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by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Choosing a Digital Audio Workstation, or DAW, is a major decision. For beginners, it will define their learning curve, workflow, and operating knowledge—for professionals, compatibility, functionality, and familiarity is key. In this guide, we will give some detailed overviews of the most popular DAWs in the audio industry, what their strengths and weaknesses are, and some of their unique features.
If you’re in a rush, here’s a quick rundown of the best DAWs for a variety of common purposes:
If you’re a songwriter/producer: Ableton, Logic
by Zack Young · Posted
While many video podcasts might start off only utilizing one camera, adding more typically becomes the first upgrade that creators make as they build out their shows. Having multiple angles to cut between makes the final podcast more engaging to watch and can often produce high-quality close-ups that help viewers really connect with your talent. But with more cameras comes more responsibility, so let’s break down how best to approach a multi-camera video podcast setup.
Cameras and Lenses
While the ideal will always be to have identical camera
by Zack Young · Posted
While you might think of podcasting as an audio-based medium, video is what has helped the form reach a much wider audience, especially in the last decade. It’s rare now to see a popular podcast that doesn’t have a video component, whether that be full episodes posted on platforms like YouTube and Vimeo, or shorter clips meant to circulate on Instagram and TikTok. Video not only keeps your viewers more engaged, it also can create a deeper, more connected relationship between you and your fans. When fans can see body language and facial
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
B&H has written many articles on how to choose the right podcasting equipment for one's studio. However, there's less talk about the kind of physical podcasting space you should build to enhance your recording experience. In this article, we'll provide some tips and guidance about how to make your podcasting studio not only sound good but also look good and feel good.
Select the Right Room
Generally, smaller is better with respect to your
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
These days, most people know what podcasts are. But for various reasons, the process of streaming can be a more elusive concept for many. So, we’ll briefly unpack what streaming means and talk about its significance with respect to content creation. We’ll also outline the kinds of equipment you may need to get a live stream started.
Streaming as a General Term
Streaming, in its broadest terms, means delivering content, such as music, video, and live broadcasts over the internet in real time. Many people are used to thinking of streaming with
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
If you’re just starting out on your podcasting journey, it may be helpful to refer to our podcasting glossary. It provides common terminology pertaining to everything podcast related, from equipment to recording and mixing, distribution and more. We have also divided the terms into various categories to simplify your search.
Table of Contents:
Audio Terms
Podcast Equipment
Podcast Recording & Production
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
Here at B&H, we’ve written countless articles on podcasting, including guides on editing, mixing, and mastering your podcast. But if you’re still having trouble getting the sound you want, we recommend simplifying your production process. Let’s discuss how to separate and streamline your production tasks to get a better final product with hopefully less effort.
Separate the Recording and Mixing Processes
Many people feel the
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
In times of transition, such as adding an extension to your business, creating a personal brand, or, especially now, mandatory social distancing during a pandemic, it becomes necessary to connect with friends, clients, or an audience in different ways. Livestreaming video seems fairly easy at its most basic if you're talking to your Mom or a friend on your smartphone, but when, for example, a yoga teacher needs to suddenly transition their classes online or a house of worship needs to reach their congregation, a higher-quality approach may be