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Get Better Video From Your iPhone Or Android Smartphone

Mar 3rd, 2012 | By | Category: Digital Video Recorder, iPhone, Video

Paolo Tosolini shares his approach to getting better video from an iPhone or Android smartphone. His DIY mobile video setup adds a tripod mount, hande bracket, external microphone and an LED light panel. via CDM



Wizzard Announces Paid Podcasting Platform, MyLibsyn

Feb 28th, 2012 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Podcasting

Wizzard Media today announced the official launch of an integrated, Netflix-style subscription service for podcasts, MyLibsyn. Through the Libsyn platform, audio and video content can be designated as free or paid, letting producers charge for selected ‘premium episodes’. “Producers are embracing the subscription service as a way to offer not only premium content but hundreds of […]



The Yeti Pro USB Microphone – A Great First ‘Grown Up’ Microphone

Feb 18th, 2012 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Podcasting, Podcasting Hardware

The Blue Microphones Yeti Pro is the described by blue as ‘the world’s first USB microphone combining 24-bit/192 kHz digital recording resolution with analog XLR output”. At $250, it’s probably not going to be a first podcasting mic or mic for general recording. But, given its power and flexibility, the Yeti Pro is a great […]



Apple Is Going To Wreak Havoc On The TV Industry

Feb 18th, 2012 | By | Category: Internet TV, Video

Dave Winer posted some interesting thoughts at Scripting.com today on the current state of television: I read this piece on TechCrunch last week, in which a Samsung product manager says this about Apple and their TV. “TVs are ultimately about picture quality.” Okay. That marks Samsung as one of the pigs in an Angry Birds […]



PowerPress Updated To Version 3.0

Feb 12th, 2012 | By | Category: Podcasting Software

Blubrry has updated its PowerPress podcast publishing plugin for WordPress to version 3.0. Features: PowerPress offers HTML5 audio/video player with flash fallback and multi-channel/multi-category podcasting support. Adds Meta Marks a new feature that lets you link rich meta information, including audio, video, images, comments, etc. Customizable HTML5 audio/video-play icons. Auto Media Length Detection added for […]



Avid Studio Takes On iMovie On The iPad, But Performance Is Terrible On iPad 1

Feb 2nd, 2012 | By | Category: Video Podcasts, Video Software

Avid today announced the release of its first video editing application for the iPad—Avid Studio, available immediately at the Apple App Store. In other words, Avid Studio is taking on iMovie on Apple’s turf. Here’s what they have to say about Avid Studio: Avid Studio for iPad allows users to begin editing with ease by offering […]



Apple Updates Final Cut Pro X To Address Criticisms

Jan 31st, 2012 | By | Category: Video, Video Software

Apple today announced an update to Final Cut Pro X that addresses some of the criticisms that many FC users had with the latest version. Final Cut Pro X v10.0.3 features: Multicam editing that automatically syncs up to 64 angles of video and photos; Advanced chroma keying for handling complex adjustments right in the app; […]



Free Stereo Audio Recorder For iOS, TASCAM PCM Recorder

Dec 3rd, 2011 | By | Category: Podcasting Software

TASCAM has released a new free app for iOS, TASCAM PCM Recorder, that is a free stereo recorder for iOS devices. It works on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. PCM Recorder supports up to 12 hours of recording, using the built-in microphone or connected USB devices like the TASCAM iM2 stereo microphone. Other features include […]



Tascam Intros iM2 iPhone Microphone

Nov 23rd, 2011 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Podcasting, Podcasting Hardware

Tascam has introduced the iM2  – microphone adapter that turns an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch into a high-quality stereo recorder. The microphones are adjustable over 180 degrees for optimal sound placement. The iM2 contains its own microphone preamp and analog-to-digital converter for low noise and premium audio quality. Features: Stereo condenser microphones for iPhone […]



Fostex AR-4i Audio Interface For iPhone 4

Nov 2nd, 2011 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Digital Video Recorder, iPhone, Podcasting Hardware, Video

Fostex has released an interesting bit of gear – the AR-4i audio interface dock for the iPhone 4. The Fostex AR-4i is a docking interface that connects to the iPhone dock connector, adding stereo microphone inputs with AD converters, to improve on the audio quality of iPhone 4 for video recording, live streaming and recording podcasts. Here’s […]