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by Gabby Bloch ·Posted
Public speaking can be nerve-racking, especially when addressing a large audience. In addition to thorough preparation, knowing you have the right live sound equipment—including a quality loudspeaker, wireless receiver, and microphone—will help you establish the confidence you need to get the task done. So, we’ve provided a diverse list of the best sounding and most reliable gear that’s ideally suited for live speaking events and presentations. Speakers While you may
by Gabby Bloch ·Posted
Whether you’re speaking at a small gathering or DJing for a huge crowd, there are seemingly an endless number of considerations with respect to the size, design and functionality of the speakers available on today’s market. Today we’re going to focus on active speakers, meaning none of the speakers on this list need an external an amplifier to work. Furthermore, the models in the larger PA speaker category have all the speaker drivers necessary to produce a wide frequency range of sound so you won’t need to buy an external subwoofer. Many of
by Phillip Nichol… ·Posted
The year 2020 intensely changed the landscape for office employees, sending masses of people home to handle conferencing, collaboration, meetings, interviews, and even high-profile presentations from their personal spaces, be they makeshift offices in miniscule apartments or dedicated rooms in sprawling vacation homes. To make a great impression and command attention in such situations, your voice should sound as clear, present, and intelligible as it would in person; for that you need a high-quality microphone that won’t bog you down with a
by Eric Calvi ·Posted
We are now offering the new Samson AirLine 88x AH8 Fitness Headset wireless microphone system at B&H, for fitness instructors and active performers who want clear vocal reproduction and true wireless freedom, without the inconvenience of a bodypack or cable. The lightweight, sweat- and water-resistant AH8 transmitter headset combines a micro transmitter and adjustable stainless-steel gooseneck microphone into a low-profile
by Phillip Nichol… ·Posted
There’s no better time than NAMM 2020 to announce an affordable mic designed specifically for podcasting, broadcasting, and live streaming, and that’s exactly what Samson did with its new Q9U XLR/USB dynamic microphone. Whether just starting your first episode or continuing production on an established series, you can benefit from the Q9U’s cost-effective versatility, high-resolution audio, and purpose-built functionality.
by Phillip Nichol… ·Posted
Many years ago, you would need a large mixing console and a big tape machine (or robust computer) if you wanted to multi-track-record a band with the members playing simultaneously. However, technological and engineering advances have completely changed that. Now, you can do it with an audio interface and your smartphone! Why a smartphone, though? Well, maybe you have a smartphone, but not a computer. Perhaps you’d rather lug around a lighter load when traveling for remote recording gigs. Either way, downsizing your recording setup is an
by Phillip Nichol… ·Posted
If you’re keen on producing podcasts, but can’t be tied down to a studio, you need equipment that you can take anywhere and use anywhere, even in places without power. Equipped with highly portable, battery-powered gear, you can finally start “One with Nature” (your soon-to-be solo podcast in which you rant about random requests in remote locations) or “Coffee Shop Critic” (you and a friend doing a podcasted comparison tour of your city’s coffee shops, their clientele, and their best and worst consumable offerings). Thanks to B&H’s vast
by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
If you feel the urge to podcast, you’re not alone. This fast-growing form of entertainment is virtually free of gate-keepers; all you need is a bright idea and some basic audio tools to get started. But what are these tools? Well, it depends on the kind of podcast you’d like to make. If you’re running a one-person show, you don’t need much. But someone orchestrating a four-person panel requires a more complicated setup. In the next few paragraphs, we’re going to break it down and make it simple: whether you see yourself making solo podcasts or