NewMediaGear Launches - PodSqod Archive Remains Open

New Media Gear Site

We had talked about it for some time. PodSqod, mostly in name, will change to NewMediaGear.
The NewMediaGear Forum continues to be a great resource and avenue of communication for all things broadcast.
As New Media becomes Current Media and Old Media re-invents its mode and method of delivery, we simply change [...]

We’re almost back to “normal”

Well, I updated WordPress and even installed a new database, which went very smoothly, but our old version 1.5 theme simply had enough with the upgrades. That was inevitable and I’ll miss the old code. It served us well.
While this theme works; even being “color challenged” I see that it needs to be [...]

Please Pardon the Dust

We’re making major changes to the site and to PodSqod. You’ll notice a lot of php updates this weekend.
Please stay tuned for a weekend cast as we prepare Studio1A for the next step on the web and for audio/video.
Best,
MarkJensen & Laura

The MXL 007 Vidcast - Not Just Another USB Mic

Podcast Gear and New Media Audio is HERE! …New Media Gear

The MXL ’stereo’ USB microphone.
I recorded this on Friday and couldn’t decide if this cast warranted video or not. Well, I need the practice folks, so video it is …along with a sample audio file in WAV format.
MXL has worked with [...]

Anatomy of a Podcast Studio - Podcast Gear Overview and Planning

Podcast Audio and Podcast Gear is HERE! …New Media Gear

The BSW Podcast Starter Package.

Hard to believe we’re closing the gap on 300 shows. During that time, we have zeroed in on a lot of gear and topics.
For this show, I wanted to just step back and look at the broader picture. [...]

A Chat with Director Jason Wingrove …this one works in iTunes!

Podcast Audio and Podcast Gear is HERE! …New Media Gear

Photo Credit: Jason Wingrove

Best,
MarkJensen

A Chat with Director Jason Wingrove

Podcast Audio and Podcast Gear is HERE! …New Media Gear

Photo Credit: Jason Wingrove

Every once in a while, opportunity knocks right on the inbox. I was just [attempting] to refresh my knowledge of broadcast video (has it really changed all that much since the 80’s?) when a very accomplished Film Director emailed [...]

A PodSqod VidCast

Podcast Audio and Podcast Gear is HERE! …New Media Gear

The new Studio1A vidcam - a Panasonic HVX200
Best,
MarkJensen

The sE USB2200A from Sonic Distribution USA

Podcast Gear and Podcast Audio is HERE! …New Media Gear

The sE Electronics models USB1000A and USB2200A.
In my best movie-trailer voice, the script would start “…in a world of USB microphones”.
Not too long ago, USB mics were the domain of cheap “computer” type accessories that we would find on retail shelves, delegated to shrinkwrap, [...]

Sony PCM-D50 Digital Audio Recorder

Podcast Audio and Podcast Gear is HERE! …New Media Gear

Hand-held digital audio recorders are a hot commodity. There used to be a very distinctive line drawn between professional and consumer audio recorders. Pro recorders were found only at broadcast supply houses and consumer recorders could be found at your local department [...]