Audival – Podcasting Tips & Tricks

I don’t make any secret of the fact that I absolutely love peripherals. Anything that takes the business of audio editing away from the keyboard and mouse to something more tactile. I used to have a Novation Launchpad hooked up to my computer. Then, I figured out how to use a game controller for audio […]

Unlike traditional radio, podcasts allow listeners to tune in at their convenience anytime and anywhere, pausing and resuming episodes as needed. This feature has broadened the potential audience for podcasters, transcending geographical, temporal, and personal constraints. Yet, this evolution from radio to podcasting initially omitted one key element: the dynamic nature of live shows. Live […]

Back in 2021, I reviewed a dynamic microphone from Shure, the MV7.  It took the podcast world by storm and soon found a home in many podcast studios, big and small.  Now, in 2024, Shure is back with the MV7+, the next generation of the MV7.  In this review I’ll put the Shure MV7+ through […]

In a world of “show, don’t tell,” the widespread ability for anyone to record anything has been (mostly) a blessing. That’s especially true for online educators and video creators who want to help others achieve a specific goal.  Whether you’re walking your audience through a system you’ve built or you’re giving a step-by-step tutorial, recording […]

For any good podcast, the audience has no idea what’s going on behind the scenes. Nor should they. But you can’t learn optimal workflow by listening alone. Every podcast is so different that there can’t be one secret recipe, though there are some common practices. Let’s go behind the scenes to hear from a few […]