The PodcastMeister

With the smaller version of the DLZ Creator, the "XS", Mackie's hit the nail on the head, as this little guy brings all the goodness (in a much improved form, thanks to firmware 1.2) then its bigger brother, but in a manageable size. Check out the Automix-part! The mic I'm using (unless otherwise indicated during the episode) is the Shure MV7+ (Gen2!). Affiliate link to buying it...

Lewitt has again brought out a microphone that is capable of doing thing never seen before in analog XLR microphones. Learn about Lewitt, their mics and the amazing innovations in the Ray microphone, like the Aura technology (the adaptive cruise control, or Lewitt themselves say: autofocus for your voice) and "mute by distance" work. Trust me, it's worth it. Gear I use or recommend u...

After months of testing and - honestly - confusion, I finally wrapped my head around the StreamerX 4K audio interface / 4K capture card combo from RØDE. Conclusion: it IS actually awesome, you just need to be aware of one thing - but that is pretty important and can ruin your experience. Which is why I think that it will get exponentially better with the next iteration. Find out how in this episod...

This is a review of all dynamic microphones on the market as of February 2024, that have a built-in "booster" or "mic activator", so their own preamp built in, which - in exchange for supplying it with 48V (or in one case 24V) phantom power, can boost the mic signal by 18-50 decibel, depending on the model. Gear I use or recommend using (affiliate links, does not cost you any e...

In this episode I'm introducing the Signature Series of the iconic RØDE NT1 microphone, that's been around since the 1990's and comparing it to the NT1 5th Gen, the NT1-A and the Lewitt LCT 240Pro.

This is the review of the most controversial new podcasting console in 2023 (so far). Check it out to see if the AUTOMIX works as it should! Gear I use or recommend using (affiliate links, does not cost you any extra, but by purchasing through them you are supporting this channel - highly appreciated if you use them): ⏺ Dedicated Podcast Recorders: Mackie DLZ Creator: https://amzn.to/3Jigu32 RØDE...

In this episode I'll reveal the ways you can make use of the state-of-the-art features of the RØDE NT1 5th Generation USB/XLR studio condenser microphone (like 32-bit float recording). Also I will tell you the choices you have to make with this mic - as it can do everything, but not all at once. :) Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastMeister Gear I use or rec...

In this episode I am trying to read between the (product) lines and forecast what direction RØDE is heading towards with the new products announced at the 2023 NAB Show. I'll talk about (briefly) the new Wireless Me, the updates on the Wireless Go II and the Backpack & in length about the Rødecaster Duo, the Streamer X, the updates that are valid also for the Rødecaster Pro II and of cours...

In this episode we'll take a look (and listen) to the 2 newcomers to the original SE Electronics Dynacaster broadcast dynamic microphone (now called the Dynacaster DCM8): the DCM6 and the DCM3. We'll hear the similarities, differences, and my recommendation on which one gives you the most bang for your buck. Enjoy! Visit https://youtube.com/@PodcastMeister Gear I use or recommend using (af...

Check out how Mackie's first broadcast-style dynamic mic, the EM-99B sounds and stacks up in a quite competitive price range.

The RØDE NTH-Mic (or the RØDE NTH-100M if you buy it in a package with the RØDE NTH-100 headphones) is a smart addition to the NTH-100 headphones, as it turns them into a headset. While it is advertised to be plugged directly into your computer's 3.5mm port using the supplied new TRRS cable, I actually think there's a way better option to use it to its full potential. Watch/Listen to this episode...

In this video podcast episode I'll explain why I keep recommending either of these 2 microphones for anyone who's just starting their podcasting or YouTube journey.

In this video-podcast episode I am comparing the SE Electronics Dynacaster dynamic broadcast microphone (the DCM8 model) versus the Shure SM7B and the Electro-Voice RE 320 - and there's a reason why I've picked these 2 microphones to stack up the SE Dynacaster against. :)

(This is a video podcast!) There are 400+ audio interfaces on the market and it is getting increasingly difficult to select which interface is right for recording a podcast. As podcasters, we have specific needs when it comes to our audio interfaces, but the retailer's catalogs do not support filtering for these requirements. This tier list aims to give clarity about which is the best "budget" USB...

With Youtube's podcasting endeavours starting to bloom and Spotify allowing it's podcasters in certain countries to upload video podcast, it is increasingly becoming relevant to at least start thinking about making video podcasts.  Doing so requires - first - a good camera. Recently, the best beginner camera is hyped to be the Sony ZV-E10, and for good reasons. It shoots in 4k (downsampled fr...

Starting a podcast is a lot of fun, however while many will tell you that you can do that just by grabbing your phone and a headset, I actually think it is slightly more complex - from researching to making your podcast discovered you will have 11 different jobs to accomplish before your podcast shows up on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Don't worry though, you will not have to excel in all of them...

In the second episode of Record-to-Report (which is a more podcast-style series on the PodcastMeister Channel that aims to air more consistently in between full videos) I'm ranting about USB microphones that were announced recently with rather big hype - whereas I think they are no good fit for podcasters. I also reveal my recommendation instead of (most of) them.  Enjoy! #podcasting #podcast...

Record-to-Report is a new series on the PodcastMeister YouTube channel, that you can also follow in podcast format (links below). The series aims to fill the consistency gap in between more detailed review episodes, talking about various topics around podcasting: news, gear, features, predictions, ideas.  This episodes discusses the announcement of Røde Headphones and the suspicious Rødecaste...