by Brian Funk aka AfroDJMac Podcasting has become a powerful way for people to connect with their audience. Today, the most popular podcasts rival the most popular television shows in audience size. In a world flooded with material for ever-shrinking attention spans, podcasts offer a chance to go deeper on Read more…
by Brian Funk aka AfroDJMac When working on a mix, we often spend hours tweaking, equalizing and compressing our tracks to perfection. Everything sounds great in our studio, but once we put it on in our car or a friend’s stereo system, something goes wrong. Our perfect mix is suddenly Read more…
By Malcolm Doak Step across the street from Anaheim’s famous Disneyland Resort and you’ll find yourself in a different kind of Adventureland – The NAMM Show. Every year, the musical instrument, sound reinforcement and pro audio worlds gather to display their newest wares to the industry’s buyers, retailers and Read more…
By Malcolm Doak Introduction There is no place on earth quite like Philadelphia, PA. Founded in 1682, the birthplace of American democracy remains steeped in history. Tourists can visit Independence Hall, see the Liberty Bell and stop at the Betsy Ross house. But Philadelphia is also a vibrant, modern city Read more…
by Malcolm Doak The social media explosion continues to grow and evolve all around us. Personal platforms for online communication ebb and flow. Pioneers like Myspace have waned, or completely disappeared, while sites like Facebook and Instagram now tie generations together around the globe. These online platforms allow nearly anyone Read more…
Samson recently teamed up with B&H Photo to host a special mobile storytelling discussion and Q&A featuring today’s top content creators. The free event was held in the B&H Event Space at the company’s retail headquarters in New York City and was live streamed on their social media and websites. Read more…
By Malcolm Doak The more effort and expertise you put into creating your podcast, as well as the higher the performance of the equipment you have to work with, the better the results you can achieve. Adding microphones will provide more separation between voices and audio sources. An external mixer 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…
