphone is the ultimate workhorse. This handheld microphone is adept at capturing lush vocals and acoustic instruments, screaming guitar amps and piercing snare drums. The Q7 is a great tool to have in your studio’s microphone locker, as well as be your dependable go-to mic on stage. Read more…
Samson was founded over 35 years ago with the purpose of developing products that deliver incredible performance and value for demanding musicians. Samson’s Q8 Dynamic Microphone is one of the most popular microphones for vocals and instrument miking applications. The Q8 is equally at home in both live and recording Read more…
Are you ready to make the jump and go completely mobile when gathering your news stories? Each new iteration of smartphones delivers higher quality imaging, but unfortunately the audio is always lagging behind. Most microphones that improve audio on smartphones are either fixed or tethered to a device. Fortunately, Samson Read more…
So you’ve decided that you want to make a film using your phone or tablet? It’s possible now, more than ever, to create high-quality short films for smaller screens that captivate audiences every bit as much as their big budget counterparts. As with all good films, you must start by Read more…
Previously: Straight Talk About Direct Boxes — Part One Understanding Impedance: Z = R + X In the world of audio electronics, impedance (Z) is the total opposition to an audio signal flowing down a cable. This opposition is made up of resistance (R) and reactance (X). Without getting too Read more…
As journalism continues to evolve regarding how news is captured, edited and shared, the leaders will be those who can react quickest and distribute fastest. With more consumption of news taking place on mobile devices and within social media, the modern journalist needs only a handful of tools to become Read more…
In the audio world, there are few purchases less glamourous—yet more essential—than the unimposing direct box. It’s not the type of product one longs for, or dreams of, one day owning; but it may be the one piece of equipment that can rescue your next live gig or studio session. Read more…